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.
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.
...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...
Paul David Baumgardner Jr.
May 7, 2017
Paul David Baumgardner Jr., age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Paul was born in Fremont, Nebraska on February 15, 1943 to Paul David Baumgardner Sr. and Dorothy (Vail) Baumgardner. Paul was a self employed mechanic for many years. He also was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Shandon.
Paul...
Ronald Eversole
May 7, 2017
Ronald Eversole, age 85 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7th, 2017 at his home where he lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Jeff and Brenda Helton. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29th, 1931. The oldest son of General and Anna (Combs) Eversole. He received his education in Jackson...
Shannon Lee Lanham
May 5, 2017
Shannon Lee Lanham, age 42 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. Shannon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 18, 1975 to Steven L Nieman and Rosemary Perkins Nieman. She will be missed dearly by all that knew her.
Shannon is survived by her daughters, Ashlee and Shanda Lanham; her father, Steven Nieman; her...
John C. "Johnny Mac" Mcmeekin
May 5, 2017
John C. "Johnny Mac" McMeekin, age 59 of Georgetown, KY passed away at University of Kentucky Medical Center on Friday, May 5, 2017. John was born in Lima, Ohio on June 5, 1957 to Charles F. McMeekin and Mary (Oldham) McMeekin. He was passionate about his career and he cared about all of the people in his life. He...
Julianne R. Brandner
May 4, 2017
Julianne R. Brandner
Visitation will be on Mon. May 8, 2017 from 6pm-7pm at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Ave., with Memorial Service following at 7pm.
Visitation: 05/08/2017 at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 330 Pershing Ave. Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 05/08/2017 at 7:00 PM Brown Dawson Flick...Reista Evelyn Flaherty
May 2, 2017
Reista Evelyn Flaherty, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Reista was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on March 19, 1931 to Howard Rollins and Hazel (Baker) Pringle. On October 9, 1948, she married the love of her life, James "Jim" Flaherty, who preceded her in death. Reista was a member...
Brenda Mcbee
May 1, 2017
Brenda McBee, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 1, 2017. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 16, 1959 to James and Helen (Cole) Sydenstricker. Brenda enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and watching her grandchildren play sports.
Brenda is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard McBee;...
Janet M. Withrow
Apr 30, 2017
Janet M. Withrow, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Janet was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 13, 1930 to James and Hazel (Hill) Stricker. She went to St. Peter in Chains School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1948. On April 27th, 1957, Janet married the love of her life, Cletus...
Jay Andrew Smith
Apr 29, 2017
Jay Andrew Smith, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Jay was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 8, 1937 to Andrew "Happ" and Alice (Meyers) Smith. Jay was a 1955 graduate of Ross High School. On April 8, 1961, he married Kathryn Ignatius in Batesville, IN. He retired from Champion/International...
Timothy Joseph Sherlock
Apr 28, 2017
Timothy Joseph Sherlock, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 28, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on October 7, 1953 the son of Richard and Bella Jo (Hampton) Sherlock. Tim was employed as a machinist and steel operator for Southwestern Ohio Steel and Faxon Machining for a number of years. On December 17,...