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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...