OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hamilton City, Butler County, Ohio
The obituaries in the BUTLER COUNTY Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity OF HAMILTON CITY'S history and identity.
Elizabeth Ann Carpenter
Aug 22, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, age 79 of Somerville, passed away at on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Elizabeth was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on June 21, 1947 to Nellie and Elsie (nee Epperson) Akers. She worked at Fort Hamilton as a housekeeper for 8 years and spent many years working at Black Hawk. She enjoyed listening to Elvis and country music. She...
Evelyn Browning
Aug 21, 2026
Evelyn Browning, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Friday, August 21, 2026. Evelyn was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 23, 1936 to Palmer and Nancy Ann (Bowling) Ledford. On November 10, 1956, she married the love of his life, Robert “Bob” Browning. Evelyn enjoyed planting flowers and spending time with her family.
Evelyn is survived...
Elizabeth Amburgy
Aug 20, 2026
Elizabeth Amburgy, age 90 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Elizabeth was born in Breathitt Co., Kentucky on June 4, 1936 to Wilson D. and Louise (nee Terry) Turner. Elizabeth spent her early years in Austin, IN and moved to South Lebanon, OH before high school. She graduated from Lebanon High School in...
Juanita Ann Hurst-Tudor
Aug 21, 2026
Juanita Ann Hurst-Tudor, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 21, 2026. Juanita was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29, 1937 to Robert and Lucille (nee Woodrey) Jones. Juanita graduated from Hamilton High School. On April 20, 1957 she married Donald Hurst, who preceded her in death in 2000. In 1958, Juanita and...
Linda L. Clark
Aug 22, 2026
Linda Louise Emenaker Clark, born July 16, 1944, passed away on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend whose life was centered around her family, her faith, and the joy she found in bringing people together. Linda was born to Raymond L. and Elaine Emenaker and grew up in Hamilton,...
Ronald Anthony Wagers
Aug 24, 2026
Ronald Anthony Wagers, 65, of Hamilton, OH, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1960 in Hamilton to Charles and Lula (Stephens) Wagers. On July 5, 1979 he was married to Glenna Lunsford in Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna Wagers; his daughters, Melissa (Louis) Pennington, Lisa (Erik) Glasgow; his son, Anthony Wagers; his...
Imogene F. Johnson
Aug 20, 2026
Imogene F. Johnson, age 95 of Hamilton, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 18, 1930 the daughter, of Dorsey and Nella (Phelps) Center. Imogene was employed as an executive secretary for Ohio Casualty Insurance for more than thirty years. She was a...
Ernest "Ernie" Anthony Sauerland
Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Anthony Sauerland, age 76 of Oxford, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 24, 2026. Ernest was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 4, 1950 to Carl Anthony and Beulah Elizabeth (nee McNally) Sauerland. He was a plumber for over 50 years. He was a member of Blue River Longrifles. He enjoyed primitive camping whenever he could....
Shelly Elizabeth Allen-Schubert
Aug 17, 2026
Shelly Elizabeth Allen-Schubert, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, August 17, 2026. Shelly was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 10, 1971 to Austin Allen and Darlene (nee Hargett) Parker. Shelly was a proud Manager, marketing manager and “work Mom” of Texas Roadhouse in Hamilton for over 10 years. She was also a line...
Cola Buttree
Aug 16, 2026
Cola Buttree (née Martin), age 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and unwavering devotion to her family. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky, on February 25, 1934, to the late Levi and Fannie Rogers Martin. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Oxford Pentecostal...
Lorraine (Croucher) Smallwood
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lorraine Smallwood (Croucher)
Lorraine Smallwood (Croucher), age 85, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed peacefully on August 15, 2026.
Lorraine was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 17, 1941, to the late William E. and Sarah M. (Creech). She married Wayne Smallwood April 1961, and together they raised three sons: Jeff (Renee Farmer), Brian (Kristi Earls), and Barry (Anne Brandner).
Lorraine...
Marcella Loomis
Aug 10, 2026
Marcella Loomis passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2026. She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born in London, Kentucky, on October 16, 1950, to Lucille and Jarvie Proffitt. She graduated from New Miami High School and married her sweetheart, Victor Loomis, on February 14, 1969, before he...
Mary Powell Langdon
Aug 10, 2026
Mary Powell Langdon, age 102 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Mary was born in Chicken Branch Manchester Clay County, Kentucky on March 4, 1924 to Walter and Bessie (nee Hornsby) Powell. On February 11, 1947 she married Miles Standish Langdon. Mary enjoyed gardening her flowers and cooking for her family. She was a pillar of strength...
Kanani Richard "Chopper" Whaley
Aug 7, 2026
Kanani Richard “Chopper” Whaley, 63, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on August 7, 2026, following acourageous 64-day battle with illness. Born July 10, 1963, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, Chopper lived a life defined by family, hard work, laughter, competition, creativity, and an unwavering belief that a person should never be afraid to chase a dream.
To know...
Gloria Jean White
Aug 6, 2026
Gloria Jean White, age 77 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 3, 1949 the daughter of Charles J. and Betty (Phillips) Sandrik. On November 7, 1966, in Hamilton she married Glen White. Gloria was a member of St. Anns Catholic church. She enjoyed spending time with...
Jerry Ross
Aug 4, 2026
It is with deep love and endless gratitude for a life richly lived that we celebrate the incredible journey of Jerry Ross, who passed away on August 4, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on May 6, 1967, Jerry spent his growing-up years exploring Texas, California, and Oregon. He went on to graduate from CU Boulder with a degree in criminology...
Steven McQueen
Aug 4, 2026
Steven Edward McQueen, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Steven was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1963 to Fred and Geneva (nee Stivers) McQueen.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Geneva McQueen; his siblings Phyllis King and Thomas McQueen.
Steven is survived by his sons; Steven (Krysta) McQueen and David...
George Smith
Aug 4, 2026
George Smith, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. George was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1968 son of George Smallwood Jr. and Lila Alice Smith. George was a professional painter for over 40 years. He was an avid fan of Ozzy Osbourne. George loved his family dearly and had such a big heart...
David Michal Krause
Aug 4, 2026
David Michal Krause, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on August 4, 2026. He bounded into this world in September 6, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Richard and Edna Krause. He will always be remembered for his hugs and his love for his family. He was dedicated to his Lord and Savior with all of his heart, until his very last...
Oma Dean Jeter
Aug 4, 2026
Oma Dean (Kemp) Jeter, 85, of Oxford, OH, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas to Dolly Lorraine (Bishop) Kemp and Ernest Willard Kemp on September 1,1940.
Growing up in Arkansas she learned to pick cotton and loved school, especially math and reading. Oma retired in 2017 from Journal News after 32 years of delivering...
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