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.
Coyt Philpot
Mar 6, 2014
Coyt Philpot, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:45AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 11, 1943 to Robert and Dora (Reed) Philpot. On September 21, 1963 in Gordon Avenue Baptist Church he married Diane Pine, whom they celebrated 50 years of marriage this past September. Coyt was...
Carroll Evan "C.E." Landreth
Mar 6, 2014
Carroll Evan (C. E.) Landreth, Sr. (age 88) of West Chester, Ohio finished his earthly race and stepped into his eternal home on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 6:06 p.m. He was born February 1, 1926 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late James Mallie and Ida Lou (Buff) Landreth. On December 27, 1951, he married Hazel Powell of...
Carol "Cookie" Hively
Mar 5, 2014
Carol "Cookie" Hively, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1942 to Albert and Freda (King) Roberts.
She is survived by her husband, Dale Hively; son, Scott Hively; grandchildren, Ashler and Xanth Hively; siblings, Sandra McMahan, Darlene Allen, Dottie (Larry) Boyd, Judy Crain, Roger Roberts,...
James Stephens, Jr.
Mar 5, 2014
James Stephens, Jr, age 66 of Camden, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 6, 1947 to James and Georgia (Smith) Stephens.
He is survived by his mother, Georgia Evans; son, Gregory James Stephens; daughters, Jill and Wendy; sisters, Mary Evelyn Turner, Ruby Spradling, Margaret Spradling and Brenda Stephens;...
Delbert D. Johnson Sr.
Mar 5, 2014
Delbert D. Johnson Sr., age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was born in Kenmore, Ohio on April 19, 1920 to Howard and Ruth (Miner) Johnson. On December 18, 1941 in Chillicothe, Ohio he married Frances Louise Huffman, and they were married for 72 years.
He is survived...
Brittany N. Bowling
Mar 2, 2014
Brittany N. Bowling, age 27 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on June 8, 1986. She graduated from Lakota West High School in 2004, and was active in their music program. Brittany was a member of Tapestry Alumni. She was a loving mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, and...
Sandra K. Taylor
Feb 28, 2014
Sandra K. Taylor, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was born in Paris Island, NC on August 30, 1946 to Bill and Ethel (Donahue) Bolick. On February 27, 1965 in Louisville, KY she married her best friend and soul mate John Taylor, and they were happily married for 49 years.
She...
Rose Bailey
Feb 26, 2014
Rose Bailey, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was born in London, KY on February 25, 1937 to Walter and Mattie (Raines) George. Her Lord has taken her into His arms and her broken heart is now healed. Rose is now reunited with her husband of 60 years, William...
David A. Wittman
Feb 26, 2014
David A. Wittman, age 75 of Hamilton, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on June 20, 1938 the son of Paul L. and Kathleen E. (Doak) Wittman. A 1956 graduate of Hamilton High School, he served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1958 and later was a member of the Metropolitan Police...
Donald E. Fuerst
Feb 25, 2014
Donald E. Fuerst, age 89 of Cincinnati, passed away at Hospice of Blue Ash on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:00PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 15, 1925 to Martin and Frieda (Gross) Fuerst. Donald was employed at Hamilton Tool for 35 years retiring in 1989. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1941-1945....
Nellie G. Morris
Feb 25, 2014
Nellie G. Morris, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born in Irvine, KY on November 3, 1916 to Richard and Elizabeth (Reece) Chaney.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Elmer Morris, who passed away in 1995;...
Dorothy L. Frank
Feb 24, 2014
Dorothy L. Frank, age 82, of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 5, 1931 to Charles and Louise (Langes) Jones.
She is survived by her children, Karen Gilbert, Terri Overholts, Lauri (Kurt) Micheels, Randy (Kelly) Frank and Tony (Michelle) Frank; grandchildren, Tina Hernandez,...
Myra J. Williams
Feb 24, 2014
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 03/03/2014 at 1:00 PM Greenwood Cemetery 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011
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...