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.
Anita (Besanceney) Spivey
Jun 4, 2013
Anita (Besanceney) Spivey, age 73, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 4, 2013. She was born December 18, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio, and moved to Oxford in 1976. She was employed by Cincinnati Financial Corporation for 25 years and retired in 2007. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and caring grandmother who enjoyed spending...
Della Shaw
Jun 1, 2013
Della Shaw, age 97 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born in Millville on September 30, 1915 the daughter of George and Ella (Fortner) Laudemann. Della attended the Millville School and Hamilton High School. On October 17, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky she married Virgil Shaw...
Kenneth "Leroy" Potter
Jun 1, 2013
Kenneth "LeRoy" Potter, age 65 of Hamilton, formerly of Tampa, Florida passed away after a long illness at Hospice of Cincinnati on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was born in Seladia, Missouri on August 9, 1947 the son of Kenneth and Wanda (Miller) Potter. LeRoy graduated from King High School in Tampa and served his country in the United...
Terry Mayes
May 31, 2013
Terry Mayes, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, May 31, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on December 29, 1951 the son of Wallace and Janie Bell (Baker) Mayes. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Taft High School; employed as a mechanic; and was a member of Hamilton Street Rods and The Rumblers.
...James A. "Jim" Bush
May 29, 2013
James A. "Jim" Bush, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:05PM. He was born in Middletown on May 5, 1921 to Crate and Rose Bush. On November 11, 1942 in Hamilton he married Lora Bush. Jim worked at Armco Steel for nearly 40 years.
He is survived...
Labon P. Dixon Ii
May 29, 2013
Labon P. Dixon II, age 49 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on October 9, 1963 to Labon Dixon I and Cora Buttery. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Labon enjoyed driving a taxi for City Taxi, where he had many...
Lorraine Robinson
May 27, 2013
Lorraine Robinson, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 8:54AM. She was born in Harlan Co., KY on August 3, 1923 to Charles and Louanna (Skidmore) Fee. On May 28, 1943 in Hamilton, she married Charles Gilbert Robinson, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Lorraine had a gentle spirit...
Felda Turner
May 26, 2013
Felda Turner, age 85 of Fairfield Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:16 AM. She was born in Saul, Kentucky on June 30, 1927 the daughter of Farmer and Lillie (Couch) Napier. On July 27, 1946 in Scottsburg, Indiana she married Minn Turner. Felda was a member of the Princeton Pike Church...
Philip "Phil" O. Morrical Jr.
May 23, 2013
Morrical, Jr., Philip "Phil" O., 75, of Hamilton passed from this earthly life on May 23, 2013 at Mercy-Fairfield Hospital. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio on March 21, 1938, the son of Philip O. Morrical and Nannie (nee Webber). Phil was a 1956 graduate of Stewart High, Oxford, where he was named to the all...
John "Jay" Jones
May 23, 2013
John M. "Jay" Jones, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at Christ Hospital on Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on May 8, 1935 to John and Lucy (Young) Jones. Jay was a 1953 graduate of Hamilton High School and a 1959 graduate of The University of Cincinnati Pharmacy College. Jay was employed as a Pharmacist...
Roy Glancy
May 22, 2013
Roy Glancy, age 45 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on October 16, 1967 to Bill and Sandy (Coda) Glancy.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Glancy; two daughters, Sammantha Glancy, and Zoe Glancy; parents, Sandy and Bill Glancy; a brother, Dan (Dee)Glancy; a sister, Cristy Glancy; nephews,...
Betty Ruth Morgan
May 20, 2013
Betty Ruth Morgan, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5:31AM. She was born in Estell County, KY on January 12, 1934 to Ray and Mattie (Ogelsby) Thomas. Betty was employed at Leshners for 15 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Millville Ave. Church of God. On...
Harold D. Newman, Sr.
May 20, 2013
Harold D. Newman, Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Monday, May 20, 2013. He was born in Willow, KY on September 23, 1928 to Otto and Fannie (Rader) Newman, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1956.
He is survived by...
Melinda Bippus Moore
May 19, 2013
Melinda Bippus Moore, age 37 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 7:09PM. She was born in Cincinnati on February 12, 1976 to Kenneth and Patti (Miller) Bippus. She loved bass fishing with her dad, and loved watching movies with her son Casey.
She is survived by her son, Casey...
Mark W. Moore
May 19, 2013
Mark W. Moore, age 68 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 15, 1945 the son of Joseph D. Sr. and Mildred I. (Wysong) Moore. Mark was employed at AK Steel 31 years, retiring in 1992. He attended the Hamilton Church of...
Robert Lee Queen
May 18, 2013
Robert Lee Queen, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born in Cincinnati on March 12, 1957 to Buster and Betty (West) Queen. May 17, 1985 in Hamilton he married Mary Queen. Robert was the owner operator of Queen’s Painting, and delivered for the Hamilton Journal News for 25 years....
Terry Lynn Gabbard
May 17, 2013
Terry Lynn Gabbard, age 50 of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on March 19, 1963 to Robert and Alta (Smith) Gabbard.
He is survived by his mother, Alta Gabbard; siblings, Vonda (Don) Allen, Tearle (Bev) Gabbard, Robert Gabbard, Earl Gabbard and Susie Smith;...
Irene A. Nutley
May 16, 2013
Irene A. Nutley, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on September 10, 1919 to Joseph and Bessie (Dees) Roberts. Irene was employed as an inspector at Champion International for 25 years, as well as working in the plant department at Marsh Supermarket for 6 years, retiring in 1990. She...
Shirley L. Campbell
May 15, 2013
Shirley L. Campbell left this world on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 surrounded by her family, and has now been reunited with all her loved ones in Heaven. She was one of six children born to Bill and Lucille Chadwell in Lee County, Virginia on March 15, 1936. Shirley married her childhood sweetheart, Jack Benny Campbell, on March 23, 1959...
Antoinette (Cecere) Howard
May 12, 2013
Antoinette Howard, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 7:01 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 20, 1928 the daughter of Charles and Maria (Porazzo) Cecere. Due to being raised with seven brothers, Toni excelled in many sports, such as baseball, golf, bowling, and dance. Her family and...