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.
Francis Stidham
Jul 31, 2016
Francis Martin Stidham, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on September 2, 1942 to Franklin and Christina (Castellano) Stidham. Francis was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Stidham; children, Scott (Anne) Tirey, Sue Tirey,...
Brian Dishmon
Jul 31, 2016
Brian Dishmon, age 33 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on December 24, 1982 to Willie "MC" and Sherry (Frazier) Dishmon.
He is survived by his mother, Sherry Dishmon of Hamilton; one brother, Christopher Dishmon of Hamilton; a step-sister, Valerie Broadnax of Elkhart, Indiana;...
Leslie "Gail" Jones-Isaacs
Jul 31, 2016
Leslie "Gail" Jones-Isaacs passed away peacefully with family at her bed side.
She is survived by her son Steven (Morgan) Isaacs, Her mother Betty Jean Isaacs, her grandchildren, Tristyn, Gavin, Makenna, and Brody, her sister Marva, her brothers, William, Robert and Turner. She was preceded in death by her son, Jon, her father, William, and her sister,...
Darrell A. Wilson
Jul 29, 2016
Darrell A. Wilson, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Friday, July 29, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on December 18, 1941 to Palace and Mildred (Bennett) Wilson. Darrell was employed in Maintenance at Hamilton Tool for 30 years. In September of 1962 in Butler County, he married Rosalie Murphy, and she preceded...
Freddie Ivey
Jul 29, 2016
Freddie Ivey, age 71 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on May 15, 1945 to Prentice and Virgie (McGuire) Tackett. On March 6, 1970 she married James Ivey.
She is survived by her son, Ken (Terri) Frederick; step son, Scott Ivey; step daughter, Tracie Ivey;...
Patricia Marlene Hawkins
Jul 28, 2016
Patricia Marlene Hawkins, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on January 24, 1947 to Charles and Myrtle (Barker) Baker.
She is survived by her sons, Logan Hawkins, and Sean Brock; daughters, Dana (Justin Proffitt) Osborne, and Shannon (Jeramy Sackenheim) Labombard; grandchildren, Brian, Heather, and Dylan; brother, Ronald...
Kenneth Edward Kowalski
Jul 27, 2016
Kenneth Edward Kowalski, age 45, passed away on the evening of July 27, 2016, at Florida Hospital in Carrollwood, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 22, 1970. He was the seventh child, and the fourth son, of James Martin and Janis Mary (Dorsey) Kowalski.
Upon graduating from Archbishop Moeller High...
Joyce Ellen Roach
Jul 26, 2016
Joyce Ellen Roach, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on December 19, 1953 to Chester and Freda (Feeback) Roach. Joyce was a member of the Hamilton Dream Center.
She is survived by her brother, James Roach. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Rick Roach, Steven...
Shirley M. Dillingham
Jul 26, 2016
Shirley M. Dillingham, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Reading, OH on July 19, 1928. Shirley was retired from Mercy Hospital Fairfield. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children; Cynthia...
Dorothy (Hampton) Allen
Jul 26, 2016
Dorothy (Hampton) Allen, age 85, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Heartland of Woodridge care facility in Fairfield. She was born September 23, 1930 in Tyner, Jackson County, Kentucky to Charles and Ida (Madden) Hampton.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, John H. Maupin, a second husband James A. Allen,...
Vernon P. Wilson
Jul 23, 2016
Vernon P. Wilson, age 87, passed away Sat., July 23, 2016.
Visitation will be 4PM-7PM until time of service (7PM), Thurs., July 28, 2016, at the Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Ave.
Visitation: 07/28/2016 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton OH, 45013 Funeral Service: 07/28/2016...Charles James Auer
Jul 22, 2016
Charles James Auer, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1952 to Joseph and Doris (Brown) Auer. Charles retired from Zips Auto Repair. On March 17, 1977 he married Amy (Rye) Auer and became the father of two daughters, Linda Latimer and Sherry Miller.
He...
James V. Vosberg Jr.
Jul 19, 2016
Jim V. Vosberg Jr., age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on January 22, 1957 to James and Doris (Mann) Vosberg. Jim was employed Southern Ohio Steel for numerous years and currently in IT and Cost Accounting department at G&W Products. He was a...
Lola Cook
Jul 19, 2016
Lola Cook, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was born in Jackson Co., KY on March 14, 1922 to Oscar and Lucy (Whicker) Andrew. She was a member of East River Road Baptist Church. On October 18, 1939, in Jackson County, KY, she married James D. Cook, and...
Samuel L. Geiser
Jul 18, 2016
Samuel L. Geiser, age 61 of Ross, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland on May 24, 1955 to Robert and Lorraine (Davis) Geiser. He graduated from Lakota High School, and attended Eastern Kentucky University. Samuel owned his own carpentry business Shandon Wood Works. He coached Ross Youth Football for...
Myrtle M. Smith
Jul 17, 2016
Myrtle M. Smith, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on March 15, 1943 to Green and Dissie (Buchanan) Simpson. Myrtle was currently the owner and operator of Smith’s Drive-Thru for the past thirty three years and previously was employed at Avon in...
James "Doug" Ramsey
Jul 16, 2016
James "Doug" Ramsey, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 17, 1962 to Robert and Nancy (Ruhlman) Ramsey. Doug was most recently employed at Triton Mechanical and served at Lakota Schools for 15 years as an HVAC Technician. He was a member of Queen...
Jackie Lee Bedford
Jul 15, 2016
Jackie Lee Bedford, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati on September 3, 1942 to Louis and Ova (Bush) Bedford. Jackie was employed at Cincinnati bell for over 20 years. He was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God.
He is survived by his children; Jackie L....
Viola Pursifull
Jul 12, 2016
Viola Pursifull, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on April 6, 1926 to John and Leona (Beason) Hurst. She was a member of the Richmond Road Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita (David) Johnson; grandchildren, Myra (Jon) Wilwerth, Derek...
Gerald Batdorf
Jul 12, 2016
Gerald Batdorf, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 13, 1946 to Paul and Helen (Heele) Batdorf. Gerald was a member of the Richmond Road Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Theresa Batdorf; sons, Brian (Andrea) Batdorf, and Jeff (Lori) Batdorf;...