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.
John David Hoskins
Jun 10, 2019
John David Hoskins, age 75, of Hamilton passed away Monday June 10th, 2019. John was born on September 12th, 1943 to Robert Hoskins and Shirley Lee Hoskins. John worked at Miami University for 30 years. After retiring from Miami he worked for Viox Services.
On July 25th, 1980 in Oxford, Ohio he married Ann Mabis. Survivors include...
Phyllis Ann Holt
Jun 10, 2019
Phyllis Ann Holt, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on June 10th, 2019. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 21, 1951 to Virgil and Opal Lunsford.
Phyllis is survived by her sister, Wilma (Winslow) Collins; her nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard "Rick"...
Raymond Dean Lee
Jun 10, 2019
Raymond Dean Lee, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Dean was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on September 21, 1929 to Wesley and Lucy (Cox) Lee. First and foremost, Dean was a faithful Christian who loved The Lord. He was a member of Hamilton Christian Center for many years. He was a devoted husband to his...
Eulene Whisman
Jun 9, 2019
Eulene "Petie" Whisman went to Heaven on June 9, 2019. She was born December 16, 1931 in St. Charles, Virginia to Lillie and Edward Bush. She married Carl H. Whisman on November 6, 1948 in Harlan Country, Kentucky. Carl preceded her in death in 2007.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlene (Arnol) Elam, granddaughter, Tracie Lynn...
Brian Doherty
Jun 8, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we share the too-soon passing of Brian Doherty from Big Wreck. Brian Matthew Doherty fought valiantly against lung cancer for the past 10 months but, sadly, passed away quietly at St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia, surrounded by friends and loved ones on the night of Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Brian touched countless people the...
Valene L. Cecere
Jun 7, 2019
Valene L. Cecere, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, June 7, 2019. Valene was born in Laurel Co, Kentucky on February 12, 1933 to Carl Cornelius and Lela (nee Browning) Banning. On September 23, 1955, she married Anthony Cecere, who preceded her in death in 1993. Valene was a realtor for over 30...
Francine Hall
Jun 6, 2019
Francine M. Hall, age 73 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Francine was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 7, 1946 to Milas Lovins and Mary (Jones) Dye. She was a longtime member at Pater Ave. Free Pentecostal Church of God. Francine enjoyed spending time with her friends, kids and grandkids.
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Belinda Ann Miller
Jun 6, 2019
Belinda Ann Miller, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 25, 1962 the daughter of George and Peggy (Richardson) Martin. Belinda was employed as a sales associate for Ralph Lauren Polo. On December 30, 1987 she married Richard Miller and preceded her in...
Karen K Tussey
Jun 5, 2019
Karen Kay Tussey, age 62 of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.Karen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 26, 1957. She enjoyed her children and grandchildrens sporting events, wearing a costume any chance she got and crafting with her clients at Butler County Developmental Disability. Karen was a die hard lifelong Bengals fan. WhoDey!
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Vera Imogene Mays
Jun 5, 2019
On Wednesday, June 5th, Vera Imogene Mays’ spirit was freed of her body to pass from this earthly life to the next. Her daughter, son and son-in-law were with her at the time.
Vera lived the majority of her life in southern Ohio, however, she was born on the Clinch mountain ridge in the Tennessee Appalachians on...
Vivian M. Huber
Jun 4, 2019
Vivian M. Huber, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Vivian was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 3, 1923 to Virgil Gase and Lillian (Schisler) Gase. On November 17, 1942 in Hamilton, she married the love of her life Richard Huber. Vivian worked at Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 27...
Joel L. May Sr.
Jun 4, 2019
Joel L. May Sr., age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Joe was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1941 to Alvin and Louise May. Joe was a Navy Veteran. He retired from General Electric after over 20 years of service. On May 14, 1960, he married the love of his life Shirley Stamper....
Betty Harmon
Jun 3, 2019
Betty F. Harmon, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, June 3, 2019. Betty was born in West Union, Ohio on November 3, 1938 to James E. and Clara M. (Brewer) Cadwallader. She worked at Reds Hamburgers in New Miami for 40 years and was a member of the VFW Post 7670. Betty enjoyed playing Bingo...
Curtis Lefevers
Jun 3, 2019
Curtis Lavon Lefevers, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, June 3, 2019. Curtis was born in Pineville, Kentucky on January 16, 1943 to Pearl Lefevers and Lorene Miles Lefevers. Curtis was the rock of his family, the hero to his children and the teacher of the word of God, to everyone he met....
Samantha Flora
Jun 2, 2019
Samantha K Flora, age 44 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Samantha was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 1, 1975 to James Little and Phillis Withrow Little. The thing that brought Samantha the most joy was spending time with her kids.
Samantha is survived by her husband, Dave Flora; daughter,...
Robert Horn
Jun 2, 2019
Robert Horn, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born in Chestnut Stand, Kentucky on August 2, 1932 the son of Troy and Eliza (Henry) Horn. Robert was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Hamilton for more than thirty-years, retiring in 1984. He was a member...
Helen M. Petri
Jun 1, 2019
Helen M. Petri, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Helen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 12, 1943 to Herman Willis and Florence McCarty. Helen loved playing Bingo and spending time with family.
Helen is survived by her mother, Florence McCarty; her children, Andy (Susan) Petri,...
Rayma Snodgrass
May 31, 2019
Rayma S. Snodgrass, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, May 31, 2019. Rayma was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 1, 1947 to Paula Colwell Rowlands.
Rayma is survived by her daughter, Toni (William) Gebhart; grandchildren, Colton and Cassidy Gebhart. Rayma was preceded in death by her mother, Paula Rowlands; husband,...
Martin T. Gray
May 29, 2019
Martin T. Gray, age 59 of Lindenwald, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Marty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 23, 1960 to Walter and Jean Gray.
Marty is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jeanette Gray; his children, Vanessa (Jeremiah) Johnson, Brittany (Michael) Ivy and Tiffany (Casey) Hollifield; his...
Sherry L. Claxton
May 28, 2019
Sherry L. Claxton, age 66 of Wayne Township, passed away at Hospice of Southwest Ohio on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 23, 1952 the daughter of Howard and Juanita (Griffitts) Thomas. Sherry was employed as a rural mail carrier for the Oxford Post Office, retiring in 2006. She was a member of...