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.

Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson

Mar 12, 2015

Joyce Louise Johnson, age 63 of Independence, KY passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on July 27, 1951 to William and Verna (Campbell) Warner.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Leslie B. Johnson, her son, Brett M. Johnson, her grandchildren, Bailey, Brennan, Chris, Adam,...

Edgar Schooley  Ii

Edgar Schooley Ii

Mar 12, 2015

Edgar Schooley II, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away at Dayton VA Medical Center on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 12:16PM. He was born in Middletown on December 18, 1921 to Edgar and Ida (Wray) Schooley. Edgar was employed at Champion Paper Company for 39 years. He was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God for 70 years....

Carolyn Townsend

Carolyn Townsend

Mar 11, 2015

Carolyn J. Townsend, age 44 of Burlington, KY passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11:06AM. She was born in Hamilton on June 7, 1970 to Emerson and Mary Ann (Weber) Erion. Carolyn was employed at Cincinnati Financial. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her mother...

Shawn B. H. Branham

Shawn B. H. Branham

Mar 10, 2015

Shawn B. H. Branham, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on November 19, 1961 to Shirley Kimball. Shawn was employed at Fernald for 13 years. He loved working on cars, watching old Western movies and most of all being with his children and grandchildren.

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Jennifer  L. Ried

Jennifer L. Ried

Mar 8, 2015

Jennifer Ried, age 39 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born in Hamilton on January 29, 1976 to Virgil and Clara (Sandlin) Hubbard.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ried; mother, Clara Lynn Hubbard; a brother, Virgil Hubbard Jr.; sisters, Michelle and Tracy Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Delora Roark,...

Eugene Wagers

Eugene Wagers

Mar 8, 2015

Eugene K. Wagers, age 79, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 5:16AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 11, 1935. The son of William Wagers and Roxie (Smith) Wagers. Eugene worked all his life moving furniture. He was so strong they nicknamed him as "The Hoss". Eugene Enjoyed playing the banjo, guitar music in church....

Frieda Sandlin

Frieda Sandlin

Mar 8, 2015

Frieda Sandlin, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on June 3, 1934 to Elisha and Julia (Mobley) Roberts.

She is survived by her sons, Darrell Sandlin, Dale (Carol) Sandlin, Mike Sandlin, and Terry (Missy) Sandlin; grandchildren, Tracey, Stephen, Matthew, Eric, and...

Ruby Burns

Ruby Burns

Mar 8, 2015

Ruby Burns, age 88 of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 06:18PM. She was born in Rock Castle County, KY on March 6, 1927 to Parkie and Effie Young. Ruby was married to Paul Burns from Hazard, KY on December 9, 1949 until he passed away on August 8, 1987. Ruby had one son Melvin Dean...

Nell  E. Schooley

Nell E. Schooley

Mar 7, 2015

Nell E. Schooley, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 3:00PM. She was born in Jackson County, KY on October 7, 1928 to William and Fannie (Farmer) Simpson. Nell was employed at Fairfield City Schools. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God for 70 years. On December 25,...

Ogielene Withrow

Ogielene Withrow

Mar 7, 2015

Ogielene Withrow, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was born in Radcliff, Kentucky on December 30, 1947 to Charles Steele and Dorothy (Bell) Stout. Ogielene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Withrow; children, Dottie (Keith) Kellum, and Ronald Withrow...

Laura  Jean (Mccollum)  Chafin

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.

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John  W. Nantz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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