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.

Charles E. Oliver

Charles E. Oliver

Jan 9, 2025

Charles E. Oliver, age 91 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Charles was born in Cass, West Virginia on December 30, 1933 to Lake Reveer Oliver and Colleen (Siple) Oliver.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, January 20, 2025...

Jesse E. Suttles

Jesse E. Suttles

Jan 8, 2025

Jesse E. Suttles age 78 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Hamilton the son of the late Jessie and Mary (nee Morris) Suttles. Jesse retired from Hamilton Caster after many years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Eunice Suttles;...

Vernon Burns, Jr.

Vernon Burns, Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

Vernon Burns, Jr., age 59 of Hamilton, passed peacefully on January 8, 2025. Known to most as Jr., he was a 1983 graduate of Talawanda High School and D. Russell Lee Vocational School. He worked many years at Pease Industries before retiring from Miami University. He loved fishing, survivalist prepping, golfing, bowling, reading, watching the Reds and going to...

Gary Palmatier

Gary Palmatier

Jan 8, 2025

Gary L. Palmatier, age 79 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Gary was born in Warsaw, New York on May 27, 1945 to the late Gilbert Henry Palmatier and Cymbeline (Hodges) Sheppard. Gary attended the University of South Carolina where he studied chemical engineering before going to work for Norfolk Southern in Charleston, S.C. In...

Betty J. Hibbard

Betty J. Hibbard

Jan 8, 2025

Betty J. Hibbard, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born in Webbs Crossroads, Kentucky on December 5, 1936 the daughter of Estil and Emma Lois (Skaggs) Hoskins. Betty was employed in the dietary department at Butler County Care Facility.

Betty is survived by four children, Charles...

Linda Brackett

Linda Brackett

Jan 7, 2025

Linda Brackett, age 78 of Camden, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1946 to Edgar and Kathryn Hamilton. On June 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Von Brackett.

Linda is survived by her husband of 61 years, Junior Leevon...

George Gilbert

George Gilbert

Jan 6, 2025

George Gilbert, age 91, passed away in Oxford, Ohio on the morning of January 6, surrounded by his loving family. George is remembered by his family and friends as loving, faithful to God, and the hardest working man they’ve ever known. He was an innovative businessman who was well respected and known to invest in his community and church....

Georgetta Copley

Georgetta Copley

Jan 5, 2025

Georgetta Copley, age 93 of Calhoun, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Joy (Barrett) Deuschle. On July 2, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, she married Raymond Copley. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2000. She was a...

Knox Alan Chaney

Knox Alan Chaney

Jan 5, 2025

Knox Alan Chaney, age 2 months of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Knox was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 26, 2024 to Jordan Chaney and Taylor (Wyatt) Chaney. Knox was the sweetest boy and the happiest baby. His big sisters loved him so much and he loved to snuggle his mommy. Knox smiled at everything...

Joan Loretta Rosebrook

Joan Loretta Rosebrook

Jan 3, 2025

Joan Loretta Fischer, age 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on September 15, 1935, in Hamilton, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of Joseph and Loretta Fischer. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, she briefly attended nursing school but decided it was not for her after the day she was...

Linda Lou Webb

Linda Lou Webb

Jan 3, 2025

Linda Lou Webb, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Linda was born in Logan, Ohio on May 25, 1942 to Louis and Vivian Feeback. On July 15, 1961, she married the love of her life, Arthur Webb. Together they raised their six children. Linda was a member of...

Joshua D. Retherford

Joshua D. Retherford

Jan 2, 2025

Joshua D. Retherford, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Joshua was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 12, 1986 to Ronald D. Retherford and Pamela Bailey. Joshua  married the love of his life, Shanna on August 8, 2015. Joshua enjoyed spending his time fishing, doing outdoor activities like four wheeling and canoeing, and traveling...

Hazel Bush

Hazel Bush

Dec 31, 2024

Hazel Bush, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Hazel was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on January 2, 1929 to George Mays and Nancy (Croley) Mays. She loved to cook for her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Hazel is survived by her son, David (Sheri) Bush; 3...

Wilma Joy Fowler

Wilma Joy Fowler

Dec 28, 2024

Due to inclement weather, the visitation and funeral service for Wilma Joy Fowler has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Wilma Joy Fowler, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Known to most as Joy, she was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 3, 1933 to the late Joseph...

Doris Jean Freeman

Doris Jean Freeman

Dec 27, 2024

Doris Jean Freeman, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, December 27, 2024. Doris was born in Walton, Kentucky on August 18, 1930, to George Riley Burris and Ella (Dempsey) Burris. On May 2, 1953, she married James F. Freeman Jr.; and he preceded her in death in 2022. She was the oldest of...

Timothy L. Lakes

Timothy L. Lakes

Dec 27, 2024

Timothy L. Lakes, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Friday, December 27, 2024. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 14, 1949 to James Leon and Polly J. (nee French) Lakes.

Tim is survived by his children, James (Niki) Lakes and Mandy Lakes Hart (Jamie); his brother-in-law, Marty (Lora) Mooney;...

Terrence "Terry" L. Mcguff

Terrence "Terry" L. Mcguff

Dec 27, 2024

Terrence L. McGuff, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Terrence was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 15, 1936 to John McGuff and Julia (Mulligan) McGuff. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1954 and went on to further his education at Xavier University, where he graduated in 1958. Terrence’s career began in education...

Harold G. Jamison

Harold G. Jamison

Dec 26, 2024

Harold G. Jamison, age 85 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Harold was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 12, 1939 to Lee Jamison and Ethel Jamison. He was a dedicated father and husband who enjoyed golfing with his friends.

Harold is survived by his wife, Janet Jamison; children,...

Robert D. Cox

Robert D. Cox

Dec 25, 2024

Robert D. Cox, age 53 of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Rob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 18, 1971 to the late Deborah (Mieth) Wong and Paul Cox. Rob graduated from New Miami High School and worked at Hammacher Schlemmer for many years. Rob was a dedicated, almost fanatical, Duke Basketball and Ohio...

Cecilia Ann Bingle

Cecilia Ann Bingle

Dec 22, 2024

Cecilia Ann Bingle, age 62 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Ann was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1962 to Orven Jr. and Barbara (nee Bertsch) Hounchell. On May 30, 1981, she married the love of her life, Bruce Bingle. Together they had their two sons and she became...

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