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.

Katherine I. "Katie" Johnson

Katherine I. "Katie" Johnson

Nov 19, 2012

Katherine I. "Katie" Johnson, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 5:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 19, 1927. Katie was employed as an inspector at Champion Paper Company for 17 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Butler County Women’s Softball Hall...

Eudell Baker

Eudell Baker

Nov 17, 2012

Eudell Baker, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Ripley Crossing Nursing Home on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 3:10 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on January 9, 1926 the daughter of Robert and Bessie (Willis) Isaacs. Eudell was employed at the Historical Society in Hamilton and was a member of Hopewell First Church of God....

Axel David Wayne Smith

Axel David Wayne Smith

Nov 17, 2012

Axel David Wayne Smith, infant son of Adam G. and Amanda (Hensley) Smith went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on November 16, 2012.

He is survived by his parents; siblings, Danielle, Jerrick, and Kendra; grandparents Peggy Hensley, Kenneth and Sandie Cheek, and David...

Richard E. "Dick" Burns

Richard E. "Dick" Burns

Nov 16, 2012

Richard E. "Dick" Burns, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1931 the son of Clifford and Celia (Estridge) Burns. He graduated from Hamilton High School, class of 1949. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He...

Robert Rutherford

Robert Rutherford

Nov 15, 2012

Robert Rutherford, age 65 of Hamilton passed surrounded by his family at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born in Wartburg, Tennessee on April 24, 1947 the son of Edward and Ruth (Perdue) Rutherford. Robert came to Ohio as a young child with his parents and grew up in the Seven Mile and New Miami...

Mary  Opal Swick

Mary Opal Swick

Nov 15, 2012

Mary Opal Swick, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 4:50 PM. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on June 2, 1919 the daughter of George W. and Nora E. (Blanton) Simpson. During World War II, Mary served in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC). On June 24, 1945 in Martenis,...

Marie Ballew

Marie Ballew

Nov 14, 2012

Marie Ballew, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6:20 AM. She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on July 6, 1940 the daughter of Roy and Kizzie (Powers) Miller. Marie was employed in housekeeping for Tri-County Extended Care Center for 12 years. She was a member of West Side...

Mary  Jo Ortt

Mary Jo Ortt

Nov 13, 2012

Mary "Jo" Ortt, age 80 of West Chester passed away at Hospice of Butler-Warren Counties on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM. She was born in Middletown on May 31, 1932 the daughter of Hubert and Mary (Slimak) Daughtee. Mary was employed as a dispatcher for Baltimore County Public Schools.

She is survived by her husband,...

Corey  Tiger Cox

Corey Tiger Cox

Nov 13, 2012

Corey Tiger Cox, age 2 months of Hamilton passed away at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was born in Fairfield on August 24, 2012 the son of Stephanie Noll and Corey C. Cox.

He is survived by his parents; sister Kylie Jones; aunts and uncles, Danny (Ericka) Cox, Danielle Cox, Nicholas Cox, BreAnna...

James  D. Brown  Ii

James D. Brown Ii

Nov 9, 2012

James D. Brown II, age 28 of Hamilton passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on August 21, 1984.

He is survived by his parents, James and Charlene Brown and Joyce Lawson; children, Skylar Brown and Gavin Brown; sisters, Kristin Brown, Melissa (Kyle) Callahan, and Tamara (Corey) Laubenstein; grandparents, Joann Jonson and...

Marilyn  L. Schroer

Marilyn L. Schroer

Nov 9, 2012

Marilyn L. Schroer, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday November 9, 2012, at Berkely Square. She was born in Hamilton on March 2, 1928. The daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Wiseman) Schroer. Marilyn was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Hamilton, class of 1946. She went to work at Fisher Body in 1951 as an...

Norma  L. Weber

Norma L. Weber

Nov 8, 2012

Norma L. Weber, age 73 of Hamilton passed away after a lengthy illness at Birchwood Care Center on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 3:30 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 24, 1939 the daughter of William and Zula (Peters) Lainhart. Norma was employed as a secretary. On May 30, 1957 she married Carl R. Weber, and he...

Larry  R. Johnson

Larry R. Johnson

Nov 8, 2012

Larry R. Johnson, age 58 of Oxford passed away at Jewish Hospital on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:29 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 27, 1954 the son of Garfield "Bud" and Carrie (Hoskins) Johnson. Larry was an operator for the Butler County Engineer’s office for 16 years. Larry was a hard worker, and loved the...

Richard  P. Blakley

Richard P. Blakley

Nov 7, 2012

Richard P. Blakley, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:15 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 29, 1934 the son of Arthur and Juanita (Jones) Blakley. Richard attended Ohio State University and received a Master’s Degree in engineering from Miami University. On July 2, 1965 in Hamilton,...

Reva  Lee Ford

Reva Lee Ford

Nov 7, 2012

Reva Lee (Webb) Ford, age 88 of Dayton passed away at Hospice of Butler Warren on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 24, 1924 the daughter of Henry and Millie (Alexander) Webb.

She is survived by her husband, Ray J. Ford; children, Connie (Bruce) Berryman, Lee (Bill) Bice-Huba, Kay (Donald) Bailey,...

Ruby Elliott

Ruby Elliott

Nov 6, 2012

Ruby (Begley) Elliott, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2:00 AM. She was born in Domino, Kentucky on June 12, 1923 the daughter of Dennis and Vilcie (Feltner) Begley. Ruby was employed as a cook and cafeteria manager for the Talawanda School System for 10 years, retiring in 1983. She...

Mildred L. Hibbard Proffitt

Mildred L. Hibbard Proffitt

Nov 5, 2012

Mildred L. Hibbard Proffitt, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday November 5, 2012. She was born on March 8, 1929 the daughter of John and Ninnie (Humfleet) Chesnut. Mildred was a member of Fairfield Eagles and Lindenwald Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Donna (Mike) Saylor of Hamilton; a brother,...

Betty  L. Queen

Betty L. Queen

Nov 4, 2012

Betty L. Queen, age 73 of Fairfield passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 5:30 AM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on September 30, 1939 the daughter of Mitchell and Macel (Lowe) West. Betty was employed in housekeeping at Salbatosos. In 1954 in Cincinnati, she married Buster Darrell Queen, and he preceded her...

Bertha  M. Wagers

Bertha M. Wagers

Nov 3, 2012

Bertha M. Wagers, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice at Hamilton on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 5:20 AM. She was born in Confluence, Leslie County, Kentucky, on March 11, 1938 the daughter of Lewis and Awilda (Hamblin) Sizemore. Bertha attended the Glory Road Worship Center. On November 10, 1956 in Hazard, Kentucky she married Barney E....

Carol  J. Packer

Carol J. Packer

Nov 2, 2012

Carol J. Packer, age 78 of Millville passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 3:45. She was born in Hamilton on September 27, 1934 the daughter of Jacob S. and Elizabeth (Fisher) Bolser. Carol was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. On Mar09/27/1934ch 1, 1954 in Hamilton she married John Packer who...

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