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.
Janet Pickle
Aug 20, 2020
Janet Pickle, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Jan was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 24, 1951 to Charlie and Tommie (nee Robinson) Sandlin. On April 1, 1972 she married the love her life Butch Pickle. Jan had a heart for all the children in her life and was an adopted...
Linville Ray Hensley
Aug 20, 2020
Linville Ray Hensley, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born in Hamilton on August 19, 1946 the son of Albert and Edna (Lacey) Hensley. Linville was a member of Tri County Assembly of God and was employed in the maintenance department at Forest Fair Mall.
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Donald Lee Embry
Aug 19, 2020
Donald Lee Embry, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Donald was born in Estill County, Kentucky on September 24, 1928 to Strawd and Sudie Embry. Donald was a member of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Griffin on September 23,...
Paul D. Vaughn
Aug 18, 2020
Vaughn, Paul D., age 54, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born on December 13, 1965, in Hamilton; the beloved son of Pauline Schwitalski (Courtney) and Carl Vaughn, and stepson of Werner Schwitalski. A graduate of D. Russell Lee, he worked as a proud, skilled welder who loved providing for his family...
Lola M. Reece
Aug 17, 2020
Lola M. Reece, age 80 of Sacremento, California passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was born in Arlington, Tennessee on May 8, 1940 the daughter of Homer and Lydia (Stewart) Webb. On December 11, 1958 in Tennessee she married John H. Reece and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2016. Lola...
Wilma J. (Farley) Lamb
Aug 16, 2020
Wilma J. (Farley) Lamb, age 68 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Sunday August 16, 2020. Wilma was born in Harlan Kentucky on September 28, 1951 to Henry Farley and Mary (Patterson) Farley.
Wilma is survived by her daughters, Sherry Jones, Carrie Jones, April Warneke and her son Ron Warneke; her...
Brian Scott Peal
Aug 15, 2020
Brian Scott Peal, age 33 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Brian was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 4, 1987 to Mark and Patricia (nee Peal) Crouch.
Brian is survived by his parents, Mark and Patricia Crouch; his sister, Schyanna Crouch; his nieces and nephews; his grandparents, John and...
Oscar Beckelhymer
Aug 14, 2020
Oscar Beckelhymer, age 90 of Cincinnati, passed away at Drake Center on Friday, August 14, 2020. Oscar was born in Irvine, Kentucky on December 2, 1929 to Ansel Beckelhymer and Parrott (Logsdon) Beckelhymer. On November 7, 1953 in Irvine, Kentucky, he married Iona June Metcalf, and she preceded him in death in 1998. He worked at Pease Ever Straight...
Mattie Grace Ponder
Aug 12, 2020
Mattie Grace Ponder, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Mattie was born in Livingston, Kentucky on July 4, 1930 to Leonard and Lula (nee Bustle) Cope. On August 30, 1947, she married Rovy Ponder in Livingston, KY. Mattie was a member of West Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, watching the Cincinnati...
Phyllis J. Wagers
Aug 11, 2020
Phyllis J. Wagers, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Phyllis was born in Oneida, Kentucky on November 15, 1949 to Earl Bowling and Dorothy Sester Bowling. She enjoyed running her fishing lake, Twin Hills for over 15 years.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Lavon Wagers; sons, Jeffery Wagers, Chad...
Joseph A. Mcdaniel
Aug 10, 2020
Joseph A. McDaniel, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. Joseph was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 10, 1936 to the late Albert and Katharena (Hasemeier) McDaniel. Joseph was a telegraph operator for the B & O, Chessie System and CSX Railroads. He enjoyed photography and was a model train enthusiast.
Joseph...
Ronald Gene Schultheiss
Aug 8, 2020
Ronald Gene Schultheiss, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Ron was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 2, 1961 to Carl and Imogene (Dunaway) Schultheiss. In 2001, he married Patricia Williamson.
Ron is survived by his wife, Patricia Schultheiss; his sons, Cody and Ronald "R.C." Schultheiss; his mother and step-father, Imogene and...
Nancy C. Mcfarland
Aug 6, 2020
Nancy C. McFarland, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Nancy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1939 to Earl and Geneva (nee Getz) Lyons. On March 4, 1957, she married Eugene McFarland. Nancy was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, member of the Merried Ladies Association and the...
Sally Jo Hughes
Aug 3, 2020
Sally Jo Hughes, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. She was born on March 4th, 1961 in Clay County, Kentucky, to her father, Daniel Parker and her mother, Rhoda Allen Parker. She moved to Hamilton, Ohio with her sister Ann Parker Reese and brother-in-law Herman Reese where she planted her roots and started her...
Brenda J. Cooper
Aug 1, 2020
Brenda J. Cooper, age 64, passed away on August 1, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. Brenda was born on December 16, 1955 to Vernon "Gene" and Edna (Murphy) Arnold. She graduated from Hamilton Taft High School in 1974 and was an active member of the Drama Department. She enjoyed planning and organizing class reunions, and maintained close friendships with...
Earl Bailey
Jul 31, 2020
Earl Bailey, age 95, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton, Friday, July 31, 2020, at 4:25 p.m. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on September 6, 1924, the son of Walter and Alpha (Brandenburg) Bailey. Earl was a veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic-Pacific China-Burma-India Theater earning the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal...
Joyce Faye Perpingon
Jul 31, 2020
Joyce Faye Perpingon, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Joyce was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 8, 1944 to the late Charles and Florence (Harrison) Marshall. On May 1, 1965, she married George Perpingon, Jr. and together they raised five children. Joyce enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo, watching NASCAR, but most of all, she...
Novella Hitt
Jul 29, 2020
Novella Hitt, age 90 of Ross, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Novella was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 27, 1930 to the late Irvin and Flora (Cope) Thompson. Novella enjoyed singing and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Millville Avenue Church of God. Novella is survived by her loving husband,...
Kenneth C. Hubbard
Jul 29, 2020
Kenneth Chester Hubbard, age 35 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Kenneth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 9, 1985 to Sam Hubbard and Kathleen Caywood Hubbard. Kenneth was a gentle giant.
Kenneth is survived by his mother, Kathleen Hubbard; brother, Andrew (Amanda) Hubbard; children, Angelina and Brantley Hubbard; uncle, Kenneth...
Virginia “Lee” Brandner
Jul 29, 2020
Virginia "Lee" Brandner, age 91, our beloved mother, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Hamilton, Ohio. Virginia was born in Perry County, Kentucky on November 25, 1928 to Butler Wilson and Jallie (Watkins) Wilson. She married William Brandner on June 21, 1947 and was married for 35 years until his death in 1982. She cared deeply for her...