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.
Virginia E. "Ginny" (Mccollom) Ross
Dec 13, 2013
Virginia E. "Ginny" (McCollom) Ross, age 92 of Camden, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 01:53PM. She was born in Miamisburg, OH on September 18, 1921 to Marvin and Hazel Blankenship. She attended Middletown High School. Virginia was employed at Champion International Paper Company for 33 years as a crane operator, and as...
Gwendolyn W. Delong
Dec 13, 2013
Gwendolyn W. DeLong, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1935 to Ray and Wilda (Stewart) Williams. Gwendolyn graduated from Hamilton High in 1953. On June 19, 1954 in Hamilton she married John DeLong. Gwendolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is...
Kathleen Ferguson
Dec 13, 2013
Kathleen Ferguson, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on December 13, 2013. She was born on April 27, 1936 to William and Catherine (Moening) Fischer who both preceded her in death and were waiting to greet her in Heaven with open arms. She was a retired office worker from Champion International Paper. She was a member of St. Peter...
Russell Fields
Dec 10, 2013
Russell Fields, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:55AM. He was born in Franklin Co., IN on March 12, 1924 to Brownlow and Allie (Turner) Fields. Russell was a World War II Veteran and retired form Champion Papers in 1989. He was married to Irene L. Nester on March...
Naomi O'Hara
Dec 6, 2013
Naomi A. "Shug" O'Hara, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:10AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 3, 1923 to Harry and Elsie (Hake) Wolke. On January 25, 1947, she married James O’Hara, Sr. in Hamilton, Ohio. Naomi retired from Pease Homes after 15 years. She was a lifelong member of St....
Adele Marie Fawns
Dec 6, 2013
Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, It does not boast, It is not proud…It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. I Corinthians 13:4-7.
Adele Marie Fawns, age 60, was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1953 to John E. and Elaine A. Fawns, died December 6, 2013, at Hospice of Blue...
Richard C. "Dick" Brandenburg
Dec 4, 2013
Richard C. "Dick" Brandenburg, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on September 24, 1930, to Clyde and Vivian (Black) Brandenburg. He married Joyce Ann Davish on March 29, 1951, in Liberty, IN. Richard retired from ARMCO Coke Plant in 1983.
He is survived by his...
James E. "Jimmy" Bundy
Dec 3, 2013
James E. "Jimmy" Bundy, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away at on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. He was born in Tampa Bay, FL on January 8, 1975. On October 25, 1998 in Hamilton he married Melissa Wooton. Jimmy was a loving husband and father. He loved to ride with his friends.
He is survived by his wife,...
Clarence E. Wilder
Dec 2, 2013
Clarence E Wilder, age 85 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2013. He was born in Clarksville, OH on June 29, 1928 to Oliver and Hattie Wilder. On December 23, 1950 in Hamilton he married Elizabeth Walker. He was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. Clarence loved fishing and hunting, and...
Delia Smith-Dimmett
Dec 1, 2013
Delia Smith-Dimmett, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was born in Clay County, KY on June 4, 1925 to A.J. and Rose (Baker) Hoskins. Delia was a CNA at Crestwood Nursing Home for 30 years, retiring in 1997. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother, and loved to...
Joseph Binegar
Nov 29, 2013
After 22 years of battling cancerous brain tumors, six in all, Joe, at the age of 50, went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born to Marlene Vidourek and Marvin Binegar on Feb. 24, 1963, in Hamilton, Ohio. He went to Adams and Monroe elementaries, Harding Jr. High and graduated from Hamilton High...
Carl Nutley
Nov 27, 2013
Carl Nutley, age 92, of Hamilton passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on November 28, 2013. He was born in Woodlawn, Ohio, on September 23, 1921, the son of Ernest James and Mary Ada (Sefton) Nutley. Carl was employed as a truck driver for Fernald for 32 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Amvets #1983, Eagles...
Sabbie Louise Grubbs
Nov 27, 2013
Sabbie Louise Grubbs, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 03:00PM. She was born in Hazard, KY on December 14, 1935 to Ancil and Martha (Gray) Smith. On December 9, 1957 in Lawrenceburg, IN she married Thomas Grubbs, and he preceded her in death. She was a founding member...
Margaret "Bootsie" Klein
Nov 27, 2013
Margaret "Bootsie" Klein, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1943 to Dempsey and Marylou (Mills) Proctor. Bootsie was an avid reader and Doberman enthusiast, especially her dog Ginger, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Demetrius (Alice) Klein; grandchildren, Nicholas...
Frank C. Willoughby
Nov 26, 2013
Frank C. Willoughby, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 05:07AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 27, 1946 to Frank Willoughby and Esther (Maupin) Duncan. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Hamilton. He enjoyed fishing, going to Lake Cumberland with his friends and loved spending...
Donna F. Prater
Nov 23, 2013
Donna Faye Prater, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 08:57AM. She was born in Isom, Kentucky on December 8, 1952 to Edward and Janice (Stamper) Lumpkins. On July 27, 1968 she married Ralph Prater in Hamilton, Ohio. Donna was employed at Lee Corporation for 42 years. She was a...
William H. Bailey
Nov 22, 2013
William H. Bailey, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 3:23 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 18, 1931 the son of Richard Lee and Cora (Eaton) Bailey. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1951. He was employed...
Dakota Lee Whitaker
Nov 22, 2013
Dakota Lee Whitaker, age 20 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:02 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 20, 1993.
She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Don and Linda Whitaker; paternal grandmother, Kathy Gates; uncle, Mark Kuykendoll; and her aunt, Heather Hayes. She was preceded in death...
Clifton Roberts
Nov 19, 2013
Clifton Roberts, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 03:55PM. He was born in Ammie, Kentucky on December 25, 1942 to Elisha and Julie (Mobley) Roberts. On March 10, 1962 Clifton married Julia Combs in Sextons Creek, Kentucky. Clifton was employed at General Motors and retired after 31 years. He...
William D. Reece
Nov 19, 2013
William D. Reece, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 3:50PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 26, 1950 to George and Shirley (Skeoch) Reece. William was employed at CSC DynCorp for 7 years. He attended Bible Baptist Church. He was an avid Bengals, Reds, and Ohio State fan....