Franklin, OH Obituaries

Elizabeth Elmeda Ritchie, AKA "Toots" age 91, passed on May 30, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1935, in Pleasant Valley,TN and was a resident of Franklin, Ohio. She preceded in death by her la...

George M. Mollette, age 80 of Franklin, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday May 30, 2026 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky on December 27, 1945, he was a son t...

Kenneth "Kenny" Mark Clausing, age 77, of Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and memories of a life well lived. Kenny was...

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Ronald W "Bear" Bachman on May 28, 2026. Bear, as he was affectionately known, departed this world in the gentle embrace of sleep...

Fonda Kay Gicker, age 74, of Springboro, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Carl D. and Glenna C. Peters. ...

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the beautiful life of Virginia “Cindy” Marie Otis (McCain), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on December 12, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, Virgin...

Phyllis Ann “Punky” Stanifer McDaniel It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Ann “Punky” Stanifer McDaniel, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on May 24...

Millie Colene Stewart, age 82, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Millie was born on March 15, 1944, in Letcher County, Kentu...

Leslie Ruth Middleton-Steele passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 80. Leslie was born on June 9, 1945, and was a resident of Batavia, Ohio.

Michael Snider, lovingly known as “Pappaw Rocks, Mikey, Uncle Pappaw” passed away on May 20, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, companion, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched eve...

Deborah Mae Kotecki, age 68 of Carlisle, Ohio passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born in Southfield, Michigan on June 3, 1957, she was a daughter to the late James & Nora Mae (Murphy) Ph...

Carolyn Caudill, age 84 of Springboro, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026 at Hillspring Nursing Home, Springboro, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 5, 1941 she was a daughter to the...

Geneva "Eva" Nicely, age 90 of Franklin, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home, on May 13, 2026. Born in Confluence, KY on January 11, 1936 she was a daughter to the late Yancy & Wilda (Moore) Bowli...

Larry Ronald Wilson, 89 May 13, 1937 -May 13, 2026 Larry Ronald Wilson passed away peacefully in Waynesville surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted Christian, a proud Marine, and a lo...

Ralph D Thomas passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on March 9, 1934.

Robert Bruce DePew, age 68, of Middletown, OH; died Saturday May 9, 2026 at the Soin Medical Center in Springfield. Robert was born in Middletown OH to Hiram C. DePew Jr. and Elizabeth J. (Peace) DePe...

Lillian Conice Smith passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 24, 1950, Lillian resided in Goshen, Ohio.

Charles Melvin Fiske, age 91, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 14, 1935, Charles lived a long and meaningful life defined by ...

Herbert V Lam passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 11, 1945, Herbert lived in Germantown, Ohio.

Patricia K Bardos passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 13, 1946, Patricia lived in Maineville, Ohio.

Charle Lamar Bennett passed on April 30, 2026, the day Charle Lamar Bennett was born on April 30, 2026.

Noel Bruzina passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on December 26, 1938. Noel lived in West Chester, Ohio.

Andrew J Kalan, "Andy" age 90 of Carlisle, Ohio passed away on May 3, 2026 at the Butler Warren Hospice of Ohio, with his loving wife. Born in East Chicago, Indiana on May 12, 1935 he was a son to the...

Judy Mills, age 78, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2026 at the home of her daughter. She was born on May 26, 1947 in Altro, KY to Jesse and Georgia (Raleigh) Turner. Judy was a proud gradua...

David Scott Steward, 72, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on the morning of April 30th, 2026. He was born at Middletown Hospital on June 6th, 1953, to his parents Paul and Phylis (Bair) Stewar...

Welp, it looks like she gets to be the center of attention one last time... On Thursday, April 29, 2026, the world lost one of its brightest lights and funniest people when my mother, Misty Dawn "Mic...

Pamela L Goins, 78, passed away on April 28, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1947, in Franklin, to the late Owen and Virgina (Howell) Phillips. Pamela attended Franklin High School and graduated with t...

Stella Jeffery, age 76, of Germantown, OH; died Tuesday April 28, 2026 at Hospice of Butler Warren County. Stella was born in Hamilton, OH on January 28, 1950 to the late Timothy and Irene (Walker) As...

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, who died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 81. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tom, 80, w...

Deborah Lynn Short passed on April 25, 2026, at the age of 64. Deborah was a resident of Eaton, Ohio.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Wanda F. (Riley) Thompson. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and servant of Christ. She passed peacefully into g...

Josephine Hipsher age 83 passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at home. She was born on June 21, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hipsher, her parents William and ...

Tina Jo Black, 57, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2026, at her home. Tina was born in Middletown on August 29, 1968, to the late Charles and Maudie (Gross) Lawson. Tina wa...

James H Thornton passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 102. James was born on February 16, 1924, and was a resident of Franklin, Ohio. Private Graveside Services will be held at the convenience ...

Doris Strong, 81, of Hunter, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026—surrounded by the kind of love she spent her whole life giving away. Born in Columbus on December 14, 1944, Doris ...

Gerald Eugene Harris, 84 of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Gerald was born August 21, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Joseph “Joe...

Bonnie S. Swartz, age 73 of Springboro, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Kettering Hospital, Miamisburg. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 23, 1952, she was one of two daughters to ...

Marvin D. Achtermann, age 80 of Canal Winchester, Ohio (formerly of Franklin, and Springboro) passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Franklin, Ohio on May 13, 1...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael F. Sizemore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded b...

Sheila Kaye (Jackson) DeBord, age 79, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 17,1946 to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Henderson) Jackson. ...

Albert John Hatfield Jr., 83, Passed away on April 18, 2026; he was born on February 18, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a resident of Carlisle, Ohio. Albert was a man who measured his life in st...

Daniel R Johnson passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 13th 2026 from a heart attack. Dan was born May 8th, 1961 and was a life long resident of Germantown. Dan had a successful career in ...

Karen Elizabeth (Cunningham) Kistner, 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after nearly a seven-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on April 29, 1967, in Middle...

Joan Evelyn Jones passed on April 13, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on March 22, 1932, in Franklin, Ohio, Joan lived in Middletown, Ohio.

Ellinor Romano passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 90.

Thomas Earl “Tom” Kirkwood, 71, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2026, at home beside his beloved wife, Cheryl. Tom was born on December 31, 1954, in Indianapolis, ...

Jimmy Ray “Jim” Collins, 73, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Franklin, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Virginia Collins. Jim was loved by m...

Eldon "Weedy" Reed, age 77, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on April 12th, 2026. He was born September 7, 1948 in Middletown, Ohio to Green Reed and RuthAnn Hillard. Weedy was a loving husband, father ...

Barbara Carpenter, age 81, of Carlisle, OH; went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home in Carlisle. Barbara was born in Dayton, OH on September 20, 1944 to the late Roy and Be...