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.

Stephan  R. Hofmann

Stephan R. Hofmann

Dec 4, 2012

Stephan R. Hofmann, age 47 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on May 20, 1965 the son of George and Brigitte (Shaeffer) Hofmann.

He is survived by his father, George Hofmann of Hamilton; two sisters, Diana (Larry) Bowling and Michelle Hofmann, both of Hamilton;...

Patricia Donathan

Patricia Donathan

Dec 1, 2012

Age 72, of Middletown went to be with her Lord Friday, November 30, 2012. She was born July 25, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Julian P. and Clara M. Hoke. She is a member of the New Beginning Full Gospel Church.

Patricia is survived by her children, Jo Ann (David) Coffelt, Debra Coffey, Kathy (Gary)...

Charles  Glen Hicks

Charles Glen Hicks

Dec 1, 2012

Age 78, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Mercy Hospital Fairfield with his family by his side. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 29, 1934. Charles was a cement mason supervisor and retired from Baker Concrete Construction. He was a member of Masonic Temple, Hamilton, Washington Lodge #17, and Cherry Valley Baptist Church. On July...

Gary  E. Baker

Gary E. Baker

Nov 30, 2012

Gary E. Baker, age 57 of Oxford passed away at his residence on Friday, November 30, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on October 5, 1955. Gary was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1975-1976. On August 13, 1977 in Oxford he married Vicky McClanahan. Gary was a member of Calvary Christian Center.

He...

Amanda  Starr Hawkey

Amanda Starr Hawkey

Nov 30, 2012

Amanda Starr Hawkey, age 29 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 5:11 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 21, 1983 the loving daughter of Donald L. and Shirlena (Beaman) Hawkey, Sr.

Amanda is survived by her parents; Donald and Shirlena Hawkey of Hamilton; one brother, Daniel (Tiffany)...

Gary  L. Shackelford

Gary L. Shackelford

Nov 29, 2012

Gary L. Shackelford, age 54 of Cincinnati passed away at Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:10 AM. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on October 23, 1958 the son of Clophas and Jeweldine (Reedy) Shackelford. Gary was employed in carpet installation at Shackelford Flooring.

He is survived by his wife, Belinda Shackelford;...

J.  Gail Phillips

J. Gail Phillips

Nov 29, 2012

J. Gail Phillips (nee Cope), age 57 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on September 7, 1955 the daughter of Kenneth and Betty Jane (Harper) Cope.

She is survived by her husband, John Phillips; children, David Christopher Dobbs, Glen Wood Joseph Dobbs, Elizabeth Christine (Thierry) Evesque, Tara Nicole Kauffman,...

William  R. Spradling

William R. Spradling

Nov 27, 2012

William R. Spradling, age 73 of Camden passed away at Sycamore Medical Center on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 6:28 PM. He was born in Quincy, West Virginia on January 10, 1939 the son of Dorothy (Niehaus) and Clarence Laten Spradling. William graduated in 1957 from Hamilton Catholic High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from...

James  A. Vogel

James A. Vogel

Nov 27, 2012

James A. Vogel, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 4:20 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 16, 1930 the son of Alfred and Rose (Wimmer) Vogel. Jim was a 1949 graduate of Hamilton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict...

Janet  Dixon Mcintosh

Janet Dixon Mcintosh

Nov 24, 2012

Janet Dixon McIntosh, age 89 of Nicholasville, KY passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was born in Hamilton on September 17, 1923 the daughter of James and Hilda Dixon. On May 2, 1942 in Hamilton Janet married James Sherman McIntosh, who preceded her in death in 1969.

She is survived...

Ellen  Gaye Gushurst

Ellen Gaye Gushurst

Nov 24, 2012

Ellen Gaye Gushurst, age 76 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was born in Piqua, OH on August 15, 1936, the daughter of Richard and Virginia Levering. On September 3, 1961 in Cincinnati Ellen married Robert David Gushurst, who preceded her in death in 2007. Ellen had a masters degree in education and was a...

James  G. Richardson

James G. Richardson

Nov 23, 2012

James G. Richardson, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on September 17, 1924 the son of Vernon and Mamie (Miller) Richardson. James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was...

Johnny King

Johnny King

Nov 22, 2012

Johnny King, age 65 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012. He was born in Cincinnati on January 25, 1947 the son of Martus "Fuzz" and Hazel (Gerhardt) Mills. James was employed as a concrete laborer at Baker Concrete. He was a member of Moose Lodge #36 in Hamilton. On December 28, 1981 in Hamilton he married...

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...

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