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.

John  S. Shearer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronald  Joseph Kirk

Ronald Joseph Kirk

Oct 7, 2014

Ronald Joseph Kirk, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 8:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1930 the son of Paul and Ethel (Fant) Kirk. Ronald was employed by Champion International Paper for 40 years, retiring in 1991. On September 20, 1952 in Hamilton he married Philiberta...

Gary  L. Pendergrass

Gary L. Pendergrass

Oct 6, 2014

Gary L. Pendergrass, age 67 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 12:40AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 29, 1947 to Clayton and Thelma (Bishop) Pendergrass. Gary was employed at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Hamilton, OH, retiring in 2009. He attended Fairfield West Baptist Church, loved watching NASCAR, football, and...

John Hensley

John Hensley

Oct 6, 2014

John M. Hensley, Age 83 of Hamilton, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 16, 1931, the son of the late Isam and Gracie (Grubb) Hensley. He was employed by Champion International as a Supervisor,...

Raleigh  C. Gray

Raleigh C. Gray

Oct 6, 2014

Raleigh C. Gray, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born in McKee, KY on August 4, 1933 to Jessie and Bertie (Marcum) Gray. Raleigh was the Owner/Operator of Grays Insulation Company, and he retired in 1995. On June 12, 1959 in Jellico, TN he married Opal Collins, and...

Shirley Patterson

Shirley Patterson

Oct 5, 2014

Shirley Jean Patterson, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was born in Springfield, OH on July 9, 1956 to Ronald and Jane (Marshall) Willis. On December 12, 1987 she married Dayton Patterson.

She is survived by her husband, Dayton Patterson; children, Robert (Terra) Patterson, Jason (Barb) Patterson, Arica Conley, Chad (Christy)...

Betty  J. Dunmyer

Betty J. Dunmyer

Oct 3, 2014

Betty J. Dunmyer, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on October 4, 1926 to Hoover and Jessie (Hay) House. On December 26, 1945 she married Gene Dunmyer and together they enjoyed over 68 years of marriage. Betty was employed at the City of Hamilton...

Mildred Hale

Mildred Hale

Oct 3, 2014

Mildred Irene (Scarth) Hale, age 86 a resident of Hamilton, OH passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Katherine Claxton. She was born in Hamilton, OH on June 11, 1928, the daughter of Lucille (Geisler) and Roy Foster Scarth. Mildred grew up in Hamilton, OH and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1946. On...

Kathleen  E. Cook

Kathleen E. Cook

Oct 1, 2014

Kathleen E. Cook, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 4:27 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 7, 1927 the daughter of Otto and Emma (Raps) Graf. Kathleen was a member of Redeemer Church. On October 4, 1947 in Hamilton she married Jack D. Cook and he...

Dallinger  "Dale" Pace

Dallinger "Dale" Pace

Sep 30, 2014

Dallinger "Dale" Leon Pace "Pacer", age 52 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1962 to Carl and Doris (Littrell) Pace. Pacer was employed at Royal Paper Stock for 10 years. He was a member of the Butler County Coon Hunter Association.

He is survived by his...

Donald Kettman

Donald Kettman

Sep 29, 2014

Donald Kettman, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Village on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on June 15, 1935 to Clarence and Stella (Sayon) Kettman. On January 7, 1956 in Hamilton he married Hilda Winkeljohann. Don was a lifelong member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, and was a retired Mechanical Draftsman....

Elizabeth  Naomi Wilder

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

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,...

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