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.
Cleopha "Cleo" Ketay
Oct 5, 2016
Cleopha "Cleo" Becker Reiter Ketay, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was born on September 4, 1925 the daughter of Mary Frederick and Cleophas Becker; they both preceded her in death. Cleo attended St. Veronica Grade School and graduated from Notre Dame High School class of 1943. On September 20, 1945 Cleo and Donald Reiter were married...
Helen Maureen Verigood
Oct 3, 2016
Helen Maureen Verigood, age 93 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Doverwood on Monday, October 3, 2016. Helen was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1923 to John and Mary Isasky.
Helen is survived by her son, Stan (Linda) Verigood;; grandchildren, Amy (Richard) Glover, Danielle Verigood, Stephen (Tammy) Verigood, and James Verigood; great grandchildren, Grace, Abigail,...
Bonnie J. Manning
Oct 3, 2016
Bonnie J. Heinrich (Manning), age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Bonnie was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 16, 1957 to Albert L. and Gracie Marie (Proffitt) McQueen.
Bonnie is survived by her daughters, April L. (Danny Sr.) Broughton, Dawn M. Ornelas (Heinrich), and Melissa Sutton-Manzana (Olivia Manzana); grandchildren, Kristen (Randy) Burks,...
Mary Catherine Davis
Oct 2, 2016
Mary Catherine Davis, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Mary was born in Clinton County, Indiana on September 6, 1940 to Clarence and Lillian (Hawkins) Clouser. In 1966 she married Robert Davis, who preceded her in death in 1994.
Mary is survived by her sons, Jerry (Jennifer) Davis, Thomas...
James Cullen Lewis
Oct 2, 2016
James Cullen Lewis, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1959 to James H. and Bonnie Jean (Cullen) Lewis. He was a 1977 graduate of Taft High School in Hamilton. Jim was a loving brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was...
David Winsted
Oct 2, 2016
David Winsted, age 68 passed Oct. 2, 2016. Visitation Sun. Oct. 9th from 5-7pm at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton, OH.
Visitation: 10/09/2016 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton OH, 45013 Funeral Service: PrivateBetty R. Lewis
Oct 2, 2016
Betty R Lewis, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:28 PM. Betty was born in Keavy, Kentucky on September 2, 1934 to Furman Miller and Effie (Parker) Miller. On December 7, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky she married Charles Anderson Lewis, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 2011....
Walter Brockman
Sep 30, 2016
Walter Brockman, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Brookdale Springdale in Springdale, OH on Friday, September 30, 2016. Walter was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 2, 1923 to Alvis Joel Brockman and Samantha (Welch) Brockman. Walter attended Hamilton City Schools. He was a United States Veteran in the Marine Corps from 1942-1946, serving in the Pacific Region....
Jessie Mcguffey
Sep 28, 2016
Jessie McGuffey, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Jessie was born in Creekmore, Kentucky on November 29, 1944 to Arnold and Gracie (Neal) Davenport.
Jessie is survived by her sons, Craig McGuffey and Jeff (Lela) McGuffey; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Willa Davenport and Shirley (Ed) Seither . She was preceded...
Mary "Kathy" Katherine Kirby
Sep 26, 2016
Mary "Kathy" Katherine (Daniels) KIRBY, age 60, of Hamilton, OH passed away early Monday morning on September 26, 2016, at her home in Hamilton, OH. Kathy was born on October 21, 1955, in Cincinnati, OH, the Daughter of Luther and Mary (Gabbard) Daniels.
On February 27, 1988 Kathy married her true soul mate, Michael Patrick Kirby in...
Brenda Halcomb
Sep 26, 2016
Brenda Halcomb, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1957 to Steve Halcomb and Ethel (Lunsford) Halcomb.
Brenda is survived by her daughter, Missy (Steve) Finan; granddaughter, Aria Finan; lifelong companion, Gary Shepard; siblings, Eula "Tiny" (Joe) Minelli, Robert Halcomb, and Pam (Ray) Worley;...
Howard "Glenn" Napier
Sep 26, 2016
Howard "Glenn" Napier, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. Glenn was born June 9, 1938 in Chavies, Kentucky to Taylor Napier and Mae (Whitaker) Napier. Glenn attended Buckhorn High School graduating as Valedictorian of the class of 1957. He attended Berea College in Berea, KY before transferring to Miami University....
Betty S. Howard
Sep 25, 2016
Betty Sue Howard, age 66 of Fairfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Betty was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 2, 1949 to Herman and Sarah (Moore) Howard.
Betty is survived by her brothers, James (Devonna) Howard, William Howard, Dale Wayne (Jackie) Howard; her nieces and nephews, Deanne,...
Gary Ray Fritz
Sep 24, 2016
Gary Ray Fritz, age 44 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 9, 1972, the son of Clyde Fritz and Patricia (Hall) Weber. Gary was an avid Bengals fan and he enjoyed listening to heavy metal music.
Gary is survived by his mother, Patricia (Len) Weber, of...
Virgil Lawrence Amburgy
Sep 24, 2016
Virgil Lawrence Amburgy Surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 24, 2016, his final day was peaceful. He left quietly at 7:30 p.m. and entered into his rest with Jesus Christ and a host of family and friends in Heaven.
Virgil L. Amburgy, of Fairfield, was born in Lerose, Kentucky on August 1, 1927, to Cuba...
Patricia L. Parrish
Sep 22, 2016
Patricia L. Parrish, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Shewas born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1942 to Raymond and Hattie (Lewis) Gates. On February 14, 1996 she married in Indianapolis, IN to William Parrish, who preceded her in death in 2010.
Patricia is survived by her siblings, Douglas Gates, Greg...
Helen (Prueitt) Betz
Sep 21, 2016
age 97, passed away on September 21, 2016, at Hospice of Hamilton. Helen was born in Hinton, WV, on June 10, 1919, to William and Martha (Hughes) Preston. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1937 and retired from Pease Co. in 1982. Helen enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends, and reading; but her greatest pleasure was spending time...
Lois A. Hubbard
Sep 19, 2016
Lois A. Hubbard, age 81 of Franklin, passed away at her residence on Monday, September 19, 2016. Lois was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on April 25, 1935 to Malachi Hopkins and Mae (Hampton) Hopkins. She also worked at Fort Hamilton Hospital for 9 years. Lois also played the piano for 27 years at the Highway of Holiness Church....
Shirley Louise Evans
Sep 19, 2016
Shirley Louise Evans, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, September 19, 2016. Shirley was born in Owsley County, KY on June 20, 1937 to Fred and Cynthia (Hall) McIntire. On July 12, 1952 in Kentucky she married James Evans who preceded her in death on March 14, 1998. Shirley was a life member...
Robert Maher
Sep 18, 2016
Robert Maher, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Robertwas born in Fayettville, Ohio on February 5, 1933 to Robert W. and Florence (Minzler) Maher. Bob enjoyed woodworking. He retired from Diebold Safe Co. after 40 years. Bob served his country in the US Navy from 1952-1956.
Robert is...