Hearshel Riley

Hearshel Riley, 83, of Middletown, passed away on October 27, 2026, at the Enclave of Springboro previously residing in Middletown. Hearshel was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 9, 1943, to Leonard and Nettie Riley. He was the youngest sibling. Hearshel graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and then served in the United States Army. He married Rhoda Barbara “Bonnie” Lusk, and they had two children, Joseph and Sharon. Hearshel retired from Armco Steel (aka AK Steel) after working in the Shipping Dept.

After the passing of Bonnie, Hearshel married Mary Lou Adams. They gave each other a second chance at Happily Ever After. They very much lived happily. They welcomed all the grandchildren and great grandchildren to their big blended family. They traveled and camped all over the country and beyond. Hearshel passed on a love of the outdoors, including fishing, hiking and camping, to the grandkids. He also loved to watch UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. He was a long-time member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Trenton, OH.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou, along with all the children, grandkids and great grandkids of his big blended family. He was very loved and will be missed by his son, Joe (Beth) Riley and Daughter, Sharon Riley. In addition, Hearshel leaves behind his stepchildren and their families. Rob (Connie) Adams, Glenna Shetterly, along with Rick (Barbara) Adams and Cheryl Davis. He had multiple grandkids and great grandkids and was a fantastic Grandpa Hearshey. He will be missed by many friends and family members. One very, very special friend/family/caregiver, Lori Fletcher. Without her, we would not have been able to care for Hearshel in his times of need. We would like to give her a very heartfelt thank you for all she’s done for Hearshel and our family.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11 am-12 pm, at Anderson Funeral Home, Franklin, with Pastor Keith Risner officiating the 12 pm funeral service. Burial will immediately follow the service at Butler County Memorial Park in Trenton, Ohio. All family and friends are invited to enjoy a meal after the burial at Edgewood Baptist Church.

Family has requested in lieu of flowers, to please send a monetary donation to Edgewood Baptist Church, 1010 W State St, Trenton, OH 45067.