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.

Lewis  M. Bayer

Lewis M. Bayer

Jun 26, 2013

Lewis M. Bayer, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM. He was born in Cincinnati on May 13, 1929 the son of Fred and Alma (Smith) Bayer. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952, where he served in...

Glen  E. Barnhill

Glen E. Barnhill

Jun 24, 2013

Glen E. Barnhill, age 68 of Liberty Township passed away at his residence on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7:15 PM. He was born in Walden, Kentucky on March 10, 1945 the son of Earl and Nana Lee (Bryant) Barnhill. Glen was employed as a draftsman at Hamilton Tool for 22 years and at Black Clawson for 7 years,...

Elma Truster

Elma Truster

Jun 24, 2013

Elma Truster, age 91 of Seven Mile area, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on March 22, 1922, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Herndan) Heet. She was an advisor for the 4H Electric Club and 4H Sewing Club. She was the secretary for the U Go I Go Club in Reily, Ohio. Elma worked at...

Van  P. Reasch

Van P. Reasch

Jun 23, 2013

Van P. Reasch, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at UC Health Drake Center on Sunday, June 23, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on April 23, 1933 to John and Gladys (Hawkins) Reasch. Van was retired from White City Auto Parts. He was a member of the AmVets Post 71 in Fairfield, and the VFW #1069 in Fairfield....

Rita  C. Hileman

Rita C. Hileman

Jun 23, 2013

Rita C. Hileman, age 94 of Somerville, passed away at Woodlands Country Manor on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on April 10, 1919 to Timothy and Clara (Renners) Hoelle. On July 1, 1939 at St. Veronica’s Church in Hamilton she married Elmer Hileman, and they were happily married for 62 years. Rita was a devoted...

James  H. Guffey,  Sr.

James H. Guffey, Sr.

Jun 22, 2013

James H. Guffey, Sr, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born in Hazard on January 3, 1947 to Red and Sophie (Hamilton) Guffey. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1970 he married Sylvia Feltner. James worked at Champion Paper for over 40 years. He managed a...

Gerald  K Glidewell  Jr

Gerald K Glidewell Jr

Jun 20, 2013

Gerald K Glidewell Jr., age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1937 to Gerald and Cecelia (Raisch) Glidewell Sr. On December 26, 1958 in Morning Sun, OH he married Pat Poling, and they were married for 54 years. He graduated from Oxford McGuffey...

Oma Grubb

Oma Grubb

Jun 18, 2013

Oma Grubb, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 12:10 AM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on June 22, 1924 the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Hoskins) Baker. In August, 1946 in Manchester, she married Oscar Grubb, and he preceded her in death in 1978.

She is...

James  N. Edds

James N. Edds

Jun 18, 2013

James N. Edds, age 73 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:40AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 17, 1940 to Houston and Senora (Loftice) Edds. James was employed as a truck driver for McLean and ABF Trucking for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He served in the United States...

Fannie  E. Kelley

Fannie E. Kelley

Jun 16, 2013

Fannie E. Kelley, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born in McKee on May 2, 1931 to Delbert and Spicy (Harrison) King. On January 20, 1951 in Liberty, Indiana she married Edward R. "Papal" Kelley, and they were happily married for 58 years.

She is survived by...

Delbert Mallicote

Delbert Mallicote

Jun 16, 2013

Delbert Mallicote, age 93, passed away at Chesterwood Village on Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was born in Rock Castle County, Kentucky on February 16, 1920 to Hobert and Bertha (Spurlock) Mallicote. On April 29, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana he married Ruth Campbell, and they were married for 63 years.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth...

Joy  M. Lauper

Joy M. Lauper

Jun 13, 2013

Joy M. Lauper, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 3:30PM. She was born in Estill Co., KY on April 29, 1940 to Clayborne and Alma (Ellington) Estes. Joy was employed at LoBill Foods for 10 years, retiring in 2004. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Mae  W. Black

Mae W. Black

Jun 6, 2013

Mae W. Black, age 90 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 9:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 2, 1923 the daughter of Robert and Mattie (Rice) Brandenburg, and was a lifelong resident of New Miami. During World War II, Mae worked at General Motors as a "Rosie...

Anita (Besanceney)  Spivey

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

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

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

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.

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James A. "Jim" Bush

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

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

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...

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