Spaulding Funeral Home & Crematory

03/30/2026

Terry L. Hendrixson

Terry L. Hendrixson, 67, of Middletown, died on March 29, 2026 at Heritagespring of West Chester. He was born on September 9, 1958 in Sardinia, OH to Gerald Earl and Freda Ruth (Yockey) Hendrixson.

Terry retired from GM in 2004 after 28 years as a journeyman carpenter. He then owned Hendrixson Homes for 20 years. While making not only an impact on people's lives; he made an impact on the community with beautiful homes. Terry enjoyed showing his 1994 Chevy show truck at various car shows. He loved deer hunting and hosting poolside family cookouts where all were invited to enjoy the deer steak. He found joy in walks on the beach and quiet moments spent back porch sitting with his beloved dogs.

Terry is survived by his wife, Sherri Hendrixson; son, Josh (Beverly) Hendrixson; daughter, Kayla (Josh Butler) Cox; daughter, Morgann (Mark Loper) Hendrixson; daughter, McKensie Hendrixson; sisters, Ruth Schudel and Melissa (Gary) Wolf; grandchildren, Cheyanne Hendrixson and Colton Strong and lots of Grandpups.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.) Middletown, OH.

Funeral Service will be immediately following at 1:00 PM at at the funeral home with Pastor Norm Coleman officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS Adoption Center, 6302 Crossings Blvd., Monroe, OH 45050.

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03/30/2026

Lila Mae Rudd Carvitti

Lila Mae Rudd Carvitti, born in Mimosa, Tennessee to Charles and Alberta Hudson Rudd.

She married Phillip A. Carvitti on April 14, 1956 in Middletown, Ohio and resided in Franklin most of her adult life. She worked at Crystal Tissue for many years.

She enjoyed traveling, bowling and playing bingo with her sister Betty and niece Tina.Aunt Mae, as she was called by her family, was a fierce example of kindness, courage and independence.

She will be sorely missed by her sister Ruby, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be private.

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03/29/2026

Ernest "Ernie" Howard

Ernest “Ernie” Howard, 77 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1949 in Jackson, Kentucky to Dexter & Dixie Laverne (Oaks) Howard.

Ernie graduated from Middletown High School and from Miami University with his Degree in Education. He worked for the Ohio State Patrol, starting in 1971 and retiring after 30 years of dedicated service as a Lt. Colonel in 2001. Ernie also was a member of the Mason’s, where he earned his 50 year pin and letter, also a member of the Scottish Rite, Provost Unit and the Gestures and he was also a Shriner.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Howard, his son, Dexter (Jaime) Howard, his daughter, Francie (Kelly) Kirk; 3 grandchildren, Macey Howard, Riley Howard and Dillon Ernest Kirk; sister, Sue Wills; niece and nephew, Marlinda (Jed) Duff and Donnie (Lori) Schwab and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Frances Lovely and Sharion Schwab; brothers-in-law, Larry Wills, John Lovely and Don Schwab and his nephew, Dennis Baker.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 3rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Spaulding Funeral Home & Crematory at 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Bonita Dr.) Middletown, OH 45044 with funeral services also at the funeral home on Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 am with Donnie Schwab officiating. Interment will follow at Woodside Cemetery.

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03/26/2026

Deena L. Langworthy

Deena L. Langworthy, 56, of Middletown, passed away at home on March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 27, 1969 to parents Dr. William D. and Marilyn (Yeater) Langworthy.

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03/26/2026

Roberta Moore

Roberta (Scarpa) Moore, 68, of Middletown, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born in Middletown on February 4, 1958, to parents, Carl J. and Rose (Rossi) Scarpa.

Roberta was a member of Holy Family Parish for many years. She always enjoyed riding her bike on a nice spring or summer day. She loved sitting on her front porch, reading a good book. Roberta enjoyed cooking and she made the best pizzelle Italian cookies. At the family gatherings there would be a big pot of spaghetti and homemade meatballs for the whole family. She also enjoyed going on walks at the park with her husband, Ray and brother, Joe. Roberta took pride in taking wonderful care of her family and doing kindness for others.

Roberta was a loving wife and wonderful mother. She will be truly missed by her husband of nearly 50 years, Raymond Moore; her brother whom she was very close with, Joseph Scarpa; her children, Raymond Joseph Moore and Angela (Derek) Fox; as well as several cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; her special niece and nephew, Danny (Teri) Gibson and many more nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and her best friend of many years, Cathy Smith Thomas.

In addition to her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by her sisters, Pasqualina (Scarpa) Turner and Carla Jo Scarpa; and many aunts and uncles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church, 201 Clark St., Middletown, with Father John Civille as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Parish, 201 Clark St., Middletown, Ohio 45042.

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03/25/2026

David F. Hall

On Monday, March 23, 2026, David Fredrick Hall entered the Kingdom of God, greeted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; his son, Jon Fredrick Hall; his parents, Luther and Pearl (Conner) Hall; and many more family and friends.

David was born in Middletown on September 16, 1936. He was a 1954 graduate of Monroe High School, where he met, what would be the love of his life, Shirley Garver. They were married in 1956 and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 8, 2026. David worked for Armco Steel Corp. for 37 years, retiring as a maintenance supervisor in the Hot Strip in 1992.

