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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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,...