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.
Harry Lee Hatten Sr.
May 26, 2015
Harry Lee Hatten Sr., age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 5:05PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 6, 1927 to Richard and Mamie (Harrison) Hatten. Harry was a Unites States Navy Veteran, serving in World War II. Harry was also employed at Fischer Body for many years. He...
Donald N. Oakes
May 26, 2015
Donald N. Oakes, age 82 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1932 to Charles and Orah (Wilson) Oakes. On January 19, 1957, in Liberty, Indiana, he married Rosalind Eileen Pyles and together they enjoyed over 52 years of marriage. Donald was in the...
Fran Wilde
May 24, 2015
Fran Rigling (Wilde), age 90, passed away on Friday April 24, 2015 at Heartland on Woodridge. She was born Marry Frances on August 4, 1924 in Akron, OH to Harry Richard Wymer and Alta Mae (Kirk) Wymer. She wed Arnold L. Rigling on June 15, 1949 in Akron, enjoying 43 years of marriage. She moved to Hamilton and worked...
Dorothy Mae Ellen Hodge
May 23, 2015
Dorothy Mae Ellen Hodge, age 71 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at her home on Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was born on September 26, 1943 in Elys, Knox County, Ky to the late Elmer and Maggie Hodge. A member of Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God, she is preceded in death by husband, James Fultz, a sister,...
Elaine M. Bayer
May 22, 2015
Elaine M. Bayer, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born in Cincinnati on March 2, 1932 to Jay and Mary (Walsh) Johnson. Elaine was a domestic engineer and just promoted to the Serenity Prayer Leader in Heaven. She was a longstanding, faith-filled member of St. Joseph Catholic Church....
Elbert "Bert" Ledford Jr.
May 21, 2015
Elbert "Bert" Ledford Jr., age 92, passed away at home on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Manchester, KY on May 4, 1923 to Elbert and Maude (Hacker) Ledford. Elbert was employed at Butler County Environmental Services. He was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Worship Center. Bert served in WWII as a SSgt with the 102nd...
Kayla C. Barrow
May 20, 2015
Kayla C. Barrow, age 27 of New Miami, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on March 28, 1988 to Kay Little. Kayla was a 2006 graduate of New Miami High School.
She is survived by her son Landen Carter Little; mother, Kay Little; two brothers, Donald (Haley Gideon)...
James "Jim" G. Howard
May 20, 2015
James "Jim" G. Howard, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:51AM. He was born in Lee County, KY on December 30, 1938 to Dillard and Prescilla (Phillips) Howard. On April 22, 1960 in Hamilton he married Linda Bowling. Jim loved hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends.
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Elsie M. Vaughn
May 18, 2015
Elsie Mae Vaughn, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Wellington Manor on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 03:30PM. She was born in Harlan, KY on February 8, 1928 to Clyde and Lola (Eversole) Freeman. Elsie was an avid reader and loved to write poetry.
She is survived by her children; William R. (the late Ann) Vaughn,...
Darrell L. Robinson
May 7, 2015
Darrell L. Robinson, age 79 of Hamilton, OH passed away at his residence in Maryville, TN, on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:52AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 7, 1935 to Hugh and Maxine (Gabbard) Robinson. Darrell was employed at Hamilton Tool Company for 35 years, retiring in 1998. On July 30, 1955 in Jellico, TN he...
Finley Hicks Jr.
May 4, 2015
Finley Hicks Jr. of Ona, West Virginia, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at the age of 90, Monday, May 4, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A retiree of Champion International Papers and a WWII POW veteran. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wyvonne Hicks , of 70 years, and son Carlus Hicks, He was...
Donnie L. Tye
May 3, 2015
Donnie L. Tye, age 45 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Cincinnati on December 17, 1969 to Kenneth and Ruth (Mann) Tye. On March 11, 1995 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Beverly Kurkowski. Donnie was a member of the Ohio Laborers...
Lois Robbins
Apr 27, 2015
Lois Robbins, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Monday, April 27, 2015. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 21, 1934 to Morris and Eleanor Gay. She was a sports enthusiast as well as her children and grandchildren’s biggest fan. Lois "Best Mother in the World" will be remembered most for her love...
Lois Grubbs
Apr 26, 2015
Grubbs, Lois A. (nee Goble), age 78, of Hamilton passed away at home on April 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1936 to the late Cletus and Ruth Goble. On June 20, 1958, she married Merle Grubbs. Lois was a loving wife, mother & caregiver to her daughter Toni. She enjoyed...
Alice Mae Stanbery
Apr 23, 2015
Alice Mae Stanbery, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was born in Toledo on July 21, 1918 to Stephan and Stella (Jazionowski) Nowakowski. Alice was employed as a clerk for the County Commissioners Office and the Board of Elections in Lucas County. She was a member of St. Hedwig Parish...
Johnny R. Brickner
Apr 21, 2015
Johnny R. Brickner, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital ER on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on June 13, 1947 to Bernard and Catherine (McDaniel) Brickner. On December 24, 1994 he married Lashon Bowling and together they enjoyed 20 years of marriage. Johnny was a long distance truck driver for various...
Gerald "Jerry" Maggard
Apr 19, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" Maggard, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 6:55PM. He was born in Briscoe, AK on December 13, 1933 to Felix and Mallie (Napier) Maggard. Gerald was employed at The City of Fairfield Police Department as a Captain retiring after 30 years of service in 1985. He was...
Phyllis Alicea
Apr 19, 2015
Phyllis Taylor Alicea, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1942 to Trigg and Eary (Thomas) Pendergrass. Phyllis was employed at Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab in California for over 20 years, relocating back to her hometown of Hamilton, Ohio in 2012. She attended Calvary...
Mabel Gentry
Apr 18, 2015
Mabel Gentry, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands Country Manor on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born in Livingston, Kentucky on August 8, 1923 to Bennett and Clara (Pruitt) Mullins. On September 27, 1947 in Hamilton she married Ruford Gentry, who preceded her in death in 2009. Mabel was retired from Hamilton City Schools. She was...