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.

Anthony  Lee Gorsuch

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Thomas  D. Schell  Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Bertha Murray

Bertha Murray

Feb 7, 2016

Bertha Murray, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:40 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 2, 1927.

She is survived by six children, Bill (Teresa) Murray, Benny Murray, Ronnie (Cornelia) Murray, Bobby (Linda) Murray, Linda (Larry) Marcum, and Candy (Keith) Abbott; and numerous grandchildren...

Joseph  H. Burdette

Joseph H. Burdette

Feb 7, 2016

Joseph H. Burdette, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:07PM. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on April 28, 1941 to Howard and Gertrude (Robertson) Burdette. Joseph was employed at General Motors for 30 years retiring in 1990. He was an avid racer; loved watching and participating in racing,...

Barbara  Elizabeth Lakes

Barbara Elizabeth Lakes

Feb 6, 2016

Barbara E. Lakes, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at homeon Saturday, February 6, 2016.She was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1937 to Anthony Thomas and Elsie (Thomas) Barnes. Barbara was a retired realtor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ronald D. Lakes,...

Edward Kellum

Edward Kellum

Feb 4, 2016

Edward Kellum, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on February 16, 1939 to Harry and Elizabeth (Bowling) Kellum. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1962-1964. On March 1, 1984 in Hamilton he married Ann Acuff.

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William  Edward Curran

William Edward Curran

Feb 3, 2016

William Edward Curran, age 75 of Grand Island, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born in Hamilton, OH on July 8, 1940 to Frank and Mae (Singleton) Curran. Ed leaves behind his wife and best friend, Joyce (Miller) Curran.

He is also survived by his sisters, Doris (Bob) McGuire and Judy Curran. He...

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