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.
Lonnie R. Parker
Feb 27, 2016
Lonnie R. Parker, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 19, 1961 the son of Leonard and Betty Parker. Lonnie was employed as a custodian for Hamilton City Schools for several years. On August 16, 1980 in Hamilton he married Janice Gibson. Lonnie was...
Paul Joseph Miniard
Feb 27, 2016
Paul Joseph Miniard, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 9:40AM after a 9 month battle with Mylodisplasia. He was born in Hazard, KY on August 6, 1964 to Buck and Shirley (Hoerst) Miniard. Paul was employed at Bernacker Enterprises as a Truck Driver and a retired sheet metal worker. He was...
Edith Joyce Gravitt
Feb 25, 2016
Edith Joyce Gravitt, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 9:23 PM. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on September 16, 1940 the daughter of Noah and Lonzie (Hinel) Maples Sr. On March 19, 1980 in Hamilton she married Jerry Gravitt and he preceded her in death in 1995. She...
Fannie Martin
Feb 25, 2016
Fannie Martin, 96, of Austin, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Scott
Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana. Born October 3, 1919 in Breathitt Co., KY, she
was the daughter of the late Lewis Barrett and Arizona (Shouse) Barrett. She was a member
of Soul Winners Church in Fairfield, Ohio. Survivors include:...
Helen F. Moore
Feb 24, 2016
Helen F. Moore, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Westover.She was born in Hamilton on August 22, 1924 to Joseph and Honorata "Nora" (Soltysik) Sadoski. She attended Notre Dame High School and graduated from Hamilton High School. Helen was united in marriage with Robert A. Moore on April 21, 1945 in St. Joseph’s...
Anthony Lee Gorsuch
Feb 23, 2016
Anthony Lee Gorsuch, age 32 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.He was born in Hamilton on January 3, 1984 to Alison (Gorsuch) Goosinow and Jerry Burns. Anthony was self-employed at Blacksheep Company Tattoo. Lee was an extraordinary, creative and talented artist. He was an active member of Sanctuary Church of Hamilton and loved and praised the...
Earl Webb Sr.
Feb 22, 2016
Earl Webb Sr., age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 3:50AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 27, 1929 to Turner and Hattie (Chasteen) Webb. Earl was a retired Union Carpenter with Local 113. He was a member of Calvary Masonic Lodge #700. Earl also served in the US Navy on...
Janie Belle Mayes
Feb 22, 2016
Janie Belle Mayes age 84, Of Hamilton died on February 22, 2016 at Birchwood Care Center. She was born May 10, 1931 in Kenansville, Florida, the daughter of Chester (Rex) & Ealon Baker. On July 4, 1950 she married Wallace Mayes and he sadly preceded her in death on May 7, 2013. Janie loved to collect dolls and grow...
James B. Tucker
Feb 20, 2016
James B. Tucker, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. He was born in Mason on May 24, 1929. Jim was retired from Ford Motor Company.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Tucker; children, Linda (Jim) Spaeth, Stephanie (Bob) Drake, Jamie (Lisa) Tucker, and Russ Tucker; step children, Debbie (Ken) Carpenter, Kathy...
Diane Scarth
Feb 20, 2016
Diane Scarth, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 19, 1939 to Sam and Margaret (Benz) Windland. Diane was employed as a secretary for Northwest School District, Colerain for thirty years retiring in 2008. On October 20, 2008 in West Chester she married Elmer...
Harold Vaughn
Feb 17, 2016
Harold Vaughn, age 71 of Cincinnati, went home to be with the Lord, on February 17, 2016.He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 30, 1944 to Lenox "Hacker" and Bessie (Van Winkle) Vaughn. He was married to the love of his life Lillian Vaughn (Hampton) on June 20, 1975 in Reading, Ohio. They are faithful members of the...
Kevin Drake
Feb 16, 2016
Kevin Drake, age 52 of Brockton, MA, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.He was born in Hamilton on May 31, 1963 to Bill and Marcia (Osborne) Drake. Kevin was a graduate of Badin High School. He also spent his senior year of high school abroad in Germany as an exchange student. After high school, Kevin attended and graduated...
Jerry W. Hooker
Feb 16, 2016
Jerry W. Hooker, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born in Pineville, KY on June 15, 1949 to Robert and Mary (Spurlock) Hooker. Jerry retired from Children’s Hospital. He was a member of Hamilton Christian Center. Jerry loved to fish, camp, playing his guitar, and the Lord.
...Thomas D. Schell Jr.
Feb 16, 2016
Thomas D. Schell Jr., age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 5:39PM. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on April 18, 1964 to Thomas and Nancy (Moore) Schell. T.J. was a Sgt. of the United States Air Force from 1982-1989. Thomas was currently employed at Beckman Coulter Inc. in...
Sylvia L. Rush
Feb 16, 2016
Sylvia L. Rush, 76, of Hamilton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2016. She was the first of six children, and was born on May 4, 1939 in Olanta, S.C. to Louie and Marguerite (McElveen) Gaymon. Sylvia married Clinton Rush on May 11, 1956 and was later blessed with four children, Cherrie (Ron) Deavers,...
Edward Michael Chumley
Feb 14, 2016
Edward Michael Chumley, age 74 of Somerville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati on April 8, 1941 to Daniel and Patricia (Crowell) Chumley. Edward was a self-employed truck driver. On February 4, 1960 in Clermont County he married Catherine Stith.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Chumley...
Carol Ann Anderson
Feb 13, 2016
Carol Ann Anderson, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1943 to Milton and Irene (Acord) Holstein. She was an avid bowler and loved animals.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard L. Anderson, her daughter, Lisa Anderson, her brother, Milt (Marcia) Holstein,...
Dorothy Dietz
Feb 12, 2016
Dorothy S. Dietz, age 61 of Okeana, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born in Hartford on September 3, 1954 to Lawrence and Leona (Lofton) Fagg. On December 24, 1971 in Ross she married James Dietz.
She is survived by her husband, James Dietz; a son, Michael Dietz; grandchildren, Tanner, Tyler, Kayli, and Jayla;...
Dovie Wilson
Feb 11, 2016
Dovie Wilson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:10AM. She was born in Knox Co, KY on July 28, 1930 to Caleb and Thelma (McDonald) Johnson. She attended Hamilton Christian Center for over 40 years. She enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Most importantly, she...
Thelma A. Miracle
Feb 10, 2016
Thelma A. Miracle, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born in Pound, Virginia on September 25, 1925 to Claudius and Mary (Stallard) Robinson. On July 29, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland she married Caleb Miracle, who preceded her in death in 1989.
She is survived by her chilrden, William (Kim) Miracle,...