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.
Nelma Fay Rowland
Feb 12, 2021
Nelma F. Rowland, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away on February 12th, 2021. She was born on July 1st, 1940 in Garrett, Kentucky to Elijah and Evelyn Collins.
Mom,
Totally dedicated to family
Strong person – always the corner stone of the family
Good listener – always willing to listen...
Carol Sue Parker
Feb 11, 2021
Carol Sue Parker, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Carol was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 1946 to Carl Hughes and Mildred Durham Hughes. Carol made many friends while working for the city of Hamilton and through her love of people she had never met a stranger. She...
Ashley Nicole Felty
Feb 10, 2021
Ashley Nicole Felty, age 30 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Ashley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 3, 1991 to Rodney Felty and Janet Hogden. Ashley loved spending time with family, especially her son, Tristan, and her three nieces. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping and making memories with family.
Ashley is survived...
Dale Leroy Lakes
Feb 8, 2021
Dale Leroy Lakes, age 61 of Oxford, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Dale was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 28, 1960 to the late Kenneth Lakes and Helena (Murphy) Lakes-Saylor. Dale was a member of the Laborer’s Union Local 534 and worked in construction for many years. He was a good handyman and could fix most...
Alice Lee (Steffey) Dobson
Feb 4, 2021
Alice Lee Steffey Dobson, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 17, 1947 to Whitey and Cora (nee Jameson) Steffey. On June 18, 1977, she married Jack Dobson. Alice retired from Ross Middle School teaching 7th & 8th grade Social Studies after...
Carol Anne Mushaben
Feb 3, 2021
Carol Anne Mushaben, 67 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at her residence, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Carol was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Rosemary (Weigand) Mushaben.
Carol attended St. Bernard’s grade school in Spring Grove Village, (formally Winton Place), and graduated from Our Lady of the...
Ricky D. Clemmons
Feb 2, 2021
Ricky Dean Clemmons, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Ricky was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 4, 1960 to Ora Lee (Brinegar) and the late Bert Clemmons. Ricky was a retired Ironworker from Local #290. He enjoyed fishing in Florida and cooking for his friends and family. Ricky is survived by his mother,...
Marcella C. Thier
Feb 1, 2021
Marcella C. Thier, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 1, 2021. Marcella was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 30, 1931 to Edward and Florence Holstein. On November 28, 1953, she married the love of her life, Joseph E. Thier. Marcella was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from...
Elmer "Lou" Louis Walters
Jan 28, 2021
Elmer "Lou" Louis Walters, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Lou was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 20, 1940 to Elmor Walters and Marjorie (Ramey) Walters. On February 7, 1970 in California, he married Nickee Miller. He was a retired Army and Navy Veteran, serving in the Military for...
Donna Jean Brockman
Jan 27, 2021
Donna Jean Brockman, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 9, 1929 to Louis Schurger and Virgie Baker Schurger. She was employed at Columbia Federal for 9 years.
Additionally, Donna helped support the family business at The Elbo Room in Fairfield.
Donna...
Joseph E. Meehan
Jan 26, 2021
Joseph E. Meehan, age 88 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Joe was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 25, 1932 to William J. and Eleanora (Haller) Meehan, the oldest of four children.
Joe lived across the street from Holy Trinity Church in Middletown where he would attend daily mass. He...
George "Bud" Brown, Ii
Jan 24, 2021
George R. “Bud” Brown II, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 11, 1938 the son of George R. and Mary Catherine (Bramlage) Brown. Bud attended Hamilton Catholic High School in Hamilton, Ohio, University of Dayton, and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In 1960,...
Diane F. Robinson
Jan 24, 2021
Diane F. Robinson, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Diane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 17, 1954, to Harold Hunter and Margaret (Day) Hunter. On September 7, 1974, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, she married Louis Robinson. Diane was an active member of Queen of Peace Parish. ...
Joseph Michael Childs
Jan 24, 2021
Joseph Michael Childs, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Michael was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 3, 1951 to John and Peggy (nee Williams) Childs. He graduated from Taft High School in 1969 then went on to Miami University where he obtained a Master’s in Education. Michael was a...
Irma Horton
Jan 23, 2021
Irma Gay Horton, age 74 of West Union, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Irma was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 7, 1946 to the late Doy and Mable (Gibson) Manning. Irma enjoyed music, especially going to local rock and roll shows with her family and friends. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially...
Carolyn Sue (Durbin) Ohlinger
Jan 21, 2021
Carolyn Sue Ohlinger, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Carolyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 13, 1936 to Andronicus and Emma (nee Tipton) Durbin. She was a 1954 graduate of Notre Dame High School. On October 5, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Philip...
Raymond B. Paragin
Jan 21, 2021
Raymond B. Paragin, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Ray was born in Hamilton Ohio on December 6, 1937 to Kinchen Paragin and Bertha Pearl Johnson Paragin. Ray retired after 22 years of service in the Fire Protection Unit, as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force.
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Charlotte L. Flannery
Jan 20, 2021
Charlotte L. Flannery, age 70 of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, while surrounded by her children. Charlotte was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on October 23, 1950 to Ossie Neal and Gladys (Waters) Neal. Charlotte, first and foremost loved God, her husband Bob (Robert), her children, grandchildren and family. She enjoyed fishing,...
John Albert Ebersole
Jan 19, 2021
John Albert Ebersole, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1950 to Harold Eli Ebersole and Vivian Miller Ebersole. John was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America. He grew up in Mt. Healthy and was a lifelong member Trinity...
Robert C. Bratton Jr.
Jan 18, 2021
Robert C. Bratton Jr., age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Monday, January 18, 2021. Robert was born in Preble Co., Ohio on May 6, 1946 to Robert C. Bratton Sr. and Irma (Kreider) Bratton. Robert was a United States Army Veteran.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Diana Bratton;...


