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.
Harold D. "Don" Gabbard
May 30, 2016
Harold Donald "Don" Gabbard, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born in Hamilton County on December 11, 1931 to Burton and Lillian (Sandlin) Gabbard. He worked for the Hamilton City Police Department for 28 years, retiring as a Detective. Don served three terms as Butler County Sheriff. He was...
Keith L. Mabis
May 29, 2016
Keith L. Mabis, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Keith was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 3, 1954 the son of Lowell and Grace Mabis. He attended St. Veronica and Badin High School, graduating in 1973. He then went on to graduate from Miami University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology...
Christina Jean (Nee Spradling) Earls
May 27, 2016
Christina Jean Earls (nee Spradling) was called to serve as an Angel for her Lord and Savior on May 27th, 2016, while vacationing in the Cayman Islands. She attended Edgewood High School and Wright State University and was a beacon of light in her short 29 years on this earthly world, sharing love and laughter with all she touched....
Alma M. Napier
May 26, 2016
Alma M. Napier, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:45PM. She was born in Perry County, KY on March 20, 1927 to Joe and Ethel (White) Steely. Alma retired from Kroger in 2001. She was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church and Delta Theta Chi Sorority. Alma volunteered at...
James E. Best
May 24, 2016
James E. Best, age 88 of Maryville, TN passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born in Maryville, TN on August 24, 1927 to Edgar and Edith (Giffen) Best. James was employed at Fischer Body for 31 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #17. His hobby for...
Charles R. Mcwilliams
May 24, 2016
Charles R. McWilliams, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:48AM. He was born in Lynch, KY on August 27, 1928 to John and Flora (Burton) McWilliams. Charles was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was inducted into the Ohio Senior Olympics Hall of Fame in...
Vickie Louise Ingram
May 23, 2016
Vickie Louise Ingram, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 2:16 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 13, 1958 to Donald and Patricia (Bowker) Farmer. Vickie was employed as a retail merchandiser at Acosta.
She is survived by four daughters, Nikki Ingram, Dawn Marie Ingram, Erica...
Mary Linda Messer
May 23, 2016
Mary Linda Messer, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:37 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 25, 1949. Linda enjoyed spending time with friends, reading, music, playing pitch, sharing stories, going to Bingo, and gab sessions on the phone.
She is survived by two children,...
Marie Chaney
May 22, 2016
Marie Chaney, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 7:10PM. She was born in Lee County, KY on December 7, 1924 to William and Gertie (Freeman) Horn. Marie was employed at New Miami School System and retired in 1987. She was a member of Richmond Road Baptist Church.
She is...
Margaret F. Conrad
May 22, 2016
Margaret F. Conrad, age 85 of Collinsville, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2:25 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 12, 1930 to John and Margaret (Spangenberger) McCormick. Margaret was a 1948 graduate of Fairfield High School. On September 29, 1950 in Fairfield she married Earl E. Conrad and shared sixty five...
Sylvia Gwendolyn Thieken
May 22, 2016
Sylvia Gwendolyn (Mault) Thieken, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice in Hamilton on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born in Sparrows Point, MD on January 1, 1926 to Norman and Pearle (Mershon) Mault. On August 26, 1950 she married Charles Thieken in Porstmouth, OH and moved to Hamilton in 1952. Sylvia was a member of St....
Anita M. Broering
May 19, 2016
Anita Marie Broering, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:05PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 4, 1944 to Donald and Mary (Bonner) Gundler.
In June 1963, Anita wed Dennis Broering and they had five children. She was a devoted wife and mother, and enjoyed spending time with...
Thelma Mcclung
May 18, 2016
Thelma McClung, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on December 2, 1921 to Fred and Marie (Eisner) Coleman. Thelma enjoyed reading, traveling, exercising, crocheting, painting, crafting, and gardening. She attended the old Polk School, Roosevelt Jr. High, and Hamilton High School.
She is...
Mary E. Flenner
May 15, 2016
Mary E. Flenner, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 10:15 PM. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on February 12, 1935 the daughter of Napolean and Rena (Stewart) Stivers.
She is survived by six children, Debbie (Joe) Hartman of Seven Mile, Louis "Al" Flenner, Jr. of Hamilton,...
Nevada Cox
May 15, 2016
Nevada Cox, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was born in Laurel Co., KY on December 5, 1928 to Homer and Sarah (Smith) Ledington. She was a member of the Pentecostal Highway of Holiness since 1961. Nevada enjoyed quilting, sewing, raising flowers, and most of all was a...
Rosemary Bower
May 15, 2016
Rosemary Bower, age 67 of Laurel, Indiana, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Indiana on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 12, 1948 the daughter of Forest and Leona (Morris) Presley. On December 29, 1967 in Amarillo, Texas she married Ray Bower. Rosemary was employed as a school teacher...
Marty Lee Myers
May 14, 2016
Marty Lee Myers, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1959 to Fred and Veeda (Smallwood) Myers. He attended Browns Chapel Church in New Miami.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Myers and Mary Fair, his grandchildren, Alexis Fair and...
Dora Lee Harvey
May 14, 2016
Dora Lee Harvey, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born in Shelbyville, KY on September 5, 1927 to Harold and Dorothea (Staples) Reagan.
She is survived by her brother John (Peggy) Reagan; many special nieces and nephews; a very special niece, April Lakes, who cared for her during her illnesses;...
Elbert Earl Ballew
May 13, 2016
Elbert Earl Ballew, 79, of Hamilton passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born February 3, 1937 in Middlesboro KY, the son of Press Lee & Tennie Aris (Carpenter) Ballew. Earl was born the 9th child of 16 children, he was educated in Claiborne County Tennessee. He worked on his family’s tobacco farm and...
Harold "Rick" Thomas
May 11, 2016
Harold "Rick" Thomas, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:30 PM. He was born in Fort Wayne, Michigan on September 28, 1951. Rick was employed at Armor Metal. He attended Faith Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Thomas of Hamilton; two children, Amber Lee...