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.
Bobbie Jo Williams
Mar 30, 2016
Bobbie Jo Williams, age 45 of Oxford, passed away at Mercy Hospitalon Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 4:12PM.She was born in Hamilton on June 23, 1970 to Bobby and Brenda (Yaden) Williams. She loved flowers, rocks, riding horses, and landscaping.
She is survived by her son, Branden Bowling, her mother, Brenda (Gerald) Elliott, her father, Bobby Williams,...
Robert L. "Skip" Blaylock
Mar 29, 2016
Robert L. "Skip" Blaylock, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:05PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 6, 1941 to Roy and Faye (King) Blaylock. Robert was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1961-1963. Robert was employed at Champion International Paper Company for 30 years, retiring in 1995....
Marc Joseph Hetterich
Mar 29, 2016
Marc Joseph Hetterich, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Communityon Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 21, 1935 the son of Ralph and Bertha (Schatt) Hetterich. Marc was a 1953 graduate of Hamilton Catholic. On December 26, 1955 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church he married his high school...
Melissa K. Bratton
Mar 29, 2016
Melissa K. Bratton, age 48 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 3:05PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 3, 1968 to Robert and Diana (Downie) Bratton. She was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church.
She is survived by her parents, Robert and Diana Bratton; four children, Sarah...
Jacob "Jake" Randall Phelps
Mar 28, 2016
Jacob "Jake" Randall Phelps, age 20 of Hamilton, passed away at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Monday, March 28, 2016.He was born in Hamilton on October 20, 1995 to James and Holly (Jackson) Phelps. He loved fishing, cars, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, James and Holly Phelps, his brother, James...
John Lester Morris
Mar 27, 2016
John Lester Morris, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:01AM. He was born in Buena Vista, KY on May 20, 1929 to John and Christine (Scott) Morris. John served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. He earned his Doctrine Degree in Education, and was a teacher for 30...
Nichole Lynne Bailey
Mar 27, 2016
Nichole Lynne Bailey, age 34 of Oxford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on August 16, 1981 to Rick and Peggy (Blair) Bailey. She was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her father, Rick (Margo) Bailey, her mother, Peggy (Dennis)...
Bernadette Pater
Mar 27, 2016
Bernadette Pater, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 31, 1917 to William and Elizabeth (Dulle) Wiegand. Bernadette was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Sterling Silvers, and the Knights of Columbus Auxillary #968. On May 2, 1942 in Hamilton...
Jackie Sawyers
Mar 25, 2016
Jackie Sawyers, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born in Corbin, KY on April 22, 1930 to Oscar and Bertha (Evans) Helton. Jackie retired from the Butler County Clerk of Courts after more than 25 years. She was a member of East River Rd. Baptist Church.
She is survived...
Coy Whittemore
Mar 25, 2016
Coy Whittemore, age 68 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 3:20 AM. He was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on November 15, 1947 the son of Elmer and Frances (Lewis) Whittemore. Coy owned and operated his own construction business for thirty years. He was a Baptist minister for thirty years and pastored...
Doris Arlene Reister
Mar 24, 2016
Doris Arlene Reister, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1929 to Clure and Ruth (Britten) Butts. Doris was a graduate of Reily High School in 1947, and past President of PTA 4 times in Hanover and once for Pierce Elementary in...
Marlene Faith Isaacs
Mar 24, 2016
Marlene F. Isaacs, 77, of Bradenton, Florida and formally of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born Oct.6,1938 in North Baltimore, Ohio. The daughter of Morris W. Sheffstall and Lula M. Halcomb. She married Vernon L. Isaacs and they were married
45 years, until his death on Nov.23, 1998, in Bradenton, Florida....
Frank Garvin
Mar 23, 2016
Frank Garvin, age 73 of Fairfield, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Centeron Wednesday, March 23, 2016.He was born in Hamilton on February 25, 1943 to John and Laura (Mchone) Garvin. Frank was employed at Southwestern Ohio Steel Company for 17 years. He became an ordained minister in 1967 and is also a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church....
Beatrice Carmack
Mar 23, 2016
Beatrice Carmack, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Centeron Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:40 AM. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 24, 1932 the daughter of John and Dora (Mason) Koeble. On February 4, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky she married Raymond Carmack and he preceded her in death in 1985.
...
Joseph A. Naylor
Mar 21, 2016
Joseph A. Naylor, age 37 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati on June 20, 1978 to Robert and Joan (Wimmer) Naylor. On August 26, 2006 he married Jennifer Ross. Joe started Hamiltonbobscubs, a successful tractor parts business, along with his two brothers. He was a loving husband, and he adored his...
Virginia Lee Koch
Mar 21, 2016
Virginia Lee Koch, age 74 of Wapakoneta, OH passed away at St. Rita's Hospitalon Monday, March 21, 2016 at 9:40PM.She was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1941 to Sophia (Brockman) Donathan. In 1983, Virginia married Bill Koch who preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by her children Denise (David) Bradford, Lakeview, OH, Sam (Rosanne) Morgan,...
Paul Gibson
Mar 18, 2016
Paul Gibson, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residenceon Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7:56 AM. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on October 30, 1932 the son of William and Maudie (Siler) Gibson. Paul was employed at Big Tree Wood Products for forty years, retiring in 1990. On September 29, 1956 in Jellico, Tennessee he married...
Madeline E. Lubbers
Mar 18, 2016
Madeline E. Lubbers, age 101 of Cincinnati passed away at Drake Hospital on Friday, March 18 2016 at 1:25 PM. She was born in Middletown on October 8, 1914 the daughter of George and Fanny (Fisher) Averdick. Madeline was the owner and operator of Lubbers School of Dance in Middletown, Monroe, Trenton, and Hamilton for fifty years. She was...
Mary Beth "Betty" Lenos
Mar 15, 2016
Mary Beth "Betty" Lenos, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Spring Hills Middletownon Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 12:35 AM. She was born in Oxford, Ohio on August 29, 1920 the daughter of Clarence and Olive (Smith) Darr. On April 29, 1946 she married Carl Lenos. Betty was a charter member of Edgewood Baptist Church where she served...
Ruby Spradling
Mar 14, 2016
Ruby Spradling, age 67 of Camden, passed away at Hospice of Hamiltonon Monday, March 14, 2016.She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 1, 1949 to James and Georgia (Smith) Stephens. She loved gardening and tending to her girls "chickens."
She is survived by her children, Donna Monks; Ronald Lee (Nicole) Harris, Chad (Barbara) Spradling, and Aaron...