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.
Gillis W. Shoemaker
May 10, 2016
Gillis W. Shoemaker, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:03 AM. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on November 7, 1951 the son of Robert and Daisy (McCoy) Shoemaker. Gillis was a veteran of the United States Army from 1970 to 1974 and was employed as an assembler...
Dorothy A. "Dottie" Buer
May 8, 2016
Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Hendrickson) Buer, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on June 13, 1924 to William and Ida (Ruecking) Brasch. Dorothy was employed at Florence Dress Shop for 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On...
Audrey D. Chaney
May 8, 2016
Audrey D Chaney, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on December 27, 1931 to Willie and Rebecca (Crouse) Cox. On June 7th 1952 she married Robert E. Chaney, who preceded her in death in 2003. Audrey retired from Ruoff’s Neighborhood Market in 1982.
She is survived...
Jesse Fugate
May 7, 2016
Jesse Fugate, age 27 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati on May 26, 1988 to Stanley and Trina (Hazelwood) Fugate. Jesse enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and riding dirt bikes, and four wheelers. He was a loving son and grandson.
He is survived by his parents, Trina and Mark...
Della M. Boggess
May 3, 2016
Della M. Boggess, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She was born in Berea, KY on January 8, 1934 to Frank and Alma (Blevins) Robinson. Della was employed as a realtor for many years. In 1955 in Hamilton, she married Rufus Baker, and he preceded her in death....
Kenneth Raymond Christensen
May 2, 2016
Kenneth Raymond Christensen, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 2, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati on July 16, 1949 to Raymond and Mildred (Boehm) Christensen. Kenneth was employed at GE for 27 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church. On March 19, 1988 in Covington, KY,...
Carolyn J. Lindsay
May 1, 2016
Carolyn J. Lindsay, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on August 4, 1949 to Eugene Alder and Bertha (Smith) Hornsby.
She is survived by her children, Becky (Duane) Joseph, Benjamin (Yumiko) Farmer, and Katie (Jason Ault) Lindsay; grandchildren, Stefan Smith, Elizabeth Dowers, Roland Farmer, and Chad Jones;...
Nancy L. Hampton
Apr 30, 2016
Nancy L. Hampton, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday April 30th 2016 at Bradford Place. Nancy was born in Hamilton on November 12th 1932 the daughter of Walter J. and Margaret (Mingua) Meyer. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School and retired from the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. Nancy was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church....
Verill R. Marchant
Apr 27, 2016
Verill R. Marchant, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Burlington House on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on March 29, 1931 to Edward and Mildred (Lea) Schutte. She was a member of The Greater Hamilton Women’s Bowling Association, being a past president and treasurer. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, gambling, and was very involved in...
Della M. Murphy
Apr 27, 2016
Della M. Murphy, age 97 of Hamilton passed away at Garden Manor Retirement Village on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:45 PM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on October 2, 1918 the daughter of Dudley P. and Mary (Richardson) Lynch. On December 23, 1938 in Irvine, Kentucky she married Bruce Murphy and he preceded her in death...
Casper Wilkerson
Apr 26, 2016
Casper Wilkerson, age 85 of Hamilton, left this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, to go to a better place prepared for him by his Lord and Savior. He was born to Chester and Eula (Miller) Wilkerson in Kentucky. Casper was employed at Mosler Safe Company for many years. He has helped start many churches in the area, but...
Delina R. Mistler
Apr 26, 2016
Delina R. Mistler, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:44 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 31, 1940 the daughter of Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. On June 10, 1961 in Hamilton she married James Edward Mistler, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1995. Delina was...
Edna Cox
Apr 25, 2016
Edna Cox, age 93 of Camden, went to be with the Lord at her daughter’s residence on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born in Berea, KY on January 18, 1923 to Walter and Myrtle (Powell) Abrams. She attended Hamilton Church of God. On July 13, 1940 she married Daniel M. Cox, and were married for 70 years until...
Thomas Stitzel
Apr 23, 2016
Heaven got a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.
Thomas Stitzel, 84, passed away on April 23, 2016 at his home in Hamilton, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Hamilton to Edwin and Cecilia (Weigand) Stitzel. Thomas grew up in Hamilton with his 9 siblings. He graduated from...
John Barry Smith
Apr 22, 2016
John Barry Smith, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 4:15 PM. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 30, 1932 the son of George and Regina (Barry) Smith. On June 26, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio he married Mary Ann Fenlon and she preceded him in death on...
Odus Bond
Apr 21, 2016
Odus Bond, age 98 of Fairfield, passed away at Tri County Extended Care on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born in Clay County, KY on February 9, 1918 to Arthur and Mary (McWhorter) Bond. He served in the United States Army. In 1939 in Liberty County, IN, he married Edna Virginia Land, and she preceded him in death....
David L. Helton Sr.
Apr 20, 2016
David L. Helton Sr. CLU,LUTCF,CLTC, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:35AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 18, 1949 to Hobert and Vilma (Huff) Helton. David was employed at Square D for 19 years, and also at Prudential Insurance for 27 years. David graduated with a BA...
Clayton Willis Jr.
Apr 20, 2016
Clayton Carroll Willis, Jr., age 62 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 20, 2016. He was born on February 19, 1954 to Clayton Willis, Sr. and Lucille Augustine Willis, and was a resident of Hamilton for his entire life. Clay attended Ross High School and Miami University, and was employed as an Information Technology...
Tricia Lynn Hubbard
Apr 19, 2016
Tricia Lynn Hubbard, age 34 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on August 11, 1981 to Alan and Beverly (Waters) Hubbard.
She is survived by her children, Shayla and Jordan Hubbard, her mother, Beverly Bower, her father, Alan Hubbard, her brothers, Ryan Hubbard, Eric Freytag, and Chad...
David Carberry
Apr 18, 2016
David Carberry, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospitalon Monday, April 18, 2016 at 9:07 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 8, 1948 the son of William and Ruby (Gross) Carberry. On April 5, 1975 in Hamilton he married Carol A. Ash. David was a self-employed truck driver for more than thirty years, retiring in...