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.
David "Gravy" Griffin
Jul 20, 2014
David "Gravy" Griffin, age 53 of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 5:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 21, 1960 to Hardin and Dorothy (Hubbard) Griffin. Charles was employed at WCH Molding for 15 years. He was a member of Eagles Lodge #407, Moose Lodge #36, and the Monkey Lodge. He was an...
Elizabeth Cramer
Jul 18, 2014
Elizabeth Cramer, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 07/22/2014 at 10:30 AM Greenwood Cemetery 1602 Greenwood Ave Hamilton OH, 45013George (Art) Hart
Jul 16, 2014
George (Art) Hart, age 74 of Morgan Township, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pike County, OH on February 11, 1940 to Jesse and Eskie (Copeland) Hart. On May 21, 1966 in Boyd, KY he married Brenda Blackburn. He was a member of...
Sheridan Bowman
Jul 16, 2014
Sheridan Bowman, age 74 of Springboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was born in New Miami to Sheridan and Lola (Cox) Bowman. Sheridan was employed at the City of Hamilton for 31 years.
He is survived by his children Sherilynn Davenport, Ernest Bowman, Andy Bowman, Rebecca Bowman, and Dawn Mastascuso; his siblings Gary Bowman,...
Martha Bowling
Jul 15, 2014
God in his infinite wisdom called to rest Martha Bowling age 94 on July 15, 2014 in Ft. Hamilton Hospital Hamilton, Ohio at 3:00 am.
Martha was born in McWhorter, Kentucky on October 26, 1919 the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Sargent) House. She was educated in Laurel County Kentucky Schools. On March 28, 1937 she...
Margaret P. Hunter
Jul 14, 2014
Margaret P. Hunter passed away on Monday July 14, 2014 at 6:47 AM at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on May 30, 1919 in Butler County to Frances (Staarman) and Aloysius Day. On June 8, 1940 she married Harold D. Hunter who preceded her in death in 1978. She worked in the Probate Court for 15 years, retiring...
Thomas D. Mcqueen
Jul 14, 2014
Thomas D. McQueen, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, July 14, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on March 19, 1950 to Fred and Geneva (Stivers) McQueen.
He is survived by his two sons, Jason McQueen and Christopher McQueen, two grandchildren Morgan and Madison, and one great grandson, his mother Geneva...
Mary E. Johnson
Jul 13, 2014
Mary E. Johnson, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1937 to George and Mary (Schmidt) Gerding. Mary was retired from Butler County Lumber, where she worked as an accountant for over 40 years. Mary was an avid bowler, and she volunteered for many years at Schroder...
Michael Hutchison
Jul 12, 2014
Michael Leon Hutchison, age 65, residing in Hamilton, OH passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. He was born in Wausseon, OH to Harry and Elda (Knisely) Hutchison. Michael was employed at The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Services. He devoted his entire life to cardiovascular services and to helping and mentoring others. He was a member of Caesar Creek Soaring...
Mary C. Lagedrost
Jul 11, 2014
Mary C. Lagedrost, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 7:50PM. She was born in Hamilton on December 4, 1926 to Frederick and Clotilda (Ortmann) Krogmann. Mary was employed at Mercy Hospital as a registered nurse for 40 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On September 30,...
James G. "Bud" Cary
Jul 10, 2014
James G. "Bud" Cary, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Christ Hospital on Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born in Millstone, Kentucky on March 4, 1931 to Leslie and Sarah (Sexton) Cary. James served in the Army during the Korean War. On October 6, 1972 in Hamilton he married Bonnie Smith. He was retired from Hamilton Brass...
Shane Allen Chasteen
Jul 7, 2014
Shane Allen Chasteen, age 51, of London, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Angela Hampton Chasteen of London, Kentucky; son, Austin Shane Chasteen of London, Kentucky; six siblings, Bill Chasteen of Lily, Kentucky, Jimmy Joe Chasteen of West Virginia, Joyce Miller and Lori Layton, both of...
Ruth Blankenburg
Jul 7, 2014
Ruth Blankenburg, 87, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on January 27th, 1927, the daughter of Edward B. Wilson and Jallie (Watkins) Wilson. She attended Hamilton Public Schools and graduated from Miami University. Ruth was a teacher for the Hamilton City Schools for twenty-five years, retiring in 1990....
Jeannette M. Ackerson
Jul 7, 2014
Jeannette M. "Gidget" Ackerson, age 43 of Morgan Township, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton, OH to B.J. Frederick and Carolyn (Johnson) McCracken. Jeannette was employed at Ford Motor Company for 14 years.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John H. Ackerson; loving children, Jordan McCracken,Payne Ackerson, and Taylor Ackerson;...
Charles O. Nelson
Jul 4, 2014
Charles O. Nelson, age 75, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. Memorial Service will be on Thurs. July 17, at Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 626 Ridgelawn Avenue at 630PM. Interment Friday, July 18 at 1PM at Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation: 07/17/2014 at 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Lighthouse Fellowship Church 626 Ridgelawn Ave. Hamilton OH, 45013 Funeral Service: 07/17/2014 at...Lewis Gibson
Jul 3, 2014
Lewis Gibson was born on a farm in Gray, Kentucky on October 25, 1918. His parents, James and Ida Lewis, were sharecroppers and Lewis learned at early age that a typical day on the farm in the 1920s and 1930 required great efforts by horse or hand and lasted from dawn to dusk. During the year of his birth...
Janet L. Hicks
Jul 3, 2014
Janet L. Hicks, age 74 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born in Altoona, PA on February 23, 1940 to Albert and Hazel (Frain) Burkhart. Janet was retired from Procter and Gamble.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Lee Hicks; a sister, Arline (Dennis) Yohn; nephews, Dennis Yohn...
John C. Stewart
Jul 3, 2014
John C. Stewart, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Village on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born in Clay Co, Kentucky on August 27, 1921 to John and Myrtle (Webb) Stewart. John was a World War II U.S Army veteran, one of the "greatest generation," serving in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945. On March...
Arnola E. Chasteen
Jun 29, 2014
Arnola E. Chasteen, age 85 of Hanover Township, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. She was born in Grant County, Kentucky on May 3, 1929 to Thurman and Cindy Ellen (Osborne) Browning. Arnola was a member of the Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Lois (Bobby) Creech and Glenn (Susan) Chasteen Jr.;...