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  "Shorty" Arnette

Barbara "Shorty" Arnette

Oct 22, 2013

Barbara "Shorty"Arnette, age 83 of West Chester, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born in Connersville, IN on July 25, 1930 to Reece and Nannie (Hall) Coates. Shorty graduated from Fairfield High School in 1948. On February 14, 1961 she married Ralph P. Arnette. She was a member of the East River Road Baptist Church. Shorty...

William Ware

William Ware

Oct 21, 2013

The amazing life journey of William R. Ware, age 86 of Hamilton, came to an end on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born on February 28, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio. William was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He met his loving wife, Wilma, at a local roller skating rink. They were married on June...

Mary  A. Hicks

Mary A. Hicks

Oct 19, 2013

Mary A. Hicks, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born in Somerset, KY on June 19, 1935 to Farris and Nannie (Rose) Hicks. Mary was a member of the Gordon Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crafts, and spending time with her family...

Samuel  Rowland Scott

Samuel Rowland Scott

Oct 19, 2013

Samuel Rowland Scott, age 82 of Fairfield passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:35 AM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on December 2, 1930 the son of George Dewey and Emma (Peters) Scott. Samuel was a veteran of the Korean War with United States Air Force from 1948...

Mary  R. Hughett

Mary R. Hughett

Oct 18, 2013

Mary R. Hughett, age 73 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:05 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 29, 1940 the daughter of Arthur W. and Naomi (Hoskins) Brumett. Mary came to the Hamilton area at age ten and attended Fairfield Schools. She attended Greenhills United...

Janet  Marie Mills

Janet Marie Mills

Oct 18, 2013

Janet Marie Mills, age 78 of Hamilton, passed peacefully to heaven on Friday, October 18, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1935, the daughter of Bernal and Thelma (Burns) Hensley. Marie had many titles: wife, mom, mammaw, auntie, friend, and she embraced them all. She treasured her family and friends, and...

Robert  R. Heinrich

Robert R. Heinrich

Oct 18, 2013

Robert Heinrich, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Friday, October 18, 2013. He was born in Berea, KY on November 14, 1924 to Louis and Grace (Anglin) Heinrich. On January 17, 1949 he married Margaret Chesnut in Newport, KY. He retired from Western Southern Life Insurance Company in 1980 after 25 years of service.

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Ida Bryant

Ida Bryant

Oct 17, 2013

Ida Bryant, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1928 to Frank and Maria Mannarino. On June 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY she married Richard Bryant, and they shared a very special bond for 66 years of marriage. Ida was a Real Estate Broker for over...

Betty Howard-Barrett

Betty Howard-Barrett

Oct 17, 2013

Betty (Treadway) Howard-Barrett, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was born in Manchester, KY on January 5, 1921 to Peter and Liza (Hubbard) Treadway. Betty worked as a cafeteria worker at Fort Hamilton Hospital and then later worked as a greeter at the Hamilton Wal-Mart.

She was preceded...

Glenna  J. Guthrie

Glenna J. Guthrie

Oct 15, 2013

Glenna J. Guthrie, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was born in Tunnelton, WV on April 2, 1948 to Carl and Ella (Sigley) McDainel.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Guthrie, Sr.; children, Lynn (Matt Barnett) McDaniel, Jeanne (Jeffrey) Hensley, Earl Richard (Lindsey Thompson) Guthrie, Jr....

Geraldine  "Gerri" Gabbard

Geraldine "Gerri" Gabbard

Oct 14, 2013

Geraldine "Gerri" Gabbard, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Chesterwood Village on Monday, October 14, 2013. She was born in Livingston, KY on April 9, 1927 to Charles and Delia (Pennington) Clark. In 1946 in Covington, KY she married Herb Gabbard, and they were married for 55 years before his passing in 1999. Geraldine worked at Champion Paper...

Joseph  F. Bunger

Joseph F. Bunger

Oct 13, 2013

Joseph F. Bunger, age 61 of College Corner, passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 01:10PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 31, 1951 to James and Thelma (Bunger) Chambers Sr. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed being on Facebook with all of his friends.

He is...

Alice Meitzler

Alice Meitzler

Oct 13, 2013

Alice Meitzler, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was born in Lebanon, PA on June 20, 1949 to George and Gertrude (Mease) Herb.

She is survived by her parents, George E. and Gertrude Herb; two sisters, Sheila (Ronald) Turner, and Elizabeth (Charles) Riczko; two brothers, George L. Herb,...

Danny Warren

Danny Warren

Oct 12, 2013

Danny Warren, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2013. He was born in Barbourville, KY on February 5, 1948 to Claude and Betty (Jordan) Warren.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Warren; children, Crystal Warren and Joy (Allen) West; mother, Betty Warren; grandchildren, McKayla and Courtnie Warren and 10...

Billie  Joe Woodward

Billie Joe Woodward

Oct 11, 2013

Billie Joe Woodward, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on August 11, 1930 the son of Alex and Ethel (Hicks) Woodward. Billie was a 1950 graduate of Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Tennessee. He was employed at Stephens Graphics for forty years, retiring in 1990...

Jerry Fritz

Jerry Fritz

Oct 11, 2013

Jerry L. Fritz, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on August 11, 1938 to Louis and Hermina Fritz. Jerry was retired from Marshall Electric after almost 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Hamilton. Jerry was an...

Stephen  K. Harper

Stephen K. Harper

Oct 10, 2013

Stephen K. Harper, age 50 of Fairfield, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born in West Chester on June 30, 1963 to Beryl and Shirley (Barnickel) Harper. Steve enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Stephen C. (Amanda) Harper, Tyler Harper, Katie...

Howard  S. Young

Howard S. Young

Oct 5, 2013

Howard S. Young, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born in Mt. Sterling, KY on June 11, 1920 to William and Celie (Pennington) Young. Howard was a veteran of the United States Army, 1st Armored Division during WWII.

He is survived by a son, Wallace (Beverly) Young; daughter, Kathy (Larry)...

Sherrill  R. Campbell

Sherrill R. Campbell

Oct 4, 2013

Sherrill R. Campbell, age 69 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 4, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on December 15, 1943 to Roliegh and Minnie (Barker) Flynn. Sherrill enjoyed 30 plus years of self-taught creative expression in the Home Fashion Industry. On July 3, 1965 in Hamilton she married Louis Campbell Jr., and they...

Phyllis  M. Kupper

Phyllis M. Kupper

Oct 4, 2013

Phyllis M. Kupper, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 6:16PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 26, 1929 to Ralph and Anna (Labbe) Konrad. On January 27, 1951 in Hamilton she married Raymond J. Kupper. She was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church. She enjoyed morning...

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