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.

Kevin Scott Bunger
Oct 24, 2024
Kevin Scott Bunger, age 66 of Miamisburg, passed away at Kettering Miamisburg on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Kevin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 28, 1958 to Thomas and Juanita Rice Bunger.
Kevin is survived by his siblings, Kirk (Frankie) Bunger, Keith Bunger and Cindy (Harold) Coggins. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
Robert B. Ketterer
Oct 23, 2024
Robert B. Ketterer, age 93, of Hamilton Ohio, died at Hospice of Cincinnati on October 23, 2024 surrounded by his daughters. He was born on May 12, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio, the 6th of 9 children of George L. and Mary Maude (Lahman). He was a graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School in 1949 and proudly served in the...
Rosetta "Rosie" Lee Chaney
Oct 23, 2024
Rosetta “Rosie” Lee Chaney, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Rosie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1944, to Wilson Chaney and Ardenia (Reece) Chaney. Rosie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Post#1069. She enjoyed gardening, was an animal lover, and she competed in Senior Olympics in bowling...
Lester D. Coleman
Oct 23, 2024
Lester D. Coleman, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Lester was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 5, 1932, to Park Mills Coleman and Rilla Viola (Ziegler) Coleman. Lester was in the United States Army from 1956 – 1958. He was a self-employed farmer his whole life, he delivered...
Grace Helen (Klay) Hogan
Oct 22, 2024
Grace Helen (Klay) Hogan of Hamilton, Ohio passed away in her sleep the morning of October 22,2024. Born on February 21, 1923, in Sardis, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lillian (Yoss) Klay, Grace was a graduate of Sardis High School in 1940. She was working at the glass factory in Paden City, WV when Pearl Harbor happened, the...
Marilyn S. Dickerson
Oct 22, 2024
Marilyn Sue Dickerson, age 69 of Seven Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 27, 1955 to Betty L. (nee Rich) Campbell. Marilyn graduated from Taft Senior High School in Hamilton. She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Miami University. On May 7, 1983, she...
Carolyn A. Rains
Oct 18, 2024
Carolyn A. Rains, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Carolyn was born in Berea, Kentucky on April 22, 1946 to the late Shelby and Ruby (Mink) Jones. Carolyn graduated from Lockland High School, Class of 1964 and on June 28, 1969 she married Coyt Rains at the Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. She worked for...
Kathleen T. Nichting
Oct 17, 2024
Kathleen T. Nichting, age 79, of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Mary Louise (Rigling) Wilke. On July 2, 1966, in Hamilton, she married Richard “Dick” Nichting. Kathleen was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, their Altar Rosary Society,...
Keira "Kai" Mick
Oct 14, 2024
Kai R. Mick, age 16 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. Kai was born in Wilmington, Ohio on March 31, 2008 to Paige (Climer) Mick.
Kai was an amazing human being. He was an extremely empathetic person and tried his best to understand how others felt. Kai was incredibly creative and could turn any...
Anthony "Tony" Agee
Oct 14, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Agee, age 54 of Cincinnati, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 14, 2024. Tony was born in Frankfurt, Germany on February 13, 1970 to Thomas and Linda Agee. Tony was a licensed massage therapist and teacher, that dedicated his life to helping others on their path to healing.
Tony is survived by his...
Jane Obermeyer
Oct 13, 2024
Jane Obermeyer, age 80 of Cincinnati, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Jane was born in Madisonville, Tennessee on June 16, 1944 to the late James and Minnie (Smith) Harris. As a young child, Jane’s family came to Cincinnati, settling down in Norwood. She married Ed Obermeyer not long after graduating high school and together they raised a...
Shirley R. Hurley
Oct 13, 2024
Shirley Hurley, a beloved resident of Middletown, Ohio, born on March 24, 1944, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 80.
Shirley was proceeded in death by her husband, JD Hurley; father and mother, Leander "Peanut” and Della (Brock) Feltner; sisters, Wanda Sue Feltner, Mott Garrod, Margaret Young and Debbie Snader; and brother in-law,...
Jessie W. "Jake" Mills
Oct 11, 2024
Jessie “Jake” Mills, age 68 of Camden, formerly of New Miami, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Jake was born in Hammond, Kentucky on February 22, 1956 to James and Edna Mills. Jake retired from Ohio Operating Engineers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being a mentor. Everyone that knew him called him Papaw Jake or Uncle Jake.
...Beverly Carol Elder
Oct 11, 2024
Beverly Carol Elder, age 79 of Trenton, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 11, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1945 the daughter of Sylvester and Agnes (Conover) Bryant. Beverly was employed as a computer operator for Avon for more than thirty years, retiring in 2005. On December 31, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana...
Clifford F. Ross
Oct 11, 2024
Clifford Francis Ross, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Blue Ash on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 1, 1933 the son of Clifford Henry and Margaret (Lagedrost) Ross. Clifford was a veteran of Korean War with the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a tool and...
Ronald G. Terry
Oct 9, 2024
Ronald G. Terry, age 64 of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Ronald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 16, 1960 to Robert Terry and Wanda (Allen) Terry.
Ronald is survived by one brother; one sister; and numerous other relatives and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Jamie...
Samuel Ray Thomas
Oct 8, 2024
Samuel Ray Thomas aged 81 of Oxford passed away Oct. 8, 2024, at his home. He battled many health issues over the years, and won them all, except the last. Samuel was born March 30, 1943, to Grace Aileen Thomas and Albert I. Welch. He enjoyed drag racing and building his own race cars. He competed for over 60...
Gary Warmoth
Oct 8, 2024
Gary Warmoth, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Gary was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 14, 1950 to Zollie and Gladys Warmoth. Gary enjoyed sketching, drawing, old westerns, cookbooks and loved animals.
Gary is survived by many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents;...
Ralph Barnes
Oct 6, 2024
Ralph Barnes passed from this life October 6th, 2024. It was a Sunday night. He was 65 years old. Ralph was born in Hamilton to Frank and Sylvia (Pitman) Barnes on January 16th, 1959 and lived his entire life here in Butler County, educated in the Talawanda and Butler County Joint Vocational school districts. With diploma in hand, he...
John Bailey Jr.
Oct 6, 2024
John Bailey Jr., age 94 of Oxford, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Sunday, October 6, 2024. John was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on December 28, 1929, to John Bailey and Susan (Turner) Bailey. John worked at Pease Industries Inc. from April 25, 1951 to April 30, 1992. John is survived by his two sons, Rick (Margo)...