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.

Dale L. Posey

Dale L. Posey

Feb 20, 2024

Dale L. Posey, age 86 of Trenton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Dale was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 24, 1937, to Seth Posey and Olive (Ross) Posey.  Dale was in the 25th Division of the United States Army as a Huey Helicopter Pilot.  He was involved in Law Enforcement in...

Byron "Butch" Asher

Byron "Butch" Asher

Feb 20, 2024

Byron “Butch” Asher, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Butch was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 29, 1960 to Nick L. Asher and the late Clarissa Elizabeth (DeSpain) Asher. Butch graduated from Taft High School, class of 1978 before enlisting in the U.S. Army. After his time in the...

Charles "Chuck" D. Buell

Charles "Chuck" D. Buell

Feb 20, 2024

Charles “Chuck” D. Buell, age 56 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Chuck was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 14, 1967 to Charles F. Buell and Loretta M. (Hall) Buell. On March 18, 1988 he married the love of his life, Kathy McIntosh. Chuck faithfully attended church his whole life...

Wes J. Vance

Wes J. Vance

Feb 20, 2024

Wes J. Vance, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Wes was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 1, 1931. After graduating high school, Wes went to sea with the Merchant Marine, proudly serving from 1946 to 1950. After his time at sea, having sailed all over the world, he settled...

John Land

John Land

Feb 18, 2024

John Land, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, February 18, 2024. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 10, 1947 to the late Harold and Nancy (Hobbs) Land. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Hector (AR-7) before returning to Hamilton. John will be dearly missed by his children,...

Janice L. Elzey

Janice L. Elzey

Feb 18, 2024

Retired therapist and longtime Oxford resident Janice L. Elzey died restfully in hospice care on February 18. Her family was by her side. She was 81.

Jan was born in South Bend, Indiana. A bright, precocious youngster, Jan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University in 1963. She married her first husband, Wayne Elzey,...

Harry L. Thurman, Jr.

Harry L. Thurman, Jr.

Feb 18, 2024

Harry L Thurman, Jr age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday February 18, 2024.  Harry was born in Richmond, Kentucky on October 21, 1944, to Harry Lee Thurman Sr and Anne Jane (Peters) Boshers.

Harry was well known and liked as a bus driver of the Hamilton Bus Company until it closed in 1996.  He then...

Betsy Sue Wiggins

Betsy Sue Wiggins

Feb 17, 2024

Betsy (Bain) Wiggins, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Betsy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 23, 1955 to Robert S. and Ruth (Merz) Bain. She graduated from New Miami High School class of 1973. On May 25, 1974, she married the love of her life, Stephen D. Wiggins Sr.; from this union...

Vondalene Thompson

Vondalene Thompson

Feb 16, 2024

Vondalene Thompson, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, February 16, 2024. Vondalene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 30, 1941 to Mart Proctor and Lillie Gray Proctor.  She attended the Greenhills United Baptist Church for many years, and also a member of Darrtown Baptist Church.

Vondalene is survived by her...

Nadine Webb

Nadine Webb

Feb 16, 2024

Nadine Webb, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday February 16, 2024. Nadine was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 20, 1948 to the late Curt and Cordie (Hatfield) Henson. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church for many years and loved her church family. Nadine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was quite...

Gary Lawrence Bennett

Gary Lawrence Bennett

Feb 16, 2024

Gary Lawrence Bennett, beloved bus driver of the Hamilton Bus Company, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 80. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1943 to the late Paul and Estel (Martin) Bennett. Gary was a long-time member and past president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 738. After the Hamilton...

Kelley Bradley

Kelley Bradley

Feb 15, 2024

Kelley Bradley, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Kelley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1964 to the late Bud and Wanda Sue (Caldwell) Grinnell. Kelley graduated from Hamilton High School and worked at Livingston Tyler Products for many years. Kelley will be dearly missed by her loving...

Stephen E. Butler

Stephen E. Butler

Feb 15, 2024

Stephen E. (Monds) Butler, age 67 of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Stephen was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 1956. He was a member of the United States Army and loved his ’68 Firebird and his Harley Motorcycle. Stephen enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and taking care of his wife and kids....

John F. King

John F. King

Feb 14, 2024

John F. King, age 91 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. John was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on June 15, 1932 to Roma King and Artie (Rowe) King. He was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church for many years and loved his church family. John was a wonderful husband and father.

John...

Joyce M. Tann

Joyce M. Tann

Feb 12, 2024

Joyce M. Tann, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2024. Joyce was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 5, 1938 to Elmer and Rita (Klein) Beer. Joyce graduated from Notre Dame High School class of 1956. She was a school secretary for Hamilton City Schools for 15 years and at St....

Jason E. Beckman

Jason E. Beckman

Feb 11, 2024

Jason E. Beckman, age 53 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Jason was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on December 13, 1970 to Fred Beckman and Lela (Shockley) Beckman. Jason is survived by his wife, Lorrain Beckman; his parents Fred and Lela Beckman; his sister, Terri (Brady) Elrod; and one niece, Katelin (Chris)...

Forrest Edward Bailey

Forrest Edward Bailey

Feb 7, 2024

Forrest Edward Bailey, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Known to most as Ed or Eddy, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 18, 1961 to the late Shelby and Bertha (Holton) Bailey. Ed started in automotive service after graduating high school. He worked at Harvest Land  and Rumpke for many years before...

Victoria R. Mischell-Tinker

Victoria R. Mischell-Tinker

Feb 5, 2024

Victoria R. Mischell-Tinker, age 75 of Morgan Township, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Vicki was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 19, 1948 to Ernest and Edna (Johnson) Thorpe. Vicki graduated from Ross High School. She was a member of Hamilton Church of God.

Vicki is survived by her nephews, Lance (Becky) Bumgardner of Chattanooga,...

Geoffrey P. Shearburn

Geoffrey P. Shearburn

Feb 4, 2024

Geoffrey P. Shearburn, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Geoff was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 27, 1951. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. Geoff had a great sense of humor, enjoyed listening to Red’s games on the radio with Marty and Joe, and vacationing in St. Augustine, FL....

Ruby Mitchell

Ruby Mitchell

Feb 3, 2024

Ruby Mitchell, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Ruby was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 20, 1933 to the late Loyd and Chloe Ledford. In 1949, Ruby married Hiram Mitchell and together they raised a family in Hamilton. Ruby worked briefly at Miami University but was mostly a homemaker and most...

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