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.
Robert Ernst
Feb 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" Ernst passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to John and Cornelia Ernst. Mr. Ernst had a very distinguished career in the banking and financial services industry for over 46 years. He retired from Fifth Third Bancorp in 2003. Mr. Ernst was...
Mildred "Mitzi" Beeler Whitton
Jan 31, 2017
Whitton, Mildred "Mitzi" Beeler, age 96 died. Mildred was born August 12, 1920 to John Fred and Cora Augustine in Somerville, Ohio. She married Wm. C. Beeler and the couple had two children. Later in Life she married Norman Whitton who preceded her in death in 1987. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Metropolitan Women’s Club....
Harst W. Horn
Jan 29, 2017
Harst W. Horn, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on September 3, 1933 to Daniel andPearl (Isaac) Horn. Harst was retired from BFI after numerous years of service and was a veteran of the United States Army from 1953 to 1957.
He...
Elbert A Burton Jr.
Jan 26, 2017
Elbert A Burton Jr., born September 20, 1972 at Langley AFB Hospital in Hampton, VA. Elbert worked at Tipton Roofing for 25 years and was an avid Cowboys fan.
He is survived by his parents Elbert and Lois Burton; his life long girlfriend Shonda Game; loving children, Mallory Brooks and Jonathan Burton; his brother, Chris (Ragina) Burton;...
Gary Wayne Helton
Jan 25, 2017
Gary Wayne Helton, age 39 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 2:00PM. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 3, 1978.
Gary is survived by his mother Lula (Gene Beatty) Combs, Trenton, OH; his brothers, James D. Helton, Mike Brown, and Jimmy Walker, all of Hamilton, OH; his uncle, Jimmy...
Virginia Irene Fox
Jan 24, 2017
Virginia Irene Fox, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 28, 1927 to the late James and Blanche Carroll. She was also married to Hugh Fox, and he preceded her in death.
Virginia is survived by her son Michael (Debbie) Beaty; step-sons Hubert (Bobbie) Fox,...
Shawnie Rae Cook
Jan 23, 2017
Shawnie Rae Cook, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. Shawnie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1954 to Lawrence and Florence (Philpot) McDaniel. She worked for the City of Hamilton for 16 years. Shawnie enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and going to the Casino.
Shawnie is survived...
Maxine Turner
Jan 22, 2017
Maxine Turner, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 1:00 AM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on September 24, 1930 the daughter of Minter and Grace (Hollandsworth) Willis. On November 28, 1957 in Hamilton she married Jim Turner. Maxine was employed as the Book Mobile driver and then as a supervisor...
Earl B. Cotton
Jan 22, 2017
Earl B. Cotton, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 11:42PM. Earlwas born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 17, 1926 to Theodore Cotton and Ajgie (Williams) Cotton. Earl was a Medic Sergeant in WWII serving in the United States Army in Japan from 1944-1945. He was a supervisor at Champion...
Mary Alice Delph
Jan 21, 2017
Mary Alice Delph, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on March 8, 1937 the daughter of Gilbert and Rebecca (Johnson) Hughes.
Mary is survived by three nieces and two nephews, David (Donna) Hughes, Becky Hughes, Frank (Pam) Hughes, Carolyn Hughes, and Jackie (Timmy) Barrier; and one sister-in-law,...
Frances Ann Guisewhite
Jan 20, 2017
Frances Ann Guisewhite, age 72 of Oxford, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 1:59 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 18, 1944 the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Gross) Melton. In 1983 in Oxford she married Robert Guisewhite. Frances was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Oxford.
She...
Franklin D. "Frank" Gross
Jan 19, 2017
Franklin D. "Frank" Gross, age 83 of College Corner, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Frank was born in Irvine, Kentucky on January 1, 1934 to Clarence and Ruth (Samples) Gross. He proudly served in the US Army as a Chef, where he learned his love for cooking and decided to open...
Donald A. Witt
Jan 18, 2017
Donald A. Witt, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:23 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 28, 1938 the son of Robert and Mallie (Burns) Witt. Donald was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958 and was employed as a tool and die...
Pat Gabbard
Jan 16, 2017
Visitation: 01/20/2017 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 330 Pershing Ave. Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 01/20/2017 at 11:00 AM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 330 Pershing Ave. Hamilton OH, 45011
Craig Matthew Mcguffey
Jan 16, 2017
Craig Matthew McGuffey, age 44 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on March 15, 1972 to Ernest Roy and Jessie (Davenport) McGuffey.
He is survived by his brother, Jeff (Lela) McGuffey of Hamilton, four nieces, Jennie (Kevin) Newton, Ashley (Eric) Botts, Brianna (Brad Aker) McGuffey, and...
Patty Rice-Miller
Jan 16, 2017
Patty Rice-Miller, age 67, passed away on January 16, 2017, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 1, 1949 to Emory and Josephine (White) Rice. Patty was a 1967 graduate of New Miami High School. She later earned her nursing degree in Oklahoma in 1978. She worked in many...
Elaine Botner
Jan 16, 2017
Elaine Botner, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Monday, January 16, 2017. Elaine was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 21, 1947 to Noah and Hester Smallwood. She attended Gordon Avenue Church of God.
Elaine is survived by three brothers, her nieces and nephews, and her dear friend, Debbie Banks. Elaine was...
Jean Carol Poulemanos
Jan 11, 2017
Jean Carol Poulemanos, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Jean was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 18, 1928 to Albert and Edna (Ebinger) Smith. Jean was gracious, kind, loving, and she possessed a quiet-strength grounded in her spiritual beliefs. She enjoyed knitting, dancing with the Dancing Belles, practicing yoga,...
Charlotte Ann Kellum
Jan 11, 2017
Charlotte Ann Kellum, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:07 AM. She was born in Whitwell, Tennessee on December 8, 1951 the daughter of Thomas and Elva Mae (West) Acuff. Ann was employed and nurse’s aide for Sunrise Assisted Living and Lifespan for twenty five years. On March 1,...
Juanita J. Payne
Jan 8, 2017
Juanita J. Payne, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 8:47 AM. She was born in LaFollette, Tennessee on August 8, 1928 the daughter of Frank and Delia (Shelby) Collinsworth. Juanita was member of the Princeton Pike Church of God. On June 7, 1947 in Lafollette, Tennessee she married James...