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
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
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
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
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
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
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: PrivateGary 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...