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.
Lois Adele Reichel
Jan 22, 2025
Lois Adele Reichel, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Provision Living of West Chester on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Lois was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 13, 1931, to George Herbert Perkins and Fannie (Coyle) Perkins. Lois was a beautician and owned her own shop, “Lois’ Beauty Shop” on Pleasant Ave. in Lindenwald from 1951-1976. She was...
Willard Lewis
Jan 20, 2025
Willard Lewis, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, January 20, 2025, He was born in Berea, Kentucky on August 2, 1936 the son of James and Beatrice (Barrett) Lewis.
Willard is survived by one son, James Lewis; one grandson, Brandon (Shelby) Lewis; two great grandchildren, Nora and Nolan Lewis; one sister,...
Gary Mcbee
Jan 19, 2025
Gary McBee, age 69 of Hamilton and formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 7, 1955 to Junior Tip and Cleda (nee Ledford) McBee. On May 3, 1975, he married the love of his life, Gwendolyn Babb. Gary loved spending time with his family and especially...
Carl D. Chaney
Jan 18, 2025
Carl D. Chaney, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Carl was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on February 23, 1936 to Lewis Chaney and Flonie (Allen) Chaney. Carl married Louise Ramsey on January 12, 1963, and she preceded him in death on November 5th, 2024.
Carl is survived...
Melvin Ray Williams
Jan 18, 2025
Melvin Ray Williams, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Ray was born August 21, 1938 to J. Brack and A. Marie (Reece) Williams. He was educated in the New Miami and Fairfield schools and graduated from Seven Mile High School and the University of Cincinnati. On May 9th, 1959, he married Sylvia Ferry. Ray...
Janet I. Mullins
Jan 18, 2025
Janet I. Mullins, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Janet was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1958 to Murphy Haley and Irene (Shiplet) Haley. She graduated from Ross High School and began working at Fort Hamilton as a phlebotomist for over 20 years. From there, Janet went on to work as a...
James "Jimmy" Stultz, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
James "Jimmy" Stultz, Jr., 71 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2024. Services will be held by the family at a later date.
Arnold "Lee" Lloyd
Jan 15, 2025
Arnold “Lee” Lloyd, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Known to most as Lee, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 20, 1953 to the late Roy and Opal (Shepherd) Lloyd. Lee proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service, Lee became...
Betty Rice
Jan 10, 2025
Betty Barbara (Baxter) Rice, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Betty was born in Berea, Kentucky on October 1, 1934 to James Baxter and Inez (Bratcher) Baxter.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Barbara L. Rice; her son, David Rice; and her grandsons, Justin and Collin Rice. Betty was preceded in death...
Charles E. Oliver
Jan 9, 2025
Charles E. Oliver, age 91 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Charles was born in Cass, West Virginia on December 30, 1933 to Lake Reveer Oliver and Colleen (Siple) Oliver.
Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, January 20, 2025...
Jesse E. Suttles
Jan 8, 2025
Jesse E. Suttles age 78 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Hamilton the son of the late Jessie and Mary (nee Morris) Suttles. Jesse retired from Hamilton Caster after many years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Eunice Suttles;...
Vernon Burns, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Vernon Burns, Jr., age 59 of Hamilton, passed peacefully on January 8, 2025. Known to most as Jr., he was a 1983 graduate of Talawanda High School and D. Russell Lee Vocational School. He worked many years at Pease Industries before retiring from Miami University. He loved fishing, survivalist prepping, golfing, bowling, reading, watching the Reds and going to...
Gary Palmatier
Jan 8, 2025
Gary L. Palmatier, age 79 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Gary was born in Warsaw, New York on May 27, 1945 to the late Gilbert Henry Palmatier and Cymbeline (Hodges) Sheppard. Gary attended the University of South Carolina where he studied chemical engineering before going to work for Norfolk Southern in Charleston, S.C. In...
Betty J. Hibbard
Jan 8, 2025
Betty J. Hibbard, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born in Webbs Crossroads, Kentucky on December 5, 1936 the daughter of Estil and Emma Lois (Skaggs) Hoskins. Betty was employed in the dietary department at Butler County Care Facility.
Betty is survived by four children, Charles...

Linda Brackett
Jan 7, 2025
Linda Brackett, age 78 of Camden, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1946 to Edgar and Kathryn Hamilton. On June 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Von Brackett.
Linda is survived by her husband of 61 years, Junior Leevon...
George Gilbert
Jan 6, 2025
George Gilbert, age 91, passed away in Oxford, Ohio on the morning of January 6, surrounded by his loving family. George is remembered by his family and friends as loving, faithful to God, and the hardest working man they’ve ever known. He was an innovative businessman who was well respected and known to invest in his community and church....
Georgetta Copley
Jan 5, 2025
Georgetta Copley, age 93 of Calhoun, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Joy (Barrett) Deuschle. On July 2, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, she married Raymond Copley. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2000. She was a...
Knox Alan Chaney
Jan 5, 2025
Knox Alan Chaney, age 2 months of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Knox was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 26, 2024 to Jordan Chaney and Taylor (Wyatt) Chaney. Knox was the sweetest boy and the happiest baby. His big sisters loved him so much and he loved to snuggle his mommy. Knox smiled at everything...
Joan Loretta Rosebrook
Jan 3, 2025
Joan Loretta Fischer, age 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on September 15, 1935, in Hamilton, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of Joseph and Loretta Fischer. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, she briefly attended nursing school but decided it was not for her after the day she was...
Linda Lou Webb
Jan 3, 2025
Linda Lou Webb, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Linda was born in Logan, Ohio on May 25, 1942 to Louis and Vivian Feeback. On July 15, 1961, she married the love of her life, Arthur Webb. Together they raised their six children. Linda was a member of...