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.
Carol Gabbard
Nov 25, 2014
Carol A. Gabbard, age 67 of Trenton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 09:38AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1947 to Jesse and Evelyn (Dunham) Gabbard. Carol retired from USPS. Carol was Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps.
She is survived by her siblings; Michael Gabbard, Jacqueline...
Russell "Gene" Mccracken
Nov 24, 2014
Russell "Gene" McCracken, age 77 of Fairfield, passed away at home on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1937 to Joseph and Iva (Gentry) McCracken. Gene graduated from Fairfield High School in 1955, and he followed Fairfield athletics the rest of his life. Gene was owner of McCracken Oil Company. He was a...
Raymond C. Grimes
Nov 23, 2014
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 11/28/2014 at 11:00 AM Butler County Memorial Park 4570 Trenton-Oxford Rd. Wayne Township OH, 45011
Mary Eversole
Nov 22, 2014
Mary Eversole, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:12AM. She was born in Oneida, KY on August 20, 1930 to Hobert and Lottie (Cole) Mills. She was a member of Happy Corner Church for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary also loved cooking for all...
Gayl A. Callahan
Nov 21, 2014
Gayl A. Callahan, age 76 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving and devoted grandchildren, Tracy and Michael Alcorn and Virgina and Kyna. She was born in Cincinnati on September 10, 1938 to Thomas and Virginia (Weisgerber) Packer. On September 8, 1965 in Hamilton she married the love of her life, Darrell...
Glenn L. Cornett
Nov 18, 2014
Glenn L. Cornett was born on May 18, 1932 in Line Fork, KY to Stella and Canvy Cornett who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister; Opal Roark, his brother; George Cornett, and his son; Glenn Edward Cornett. He went home to be with Jesus on November 18, 2014 at the age of...
Fern Warren
Nov 18, 2014
Fern Onalee Warren, age 85 of Hanover Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 09:30AM. She was born in Tiffin, OH on December 17, 1928 to Mack and Ollie (Venable) Strong. Fern enjoyed traveling, flowers, hummingbirds, and being outdoors.
She is survived by her children; Jim (Carol) Warren, Brenda (Doyle) Campbell, and Deborah...
Liam Robert Sexton
Nov 14, 2014
Liam Robert Sexton, age 17 months of Hamilton, lost his battle with HLHS on Friday November 14, 2014. He passed away at Cincinnati Children's Hospital surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born June 3, 2013. Liam was the son of Justin and Katie (Dougherty) Sexton and little brother of Bradey Sexton. Many memories will be...
Pauline Mccollum
Nov 14, 2014
Pauline McCollum, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 01:20AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1925 to Wakeman and Emma (Miller) Estes. Pauline was employed at Champion-Sorg Paper Company for 25 years.
She is survived by her children; C. Paul (Jennifer) McCollum and Patty...
William B. True
Nov 10, 2014
William B. True, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 9:48PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 3, 1931 to Ona and Hazel (Luman) True. He graduated from Western Hills High School and served in the US Air Force from 1950-1953. He attended Ohio State University. William was...
C. Edward "Dad-O" Smith
Nov 9, 2014
C. Edward "Dad-O" Smith, age 80 of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was born on January 1, 1934 to Arthur and Iona (Johnson) Smith. He retired from Chrysler, Dayton after 30 years on July 31st, 1995. He then went to work as a doorman for Governors Manor for thirteen years, retiring...
Reba Hamm Hartkemeyer
Nov 9, 2014
Reba Hamm Hartkemeyer went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Hartkemeyer.
Devoted mother of Susanne Marsh and Nancy (Stanley) Yarrish; three sons, Edward (Diane) Hartkemeyer, David (Elaine) Hartkemeyer, and Charles (Kris) Hartkemeyer; she was a cherished grandmother of 16, and great-grandmother...
Ronald Miller
Nov 9, 2014
Ronald James Miller, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on January 7, 1935 to Donald and Helen (Jackman) Miller. Ronald was employed at Crecraft Glass Co. for 48 years.
He is survived by his children; Bill (Debbie) Miller, Hamilton, OH and Joe Miller, Washington...
Dorothy M. Stout
Nov 8, 2014
Dorothy M. Stout, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Village on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born in Happy, Texas on May 25, 1923 to William and Johnie (Pancake) Bell.
She is survived by her children Charles Steele Jr., Fred (Diane) Steele, Mary Williams, Ogielene (Ronald) Withrow, Geraldine Butler, Eileen (George) Dell, Barbara (Charles)...
Randall J. Frost
Nov 7, 2014
Randall J. Frost, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1949 the son of Robert and Esther (Butts) Frost. He was a member of Moose Lodge # 36.
He is survived by three sisters, Marcia (Roger) Baker of Hamilton, Barbara (Brian) Begley...
Martha Proffitt Hemming
Nov 6, 2014
Martha Proffitt Hemming passed from this earthly life to her heavenly eternal life at home on Nov. 6, 2014. She was born on Jan. 11, 1934 to George and Ellen (Sergent) Proffitt in Laurel County, Kentucky. She attended school both in Kentucky and the Hamilton Public Schools. Martha started her working career with Champion Paper in Hamilton, OH in...
Arthur "Bud" "Art" Schwab
Nov 6, 2014
Arthur "Art" "Bud" Schwab passed November 6, 2014 at Woodland Assisted Living, Hamilton. He was the third child born to Arthur and Edna Condon Schwab on August 5, 1917. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Joy Gillespie Schwab. They were married September 16, 1944 in Millville, OH. Also passed were a brother and sisters,...
Patricia Ann Rogers
Nov 5, 2014
Patricia Ann Rogers, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 11:25PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 10, 1930 to Ike and Irene Dunivan. In 1951 in Indiana she married William Rogers.
She is survived by her husband William Rogers; two children, Debbie Seeley and Gregory (Noi)...
Peggy Handley
Nov 5, 2014
Peggy Lee Handley, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 03:50AM. She was born in Rising Sun, IN on November 16, 1932 to Curtis and Laura (Lampkin) Wainscott. Peggy retired from McAlpins in 1998. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
She is survived by...
Peggy Day
Nov 4, 2014
Peggy Lou Day, age 64 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:45PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 31, 1950 to Arthur and Mildred (Scarth) Hale. Peggy was part owner of Wayne Masonry for 18 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ross.
She is survived by her husband...