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.
Elmer Begley
Aug 25, 2013
Elmer Begley, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was born in Jackson County on September 20, 1936 to John and Elsie (House) Begley. On April 6, 1976 in Hamilton he married Grace Marlene Lunsford, and they were married for 37 years.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Marlene Begley; brothers,...
George W. Tillery
Aug 25, 2013
George W. Tillery, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on January 14, 1924 the son of James H. and Mary Sue (Gabbard) Tillery. George was employed at Champion Paper Company for 43 years, retiring in 1986. He attended Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church of...
Howard R. Flick
Aug 21, 2013
Howard R. Flick, age 91 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 2:48 PM. He was born in St. Clair Township on July 19, 1922 the son of John Howard and Rachel (Moore) Flick. Howard was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army and was employed as a machinist at...
Naomi Jewel (Hibbard) Browning
Aug 21, 2013
Naomi Jewel Browning (Hibbard) born April 24, 1938, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. Daughter of Charles and Maude (Ivey) Hibbard. Married Dewey Browning on April 28, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio.
She was employed as an Educational Aide at Fairfield City Schools for 22 years, retiring in 2003. She gave her life...
Frederick R. Cardeman Jr.
Aug 20, 2013
Frederick R Cardeman Jr., age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born in Chicago on August 10, 1947 to Frederick and Eleanor (McCammond) Cardeman. On August 6, 1966 in Chicago, IL he married Evelyn Stamper, and they were married for 47 years.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Cardeman; sons,...
Edna M. Judd
Aug 20, 2013
Edna M. Judd, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 5:54 AM. She was born in Bell County, Kentucky on March 2, 1921 the daughter of Thomas and Laura Bingham. Edna was a member of Hamilton Church of God.
She is survived by a son, Burchel "Chuck"...
Michael L. Sprague
Aug 20, 2013
Michael L. Sprague, age 65 of Hamilton passed away Monday, August 20, 2013. Michael was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 28, 1948. He started his career in the Tool & Die trade working at his Father's business for a number of years. In 1977, he made a career change to Law Enforcement and attended the Ohio Peace Officer's...
George Wells
Aug 20, 2013
George Wells, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on August 27, 1929 to Elbert and Susan (Abrams) Wells. George owned and operated Wells Electric for 15 years. He was employed as Electrical Inspector for Butler County and co-owner of Duffy’s Tavern. He was a veteran of the...
Alta Gabbard
Aug 18, 2013
Alta Gabbard, age 86 of Hamilton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2013. She was born in Knox County,KY on September 26, 1926 to Farmer and Cecil (Hopper) Smith, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Vonda (Don) Allen and Tearle (Bev) Gabbard; step children, Robert Gabbard and Earl Gabbard;...
Harold Hornsby
Aug 17, 2013
Harold W. Hornsby, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 8:40 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1945 to Charles and Florine (Ashcraft) Hornsby. Harold served our country in the United States Army. Harold retired from the City of Hamilton after 30 years of service. He was...
James L. Turner
Aug 17, 2013
James L. Turner, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, KY on June 19, 1938.
Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday August 21,2013 at 2PM at Butler County Memorial Park.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 08/21/2013 at 2:00 PM Butler County Memorial Park 4570 Trenton Oxford...William Wagers Jr.
Aug 17, 2013
William Wagers Jr., age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born in Manchester, KY on March 13, 1932 to William and Martha (Hoskins) Wagers. On October 2, 1971 in Kentucky, he married Carolyn Manns. He retired from Diebold Safe Co. in 1991. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.
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Milton H. Waters
Aug 15, 2013
Milton H. Waters, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was born in Sheridan, IN on February 17, 1942 to Donn and Roseamond (Meadows) Waters. He married Diane Schlabach on November 7, 1964. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Overpeck for more than 45 years, several of those years...
Joyce Sutton
Aug 14, 2013
Joyce Ann Sutton, age 73, passed away at Otterbein Nursing Home on Wednesday August 14th, 2013 at 12midnight.
Graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Monday August 19th, 2013 at 2:00pm.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 08/19/2013 at 2:00 PM Greenwood Cemetery 1602 Greenwood Ave. Hamilton OH, 45011William H. Chesnut
Aug 10, 2013
William H. Chesnut, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Saturday, August 10, 2013. He was born in Tuttle, Kentucky on January 25, 1927 to John and Ninni (Humphleet) Chesnut. William was employed at Horn Lumber Company, retiring in 1986. He served in WWII in the United States Army, and was also a Kentucky...
Roxie Bishop
Aug 10, 2013
Roxie Bishop, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 6:10AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 9, 1921 to Billy and Etta (Nuckols) Williams. On March 19, 1950, she married Adron Bishop.
Roxie is survived by her husband Adron, 10 children, Shirl (John) Settles, Lawney...
Anna Pauline Buhi
Aug 9, 2013
Anna Pauline Buhi, age 89 of Middletown, passed away at Garden Manor on Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born in Casey County, KY on June 7, 1924 to Willie and Minnie (Young) Hopper.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Sandra) Pike, Paula (Thomas) McKnight, Elise (Claude) Henley and Samuel (Sheila) Pike; step children, Annie (Bob)...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Johnson
Aug 9, 2013
Jerry L Johnson, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on April 2, 1940 to William and Captolia (Jackson) Johnson. He was a salesman at Nationwide Papers, Champion for almost 20 years. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1958 where he excelled in various sports. He attended Xavier University on...
James Douglas Angel
Aug 7, 2013
James Douglas Angel, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on October 10, 1957 to James and Ethel (Barnes) Angel.
He is survived by his son, James M. (Cody) Angel; grandchildren, Taylor and Teagan Angel; cousins, Johnny (Kim) Angel and Don (Pam) Matthews; and many other cousins, aunts and...
Ronald B. "Uncle Bubby" Smith
Aug 7, 2013
Ronald B. "Uncle Bubby" Smith, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was born in Cincinnati on March 18, 1958 to Arnold and Mary (Allen) Smith. Ronald was a member of Calvary Christian Center. He enjoyed fishing, and loved spending time out in the sun and with his family.
He is survived...