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.
Brenda J. Cooper
Aug 1, 2020
Brenda J. Cooper, age 64, passed away on August 1, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. Brenda was born on December 16, 1955 to Vernon "Gene" and Edna (Murphy) Arnold. She graduated from Hamilton Taft High School in 1974 and was an active member of the Drama Department. She enjoyed planning and organizing class reunions, and maintained close friendships with...
Earl Bailey
Jul 31, 2020
Earl Bailey, age 95, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton, Friday, July 31, 2020, at 4:25 p.m. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on September 6, 1924, the son of Walter and Alpha (Brandenburg) Bailey. Earl was a veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic-Pacific China-Burma-India Theater earning the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal...
Joyce Faye Perpingon
Jul 31, 2020
Joyce Faye Perpingon, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Joyce was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 8, 1944 to the late Charles and Florence (Harrison) Marshall. On May 1, 1965, she married George Perpingon, Jr. and together they raised five children. Joyce enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo, watching NASCAR, but most of all, she...
Novella Hitt
Jul 29, 2020
Novella Hitt, age 90 of Ross, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Novella was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 27, 1930 to the late Irvin and Flora (Cope) Thompson. Novella enjoyed singing and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Millville Avenue Church of God. Novella is survived by her loving husband,...
Kenneth C. Hubbard
Jul 29, 2020
Kenneth Chester Hubbard, age 35 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Kenneth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 9, 1985 to Sam Hubbard and Kathleen Caywood Hubbard. Kenneth was a gentle giant.
Kenneth is survived by his mother, Kathleen Hubbard; brother, Andrew (Amanda) Hubbard; children, Angelina and Brantley Hubbard; uncle, Kenneth...
Virginia “Lee” Brandner
Jul 29, 2020
Virginia "Lee" Brandner, age 91, our beloved mother, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Hamilton, Ohio. Virginia was born in Perry County, Kentucky on November 25, 1928 to Butler Wilson and Jallie (Watkins) Wilson. She married William Brandner on June 21, 1947 and was married for 35 years until his death in 1982. She cared deeply for her...
Jerry L. Brown
Jul 28, 2020
Jerry L. Brown Jr., age 57 of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Jerry was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 26, 1962 to Jerry L. Brown Sr. and Patricia Ann Charles Stamper. Jerry graduated from Madison High School in 1981. He currently was a driver for UTS. Jerry was an avid gun collector and enjoyed...
Tony Lee Harrison
Jul 26, 2020
Tony Lee Harrison, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 27, 1961 to Robert Harrison and Goldie Isaacs. Tony attended New Miami Schools and was a veteran of the United States Army from 1980 to 1983. He enjoyed playing cards and watching movies.
...Timothy Wayne Willis
Jul 26, 2020
Timothy Wayne Willis, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1959 to Wayne and Lu Willis. Tim graduated from Edgewood High School class of ’78. He played baseball for the school and church leagues. Tim was a lifelong member of Hamilton Christian...
Sandra "Sandy" Goans
Jul 25, 2020
Sandra "Sandy" Goans, age 48 of Blue Ash, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Sandra was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 27, 1972 to the late John W. Williams, Sr. and Betty C. Lampp Williams. Sandy worked as a Nail Tech at Beaux Mondes Salon for many years before becoming ill. There she had made many friendships...
Guillermo Abella Cabacungan Jr.
Jul 24, 2020
Guillermo Abella Cabacungan Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on July 24, 2020, at the age of 89. He was born in the city of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, in the Philippines on June 6, 1931, the son of Guillermo Ponce Cabacungan Sr. and Pastora Abella Cabacungan, both of whom were university professors. Guillermo Jr....
Debra Mae Short
Jul 24, 2020
Debra Mae Short, age 64 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday July 24, 2020. Debra was born in York Pennsylvania on October 26, 1955 to Richard Lintner and Charlotte Poff Lintner. She devoted her life to raising her two children and being a "bonus" mom to any of the friends they brought home. She...
Herman L. Reed, Sr.
Jul 21, 2020
Herman L. Reed, Sr., 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Herman was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 23, 1940 to the late Lewis Reed and Edna (McDaniel) Truett. Herman enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing guitar. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Herman is survived by his children, Robby Lynn Reed, Herman...
Annalee Prater
Jul 21, 2020
Annalee Prater, age 78 of Loveland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Annalee was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 12, 1942 to Elisha Crite and Effie (nee Root) Harris. On April 24, 1980, she married Golden Prater. Annalee was a long time member of the New Beginning Tabernacle. She loved gardening, crocheting and...
Steven Kincer
Jul 21, 2020
Steven R. Kincer, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Steven was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1952 to Roy Elmer Kincer and Janette Marcum Kincer.
Steven is survived by his wife, Cheryl Kincer; siblings, Sheila (Clifford) Hodge, Brenda Raymond, Linda (Steven) Hibbard, Pamela Kincer and Russel Kincer; daughter,...
Ruth A. Rice
Jul 19, 2020
Ruth A.Rice, 79 of Cleves, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ruth was born in Rockcastle, Kentucky on February 17, 1941 to the late Charlie W. Hubbard and Angie (Robins) Hubbard. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Hillside Baptist Church.
Ruth is survived...
Justin Shayne Gray
Jul 19, 2020
Justin Shayne Gray, age 22 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Justin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 29, 1998 the son of Jason Gray and Terrie Wilburn. Justin was a graduate of Madison High School and the welding program at Butler Tech in 2016. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed off-road riding, demolition...
Carl Gene Scott
Jul 19, 2020
Carl Gene Scott, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Carl was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on February 19, 1949 to Thomas and Ruby Scott. Carl was a good man and father. He will be dearly missed.
Carl is survived by his grandson, Joey Scott; his siblings, Alicia Huckaby,...
Glenn "Slim" Baker
Jul 18, 2020
Glenn "Slim" Baker, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Glenn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 21, 1934 to Stanley Baker and Elizabeth Hawkins Baker. Glenn married Dorothy Joan Elliott on June 13, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio. He retired from Butler County Engineers Office. Glenn was a part-time...
Jane A. Steger, R.N.
Jul 16, 2020
Jane A. Steger, R.N., age 95 of Hamilton, passed away from natural causes at Bradford Place on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Jane was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 27, 1924 to Dr. Carl and Helen (nee Behmer) Anderson. Jane graduated from St. Francis Nursing School in 1945 and acquired her initial medical experience at the University Hospital in...


