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.
Mary Murphy
Jun 23, 2016
Mary Murphy, age 75 of Perrysville, IN, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6:45AM. She was born in Lexington, KY on February 3, 1941 to Garrett and Liddie (Owens) Gray. On November 28, 1961 in Hamilton she married Joseph Murphy, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Mary loved the Lord, singing, reading...
Brenda Joan Burns Miller
Jun 22, 2016
Brenda Joan Burns Miller, of Hudson, Florida - formerly Hamilton, Ohio expired on June 22, 2016 of respiratory failure. Mrs. Miller was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Dennis and Ruth E. Burns, both deceased. Mrs. Miller was married to Donald R. Miller on October 9, 1961 her devoted and caring husband, who was the son of Homer and Alice...
Stephen Daniel Cropenbaker
Jun 21, 2016
Stephen Daniel Cropenbaker, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 11, 1949 to Stanley and Florence (Halcomb) Cropenbaker. On November 17, 1967 in Dobson, North Carolina he married Beulah McCleese. Stephen was employed as screen printer at US Playing Cards for many years and...
Donald "Donnie" L. Klamo
Jun 20, 2016
Donald "Donnie" L. Klamo, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:50PM. He was born in Middletown on January 11, 1937 to Vincent and Marie (Hafer) Klamo. Donnie owned and operated Klamo’s Sales and Service for many years until 2002, when he had to retire due to illness. He was a...
Juanita Blakley
Jun 18, 2016
Juanita Blakley, age 87, left her earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born at home in Kitchel, Indiana on January 1, 1929, Juanita was a New Year’s baby (without all the fanfare of today’s first baby of the year), to Goldie (Wills) and James Hackworth. She was the youngest of three girls and...
Euleen T. (Lawson) Minor
Jun 17, 2016
Euleen T. (Lawson) Minor, age 85 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Friday, June 17, 2016. She was born in London, KY on July 30, 1930 to Emin and Laura (Covington) Gambrel. Euleen was a faithful member of Twinbrook Hills Baptist Church for almost 70 years. She retired from Avon in...
Matthew M. Kuhlman
Jun 17, 2016
Matthew M. Kuhlman, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away after a battle with cancer, on Friday, June 17, 2016. He was born in Fort Mitchell, KY on January 7, 1965 to Joseph and Donna (Spille) Kuhlman. Matthew was employed as the Business Manager at Rose Chevrolet for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Easton Gene Maggard
Jun 15, 2016
Easton Gene Maggard, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born in West Chester on March 28, 2016 to Kyle and Amanda (Mason) Maggard.
Beloved son of Kyle and Amanda Maggard; brother of Abrielle, and Clea; grandson of Mike and Terri Maggard, Betsey and Duane Dietrich, and Dave Mason; great grandson of Gene...
Belinda Carol Tillery
Jun 15, 2016
Belinda Carol Tillery, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was born in Harlan, KY on April 16, 1961 to Samuel and Alma (King) Miller. She was a member of First Bible Church.
She is survived by her husband, Wendell Tillery; sons, David Lee Miller, Anthony Blaine Tillery; brothers, Ricky...
Lloyd Mckinley Deaton
Jun 15, 2016
Lloyd McKinley Deaton, age 79 of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1936 to Dee and Mary (Williams) Deaton. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After working as a police officer, firefighter, and postal carrier, Lloyd retired from Champion Paper Company in 1996.
He...
Oliver Cosby Iii
Jun 13, 2016
Oliver Cosby III, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on October 20, 1953 to Oliver and Loraine (Taylor) Cosby. Oliver was a member of the Berean Baptist Church. He was the best doorkeeper that could ever be for his church. Oliver was very kind-hearted to everyone and anyone. He...
Timothy Eldred Smiley
Jun 13, 2016
Timothy E. Smiley, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on August 11, 1961 to James and Annie Smiley. Timothy was employed at Mercy Fairfield for 10 years. He was a longtime member of Mt. Ebal UHC.
He is survived by his mother; Annie Smiley, his...
Betty J. Rogers
Jun 11, 2016
Visitation: 06/15/2016 at 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Avenue Hamilton OH, 45013 Funeral Service: 06/15/2016 at 2:30 PM Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Avenue Hamilton OH, 45013
Mitchell Harris
Jun 11, 2016
Mitchell Harris, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Manchester, KY on November 17, 1939 to Curtis and Verlie (Curry) Harris. Mitch was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed forever from his family’s lives. They were his greatest joy.
He...
Ted L. Cahall
Jun 9, 2016
Ted L. Cahall, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital ER on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:31 PM. He was born in Erlanger, Kentucky on June 5, 1937 to Theodore and Lucille (Davison) Cahall. On April 10, 1965 in Covington, Kentucky he married Juanita Robinson. Ted was a retired plumbing estimator for Nelson Stark Plummbing....
Tiffany Corrine Betz
Jun 5, 2016
Tiffany Corrine Betz, age 32 of Oxford, passed away at UC Hospital on June 5, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1983 to Jack and Ann (Nicholas) Betz.
She is survived by her daughter; Mya Betz, her parents; Ann (Frank) Randall and Jack L. (Debbie Brock) Betz, her brothers Bub (Brenda Davis) Betz, and...
Norman Doherty
Jun 4, 2016
Norman J. Doherty, age 82 of Oxford, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA on September 19, 1933 to William and Lucille (Lacombe) Doherty. Norman’s career as a New York City Art Director, Illustrator, and Cartoonist spanned over 35 years, and he was a former member of the Society of Illustrators. He spent...
Carol Jeanne Hilz
Jun 3, 2016
Carol Jeanne Hilz, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Wellington Manor on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on January 3, 1954 to Joseph and Virginia (Morris) Hilz. Carol graduated from Rosemont High School in Columbus, OH.
She is survived by her siblings, Penny (Miles) Back, Joseph W. Hilz, Linda (Jeff) Owen, Rick...
James B. Stewart
Jun 2, 2016
God called home one of his most humble servants James B. Stewart on June 2, 2016. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by His loved ones. He was born March 27, 1923 in Manchester Kentucky to John and Myrtle (Webb) Stewart. James was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to his family and church Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal...
Lillian Eldridge
Jun 1, 2016
Lillian Eldridge, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 7:00AM. She was born in Blue Diamond, KY on November 26, 1929 to Frank and Edna (Lewis) Owens. Lillian was employed at Fort Hamilton Hospital for 16 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Church of God...