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.
Abraham Lincoln Bowling
Mar 12, 2025
Abraham Lincoln Bowling, age 83 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in McWhorter, Kentucky on April 21, 1941 the son of Elmer and Alpha (Brashear) Bowling. Abraham was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Army from 1964...
Clifford White
Mar 11, 2025
Clifford White, age 91 of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Clifford was born in Perry County, Kentucky on March 31, 1933 to the late Alonzo and Gladys (Patrick) White. Clifford was a retired Boiler Technician and proudly served in the U.S. Army. In 1953, Clifford married the love of his life, Elizabeth Wooton and together they...
Ronald Edward Armentrout
Mar 10, 2025
Obituary for Ronald Edward Armentrout Ron, age 88, passed away at UC Medical Center on March 10, 2025. Ronald Edward Armentrout was born on September 21, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio to Vincent J. and Ruth E. Armentrout. Ron attended both St. Ann's and St. Veronica's Catholic schools, graduating from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1954; after which he entered...
Glenna Jeanette Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Glenna Jeanette Smith, age 96, passed away at Majestic Care Center Fairfield, Ohio on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 21, 1928 the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Caudill) Couch. The family moved from Kentucky to Hamilton and then on to Morning Sun, Ohio. After 10 years of farming life, they returned to...
Terry Mccain
Mar 9, 2025
Terry L. McCain, age 58 of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Terry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 19, 1966 to Nancy (Miller) McCain and the late Marvin Lee McCain, Jr. Terry graduated from New Miami High, class of 1984 and married his high school sweetheart, Monica Feltner in 1985. He worked at SOS Steel...
Joan Elaine Houston
Mar 9, 2025
Joan Elaine Houston, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away in the arms of her daughter and son on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Joan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 19, 1949 to Walter and Irene (Eckstein) DeLong. She attended Queen of Peace for grade school and graduated in 1967 from Ross High School. Joan worked for the Butler...
Dennis "Denny" Craig Byrd
Mar 8, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Craig Byrd, age 81 of Oxford, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Denny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 29, 1943 to Craig and Margaret (nee Davis) Byrd. He graduated from Amelia High School in 1961. On September 7, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Jayne Ellison. Together they raised their four children....
Danny Philpot Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
Danny Philpot Jr., age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Jamestowne on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 12, 1943 the son of Daniel Sr. and Bertha (Frost) Philpot. Danny was employed as a maintenance technician for AK Steel for thirty years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church...
Carl A. Schatt
Mar 7, 2025
Carl A. Schatt, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, March 7, 2025. Carl was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 25, 1936, to Carl A. Schatt and Dorothy (Kelley) Schatt. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a 1954 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School. Carl loved Badin Athletics...
Carolyn Ann Sizemore
Mar 4, 2025
Carolyn Ann Sizemore, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Carolyn was born in Winchester, Kentucky on August 26, 1945 to the late Burl and Virgie (Saylor) Haggard. Carolyn loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved her church family at Immanuel Baptist where she was a member for many years. Carolyn was...
Lisa R. Wardrup
Mar 4, 2025
Lisa R. Wardrup, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Lisa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 29, 1965, to Clarence Merida and Gloria (Goins) Merida. Lisa married the love of her life Ronnie Wardrup on March 15, 1985. The joy of her life was her kids, grandkids, grandpuppies, and amazing...
Verna Jean Fugate
Mar 2, 2025
Verna Jean Fugate, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Verna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 19, 1944 to Merle Evans and Jeannette (Durrough) Ruhl.
Verna is survived by her son, Bryan (Jody) Houck, his children, Christopher Houck, Patrick (Jenna) Houck, and Ava Houck, and Patrick’s children, Maverick and Chase; son,...
Darrell L. Day
Mar 2, 2025
Darrell L. Day, age 65 of Oxford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Darrell was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1959, to Robert Day and Wanda Fern (Wyatt) Day. Darrell worked at Day’s Sunoco for over 40 years, and after at Wayne’s Towing in Hamilton.
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Patricia Ann (Smith) Spitler
Feb 28, 2025
Patricia Ann (Smith) Spitler, age 90, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Born on a spring day in Toledo, Ohio on March 26, 1934, to Donald C. and Florence D. (Daggett) Smith, Patricia—known affectionately as "Pat" or "Patti"—was a proud graduate of DeVilbiss High School in Toledo and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in...
Kevin R. Miracle
Feb 28, 2025
Kevin R. Miracle, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Kevin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1958 to the late Caleb and Thelma (Robinson) Miracle. Kevin was a certified diesel mechanic and could fix just about anything. When he wasn’t turning a wrench at work, he was likely working one his many...
Lea Etta Combs
Feb 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lea Etta Combs, who left this world for her eternal home on February 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 3, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio. Throughout her life, Lea Etta was a proud resident of Hamilton, Ohio, where she created a loving home for her...
Norma Jean Kinkaid
Feb 25, 2025
Norma Jean Kinkaid, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at The Winfield at Middletown on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Norma was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on June 25, 1948, to Charles Marler and Jewel (Kirby) Marler. She was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was valedictorian of Seven...
Pam Sanders
Feb 25, 2025
Pam Sanders, 62 of Hamilton, passed away on February 25, 2025. She is survived by her siblings, Cella Trauthwein and Thomas Sanders; her niece, Kelly Liddy and her nephew, Jesse Trauthwein.
Graveside Services will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton, Ohio on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:00 NOON. The Celebration of Pam's Life...
Rosemary "Rosie" Bishop
Feb 24, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Bishop, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 1, 1940, the daughter of Elmer & Lucille Johns. On July 19, 1958, she married Jim Bishop; and they were married for 62 years before his passing. Jim and...
Stephen E. Grimes
Feb 24, 2025
Stephen E. Grimes, age 62, of Camden, passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June 30, 1962, to James Stuart and Polly Marie Grimes. Stephen lived a life filled with curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep love for the outdoors.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree...


