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.
Linda Joyce Wagers
Jul 29, 2019
Linda Joyce Wagers, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 20, 1944 the daughter of George and Mary (Osbourne) Jackson. On December 8, 1962 in Hamilton she married William E. Wagers and he preceded her in death in 2009.
She is survived...
Alice Webb
Jul 29, 2019
Alice D. Webb, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, July 29, 2019. Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1947 to Jimmie Roberts and Hazel Cope Roberts.
Alice is survived by her husband, Paul Webb Sr., Children, Paul (Amy) Webb Jr., Jamie (Jeff) Campbell, Misty (Jason) Estes; grandchildren, Paul...
Denver Bailey
Jul 28, 2019
Denver Bailey, age 76 of Fairfield, passed away at UC Medical Center on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Denver was born in Richmond, Kentucky on September 20, 1942 to Denver and Ruby F. (King) Bailey. Denver enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Free Masons. He worked for GM for 39 years retiring in 2002. Denver was a long...
Gary Mays
Jul 28, 2019
Gary L. Mays, age 70 of Somerville, passed away at home on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 23, 1949 to Ed and Viola (Parsons) Mays. He was an animal trader and loved farm animals. Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and worked...
Terry Jacobs
Jul 28, 2019
Terry Jacobs, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Terry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1958 to Stanley Edward Stephenson and Marilyn Ruth Fismer Stephenson. Terry was the Business Manager for St. Peter in Chains of Hamilton OH for 20 years. Terry had been battling Leukemia when she suddenly...
Phoebe L. Baker
Jul 28, 2019
Phoebe L. Baker, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Phoebe was born in Oregonia, Ohio on October 15, 1931 to Frank Hollingsworth and Mabel (Campbell) Hollingsworth. On March 10, 1951 in Lawrenceburg, IN, she married Lester Baker, and he preceded her in death on May 7, 2003. She was...
Robert D. Hamblin
Jul 27, 2019
Robert D. Hamblin passed away on July 27, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1948. The services were held at the convenience of the family.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: PrivateJammie Rutherford
Jul 27, 2019
Jammie Rutherford, age 38 of Orient, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 9, 1980 the daughter of Ike and Robin (Couch) Rutherford. She was the owner and operator for JR Enterprises for the past two years.
Jammie is survived by her two sons, Jake and Masin Stidham; her...
Logan David Keebler
Jul 26, 2019
Logan David Keebler, age 21 of Hanover Township, died Friday July 26 from injuries suffered in an industrial accident and fire on July 22.
Logan was born July 16, 1998 to Eric and Lori Rosenbalm Keebler. He grew up in Darrtown and Hanover Township, graduating from Talawanda High School in 2016. He played several sports but his...
Kathryn M. Fields
Jul 25, 2019
Kathryn M. Fields, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Kathryn was born in Franklin Township, Ohio on March 19, 1936 to William Plummer and Isabelle Richardson Plummer. Kathryn loved gardening and most of all spending time with her family.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Cynthia (Milton) Lawson,...
Rhonda Kramer
Jul 23, 2019
Rhonda Kramer, 66, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2019, at Bradford Place in Hamilton, after a short battle with ALS. Rhonda was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on Feb. 6, 1953. She graduated from Taft High School in 1971, and was united in Holy Matrimony to high-school sweetheart Michael Kramer on Dec. 22, 1972. She retired...
Frances Kigar
Jul 21, 2019
Kigar, Frances, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21,2019, surrounded by her loving family. Fran was a member of Faith Church, fka St Paul’s Church where she served many years as the financial secretary, elder and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Fran was born in 1930, the youngest child of William Henry Craig and Dorothy (Mueller) Craig. She was...
Joan R. Tyson
Jul 21, 2019
Joan R. Tyson, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Joan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 11, 1931 to Stanley Bennett and Mary Ellen (Wooley) Bennett. Joan worked at Ohio Casualty in the filing department for 20 years, retiring in 1994. She was also a member of St. Peter...
Iva Lee Proffitt
Jul 20, 2019
Iva Lee Proffitt, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on July 20, 2019 at Bradford Place. Iva was born in Belle County, Kentucky on April 25, 1926 to Hobert Elliott and Lucy Jones.
Iva is survived by one son, Leonard (Nancy) Proffitt Jr.; two grandchildren, Ryan Proffitt and Shawn (Angela) Proffitt; four great grandchildren, Briana Proffitt, Bronson...
Arthur C. Proffitt
Jul 20, 2019
Arthur C. Proffitt, age 88, passed peacefully on July 20, 2019 at Berkeley Square.
Born in 1930 to George and Ellen Proffitt of Laurel County, Kentucky, he moved to Hamilton with his family when he was twelve years old. Upon graduating from Hamilton High School in 1948, he completed a degree in Chemical Engineering at the University...
Burl L. Spiers
Jul 18, 2019
Burl L. Spiers, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Burl was born in Berea, Kentucky on December 25, 1927 to James Rufus Spiers and Ollie Anne Guthrie Spiers. Burl was married to his lifelong love Shirley on March 28, 1960. He retired from Lindenwald United Methodist church and is a proud veteran...
Sue Stahlheber
Jul 18, 2019
Dorotha "Sue" Stahlheber passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Dorotha was born in Oxford, Ohio at the family home, on Boudon Lane, on April 5, 1929 to Robert and Bessie (nee Lowe) Wolfe.
Dorotha was blessed with red hair and a charm which made her a favorite of her maternal grandmother, who...
William H. Sandlin
Jul 17, 2019
William H. Sandlin, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. William was born in Oneida, Kentucky on July 25, 1951 to William and Mary (Wilson) Sandlin. William was a long time member of Rock of Salvation Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, and spending time with his family. On March...
Brenda Joyce Timler
Jul 17, 2019
Brenda Joyce Timler, age 73 of Trenton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 16, 1946 the daughter of William and Olive (Henry) Miller.
She is survived by her three children; Robert Timler of Springfield, Ohio, William Timler of Trenton, and Kelly (Mark) Smith of Hanover...
Brent M. Burch
Jul 15, 2019
Brent M. Burch, age 61 of Bradenton, FL, passed away at Tidewell Hospice on Monday, July 15, 2019. Brent was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 14, 1958 to Darwin and Roxie Burch. He was a Taft High School alumnus class 1976. On May 16, 1987, he married the love of his life, Bridget Hazelwood. Brent retired in 2012...