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.
Jeanette Sapp
Oct 20, 2014
Jeanette Sapp, age 68 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 04:15PM. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 28, 1946 to Hargett and Hattie (Proctor) Withers. On November 9, 1964 she married Sammie Sapp and together enjoyed 50 years of marriage.
She is survived by her husband Sammie, children...
Mary M. Hogan
Oct 19, 2014
Mary Margaret Hogan, age 93, of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1921 to Andrew and Clara (Schnapp) Brand. On October 23, 1943 she married William E. Hogan and together enjoyed 57 years of marriage.
She is survived by her children Patrick Hogan, Michael...
Leona Jean Presley
Oct 19, 2014
Leona Jean Presley, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on April 27, 1928 to Thomas and Stasha (Archibald) Morris. On August 17, 1946 she married Forest Milton Presley. Leona was a charter member of the Millville Avenue Church of the Nazarene, where she served...
Trevor L. Hensley
Oct 19, 2014
Trevor L. Hensley, age 40 of Franklin, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 4:30PM. He was born in South Lebanon on November 9, 1973 to Ray and Cathy (Burton) Hensley. Trevor was self-employed for All Care Tree Service for 15 years. He was a member of Solid Rock Church and a member of...
Raymond J. Heckel
Oct 18, 2014
Raymond J. Heckel, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 2:06PM. He was born in Lexington, OH on October 24, 1938 to Joseph and Ethel (Raitch) Heckel. Raymond was a self-employed painter retiring in 2000. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1955-1959. On November 2, 1960...
Herman Moody
Oct 18, 2014
Herman R. Moody, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 12:45PM. He was born in Hazard, KY on February 25, 1937 to George and Lula Moody. Herman was employed at Vulcan Manufacturing for 22 years, and he was a builder. He attended Gordon Ave. Baptist Church.
He is...
Elbert Rush
Oct 18, 2014
Elbert Russell Rush Sr., age 92 of Fairfield, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 04:45AM. He was born in Laurel County, KY on March 10, 1922 to Charles and Ora (Hedrick) Rush. Elbert retired from SEARS, Roebuck & Company. He was a member of Allison Ave. Baptist Church, served in the Army during...
Darla Jean Strong (Hopkins) ,
Oct 18, 2014
Darla Jean Strong (Hopkins), age 72, of West Alexandria, Ohio, went home October 18, 2014. She is survived by her children Sharon Tye (Larry), Karen McQuire (David), Twyla Brewer (Ted), Jewel Vice (Harley), Jeanette Barger (Scott), Tari Smith (Jim) and James Strong (Linda).
Preceded in death by her loving husband James Strong and son Lonnie Strong, parents...
Jane Marie Gilbert
Oct 18, 2014
Jane Marie Gilbert, passed away at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on September 15, 2014 to Kirk and Erika (Spurlock) Gilbert.
She is survived by her parents, Kirk and Erika Gilbert; grandparents, Rick (Rhonda Grossman) Spurlock, Theresa (Ed Singleton) Spurlock, Shaunda (Phillip) Nohrer, and Kirk (Kristi Wells) Gilbert Sr.;...
Nathan "N8" Arnold
Oct 18, 2014
Nathan "N8" Arnold, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 01:21AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 25, 1929 to Lee and Mabel (Crank) Arnold. Nate was employed at Champion Paper for 46 years. He attended Princeton Pike Church of God. Nate formed and was the secretary for two...
Christian Faith Benge
Oct 17, 2014
Christian Faith Benge, age 16 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 17, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on August 1, 1998 to Jeff and Jean (England) Benge. Christian was an active member of the Eaton Road Full Gospel Church, where she sung in the church choir. She was a Sophmore at New...
Mary L. Geis
Oct 13, 2014
Mary Lou (Schobin) Geis, age 89 of Fairfield, Ohio beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Tri-County Extended Care Center in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born December 12, 1924 in Hamilton Ohio, daughter of the late John B. and Margaret M. (Molique) Schobin and graduated from Notre Dame High School, Hamilton in 1943....
John S. Shearer
Oct 11, 2014
John S. Shearer, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born in Berea on March 26, 1923 to Garfield and Verna (Kindred) Shearer. On June 21, 1942 he married Geneva Peters and together they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. John was employed at Fisher Body for 30...
Raymond Miller
Oct 10, 2014
Raymond Miller, age 88 of Xenia, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Greene Memorial Hospital, Xenia, on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 8:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 29, 1926 the son of Charles and Betty (Harris) Miller. Raymond was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy. He retired from Rose Hill...
Mary A. Roark
Oct 10, 2014
Mary A. Roark, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Southwest Ohio on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 9:42AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 25, 1944 to Orval and Ruth (Elliott) Yontz. She graduated from Lakota West High School. Mary was employed at Wright Bernett for 21 years. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time...
Mary Watts
Oct 10, 2014
Mary Watts, age 74 of Trenton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, October 10, 2014. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on July 23, 1940 to Bruce and Della (Lynch) Murphy. On May 19, 1961 she married Ira J. Watts and together enjoyed over 30 years of marriage. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in...
Joshua Denver Metcalf
Oct 8, 2014
Joshua Denver Metcalf, age 20 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on May 28, 1994 the son of Steven and Debbie (Shields) Metcalf. He was a 2012 graduate of Ross High School.
He is survived by his mother, Debbie (Roger) Shaw of Hamilton; three brothers, Matt, Chris (Heaven), and...
Billy Davidson
Oct 7, 2014
Billy "Ray" Davidson, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born in Manchester, KY on April 7, 1954 to Billy and Virginia (Davidson) Lunsford. Billy was employed at Bustle Construction for 44 years.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years; Pauline Davidson, his children; Joshua (Ashley) Davidson,...
Irma Pennington
Oct 7, 2014
Irma Pennington, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on August 16, 1927 to Winslow and Margaret (Peters) Steele. On August 3, 1950 in Liberty, Indiana she married Clyde Pennington.
She is survived by her children, Thresa (Dan) Fitzgerald, Daniel (Debbie) Pennington, and Billie Jo (Jerry) Abrams; 9...
Louis Popazivanov
Oct 7, 2014
On October 7, 2014 Louis M. Popazivanov left this world in search of perfect hunting grounds. He was born on 11-23-36 in Cincinnati to Michael & Julia Popazivanov. Lou was preceded in death by his parents, much loved and often talked about grandparents Peter and Minnie Rankov, special cousin Michael Popp, and father-in-law Walter T. Brown.
He...