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.
Laura Jean (Mccollum) Chafin
Mar 7, 2015
Laura Jean Chafin (McCollum), age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:59AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 9, 1951 to Carl and Violet McCollum. She dedicated her life to her family and her dogs. She was married to Walt Chafin on November 17, 1983 in Hamilton, OH.
...John W. Nantz
Mar 5, 2015
John W. Nantz, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 7:02 PM. He was born in McWhorter, Kentucky on March 10, 1926 the son of Calvin and Eva (Roberts) Nantz. John was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 and a Kentucky...
Daniel Rowland
Mar 4, 2015
Daniel R. Rowland, 51, of Hamilton, died March 4, 2015 while at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born November 27, 1963, the son of Robert (deceased) & Marjorie Rowland. Dan is survived by his wife, Tamara (Harvey) Rowland, daughter Anna Marie Rowland, mother, Marjorie (Dingeldine) Rowland, sisters Betsy (Rick) Morgan and Donna (Greg) Henderson, nieces Melissa (Russell) Gettler, Adeline...
Charles E. Rowland
Mar 4, 2015
Charles Edward Rowland, age 42 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 10:00AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 26, 1972. Charles was a member of New Harvest Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Charles and Lora Rowland, his fiancé, Jennifer Henderson, his mother Lula (Gene Beatty) Combs,...
Monica Mcknight
Mar 2, 2015
Monica D. McKnight, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, March 2, 2015. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 21, 1958 to Robert and Alberta (Bley) Lipps.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis McKnight; children, Henry Messer, and JoDena (Dennis Jr.) McKnight; step children, Suprina McKnight, and Edward McKnight; many...
John G. Woods
Mar 1, 2015
John G. Woods, age 55 of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1959. John was employed at Express Scripts. He attended Amanda United Methodist Church and St. Clair Ave. Baptist Church, where he shared his love and passion of singing.
He is survived...
William H. Ashley
Feb 27, 2015
William H. Ashley, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, February 27, 2015. He was born in Knot County, Kentucky on January 7, 1935 to John and Norma (Combs) Ashley. On September 10, 1955 he married Zola Hoskins. William worked at ARMCO Steel for 38 years and retired in 1992.
He is...
Jennifer Quillin
Feb 26, 2015
Jennifer Ann Quillin, age 40 of Holmes Beach, FL, passed away at home on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on October 2, 1974 to Boyd and Kathy (Lyons) Boggs. Jennifer graduated from Fairfield High School in 1993 and was previously employed at UC Physicians until she moved to Florida.
She is survived by...
Helene J. Fahner
Feb 25, 2015
Helene J. Fahner, age 85, passed away on February 25, 2015 at Hospice of Hamilton.
She was born May 6, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Albert P. and Marie G. (Le Gac) Couture. She married Edward D. Fahner on June 17, 1950 at Nativity of Our Lord Church. They transferred to Hamilton in 1957 and...
Melissa Rader
Feb 25, 2015
Melissa Kay (Robertson) Rader, age 50 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1964 to William and Floretta (Stepp) Robertson. Melissa was employed at Hamilton City Schools. On May 2, 1987 in Hamilton she married Eugene Rader.
She is survived by her husband,...
Lloyd Downs
Feb 22, 2015
Lloyd Downs, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 23, 1925 to Robert and Bertha (Spencer) Downs. Lloyd served our county in the United States Army, serving from 1944-1946. He worked for Fisher Body for over 37 years and retired in 1986. Lloyd was a member of...
Rickie Lee Baker
Feb 22, 2015
Rickie Lee Baker, age 58 of Eaton, passed away at Greenbriar Nursing Center on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on March 6, 1956 to Lester and Phoebe (Hollingsworth) Baker. Rickie was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his mother, Phoebe Baker; brothers, Ron (Donna) Baker, and Robert (Julia)...
Wilma Jean Gay
Feb 21, 2015
Wilma Jean Gay, age 76 of Fairfield, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on June 1, 1938 to Thomas and Golden (Morris) Combs. On August 30, 1958 in Buckhorn, Kentucky, she married Paul Gay, who preceded her in death in 1995.
She is survived by her...
Jack C. Mckewen
Feb 20, 2015
Jack C. McKewen, age 77 of Cincinnati, passed away at Drake Center on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 5:15PM. He was born in Cincinnati on March 27, 1937 to Jack and Bertha (Terzin) McKewen. Jack was employed Kroger for 55 years retiring in 2005. He was a member of the E.T. Carson #598 Masonic Lodge and VFCW Local 75...
Catherine Campbell
Feb 16, 2015
Catherine Campbell
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 16, 2015, Mrs. Catherine M. Campbell, 85, loving wife to the late LTC John C. Campbell (Ret US Army).
Mrs. Campbell was a native of Hamilton, OH but has remained in Augusta for over 39 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend....
Evelyn M. Hounshell Simms
Feb 16, 2015
Evelyn M. Hounshell Simms, age 97 of Oxford, stepped forward to eternal life at The Knolls of Oxford on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was born in Montogomery County, near Germantown, Ohio on July 28, 1917 to James and Mary Miltenberger.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Truster; grandchildren, Phillip Truster, with whom she made her...
Jerry C. Joachimi
Feb 14, 2015
Jerry Charles Joachimi, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born in Cincinnati on May 1, 1949 to Charles and Jewell (Graf) Joachimi. Jerry was retired from the city of Hamilton Meter Reading Department and he was employed part time at Meijer. He served in the Navy from 1968-1972. Jerry was...
Daniel "Danny" Brandner
Feb 13, 2015
Danny Brandner, age 34, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on December 8, 1980. Daniel was self-employed.
Danny will be missed by many family and friends. But most of all by the three he cherished most, Carly, Khloey, and Kennedy.
Memorial service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick...
Tracy L. Day
Feb 13, 2015
Tracy L. Day, age 42 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on August 31, 1972 to Michael and Patty (Cook) Mathis. Tracy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Tri State Travel School and Moller Pickens Beauty College. She is survived by her husband Scott M. Day, whom she married on...
Marjorie B. Cowan
Feb 10, 2015
Marjorie B. Cowan, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born in Reily on April 16, 1923 to Homer and Mary (Banks) Baker. She was known for her needle working, and made many Christmas stockings over the years for family and friends.
She is survived by her...