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.
Robert P. Settles Sr.
Oct 27, 2019
The honorable Robert P. Settles Sr., 71 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 27, 2019. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Luther and Mary (Mullins) Settles on December 7, 1947. On June 28, 1975 he married Geraldine Durham. Robert is the Mayor of the Village of Millville and has been for the...
Wanda F. Turner
Oct 26, 2019
Wanda F. Turner, age 81 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Wanda was born in Jackson Co., Kentucky on February 18, 1938 to Hobert Isaacs and Ella (Brown) Isaacs. She retired from Avon Products in 1993; and was also a member of West Side Baptist Church. On November 10, 1956 in Liberty, IN...
Betty Ann Lawhon Kinch
Oct 25, 2019
Betty Ann Lawhon Kinch, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. Betty was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1929 to George McLean and Mary Ruth Chunn McLean.
Betty is survived by her husband, Mark Kinch; sons, Cary David Lawhon and Stanley Ray Lawhon. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; first...
William F. Neeley
Oct 24, 2019
William Farrell Neeley, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Bill was born in Berea, Kentucky on May 17, 1938 to Charles Benjamin and Bessie (nee Peters) Burnette. Bill served in the Army for 3 years. On July 30, 1960, he married Ruby Fay Roberts. He worked as a meat cutter...
Leroy Singleton
Oct 23, 2019
LeRoy Singleton, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. LeRoy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 2, 1939 to Ivan Singleton and Blanche Cook. He served in the United States Army from 1962-1964. He retired from Cincinnati Bell after 25 years of service beginning as a Lineman and ending his career in Management. After...
James M. Hazlett
Oct 23, 2019
James M. Hazlett, age 89 of Fairfield, passed away at Fairfield Place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born in Hamilton on March 24, 1930 to Jack F. and Evelyn (Rosenfelder) Hazlett. James was employed as a mechanical technician for NASA for thirty years, retiring in 1993.
He is survived by five children, James (Pam) Hazlett...
Tina T. Porter
Oct 22, 2019
Tina Porter, age 49 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Tina was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 17, 1970. She loved dancing, music, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
Tina is survived by parents, Paul and Linda Couch; her children, Jeremy Waters, Jared (Kristina) Waters, and Hannah Minor;...
Shannon Yana Zecher
Oct 21, 2019
Shannon Yana Zecher, age 32 of Hamilton, passed away at University of Cincinnati along with her daughter, Addison Mae Michelle Bicknell, on Monday, October 21, 2019 after losing her battle to addiction. Shannon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 25, 1987 to Douglas Zecher and Michelle Hatfield Zecher. Shannon graduated from Lakota West High School in 2005, where...
Shane Ray Howard
Oct 20, 2019
Shane Ray Howard, age 42 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Shane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 17, 1977 to Robert and Mary (nee Huelsman) Howard. He attended Ross Senior High School and later earned his GED and was taking online college courses. Shane was a loving son, brother and uncle who cared...
Harrison Price Jr.
Oct 19, 2019
Harrison Price Jr., age 81 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Harrison was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 6, 1938 to Harrison Price and Maggie (Bowlin) Price. He retired as a truck driver; and worked for many years with Klug and Roadway Trucking. Harrison enjoyed playing golf, and being with...
Richard T. Wilson Iii
Oct 18, 2019
Richard T. Wilson III, age 71 of Cincinnati, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Friday, October 18, 2019. Richard was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 26, 1948 to Richard T. Wilson Jr. and Ida (McNabb) Wilson. He was a session drummer at King Studios and recorded with various famous artists. Richard was proud of his Native...
Bruce A. Johnson
Oct 17, 2019
Bruce A. Johnson, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Bruce was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 11, 1950 to Bruce Johnson and Betty Davis Johnson. Bruce joined the US Marines when he was 17 years old. He served a year during the Vietnam War. Bruce served as a drill...
Melvin "Joe" Beck
Oct 17, 2019
Melvin "Joe" Beck, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Melvin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 1941 to Melvin C. Beck and Helen Nastold Beck. Joe was an active member of the Monkey Mutual Aid Society and Moose Lodge 501.
Joe is survived by his wife,...
Robert L. Egelston
Oct 16, 2019
Robert L. Egelston, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 19, 1935 to Robert W. and Lydia (nee Van Winkle) Egleston. On February 8, 1958, he married the love of his life Vida Floyd. Bob retired after 30 years of service, between Columbia...
Richard "Rick" Fassnacht
Oct 15, 2019
Richard Paul Fassnacht, age 74, passed away on October 15, 2019. Rick was born in Cincinnati Ohio to Howard Fassnacht and Deloris Brosseni Fassnacht. He also had an older brother Louis Fassnacht who all proceeded him in death. Rick is survived by his wife Diana Fassnacht, daughter Debra Baker ( Rocky ), daughter Sherry Jones. Rick was blessed with...
Tricia L. Suttmiller
Oct 13, 2019
Tricia Lynn Suttmiller, age 43 of Monroe, passed away at home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Tricia was born in Ironton, Ohio on December 31, 1975 to Charles E. and Rhonda J. (McKnight) Meadows. She was a hard worker, enjoyed interior decorating, landscaping, gardening, and traveling with her husband. She would volunteer for anything that needed to be done...
Charles B. Sasser
Oct 11, 2019
Charles B. Sasser, age 84 of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 11, 2019. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on February 2, 1935 the son of Bailey and Edna (Chesnut) Sasser. Charles was employed as an engineer at General Electric for thirty-two years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Lakota...
John Parsley Jr.
Oct 10, 2019
John Raymond Parsley Jr., age 36 of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 31, 1982 to John Raymond Parsley and Patricia Mae Daniels Parsley. John graduated from Hamilton High School in 2001 and worked at LaRosa’s Pizzeria for several years. He also was a member of Solid Rock Church...
Daisy Allen
Oct 10, 2019
Daisy (Bowling) Allen, age 98, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Golden Years Nursing Center. She was born on January 10, 1921 in London, KY to the late Abe and Thena (Benge) Bowling.
Daisy married Henry Allen in 1944. She loved working in her garden, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren....
Phyllis Maggard
Oct 10, 2019
Age 81 of Hamilton passed away on October 10, 2019. Born to Herman L. and Elvira Brandenburg, Sept. 2, 1938 in Hamilton. Due to her mother’s illness when she was 10 months old, Phyllis was raised by her Uncle Earl K. and Aunt Pearl Wilson, having a great life!
A 1956 graduate of Oxford’s Stewart High School,...