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.
Forrest E. Livelsburger
Dec 27, 2018
Forrest Livelsburger, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Forrest was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1935 to Forrest and Edna Pearl Livelsburger. He is survived by his family. Burial will be held at Rose Hill Park on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service:...James Michael Tipton
Dec 26, 2018
James Michael Tipton, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 5, 1949 to James F. and Lou V. (Bowlin) Tipton. He was an avid golfer and fisherman; and Kentucky Colonel. James was a member of the Moose Lodge #501 in Middletown and the Odd...
Robert Lee Carberry
Dec 26, 2018
Robert Lee Carberry, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1943 to William and Ruby Carberry. On March 1, 1969 he married Margaret Isaacs, who preceded him in death after 40 years of marriage. Bob served in the US Navy. He worked...
Todd W. Ornduff
Dec 26, 2018
Todd W. Ornduff, age 56 of Middletown, went to be with his family that had gone before him on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Todd was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 8, 1962 to James Lee Ornduff and Llna (Hyde) Scantlin. Todd fought a long hard battle after suffering a paralyzing stroke in 2002. He had come a...
Sandy Parks
Dec 25, 2018
Sandy Parks, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born in Hamilton on February 19, 1942 the daughter of Luther and Mary Parks. Sandy was employed at Champion Paper Company for thirty years, retiring in 2004.
Sandy is survived by her devoted companion, Richard Gadd; two children,...
Sue Gross
Dec 24, 2018
Sue Gross, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2018. Sue was born in Irvine, Kentucky on April 22, 1940 to Willis and Grace (Johnson) Brandenburg. She enjoyed crocheting, singing, church, and spending time with her family.
Sue is survived by her husband of 64 years, Troy Gross; her children,...
Phyllis Lynn Cornett
Dec 23, 2018
Phyllis Lynn Cornett, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Phyllis was born in Linefork, Kentucky on November 16, 1950 to Leroy Cornett and Elvia Turner Cornett. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family and her two grandchildren. She also loved going to church and sharing God’s love with others. She...
Linda Irene Bryant
Dec 21, 2018
Linda Irene Bryant, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Friday, December 21, 2018. Linda was born on October 10, 1955 to Sylvester and Mollie (Bowling) Scalf. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Linda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gary Bryant; her daughters, Vanda and Sandra Bryant; her grandchildren, Payton, Tyler,...
Bev Babb
Dec 20, 2018
Bev Babb, of Hamilton, OH passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on the morning of December 20, 2018. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 8, 1935 to Benjamin Franklin Babb and Bertha Willie (Lovins) Babb. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; three sisters, Viola Babb, Imogene Babb, and...
Raymond E. Hounchell
Dec 19, 2018
Raymond Hounchell, age 77 of Fairfield, passed away at Veranda Gardens Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Raymond was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 11, 1941 to William Hounchell and Elizabeth "Betty" Conrad Hounchell. He married Sandra L. Osborne Oct 21, 1961 in Hamilton OH. Raymond was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Fairfield Police...
Martha C. Pater
Dec 18, 2018
Martha C. Pater, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 15, 1934 the daughter of Howard and Marie (Schoech) Schreck. On October 22, 1960 in Hamilton she married Jerry E. Pater. Martha was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was...
Rev. Orville M. Burk
Dec 18, 2018
Rev. Orville M. Burk, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Orville was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 28, 1930 to Ardie Burk and Mittie (Durham) Burk. Orville was the Associate Pastor of Tri County Assembly of God for over 30 years.
Orville is survived by his children,...
George M. Stephens
Dec 16, 2018
George M. Stephens, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at University of Cincinnati on Sunday, December 16, 2018. George was born in Whitley Co., Kentucky on June 23, 1944 to Dewey Stephens and Etna (Hamlin) Stephens. George was a truck driver for over 45 years. His greatest joy in life was his family, and his dog Pandy.
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Deborah Sue Gabbard
Dec 16, 2018
Deborah Sue Gabbard, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on December 16, 2018. Deborah was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 6, 1950 to Albert Meeker Jr. and Ida Louise (Chapman) Meeker. Deborah was a graduate of Taft High School in Hamilton. She worked for Rumpke for 29 years as a Warranty Administrator. Her life...
Michelle Renee Marcum
Dec 15, 2018
Michelle Renee Marcum, age 50 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Michelle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 1, 1968 to Rev. Paul Marcum and Elsie Marcum. Michelle’s passion in life was singing, anywhere there was a microphone. The love of her life was her niece and nephews. She had a...
Abraham "Link" Bales
Dec 15, 2018
Abraham "Link" Bales, age 87, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on July 22, 1931 the son of Arthur and Ella (Lorton) Bales. Abraham was employed as a janitor at Armco Steel for numerous years.
He is survived by his sister, Martha Gentry; and numerous...
Helen Staton
Dec 13, 2018
Helen Staton, age 90 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Helen was born in Estill County, Kentucky on February 29, 1928, one of nine children to Horace Staton and Reashy Staton.
Helen is survived by one daughter, Barbara (Ron) Hollandsworth; two sons, Carl (LaRae) Metcalf and Tim Metcalf. She...
John W. Lewis Sr.
Dec 13, 2018
John W. Lewis Sr., age 91, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton. Dad was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1927 a son of the late Earl Edford Lewis Sr. and Annis Faye (Felts) Lewis. On April 16, 1949, he was united into marriage to Carol Duggins, and to this union four...
Tommy D. Taylor
Dec 12, 2018
Thomas D. Taylor, age 69 of Hamilton, has gone home to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Tommy passed away at his home of 40 years.Tommy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 11, 1949, son of Henry Clay Taylor and Glana Mae Pergram Taylor. Tommy had a passion for Hot Rods from a very...
Ryan Barker
Dec 10, 2018
Ryan Neal Barker, age 46 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 10, 2018. Ryan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 16, 1972 to Russell Barker and Sondra (nee Devine) Angst. Ryan graduated from Edgewood High School class of 1991. He worked for various construction companies in the Butler County Area. Ryan will be...