After retirement, he and Shirley enjoyed many trips with friends and he developed a passion for annual jaunts to Amish country and Case Knife shows in Pennsylvania with his friend Don Garrett, who he fondly referred to as "Garrett". After Don's passing, David continued to go on occasion with a member of his family. His last trip to Berlin, Ohio was with his son-in-law, Joe, in 2024. He never turned down an invitation to go fishing at Caesar's Creek and was in charge of packing the lunches which would always include Pepsi. He and Shirley always had an open invitation to visit with his son and daughter-in-law in Florida and he was often found by the lake with a fishing pole in his hand. He quit golfing many years ago, but enjoyed riding along with his daughter, Jana, while his son-in-law, Jaimie, played the links. "Papaw" could rarely be kept away from a grandkid's sporting or school event; he was so proud of them.

David was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church and a devoted follower of Christ for most of his life. He volunteered for many years with the "Grandpa Gang" that set up the lights for Light Up Middletown.

David is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Jeffrey (Jeanette) Hall; daughters, Jill (Joe) Klontz and Jana (Jaimie) Johnson; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, March 27, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Monroe United Methodist Church, 206 East Ave., Monroe, with masonic services at 12:00 noon. Funeral Service will begin directly following at 12:15 pm at the church, with Reverend Jeff Motter officiating. Interment will be at North Monroe Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe United Methodist Church, 206 East Ave, Monroe, Ohio 45050 - OR - Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN), 2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026-8021 or online at foundationforpn.org.

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03/25/2026

Anna Louise Braden

Anna Louise Braden, 87, of Liberty Township, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Slade, Kentucky on March 24, 1938, one of seven children born to parents Marvin and Virgie (Ashley) Mays.

Louise earned her Associates Degree in office administration and had a fulfilling career in the secretarial field.

Louise is survived by her sons, Kevin (Shirley) Braden and Doug Braden; a granddaughter, Caroline Braden; sisters, Frankie Martin and Linda Dickson; brothers, Rick (Diane) Mays and Kendall (Barbara) Mays; and her beloved dog, Sparky.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Lawson; and brother, GB Mays.

Funeral Service will be Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown, with Dr. Dan Flory officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association/Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 330, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - OR - Animal Friends Humane Society, 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011.

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03/23/2026

Larry D. Barker

Larry Dean Barker, 67, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born and raised in Middletown, where he spent his life building a legacy of faith, family, and hard work.

Larry retired from Armor Metal after many years of dedicated work. Outside of his career, he lived life with passion and personality. He earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and loved riding dirt bikes and his Honda Goldwing. He was an avid pro-wrestling fan, enjoyed gardening, camping, and cherished every moment spent with his family. Known for his caring and giving nature, Larry also had a playful sense of humor. He especially enjoyed giving gifts wrapped in gag boxes - often disguised as something completely different - bringing laughter to those around him. He was also known for his stubborn streak, a trait that made him both strong-willed and dependable. Above all, Larry was a man of deep and abiding faith. He was a dedicated member of Spring Hill Church of Christ, and his belief in God guided the way he lived his life and loved his family. Larry will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Larry was the beloved husband of Linda Barker, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. He was a devoted father to Christina Dunn, Rachel (Doug) Hayes, and Emily Barker. He was a proud grandfather to Nathan (Kaitlyn), Madison, Haleigh, Tristan, Riley & Anderson; and a great-grandfather to Raylan & Emma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Patty Barker; and his brother, Tim Barker.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown, with Pastor Bob Stacy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1080 Nimitzview Dr, Suite 208, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 or online at mda.org.

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03/20/2026

Vaughn H. "Mac" McDaniel

Vaughn Hal "Mac" McDaniel, 88, of Franklin Township, OH passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Meadow Falls of Middletown, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born at home on the family farm in Lake Lure, North Carolina on June 22, 1937 to parents, D. Gordon and Jessie Catherine (Flynn) McDaniel.

Mac was a 1955 graduate from high school in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and the Ohio Air National Guard 160th Refueling Unit from which he retired in 1991 as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a recipient of a Bronze Star that he earned in active duty during the Desert Storm campaign 1990-1991. Following his military career Mac worked in several aspects of the funeral industry. He could always be depended upon to show up to offer help and his word was his bond. There weren’t many things that he didn’t know how to fix and he was most at home on a mower or in the garage fine-tuning his cars. Mac lived to serve, whether in the military, in his church, his neighbors and friends and especially his family.

Mac loved his family with his whole heart and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Michelle R. (Darin) Fowler; son, Gordon R. (Beverly) McDaniel; brother, Felix C. (Jan) McDaniel; grandchildren, Zach (Rebecca) Fowler, Josh (Emily) Fowler, Nick McDaniel, Hope McDaniel & Isaiah McDaniel; and great granddaughter, McKenna Fowler; as well as several loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Minetta Kay McDaniel in January of this year; son, Kevin McDaniel; sister, Martha (George) Royster; and brothers, Donald G. (Lucy) McDaniel & K. Herschel (Virginia) McDaniel.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at West Chester Nazarene Church, 7951 Tylersville Rd., West Chester. There will be a brief visitation Thursday morning prior to the service from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. with funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church with Reverend Gordon McDaniel, Reverend Darin Fowler and Reverend Alex Mahaffey, pastor of West Chester Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be at Dayton National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association.

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02/09/2026

The Spaulding Family is excited to share that marking 187 years of service our name has evolved but our commitment to our community remains steadfast with same owners and staff.

01/27/2026

Frederica Harkrader's services have been rescheduled for Thursday January 29, 2026

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