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.
Phyllis Cotton
Nov 20, 2020
Phyllis Diane Cotton, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:36 PM. Phyllis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 23, 1938 to the late Arlie and Mary Elizabeth (Owens) Trent. Phyllis will be remembered for her kind, caring nature. Her kindness was truly limitless and her smile was...
Anna Lynn Hubbard
Nov 19, 2020
Anna Lynn Hubbard, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Anna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1962 to the late Bige Hubbard and A. B. & Fannie Steeles. Anna had a smile that was contagious and known for her sense of humor. Her style was out of this world and she walked...
Judy Forman
Nov 19, 2020
Judy Forman, age 79 of Hanover Township, was called home to be with God on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Judy was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 10, 1941 to Eli and Mae Collins.
Judy was a loving wife to Willis F. Forman for 61 years; a precious mother to her son, Daryle (Jackie) Forman; three granddaughters,...
Edward J. Gabbard
Nov 19, 2020
Edward J. Gabbard, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Edward was born in Willailla, Kentucky on April 15, 1941 to the late Edward and Hazel (Meece) Gabbard. Ed was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. After leaving the service, he worked for Mosler Safe Company for over 25 years as...
Sherry L. Burch
Nov 18, 2020
Sherry L. Burch, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Sherry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 21, 1953 to John Roberson and Kathleen (Swain) Roberson. The most important part of her life was spending time with her grandchildren, and pampering her dogs.
Sherry is survived by two sons,...
Edward Paragin
Nov 18, 2020
Edward K. Paragin, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Edward was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 30, 1935 to Kinchen Paragin and Bertha Pearl Johnson Paragin. Ed graduated from Seven Mile High School in 1953. He was an active member of the Washington Lodge #17 and Master Mason in...
Ida Mae Lemmons
Nov 17, 2020
Ida Mae Lemmons, age 97 of Somerville, passed away at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Ida was ushered by angels through the golden gates, with the fragrance of Heaven, hearing the words come to me thy good and faithful servant. Ida was born in West Chester, Ohio on February 9, 1923 to Roy William Eiler...
Linda L. Ashbrook
Nov 17, 2020
Linda L. Ashbrook (age 85) died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ft Hamilton Hospital of complications from COVID-19. She was born in Newark, OH on Dec. 14, 1934 to Edwin & Rhea Strate. As a Newark High School student , she received ratings of superior as a marimba soloist in state competition 3 years in a row. It was...
Howard Smith
Nov 17, 2020
Howard Smith, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Howard was born in Oxford, Ohio, on April 9, 1933, to John Henry and Mollie (Messer) Smith. He was raised in London, Kentucky. Christianity and his devout faith in God guided Howard’s life and principles. He proudly served his country in the US Army...
Bernice Ann (Gabbard) Cope
Nov 16, 2020
Bernice Ann Cope, age 80, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Woodridge Healthcare on Monday, November 16, 2020. Bernice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 1, 1940 to Roy William Gabbard and Minne Jane (Wyatt) Gabbard.
Bernice was a lifetime member of the Princeton Pike Church of God. She loved singing and was a friend to...
Burtle King
Nov 16, 2020
Burtle King, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 30, 1925 to Harvey Baker and Mary (Isaacs) Baker. Burtle was employed as an inventory clerk for Champion International for twenty-five years. She was a member of the Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of...
Jeannine Joy White
Nov 15, 2020
Jeannine Joy White, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 2, 1961 to Charles "Chuck" Carbary and Linda Cox Nickulis. On September 24, 1982 in Overpeck, Ohio she married Rick White. Jeannine was employed as a supervisor for the Butler County CSEA for thirty...
Marilyn Phillips
Nov 14, 2020
Marilyn Phillips, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 9, 1939 to the late Albert and Cecil (Andrews) Garside.
Marilyn loved to be outside and work with her hands with her numerous flowers and use her gardening expertise to keep her landscaping beautiful. She was...
Mae (Wilson) Brandenburg
Nov 14, 2020
Mae Brandenburg, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Mae was born in Booneville, Kentucky on April 6, 1925 to Samuel Wilson and Lucinda Caudill Wilson.
Mae is survived by her grandchildren, Roy Lee “Bubby” (Marcia) McCowan and Tanya Lynn (Dennis) Kidwell, of Scottsburg IN.; 4 great grandchildren, William Kyle...
Janice Marilyn Zehler
Nov 14, 2020
Janice Marilyn Zehler, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her family at her bedside, on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Janice was born in Jacksonburg, Ohio on September 4, 1934 to John Hugh Paullin and Jeannette (Koontz) Paullin. Janice married her high school sweetheart Ray Zehler on July 11, 1953, and he preceded her in...
William "Bill" Murray
Nov 14, 2020
William “Bill” Murray, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Bill was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 24, 1941 to the late Blevins and Bertha (Cowans) Murray. Bill was an avid hunter and outdoorsman that enjoyed spending time with his family.
William is survived by his children, Penny Murray, Tammy Huntsberger,...
Emma Jean Bowling
Nov 14, 2020
Emma Jean Bowling, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Jean was born in Juan, Kentucky on January 30, 1931 to Dewey and Cynthia Anderson. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She loved attending her church, Lindenwald Baptist Church, and loved her church family.
Jean...
Doras Ann Singleton
Nov 13, 2020
Doras Ann Singleton, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Friday, November 13, 2020. Doras was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on December 8, 1934 to Earl Woodyard and Nora (Sexton) Woodyard. On August 19, 1950 in Lawrenceburg, IN, she married Daw Singleton, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2008. Doras served as...
Phyllis Gayle Baker
Nov 13, 2020
Phyllis Gayle Baker, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Phyllis was born in Alva, Kentucky on July 2, 1935 to the late Frank and Audrey (Brunk) Ratliff. In 1954, she married Ronald Baker and together they raised two daughters. She worked for Cincinnati Bell and later retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
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Marlene S. Rowland
Nov 12, 2020
Marlene S. Rowland, age 73, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2020. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 12, 1947 to Lee and Cara Rowland.
Marlene is survived by 4 sisters, Berneta Finney of Lake Wales, Florida, Lula Combs (Gene Beaty) of Trenton, Ohio, Paula Reid (Ed) of Hamilton, Ohio and Kathie Broughton...


