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.
Roy "Butch" M. Felty
May 24, 2020
Roy "Butch" Martin Felty Jr., age 73 of Eaton, went to heaven with family by his side on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Butch was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to Roy Martin Felty Sr. and Emma Lou (Helton) Felty. Butch enjoyed cornhole, fishing on the lake, and playing cards with his family every weekend. He was...
John W. Thyen
May 23, 2020
John W. Thyen, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, May 23, 2020. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 2, 1938 to John B. Thyen and Cecilia (Riegert) Thyen. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1955 -1959. John worked 36 years as a Quality Manager at Southwestern Ohio Steel...
Beverly Joyce Barger
May 22, 2020
Beverly Joyce Barger, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1943 the daughter of Elmer and Lina Mae (Singleton) Landrum. Beverly retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company after thirty years of service. On June 28, 1963 in Hamilton she married William Barger.
...Jack Pitman
May 22, 2020
Jack Pitman, loving husband and father, age 86 of Oxford, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2020. Jack was born in Knox County, Kentucky on October 30, 1933 to Garrett and Susan (Brunner) Pittman. On June 21, 1952, Jack married the love of his life, Helen (Pierson) Pitman and together they spent nearly 68 years together....
Robert Marcum Jr.
May 22, 2020
Robert Marcum Jr., age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 31, 1931 to Robert Sr. and Martha (nee Roark) Marcum. He attended Hamilton High School. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was awarded Korean Service Ribbon, two Bronze Campaign Stars, United Nations...
Martha Smith
May 21, 2020
Martha Smith, age 73 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Martha was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 2, 1947 to the late Tite and Grace (Stilling) Whicker. Martha married Thomas Smith Sr. in 1988 in Hamilton. Martha was a nurse’s aide at Wellington Manor for over 35 years. She was a...
Rosalee Quillen
May 21, 2020
Rosalee Quillen, age 69 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on July 27, 1950 the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Moore) Smith. Rosalee was a 1968 graduate of Talawanda High School.
Rosalee is survived by two sons, John Quillen and Brian (Shawnda) Quillen; three sisters,...
Ruth Howard
May 17, 2020
Ruth Howard, age 101 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 13, 1919 to Perry and Edith (nee Wolfram) Ogg.
Ruth is survived by her son, Donald (fiance, Bernadette Raney) Howard; her granddaughter, Amy Anderson; her great-grandson, Brock Johnston; and many nieces,...
Mona Lee Kinkaid
May 14, 2020
Kinkaid, Mona Lee, Age 96, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Butler County Care Facility. She was born September 3, 1923 in Athens, Ohio to the late Arthur Milliron and Mary (Bayles) Milliron. After her mother’s death in 1936, she moved to Dayton, Ohio to live with her grandmother Minnie Bayles. After graduation...
Sharon L. Stanifer
May 14, 2020
Sharon L. Stanifer, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:00 PM. Sharon was born in Danville, Kentucky on January 17, 1943 to Herschel Hugh Hargis and Ethel Marie Sweeney Hargis. She attended the Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church for over 50 years.
Sharon is survived by her children,...
Donna Mays
May 13, 2020
Donna Mondello Mays, age 68 of Somerville, passed away at home surround by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 15, 1951 to Charles Mondello, Jim and Helen Paul.
Donna is survived by her husband, Elbert Mays; children, James (Cheri) Mays, Peggy (Jimmie) Phelps and Carmela (Mike) Harper; grandkids, Dylan...
Norman A. Mize
May 12, 2020
Norman A. Mize, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Norman was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 1, 1931 to Roscoe Mize and Lola (Creech) Mize. Norman was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1951-1955. On February 24, 1962 in Hamilton, he married Yvonne Hopkins Mize. He was a retired...
Charles A. Elliott Sr.
May 11, 2020
Charles Alan Elliott Sr., age 80 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Charles was born in Alliance, Ohio on April 25, 1940 to the late Dean and Agnes (Baker) Elliott. Charles, or Chuck as he was better known, was a journalist and outdoor writer for the Hamilton Journal News for 30 years. After retirement, he worked...
Velma E. Cornett
May 10, 2020
Velma E. Cornett, 91, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2020. Velma was born to the late Eleanor and Raymond Kress in Reily Township on October 4, 1928. Velma retired from Miami University after over 20 years working in the cafeteria. She enjoyed gardening, working on puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Velma is...
D. Loucetta Rathgens
May 9, 2020
D. Loucetta Rathgens, age 86, passed away Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at her home in Hamilton, Ohio of an apparent heart attack. Lucy was born on February 27th, 1934 to Roscoe and Lena Maude Cottey. She became a Christian and was baptized in the Augusta Methodist Church as a child, but credited her Emmaus Walk to much of her...
Cecil R. Himes
May 8, 2020
Cecil R. Himes of Hamilton Ohio passed away May 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
He was the son of Andrew and Naomi Himes of Oxford Ohio.
He leaves behind a son Richard Himes, a daughter Sandra Himes, a sister Pauline Stillman of Venice Florida, a sister Narka Gray. His grandchildren are...
Glina Rose Stitzel
May 6, 2020
Glina Rose Stitzel, 84, passed away May 6, 2020 at her home in Hamilton, surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 22, 1935 in Lynch Kentucky to Dewey and Mattie Halcomb. After graduating from high school, Glina moved to Hamilton to enroll in the nursing program at Mercy Hospital Hamilton, where she worked until retiring in 2000. She...
David Scott Taylor
May 5, 2020
David Scott Taylor, aged 53 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 30, 1967 to Charles and Betty (nee Ray) Taylor. David was a devoted father and husband. Even during times of hardship, he made sure we were taken care of. There was never a doubt of how much...
Phyllis Marlene Mcguire
Apr 30, 2020
Phyllis Marlene McGuire, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 11, 1944 to Richmond Spurlock and Mary Jane (Fowler) Spurlock. In 1979 in Fairfield, OH, she married Gary Dean McGuire. Phyllis worked at Avon Products for 30 years, retiring in 1999; and was...
Danielle Renee Nicole Morgan
Apr 29, 2020
Danielle Renee Nicole Morgan, age 35 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Danielle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 26, 1984 to Daniel Parker and Vanessa Wagers Parker. Danielle is survived by her son, Parker Mason Morgan; parents, Daniel and Vanessa Parker; grandparents, Arnold and Joe Ann Wagers; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle was...