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.
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...
Frank Prickett
Aug 7, 2013
Frank Prickett, age 61 of Hamilton passed on August 7, 2013. Visitation will be at Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Tuesday from 1PM to 2PM.
Visitation: 08/13/2013 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home 330 Pershing Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: PrivateJacqueline Owens
Aug 7, 2013
Jacqueline Owens, age 58 of Hamilton passed at her residence on August 7, 2013. Graveside memorial service will be held at Darrtown Cemetery on Wednesday at 11AM.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 08/14/2013 at 11:00 AM Darrtown Cemetery Shollenbarger Road, Milford Township Hamilton OH, 45013Barbara J. Reece
Aug 5, 2013
Barbara J. Reece, age 56 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on December 25, 1956 to Arthur and Alena (Sparks) Winkler. On November 4, 1978 in Hamilton she married Charles Reece, and they were happily married for 35 years. Barbara was a member of Lindenwald Baptist...
Russell L. "Bub" Saylor
Aug 1, 2013
Russell L. "Bub" Saylor, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by his family and a few close friends on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on January 28, 1947 to Dillard and Louise (Howard) Saylor. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War.
He...
Henry Lester Smith
Aug 1, 2013
Henry Lester Smith, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 10:55AM. He was born in Manchester, KY on March 13, 1940 to Elbert and Elsie (Collins) Smith. Henry retired from Diebold Safe Company in 1990, and later was an intrical part of Smith Trailers and Equipment with his son Randall....
Shirley Fay Paul
Jul 25, 2013
Shirley Fay Paul, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was born in Sand Gap, KY on July 2, 1937 to Charlie and Blanche (Jones) Rose. Shirley was employed at Miami University for several years, and she enjoyed painting.
She is survived by six children, Danny Paul,...
Opal Vogelsong
Jul 25, 2013
Opal Vogelsong, age 92 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was born March 31, 1921 to John and Dovie (Peters) Stephenson. Opal was employed at Ohio Casualty. She was a founding member of Freedom Chapel, where she served as the organist and pianist.
She is survived by...