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.

Alma Statum

Alma Statum

May 29, 2014

Alma (Back) Statum, age 80 of Oxford, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday May 29, 2014 at Woodlands Country Manor. She was born in Letcher County, KY on September 10, 1933 to Henry and Martha (Melton) Back. Alma was employed as a housing manager at Miami University for over 20 years. Alma loved her church, Faith...

Robert  C. Gehrman

Robert C. Gehrman

May 29, 2014

Robert C. Gehrman, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 29, 2014 . He was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1928 to Carl and Mary (Philles) Gehrman. Robert was an artist, a restaurant manager, and also a shoe salesman for Tom McCans shoe store. He was a member of St. Julie Billiart...

Emerick  S. (Rick)  Gross

Emerick S. (Rick) Gross

May 28, 2014

Emerick S. Gross (Rick), age 82, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1931 to Stephen and Elizabeth (Furtner) Gross. In 1976 he married Jeanne Krumer who preceded him in death in 2002. He graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1949 and from the University of Cincinnati in 1954 earning a...

James  Edward Williams

James Edward Williams

May 27, 2014

James Edward "Jimmy Jam" Williams, age 54 passed away at UC Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on April 11, 1960, the son of Dennis Earl and Margaret (Hoke) Williams.

He is survived by his parents, Margaret Arnold and Dennis Earl Williams; six children, Jelane (Mark Jackson) Gay, Shauna Hyatt, Roxanne Deems...

Linda  Lou Marcum

Linda Lou Marcum

May 26, 2014

Linda Lou Marcum, age 74 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born on March 5, 1940 to George and Florence (Steele) Parker.

She is survived by her children, JoAnn Bertsch and Michael Marcum; grandchildren, Sara, Ashlee, Taylor, Dalton, Aaron, Justin and Brooke; 5 great grandchildren; and brothers,...

Rl  "Bud" Pence

Rl "Bud" Pence

May 24, 2014

RL "Bud" Pence, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Westover Retirement Community.

Private services held at the convenience of the family.

Visitation: Private Funeral Service: Private

Gary Cox

Gary Cox

May 24, 2014

Gary R. Cox, age 63 of Trenton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 06:58AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 25, 1950 to Harold and Mary Margaret (Fraley) Cox. On February 20, 1971 he married Betty Feltner. He served in the United States Navy from 1970-1974. Gary retired from Champion Paper in...

Donna  Louise Young

Donna Louise Young

May 17, 2014

Donna Louise Young, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on February 4, 1942 to Charles and Marjorie (Lentz) Richardson. Donna was retired from Butler County Job and Family Services.

She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Wagers; sons, David (Deborah) Brumer and William Fitzpatrick; grandchildren, Amber Presta,...

Oswald  P. Demmel

Oswald P. Demmel

May 12, 2014

Oswald P. Demmel, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born in Wolfs, Hungary on January 20, 1936 to Tobias and Elizabeth (Bader) Demmel. He immigrated to Germany in 1946 where he met his wife Franzi Greisinger. They were married on October 14, 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany and immigrated...

Jack  A. Lester

Jack A. Lester

May 11, 2014

Jack A. Lester, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 7:37 AM. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on June 10, 1933 the son of George and Lena (Mooneyham) Lester. Jack was employed as in Press Maintenance at Continental Can for over thirty five years. On December 17, 1955 he...

Martha  E. Smallwood

Martha E. Smallwood

May 8, 2014

Martha E. Smallwood, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 15, 1921 to Harve and Laura (Scalf) Jones. She was a charter member of the Fairfield Church of God.

She is survived by her five children, Wayne (Kathie) Smallwood, Dorothy (Bill)...

Wilma  Ruth Hartley

Wilma Ruth Hartley

May 8, 2014

Wilma Ruth Hartley, age 82 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was born in Estel County, KY on April 22, 1932 to Herbert and Mary (Greene) Stone. Wilma was employed at Miami University for 35 years. In her free time, she loved taking care of her animals.

She is survived...

Cinda Tidwell

Cinda Tidwell

May 7, 2014

Cinda Tidwell, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born in Letcher, Kentucky on January 21, 1938 to Jonas and Shelly (Stewart) Meade.

She is survived by her children, Billy Meade, Linda Clark, and Tim Tidwell; grandchildren, Kelli Bowling, Teresa Bowling, Richard Clark, and Shelly Clark; great-grandchildren, Kailee Bowling, and Brayden...

Dorothy  L. Stewart

Dorothy L. Stewart

May 7, 2014

Dorothy L. Stewart, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 8:25AM. She was born in London, KY, on December 18, 1922 to Earl and Mary Vance. She loved flowers and working in her garden. She enjoyed crotchet, cooking, needlepoint, but most of all she loved taking care of all of her...

Roger  Ray Fangman

Roger Ray Fangman

May 7, 2014

Roger Ray Fangman, age 61 of Oxford, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on December 18, 1952 to Larry and Lil (Powell) Fangman. Even though he was taken too soon his goal in life was complete. He was the best husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived...

Douglas  W. Hughes

Douglas W. Hughes

May 5, 2014

age 81 of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 15, 1933 to Cecil and Ola Hughes and recently retired from his real estate business, Douglas Realty which became 4% Realty. Doug graduated from Ross High School in 1951. Soon after, he began working with his father...

Sara Gabbard

Sara Gabbard

May 5, 2014

Sara Gabbard, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born in Connersville, IN on July 3, 1943 to Ralph and Helen (Weavie) McDaniel. She married Denver Gabbard on April 10, 1979, in Hamilton.

She is survived by her husband, Denver Gabbard; children, Kim (Frank) Unrein, Penny Crouch...

Susan  E. Deems

Susan E. Deems

May 5, 2014

Susan E. Deems, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born in Lee County, West Virginia on August 12, 1943 to Riley and Hallie (Eldridge) Johnson. Susan retired from Cintas after 10 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a good Christian woman.

She is survived by her children,...

Cheryl  L. (Whitmore)  Bonham

Cheryl L. (Whitmore) Bonham

May 4, 2014

Cheryl L. (Whitmore) Bonham, age 52, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on June 20, 1961 to Robert and Leah (Payne) Whitmore. Cheryl worked at Beiersdorf Inc. She was a member of the VFW #7670, Eagles #407, and the Moose Lodge #183. Cheryl loved gardening and the outdoors, and was an avid reader....

Toby  Michael (Hobbs)  Weber

Toby Michael (Hobbs) Weber

May 1, 2014

Toby Michael Weber (Hobbs), age 19 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on December 30, 1994 to Laurie (O'Donnell) Hobbs. Toby was employed at O’Reilly Auto Parts. He was a student at Miami University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing with his nephews, and his dog Fawn. Toby...

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