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.
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,...
Foster M. Benge
Jan 31, 2014
Foster M Benge, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born in Berea, Kentucky on July 1, 1937 to Everett and Nannie (Stewart) Benge.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Benge, children, Brenda (Daniel) Bledsoe, Linda Howell, Thomas (Monica) Benge, Everett Benge ,Richard (Dawn) Benge, Douglas...
Betty L. Estes
Jan 31, 2014
Betty L. Estes, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 6:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 25, 1929 the daughter of Eugene and Clemie (Tatum) Pickering. Betty was as charter member of the Hamilton Church God and was employed as the church secretary for numerous years prior...
Marilyn Bolton
Jan 30, 2014
Marilyn Bolton, age 60 of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born in Manchester, KY on May 16, 1953 to Elmer and Annie (Saylor) Gay. In 1971, she married Charles Bolton, and they were happily married for 43 years. Marilyn retired from Christ Hospital after 15 years.
She is survived by her husband,...
Nancy E. Anderson
Jan 30, 2014
Nancy E. Anderson, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on January 30, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on April 18, 1948 the daughter of Earl Otto and Dorothy Jean (Evans) Williams.
She was survived by two sisters, Gail Adelsperger and Peggy Williams; one son, David Conrad; and one brother, Gary Williams....
George Larson
Jan 30, 2014
George Larson, age 68 of Cincinnati, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Thursday, January 30, 2014. He was born in Bellefountaine, Ohio on July 17, 1945 to Elmer and Betty (Liles) Larson. He married Judy Russell on November 13, 1965 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hamilton. George was employed at FEC Heliports.
He is survived...
Raymond C. Wiggins
Jan 28, 2014
Raymond C. Wiggins, age 92 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was born on February 13, 1921 to Della (Hobbs) Wiggins. On October 4, 1945 he married the love of his life Georgeanna (Sue) Jackman. Raymond was employed at Curry Ford for over 30 years. He was an active member...
Kala Alise Baldwin
Jan 28, 2014
Kala Alise Baldwin, age 24 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on March 28, 1989 to Bob and Deborah (Hacker) Baldwin. Kala was a loving mother and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Bob and Debbie Baldwin; daughter, Lily...
Kathy Cope
Jan 26, 2014
Kathy Cope, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on July 20, 1957 to James and Elsie (Hunt) Bray.
She is survived by her fiance, Ted Smallwood; children, Billy John Cope, Shane Morrice Cope, Sonya K. Cope and Jeffrey Hamrick; siblings, Jimmy Bray,...
Dorothy Hileman
Jan 23, 2014
Dorothy Hileman, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on October 3, 1931 to Chester and Mae (Eliton) Lunsford. On June 23, 1951 in Brookville, Indiana, she married Clayton Hileman and were together for 40 years.
She is survived by her daughter Cathy Sizemore,...
Mae Harris
Jan 21, 2014
Mae Harris, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 3:25 PM. She was born in Leslie Co., KY on February 9, 1922 to Henry and Abby (Shell) Maggard. She was a member of the Highway of Holiness Church. She loved spreading the Gospel, loved to quilt, and feeding those in need,...
Emma Wyatt
Jan 20, 2014
Emma Wyatt, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014. She was born in Jackson Co., KY on September 16, 1932 to Charlie and Stella (Baldwin) Carmack.
She is survived by her children; Louanna Wyatt, Emanuel (Debra) Wyatt, Lavada Wyatt, and Edward (Stephanie) Wyatt; 3 grandchildren, Christina (Jordan) Schwegmann, Emanuel Wyatt II, and Rebecca...