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.
Elizabeth Naomi Wilder
Sep 28, 2014
Elizabeth Naomi Wilder, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born in Decatur, Alabama on August 1, 1927 to Luke and Porta (Bernard) Walker. On December 23, 1950 in Hamilton she married Clarence Wilder. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. Elizabeth was loved dearly by her family and many...
Frances Louise Johnson
Sep 22, 2014
Frances Louise Johnson, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born in London, OH on February 2, 1924 to Vernon and Florence (Price) Huffman. On December 18, 1941 in Chillicothe, OH she married Delbert D. Johnson Sr.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Dan) Spahni and Sandra J. Johnson; daughter-in-law,...
John D. Kimball
Sep 22, 2014
John D. Kimball, age 88 of Somerville, passed away at Woodlands Country Manor on Monday, September 22, 2014.
He was a loving father to Chris Wurzelbacher (Dave), Linda Skelton (Tom), Terry Kimball and Connie McCoy. He was a loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodland Country...
John Ralph Sunderhaus
Sep 21, 2014
John Ralph Sunderhaus, 54, of Morgan Township, Ohio, passed away on the 21st of September, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis V. and Laura M. (Bloemer) Sunderhaus. He is survived by wife, Rebecca (Kristof) Sunderhaus, his children, Louis and Elizabeth, and his siblings, Edward (Janice) Sunderhaus, Ann (John) Boehm, Elaine (Alan) Lucking, and Phyllis (Robert)...
Benjamin Goodpaster
Sep 21, 2014
Benjamin Kevin Goodpaster, age 28 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on January 11, 1986 to Bill and Patti (Harmon) Goodpaster. Benjamin was employed at Bass Pro Shop. He was a member of University of Cincinnati Police Academy, and served 4 years in the Marine Corps as a Corporal. Ben will...
Nikola Stewart
Sep 20, 2014
Nikola F. Stewart, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on June 29, 1927 to James and Grace (Gillespie) Goins. On March 29, 1947 in Cincinnati she married John C. Stewart. Nikola’s favorite pastime was sitting on her porch watching her children, and later her grandchildren and...
Teri Winkler
Sep 19, 2014
Teri Winkler, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in her Wayne Township Home on Friday, September 19, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1950 to Luther and Nora (Cupp) Hacker. On November 13, 1969 she married Phil Winkler.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Phil Winkler; a son, Ryan (Bekki)...
Georgie Marcum
Sep 17, 2014
Georgie Marcum, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Parkside Nursing Center on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1935 to David and Nannie (Allen) Smith. Georgie was employed at Fort Hamilton Hospital and retired in 1995. On November 25th, 1977 in Hamilton, she married Ralph Marcum. She always put her...
Sadie Lee (Patrick) Shepherd
Sep 16, 2014
Sadie Lee (Patrick) Shepherd, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Clark County, KY on May 8, 1921 to John and Fannie (Walling) Abner. She was a member of First Church of God.
She is survived by her children; Delores Jean Evans, Portia Faye (Richard) Stretch,...
Ora Lee Marcum
Sep 16, 2014
Ora Lee Marcum, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 17, 1945 to Cecil and Lela (Smith) Hibbard. On January 21, 1961 she married Herbert Marcum, whom she loved for 53 years.
She is survived by her husband Herbert, children Eddie...
Martha A. Eversole
Sep 15, 2014
Martha A. Eversole, age 81 of Liberty Township, passed away at Doverwood Village on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 10:16AM. She was born in Laurel Co., KY on December 17, 1932 to Cooney and Grace (North) Reed. Martha was employed at Butler County Care Facility for many years. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren....
Raymond Sandlin
Sep 13, 2014
Raymond Sandlin, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 9:18AM. He was born in Harlan Co., KY on June 2, 1936 to Jerry and Amanda (Riley) Sandlin. Raymond was employed at Mosler Safe Company for 37 years, retiring in 1994. While working at Mosler Safe Company, he started his own business...
Hazel Stempfley
Sep 13, 2014
Hazel Stempfley, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1918 to Charles and Loretta (Judd) McGuire.
She is survived by her sons, Denny (Sue) Stempfley, and David (Tammy) Stempfley; grandchildren, Rick (Gayl Underwood) Stempfley, Amy (Brian) Garrity, Mallory, and Natalie Stempfley;...
Lois Ritzie
Sep 12, 2014
Lois Ritzie, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8:17 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on November 17, 1938 the daughter of Edward and Maisie Margaret (Kramer) Stein. Lois was a 1956 graduate of Hughes High School. After graduation she was employed at AT&T for ten years and then later...
Lillian Rucker
Sep 10, 2014
Lillian M. Rucker, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born in Beattyville, KY on October 16, 1925 to George and Rena (Riley) Noland.
She is survived by her children; Sharon Campbell, William (Tari) Rucker, and Charles (Valerie) Rucker, a sister; Norma Mullins, grandchildren; Matthew (Kelly) Rucker,...
Steven L. Reed
Sep 10, 2014
Steven L. Reed, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 06:50PM. He was born in Cincinnati on October 12, 1956 to LeRoy and Patricia (Betts) Reed. Steven was a truck driver for many years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his parents, LeRoy...
Walter William Young
Sep 9, 2014
Walter William Young, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on July 9, 1932 to George and Dora (Gabbard) Young.
He is survived by his beloved; Sandy (Cobb) Young, his children; Kari (Rusty) McDaniel Marianna Wilson, Debbie Hayes, Lisa Marcum, Bob Cobb; 24 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
Mary Adams
Sep 8, 2014
Mary Adams, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on December 17, 1941 to Milton and Edith (Holland) Born.
She is survived by her sisters, Judy (Charles) Clark, and Linda (Skip) Blaylock; many loving nieces and nephews; and her friends and guardian angels, Penny, Barb, Donna, Sandy, and...
Louise C. Roberts-Mullins
Sep 8, 2014
Louise C. Roberts-Mullins, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on October 25, 1916 to Andrew and Dora (Hall) Roberts. Louise retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance as an Underwriter after 38 years of service.
She is survived by many nieces, newphews,...
Margaret "Margo" Rosemary Callahan
Sep 6, 2014
Margaret "Margo" Rosemary Callahan, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 02:10AM. She was born in Middletown on June 21, 1963 to Jerry and Bessie (Henry) Barnett. On June 23, 1989, she married David Callahan. Maraget was employed at Rest Care as a CNA and PCP for over nine years....