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.
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...
Phil Davidson
Apr 18, 2015
Phil Davidson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born in Oneida, KY on September 19, 1929 to Pearl and Bertha (Davis) Davidson. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Melvia Jean (Kidd) Davidson for 61 years. He enlisted in the Uniteds States Army in 1951. Phil...
Inez Dittman
Apr 18, 2015
Inez Dittman, age 89 of Lutz, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 12, 1925 to Troy and Katherine (Kelly) Townsend Sr. On August 13, 1943 in Hamilton she married Vernon Dittman, who preceded her in death in 1979. Inez was retired from New Miami Elementary and Sanders Elementary in...
Jack L. Sims
Apr 17, 2015
Jack L. Sims, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at the University Hospital Cincinnati on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on October 18, 1957 to James and Patricia (Thomas) Sims. Jack was employed at Smart Paper for over 32 years as a machine operator. He was a member of the New Haven Road Church of...
Paul Metcalf
Apr 17, 2015
Paul Anderson Metcalf, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born in Madison County, KY on November 22, 1924 to Gordon and Bertha (Murphy) Metcalf. Paul retired from Ford in 1986. He and his wife, Janet, sister Delores and her husband Bill, enjoyed traveling the country together.
He is survived by...
Juanita Babb
Apr 17, 2015
Juanita Babb, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 03:35PM. She was born in Pittsburg, KY on November 21, 1935 to Andrew and Goldie (Houston) Chandler. She retired from Avon in Springdale after 20 years of service. She was an active member of Richmond Road Baptist Church where she enjoyed...
Winford Prewitt
Apr 16, 2015
Winford O. Prewitt, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was born in Whitley County, KY on July 20, 1935 to Benjamin and Minnie (Wright) Prewitt. He attended Temple Baptist Seminary for two years. On October 16, 1954 in Jellico, TN he married Ruby Selvia. Winford was a retired Deacon and a member of...
Frank B. "Boxhead" Barnes
Apr 16, 2015
Frank B. "Boxhead" Barnes, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 2:00AM. He was born in Clay County, KY on December 15, 1922 to William and Sara (Root) Barnes. Frank was employed at Fisher Body for 32 ½ years, retiring on June 1, 1980. His favorite thing to do was...
Robert E. "Bob" Baker
Apr 16, 2015
Robert E. Baker, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on July 15, 1933 to Elbert and Clemma (Gabbard) Baker. On November 27, 1953 in Hamilton he married Patricia Logsdon. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bob was retired from Ford Motor Company, where he...
Lloyd Harris
Apr 15, 2015
Lloyd Vincent Harris, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:50PM after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Eberle, KY on February 2, 1932 to Dan and Mattie (Robinson) Harris. Lloyd retired from Diebold and was Korean War Veteran receiving the bronze service star.
He is...
David T. Campbell
Apr 14, 2015
David T. Campbell, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 4:52PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1940 to William and Jesse (Ash) Campbell. David was employed at S.O.S. for 20 years retiring in 1994.
He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Campbell, of Harrison, OH and...