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.
Samantha N. Sizemore
Oct 29, 2024
Samantha N. Sizemore, age 21 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Samantha was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 3, 2003 to Danny (Cheryl) Smith and Paula Sizemore. Samantha loved pink & Hello Kitty. She also loved going on late night car rides with her best friend, going shopping and going out to eat. Samantha was...
Roland W. Wise
Oct 28, 2024
Roland W. Wise, age 62 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Roland was born in Spokane, Washington on September 1, 1962 the son of Eugene E. Wise Jr. and Betty Jean (nee Davis) Wise. Roland lived in Redmond, Washington before relocating to Ohio in 2020. He graduated high school and worked as a greeter at a...
Charles C. Guthrie
Oct 28, 2024
Charles C. Guthrie, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born in Wildie, Kentucky on June 9, 1935 the son of S.S. “Red” and Annie (Isaacs) Guthrie. Charles retired from the Butler County Engineers Office.
Charles is survived by his three children, Charles L. Guthrie, Tim (Valerie)...
Frieda May Carrelli
Oct 27, 2024
Frieda May Carrelli, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Frieda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 17, 1946, to the late Edward Lee Rowland and Edissa (Plowman) Rowland. Frieda worked for The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for over 20 years. On September 29, 1976, she married the love of her life, Ronald Carrelli....
James "Jim" Leveline
Oct 25, 2024
James “Jim” Leveline, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1942, to John Leveline and Nancy (Gibson) Leveline. Jim grew up in the neighborhood of Armondale and made many lifelong friendships within his community. Jim worked for Avon Products in Springdale, OH...
Millard D. Garrett Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Millard D. Garrett Jr., age 56 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Millard was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 24, 1967 to Millard Sr. and Martha (Wagers) Garrett. He went to New Miami High School. Millard enjoyed hunting, fishing, 80’s rock and roll, trips to Tennessee and above all, he was a proud father, grandfather...

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...