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.

Oscar Beckelhymer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jerry  L. Brown

Jerry L. Brown

Jul 28, 2020

Jerry L. Brown Jr., age 57 of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Jerry was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 26, 1962 to Jerry L. Brown Sr. and Patricia Ann Charles Stamper. Jerry graduated from Madison High School in 1981. He currently was a driver for UTS. Jerry was an avid gun collector and enjoyed...

Tony  Lee Harrison

Tony Lee Harrison

Jul 26, 2020

Tony Lee Harrison, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 27, 1961 to Robert Harrison and Goldie Isaacs. Tony attended New Miami Schools and was a veteran of the United States Army from 1980 to 1983. He enjoyed playing cards and watching movies.

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Timothy  Wayne Willis

Timothy Wayne Willis

Jul 26, 2020

Timothy Wayne Willis, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1959 to Wayne and Lu Willis. Tim graduated from Edgewood High School class of ’78. He played baseball for the school and church leagues. Tim was a lifelong member of Hamilton Christian...

Sandra  "Sandy" Goans

Sandra "Sandy" Goans

Jul 25, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Goans, age 48 of Blue Ash, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Sandra was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 27, 1972 to the late John W. Williams, Sr. and Betty C. Lampp Williams. Sandy worked as a Nail Tech at Beaux Mondes Salon for many years before becoming ill. There she had made many friendships...

Guillermo  Abella Cabacungan  Jr.

Guillermo Abella Cabacungan Jr.

Jul 24, 2020

Guillermo Abella Cabacungan Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on July 24, 2020, at the age of 89. He was born in the city of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, in the Philippines on June 6, 1931, the son of Guillermo Ponce Cabacungan Sr. and Pastora Abella Cabacungan, both of whom were university professors. Guillermo Jr....

Debra  Mae Short

Debra Mae Short

Jul 24, 2020

Debra Mae Short, age 64 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday July 24, 2020. Debra was born in York Pennsylvania on October 26, 1955 to Richard Lintner and Charlotte Poff Lintner. She devoted her life to raising her two children and being a "bonus" mom to any of the friends they brought home. She...

Herman  L. Reed,  Sr.

Herman L. Reed, Sr.

Jul 21, 2020

Herman L. Reed, Sr., 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Herman was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 23, 1940 to the late Lewis Reed and Edna (McDaniel) Truett. Herman enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing guitar. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Herman is survived by his children, Robby Lynn Reed, Herman...

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