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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...