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.
Alpha Hume
Mar 21, 2014
Alpha Hume, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born in East Bernstadt, KY on January 11, 1931 to Jay and Maud (Allen) Napier. Alpha was employed at Champion Paper Company for 23 years retiring in 1996.
She is survived by her husband Donnie Hume, of Hamilton, one son Larry (Sue)...
James R. Scheffler
Mar 19, 2014
James R. Scheffler, born August 10, 1943 in Zanesville, OH, died on March 19, 2014 at Westover Retirement Center in Hamilton, OH. He married Laura Jane (McDonald) on December 10, 1966. He served in the United States Navy, and was honorable discharged in 1972. He gave his concerted efforts to Valvoline Oil Company for 30 years, retiring in August,...
Virginia Rose Johnson
Mar 19, 2014
Virginia Rose Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2014. Virginia was born on July 13, 1930 in Wendell, Idaho, on a dairy farm. While attending Idaho State University she met her one true love George Johnson. Virginia and George married and permanently settled in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975. There they became active and devoted...
Vickie S. Barnes
Mar 18, 2014
Vickie S. Barnes, age 65 of Middletown, passed away at the Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1948 to Bert and Mary (Hensley) Croucher. On September 2, 1967 she married Merle G. Barnes. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Christian Center.
She is survived by her...
Charles Fredrick Faraci
Mar 17, 2014
Charles "Rick" Faraci, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. He was born in Aiken, South Carolina, on June 20, 1960 to Jean and Elizabeth (Cantrell) Faraci. Rick graduated from Aiken High School, and attended Clemson University, where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was blessed with a brilliant mind, an infectious...

Ruth Ann Rigsby
Mar 15, 2014
Ruth Ann Rigsby, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was born in Reading, Ohio on April 19, 1956 to Robert and Kate (Fangman) Rigsby.
She is survived by her mother, Kate Volmer; father, Robert J. Rigsby, Sr.; siblings, Robert J. (Pilar) Rigsby, Jr and Mary Cathrine (Jeff) North; and many nieces...
Minnie Lawson
Mar 14, 2014
Minnie Lawson, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly due to an automobile accident on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on February 8, 1936 to Wiley and Carrie Bright. She dedicated her life to God, her family, and to her church. She worked at Hydes Resturant as a waitress for 52 years. She was...
George L. Robertson Jr.
Mar 14, 2014
George L. Robertson Jr., age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 15, 1934 to George and Dorothy (Brummitt) Robertson. George was a retired United States Air Force Veteran of 20 years. He was a member of AMVETS Post #71, American Legion Post...
Robert L. Carson
Mar 12, 2014
Robert L. Carson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
He is survived by his wife Lilly "Lani" Carson, of Hamilton; children Victoria Cross, Garey Carson, Lester Combs, and Norman Combs; and sister June (Edwin) Gibson.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
...Mary Elizabeth Cleaver
Mar 12, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Cleaver, 91, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014 at Berkeley Square Retirement Community. She was born February 17, 1923, in Hamilton, Ohio to John O. and Zarelda (McKhann) Fry. Mrs. Cleaver received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Mrs. Cleaver was married on May 4, 1946...
Elbert "Squint" Barrett
Mar 11, 2014
Elbert "Squint" Barrett, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:12 AM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 5, 1935 the son of Gilbert and Emma (McComb) Barrett. Elbert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1956 and he...
Dennis Withers
Mar 11, 2014
Dennis Withers was born on July 6, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio. He passed away on March 11, 2014 from a long battle with cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange he acquired while serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, from 1966-1968.
He is survived by his son, Michael Withers, of Phoenix, Arizona, daughter...
Virginia Lee "Ginny" Lewis
Mar 10, 2014
Virginia Lee "Ginny" Lewis, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 1:30 AM. She was born in New Miami on February 24, 1934 the daughter of James and Nora (Durham) Childs. Ginny attended New Miami and Hamilton High Schools, and received her GED at age 40. She was employed at...
William F. "Bill" Isaacs
Mar 8, 2014
William F. "Bill" Isaacs, age 83 of New Miami, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:18 PM. He was born in New Miami on May 15, 1930 the son of William Turner Isaacs and Laurabelle Thompson. Bill was employed at Armco Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1992. On December 27, 1950 in...
Doris Ann Smith
Mar 7, 2014
Doris Ann Smith, age 58 of Oxford, passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Friday, March 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1955 to Ray and Birdie (Smallwood) Smith. Doris was a member of Auburn Old Time Holiness Church.
She is survived by her mother, Birdie Smith; sisters, Josephine (A.B) Gray,...
Wanda F. Smith
Mar 7, 2014
Wanda F. Smith, age 68 of Hamilton passed on March 7, 2014. Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM on Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel.
Visitation: 03/12/2014 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Greenwood Cemetery Chapel 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 03/12/2014 at 11:00 AM Greenwood Cemetery Chapel 1602...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;...