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.

Joshua D. Retherford

Joshua D. Retherford

Jan 2, 2025

Joshua D. Retherford, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Joshua was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 12, 1986 to Ronald D. Retherford and Pamela Bailey. Joshua  married the love of his life, Shanna on August 8, 2015. Joshua enjoyed spending his time fishing, doing outdoor activities like four wheeling and canoeing, and traveling...

Hazel Bush

Hazel Bush

Dec 31, 2024

Hazel Bush, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Hazel was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on January 2, 1929 to George Mays and Nancy (Croley) Mays. She loved to cook for her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Hazel is survived by her son, David (Sheri) Bush; 3...

Wilma Joy Fowler

Wilma Joy Fowler

Dec 28, 2024

Due to inclement weather, the visitation and funeral service for Wilma Joy Fowler has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Wilma Joy Fowler, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Known to most as Joy, she was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 3, 1933 to the late Joseph...

Doris Jean Freeman

Doris Jean Freeman

Dec 27, 2024

Doris Jean Freeman, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, December 27, 2024. Doris was born in Walton, Kentucky on August 18, 1930, to George Riley Burris and Ella (Dempsey) Burris. On May 2, 1953, she married James F. Freeman Jr.; and he preceded her in death in 2022. She was the oldest of...

Timothy L. Lakes

Timothy L. Lakes

Dec 27, 2024

Timothy L. Lakes, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Friday, December 27, 2024. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 14, 1949 to James Leon and Polly J. (nee French) Lakes.

Tim is survived by his children, James (Niki) Lakes and Mandy Lakes Hart (Jamie); his brother-in-law, Marty (Lora) Mooney;...

Terrence "Terry" L. Mcguff

Terrence "Terry" L. Mcguff

Dec 27, 2024

Terrence L. McGuff, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Terrence was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 15, 1936 to John McGuff and Julia (Mulligan) McGuff. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1954 and went on to further his education at Xavier University, where he graduated in 1958. Terrence’s career began in education...

Harold G. Jamison

Harold G. Jamison

Dec 26, 2024

Harold G. Jamison, age 85 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Harold was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 12, 1939 to Lee Jamison and Ethel Jamison. He was a dedicated father and husband who enjoyed golfing with his friends.

Harold is survived by his wife, Janet Jamison; children,...

Robert D. Cox

Robert D. Cox

Dec 25, 2024

Robert D. Cox, age 53 of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Rob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 18, 1971 to the late Deborah (Mieth) Wong and Paul Cox. Rob graduated from New Miami High School and worked at Hammacher Schlemmer for many years. Rob was a dedicated, almost fanatical, Duke Basketball and Ohio...

Cecilia Ann Bingle

Cecilia Ann Bingle

Dec 22, 2024

Cecilia Ann Bingle, age 62 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Ann was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1962 to Orven Jr. and Barbara (nee Bertsch) Hounchell. On May 30, 1981, she married the love of her life, Bruce Bingle. Together they had their two sons and she became...

Rosadaleno "Dino" New

Rosadaleno "Dino" New

Dec 21, 2024

Rosadaleno “Dino” New, age 58 of Somerville, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 27, 1966 the daughter of Dennis and Barbara (Withers) Gray. On February 11, 1995, in Hamilton she married Todd New. Dino was a member of Calvary Church. She was a devoted housewife, mother,...

Lori Lin Johnson

Lori Lin Johnson

Dec 21, 2024

Due to inclement weather, the memorial service and reception for Lori has been rescheduled for the following Sunday on January 12, 2025.

Lori Lin Johnson, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living in Springdale on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Lori was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1971. She graduated from Hamilton High...

George "Bud" Wilkerson

George "Bud" Wilkerson

Dec 20, 2024

George “Bud” Wilkerson, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 9, 1940 the son of George and Mary (Croucher) Wilkerson. Bud was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was honorably discharged in 1959. He was employed as a crane...

Gary Leinig

Gary Leinig

Dec 19, 2024

Gary Leinig, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away with his wife at his side on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Gary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 23, 1948 to Alfred and Hilda Leinig. He graduated from Greenhills High School. Gary served in the United States Army. On September 8, 1984, he married the love of his life, Valerie...

Sherry E. Earhart

Sherry E. Earhart

Dec 19, 2024

Sherry E. Earhart, age 78 of Trenton, passed away at Momentous Health At Franklin on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Sherry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 28, 1946 to Fred A. Davis and Mary Ethel (Baker) Davis.

Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Judith R. Eliton

Judith R. Eliton

Dec 18, 2024

Judy R. Eliton, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 16, 1949 the daughter of John and Lorene (Luttrell) Slusher. Judy is survived by two sons, Shane Eliton and Larry Eliton Jr.; three grandchildren, Brayden Eliton, Hannah Eliton, and Dustin Jett; five...

Diane Lucille Harris

Diane Lucille Harris

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Lucille Harris, our beloved mother passed away December 17,2024 at the age of 80 in her home in Hamilton, Ohio. Diane was born on October 9, 1944 in Yankton, South Dakota, to Inez (Larsen) and Ralph Chamberlain. Diane is a 1962 graduate of Yankton Senior High School. While Diane attended school, she was in Girl Scouts, a member...

Linda Hopper

Linda Hopper

Dec 15, 2024

Linda S. Hopper, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Linda was born on June 23, 1947, to Raymond and Marianna (Webb) Hastings. She retired from GE where she worked as a bookkeeper for 16 years. Linda loved her kids and grandkids very much. She enjoyed playing bingo, drinking margaritas, turning on all the...

Karen Cisco

Karen Cisco

Dec 15, 2024

Karen Cisco, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Karen was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 6, 1945 to Larry and Florence Brucker. Karen met the love of her life, Carson Cisco, in 1962, and was united in marriage on January 9, 1965. Together they raised their two children in Fairfield....

Phyllis Ann Sizemore

Phyllis Ann Sizemore

Dec 14, 2024

Phyllis Ann Sizemore, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Phyllis was born in Jackson County, KY on October 31, 1940 to the late James and Lola (Andrew) Cook. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Arnold Sizemore in Hamilton. She worked at Fischer Body, Ohio Casualty Insurance, and retired from The City...

Valletta L. (Proctor)  Kroeger

Valletta L. (Proctor) Kroeger

Dec 13, 2024

Valletta L. Kroeger, age 66 of Trenton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 24, 1958 the daughter of James and Sophie (Kemper) Proctor. On November 11, 1977, in Hamilton she married Martin Kroeger.

Valletta is survived by her husband, Martin Kroeger; two siblings, Albert...

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