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.
Margaret "Peggy" Ward
May 28, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Ward, age 70 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was born in Cincinnnati on April 11, 1947, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Coletta (Lagemann) Ward. She served the Church of God and the Assemblies of God as a highly-respected minister, teacher, and evangelist.
Peggy is...
Carole Ann Peters
May 28, 2017
Carole Ann Peters, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Carole was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 6, 1939 to Ernest Gruber and Mildred Gruber.
Carole is survived by her husband Donald "Skip" Peters; daughters, Jennifer Kocher, Donna (Bill) Green, Lori (Jimmy) Phillips; sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Kocher, Doug Peters; grandchildren, Joe Green...
Fannie Murphy
May 26, 2017
Fannie L. Murphy, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was born in Monticello, Kentucky on June 19, 1927 the daughter of Lee and Lois (Brown) Doss. On June 5, 1973 in Newport, Kentucky she married Donald Murphy and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was employed as a...
Alberta White
May 25, 2017
Alberta White, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on August 13, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Laura (Massey) Hollin. On November 20 1948 in Hamilton she married Paul White and he preceded her in death in 2011. She was a member of Bridgewater Church. Alberta...
James Rice
May 24, 2017
James E. Rice, age 78 of Cleves, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 6, 1939 to Robert and Cecilia (Nistler) Rice. James married Ruth A. Hubbard on January 21, 1951 and together they had four children.
James is survived by his wife, Ruth A....
Marilyn Jane Urban
May 22, 2017
Marilyn Jane Urban, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence, surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born in Dayton on January 1, 1938 the daughter of Forrest and Anna Belle (Kimbrell) Koeller. On June 14, 1958 she married Charles "Mick" Urban.
She is survived by Charles Urban; four children,...
Ike Rutherford
May 19, 2017
Ike Rutherford, age 58 of Grove City, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Hospital on Friday, May 19, 2017. Ike was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1958 to Nead and Edna (Couch) Rutherford.
He is survived by three children, Jammie Rutherford of Orient, Ohio, Jenifer Rutherford of Grove City, Ohio, Christopher (Whitney) Wright of Grove...
Dianna G. Wilkerson
May 19, 2017
Dianna G. Wilkerson, age 73 of Marion, Indiana passed away at Rolling Meadows Healthcare on Friday, May 19, 2017. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 7, 1943 the daughter of Linza and Beulah (Taylor) DePew. On June 15, 1960 in Hamilton she married George "Bud" Wilkerson.
She is survived by her husband, George "Bud" Wilkerson...
Maggie P. Hedges
May 19, 2017
Maggie P. Hedges, age 86 of West Chester, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, May 19, 2017. Maggie was born in London, Kentucky on June 20, 1930 to John Parsley and Grace (Garland) Parsley. She was a clerk at the Albers Grocery Store for many years. On July 19, 1947 in Hamilton, she married Charles Hedges, and...
Stella Henslee
May 19, 2017
Stella Henslee, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. Stella was born in Perry County, Kentucky on June 9, 1929 to Harvey A. Russell and Willie "Carrie" Smith Russell. She married the love of her life Theo H. Henslee in 1959 Middletown.
Stella is survived by Michael Henslee, Theresa Henslee, Tracey E. (Dennis)...
Lucy M. Grollmus
May 16, 2017
Lucy M. Grollmus, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Lucy was born in Oneida, Kentucky on November 13, 1947 to Lewis Fields and Ruby Hammons Fields. She married her high school sweetheart on July 28, 1967. Lucy never met a stranger and will be missed by many. No one ever left her house with...
Faye Catherine Yeakle
May 16, 2017
Faye Catherine Yeakle, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Faye was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 20, 1931 to Albert and Violet (Boatright) Gentry. Faye retired from Lane Public Library and was a life-long member of Park Ave. United Methodist Church where she enjoyed serving her church family. She also...
Ken West
May 16, 2017
Ken West, age 71 of Collinsville, passed away at his residence, following a prolonged illness, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Ken was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 30, 1945 to Carl and Eleanor (McKee) West. He was raised in Anaheim, CA and moved to Ohio in ‘80s. On February 19, 1983, Ken married the love of his...
Charles Robert "Bob" Halcomb
May 13, 2017
Charles Robert "Bob" Halcomb, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Bob was born and raised in Hell for Certain in Leslie Co, KY on December 13, 1923 to John and Ellen (Begley) Halcomb. He moved to Hamilton in 1946. In 1949, Bob married the love of his life, Lorraine Kellum,...
Donna Joy Mills
May 10, 2017
Donna Joy Mills, age 84, passed away at Otterbein Hospice on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 5:59 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 20, 1932 the daughter of Charles and Mary P. (Purvis) Hall. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother who greatly enjoyed life and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
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David Lee Quillin
May 9, 2017
David Lee Quillin, age 55 of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Davidwas born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 24, 1961 to Paul Don and Mildred (Caudell) Quillin. David was an avid griller; anyone who knew him was ready with a plate. He had a green thumb and loved to grow his garden. David loved his dog,...
Arnold W. Lambert Jr.
May 9, 2017
Arnold W. Lambert Jr. passed away May 9th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born March 15th, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio to Arnold and Edna (Mann) Lambert. For many years he farmed alongside his dad on a dairy farm in Butler County. He also worked for Harding and Jones...
Joseph Wessler
May 9, 2017
Joseph Wayne Wessler, age 28 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Joseph was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 2, 1988 to Ronnie McQuarter and Tina Wessler. He loved fishing, four-wheeling, being outdoors, and spending time with his family.
Joseph is survived by his mother, Pauline (the late Billy) Davidson; his children,...
Marlene Stepp
May 8, 2017
Marlene Stepp, age 79 of Berea, KY passed away at Berea Health Care Center on Monday, May 8, 2017. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1937 to Richard Parker and Viola (Morgan) Parker. Marlene was an ER Registration Clerk for 29 years at Fort Hamilton Hospital, retiring in 2001. On June 6, 1955 in Liberty, IN,...
Louanna J. Wyatt
May 8, 2017
Louanna J. Wyatt, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, May 8, 2017. Louanna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 11, 1957 to Edward K. Sr. and Emma C. (Carmack ) Wyatt. She enjoyed music, swimming, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Lou never forgot a birthday, anniversary, and was a friend to...
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