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 M. Mardis
Feb 23, 2014
Elizabeth M. Mardis, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on October 30, 1950 to William and Grace (Youngman) Frazier. On December 28, 1966 in Hamilton she married Ronald L. Mardis Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Mardis Sr.; children, Ronald L. (Lisa)Mardis Jr., Joseph...
Linda Evans
Feb 23, 2014
Linda Evans, age 65 of Oxford, passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on July 8, 1948 to Elmer and Mary (Wells) Rader.
She is survived by her children, Lonnie (Jill) Durbin, Tony Durbin and Lora (Paul) Williams; grandchildren, Casey Durbin, Aryn (Justin) Skewes, Brandi (Dan)...
Shirely A. Hartleb
Feb 19, 2014
Shirley A. Hartleb, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on August 18, 1935 to Earl and Barbara (Raps) Gaines. On May 4, 1957, she married Neil Thomas and they both enjoyed 47 years of marriage. Shirley was employed at Ohio Casualty, retiring in 1985. She...
Gorman Oakley
Feb 18, 2014
Gorman John Oakley, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born in London, KY on June 9, 1926 to John and Beatrice (McDonald) Oakley. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Merchant Marines in WWII. Gorman worked at Fernald for 18 years, then started Hamilton Painting and...
Helen C. Crothers
Feb 17, 2014
Helen Mae Crothers (Nee Coles) age 89, died February 17, 2014 after a short battle with a recovery from a broken hip. Helen was born on January 23, 1925 in Fort Wayne, IN to Eugene and Audrey Coles. She graduated from Spencerville High School, IN. She is survived by and was blessed with three sons: Dr. Steve (Charlene) of...
Patricia Ann Davis
Feb 17, 2014
Patricia Ann Davis, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Bowling Green Hospice, in Bowling Green, OH, on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 7:35AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 3, 1941 to John and Mattie (Whited) Oden. Patricia worked in Retail office supplies for many years, and more recently retiring from Kroger. She was a member of...
Gladys Herndon
Feb 16, 2014
Gladys Herndon passed away on February 16, 2014 at her residence at Berkeley Square in Hamilton, Ohio. Gladys was born in Annville, Kentucky on December 10, 1922 to parents Steven and Eliza (Carpenter) Baldwin. She attended Hamilton City Schools, graduating from Hamilton High in 1941. On July 3, 1942 she married Douglas Herndon in the city of Watertown, New...
Pauline Wagers
Feb 16, 2014
Pauline Wagers, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was born in Berea, KY on August 23, 1928 to Luther and Mary (Mullins) Settles. In 1946 in Newport, KY she married Eness Wagers, who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center. Pauline was a devoted mother and...
Ray Thompson
Feb 12, 2014
Ray Thompson, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 09:45PM. He was born in Clay County, KY on September 14, 1939 to Willie and Sara (Sandlin) Thompson.
He is survived by his wife Vondalene Thompson, children Rodney Thompson, Bernice Rutherford, and Charlene Thompson. He was preceded in death...
Pauline Winkler
Feb 11, 2014
Pauline Winkler, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2014. She was born on May 31, 1923 in Irvine, Kentucky, to Robert M. and Bessie (Cox) Winkler. On December 4, 1941, in Irvine, she married Robert Winkler. She was a member of the Community Christian Church.
Pauline is survived by two sons, Jim (Pamela)...
Juanita Stanton
Feb 10, 2014
Juanita M. Stanton, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at Tri County Extended Care on Monday, February 10, 2014. She was born at Barksdale Military Base in Bossier City, LA on November 1, 1955 to William and Isabelle (Hynes) Stanton. She was a veteran of the United States Army. Juanita was employed at Hair Fantasy in Fairfield as well...
Barbara E. Colwell
Feb 9, 2014
Barbara E. Colwell, age 74 of Seven Mile, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 11:30AM. She was born in Hamilton on June 16, 1939 to Frank and Kathleen (DeWitt) Isaacs. Barbara was employed at Cincinnati Financial for 10 years retiring in 2005. She was a member of West Side Church of Christ in...
Josephine "Jo" Moses
Feb 8, 2014
Josephine Moses, age 83 of Cincinnati, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. She was born in Williamsburg, KY on March 14, 1930 to Harve and Demmie (Moses) Centers. Josephine was a member of God’s Temple Church.
She is survived by her son, Terry Lynn Moses; daughters, Levenda "Lee" (Ben) Kreger, and Teresa (Bob) Baker; grandchildren, Sandi...
Delbert W. King
Feb 8, 2014
Delbert W. King, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at LifeCare Hospital on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 12:08PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 7, 1952 to John and Eileen (Johnson) King. On December 14, 1970, he married the love of his life, Betsy Eversole. Delbert was a self-employed painter for over 40 years.
He...
Pearl L. Bales
Feb 7, 2014
Pearl L. Bales, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 07, 2014 at 11:59 AM. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on March 12, 1935 the daughter of Eli and Thelma (Newton) Hamilton. On December 2, 1950 in Mt. Carmel, Ohio she married James Bales and he preceded her in death in...
Patricia Nardine
Feb 7, 2014
Patricia Nardine, entered eternal life February 7, 2014 at the age of 89. She was a resident of Berkley Square Retirement Community. Patricia was born in Hamilton on February 5, 1925 the daughter of the late Raymond R and Corinne Nardine. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1944 and then was employed for the family owned business, the...
Stella M. Powell
Feb 7, 2014
Stella M. Powell, age 82 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on July 2, 1931 to Calvin and Gladys (Retherford) Frazier. On March 20, 1954, she married the love of her life, Clifford Powell.
She is survived by her husband Clifford, sons Cliffton (Debbie),...
Carol S. Baumgardner
Feb 6, 2014
Carol S. Baumgardner, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on July 31, 1949 to McKinley and Ruby (Friend) Powell.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James A. Baumgardner and son James M. Baumgardner; two sisters Theresa Kehr and Deborah Beaver; and numerous nieces, nephews,...
William L. "Bill" Morscher
Feb 6, 2014
William L. "Bill" Morscher, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Thursday, February 6, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on May 3, 1943 to Lucius and Clara (Welsh) Morscher. He was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. Bill graduated from Hamilton Taft High School and worked at Liberal’s for 13...
Robert L. Altman
Feb 3, 2014
Robert L. Altman, age 86 of Lakeland, FL passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on July 22, 1927 to Eldon and Mildred (Sutton) Altman. He married June Brown on March 4, 1949 in Hamilton. Robert was retired from Western States Machine Company.
He is survived by his wife, June Altman; sons,...