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.
Lois E. Puckett
Feb 9, 2017
Lois E Puckett, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Lois was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on March 31, 1933 to the late Rice and Una (Stanley) Fields. She was married to the love of her life, Bill Puckett, for 51 years. Lois was a homemaker who took pride in her children, grandchildren, great...
Richelle Breanne Hoover
Feb 9, 2017
Richelle Breanne Hoover, age 27 of Monroe, was granted her angel wings Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 11, 1989 to Michael Hoover and Melissa Myers. Richelle was a graduate of Monroe High School and Brown Mackie College. Her life was way too short to those who were touched by her. Richelle had...
James Scott Bowling
Feb 9, 2017
James Scott Bowling, age 48 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on February 24, 1968 the son of James and Martha (Duemer) Bowling. Scott enjoyed golfing Potters Golf Course and fishing at the Great Miami River.
He is survived by his father, James I. Bowling of...
Ronald D. Withrow
Feb 8, 2017
Ronald D. Withrow, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 21, 1947 to William and Bertha (Ketcham) Withrow. Ronald was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Ronald is survived by his children; Dottie (Keith) Kellum and Ronald Withrow Jr., his grandchildren; Elizabeth (Jarrod)...
Bertie J. Overbey
Feb 7, 2017
Bertie J. Overbey, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, Kentucky on August 22, 1928 the daughter of Morgan and Nannie (Bowles) Williams. On June 16, 1948 in Lily, Kentucky she married Kenneth Overbey. Bertie was employed in the Student Affairs Office at Miami University Hamilton...
Stephen Lee "Puff" Elliot
Feb 7, 2017
Stephen Lee "Puff" Elliot, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:48PM. Stephen was born in Pueblo, Colorado on December 18, 1935 to Joseph Jr. and Viola (Lee) Elliot.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia L. Elliot, his children; Barb Breig, Susan (Jeff) Voges, Debbie...
Ruth Evans
Feb 7, 2017
Ruth Evans, age 75 of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on May 31, 1941 to the late James and Rose Finlay. She married Tom Evans on September 24, 1960. Ruth was a member of the Collinsville Presbyterian Church and was the church treasurer for 16 years.
Ruth is survived by...
Alicia A. Mills
Feb 6, 2017
Alicia A. Mills, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:56AM. Alicia was born in Mexico City, Mexico on January 15, 1928 to Luis Azcarraga and Concepcion Ruiz Miranda. On Feb. 13, 1960 in East St. Louis, IL, she married Robert Mills, and he preceded her in death in 2012....
Ronald E. Ball "Bozo"
Feb 6, 2017
Ronald E Ball "Bozo", age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Ronald was born in Powell County, Kentucky on February 20, 1942 to the late Eldon Ball and Ruby Bush Ball. He was a veteran in the United States Army serving his country for ten years and then later worked at OPW for over 40...
Thomas E. Kapp
Feb 5, 2017
Thomas E. Kapp, age 69 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1947 to Robert W. Sr. and Deloris H. (Henkel) Kapp. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1975. On July 20, 1979 in Hamilton he married Brenda...
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,...