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.
Brian Nesbitt
Feb 19, 2012
Brian Nesbitt, age 40 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 24, 1971 the son of Thomas and Betty (Smith) Nesbitt. Brian graduated from New Miami High School in 1989. He was employed at Community Behavioral Health. Brian was a member of the Fairfield Church of God.
He...
Lowell Dean Mcbee
Feb 18, 2012
Lowell Dean McBee, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 18, 2012. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on May 23, 1934 the son of John Wesley an Cleda (Garland) McBee. He was employed as a roofer with the Local 42 Roofer’s Union for more than 40 years. On April 3, 1956 in...
Lorraine Collier
Feb 17, 2012
Lorraine Collier, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 6, 1932 the daughter of Elva and Cora (Day) Blankenship. Lorraine was a retired Realtor who worked for multiple agencies over the years. She loved music and was active in everything from...
Brenda Jackson
Feb 17, 2012
Brenda Jackson, age 68, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012. She was born May 1, 1944, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky the daughter of Roscoe and Pauline Cox.
Brenda is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Wayne) Lawson; father, Roscoe Cox; grandchildren, Natasha Prickett and Billy Prickett; great granddaughters, Chelcee McKeever, Kelsey Prickett and Shyanne Prickett; brothers, Joe (Brenda)...
Ernest E. Mackinnon
Feb 15, 2012
Ernest E. Mackinnon, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 26, 1937 the son of John and Shirley (Kilgore) Mackinnon. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was employed at the power plant for the...
James "Red" Thomas
Feb 14, 2012
James "Red" Thomas, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 4:10 AM. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on November 1, 1927 the son of Tip and Ethel (Cheek) Thomas. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a Foreman at H.P. Duescher for 25...
Stephen "Andy" Smith
Feb 14, 2012
Stephen "Andy" Smith, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1948 the son of Floyd K. and Juanita (Bown) Smith. Andy enjoyed going to flea markets.
He is survived by two brothers, Floyd R. (Lana) Smith of Hamilton and...
Robert J. Leugers
Feb 14, 2012
Robert J. Leugers, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on March 10, 1922 the son of Edward and Marie (Mengelkamp) Leugers. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was employed as a general foreman at Fisher Body for 35 years....
Linda L. Walden
Feb 13, 2012
Linda Walden, 63, dear mother and wife died Monday, February 13, 2012. She devoted her life to God and her family. Linda is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jack Lee Sr.; sons, Jack Lee II (Cassy) Walden of Hamilton, Ohio and Jeff Mark (Nikki) Walden of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; daughter, Deborah Lynn (Duane) Doyle of Trenton, Ohio; her...
Daniel E. Tyson
Feb 13, 2012
Daniel E. Tyson, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, February 13, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 17, 1921 the son of Vernon and Gertrude (Weiland) Tyson. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed as a drum operator and...
Della Mae Hicks
Feb 12, 2012
Della Mae Hicks, age 64 of Troy, Missouri passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky on August 16, 1947.
She is survived by three children, Tony (Connie) Webb of Hamilton, Ohio, Candy (Curt) Creech of Cincinnati, Ohio and David (Ginger) Hicks of Troy, Missouri; two brothers, Bobby Hall...
Charlotte B. Deaton
Feb 12, 2012
Charlotte B. Deaton, age 82 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born in Alexandria, Kentucky on July 21, 1929 the daughter of Wesley and Mable (Holden) Painter. Charlotte was employed as an LPN for Sunnybreeze Nursing Home for 23 years, retiring in 1988. She was a lifelong member of...
Robert Wolke
Feb 12, 2012
Robert Wolke, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, February 12, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 21, 1929 the son of Harry and Elsie (Hake) Wolke. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950 and was employed as a firefighter from 1954 to 1984. He coached the...
John F. Schoellhamer Jr.
Feb 12, 2012
John F. Schoellhamer Jr., age 61 of Hamilton passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:54 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1950 the son of John F. Sr. and Marjorie (Harmon) Schoellhamer. John was employed as a pipefitter for the past 37 years. In 1984 in Hamilton, he married Karen Barger.
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George Dege
Feb 11, 2012
George Dege, age 36 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on December 04, 1975 the son of John and Hilda (Hopper) Dege.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Dege; two sons, Kyle Cooper and Tyler Dege; two daughters, Kaitlyn Dege and Haley Dege; a sister,...
Betty Garland
Feb 11, 2012
Betty Garland, age 83 passed away Saturday, February 11, 2011, in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born in Jett, Kentucky January 26, 1929 the daughter of Napoleon and Rena Stivers.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Hugh Garland; children, Burl "Butch" (Kristy) Spiers Jr., Cheryl (John Jr.) McHenry and Kerry (Martha) Garland; siblings, Geneva...
Gerald R. Mansdorfer
Feb 10, 2012
Gerald R. Mansdorfer, age 76 of Liberty Twp., passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:06AM. He was born in Jefferson Twp. IN on January 26, 1936. The son of Marguerite and Raymond Mansdorfer. Gerald was a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the Department of Defense for 27 years. Gerald was a member of Jefferson...
Sherman Brewer
Feb 9, 2012
Sherman Brewer, age 55 of Hamilton passed away February 9, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on January 7, 1957 the son of Sherman and Mary Jane (Barnett) Brewer. Sherman was employed as a mechanic. On March 23, 2002 he married Katrina Barnes.
He is survived by his wife, Katrina Brewer; children, Michelle (Steve) Nelson, Charles (Cathie)...
Shirley A. Woods
Feb 9, 2012
Shirley A. Woods, age 75 of Brookville, Indiana passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:54 AM. She was born in Culberson, North Carolina on December 26, 1936 the daughter of Welzie and Iris (Curtis) Tilson. On May 9, 1954 in Ridgelawn, South Carolina she married Ben D. Woods.
She is survived...
Troy Gray
Feb 8, 2012
Troy Gray, age 29, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He was born April 20, 1982, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Cora Ann and James Gray.
He is survived by his son, Christian Gray; parents, Cora and James Gray; siblings, Donna M. (Erik) Swarts, Rosanne (John Pennington) Gray, Joseph W. (Bobi Jo) Gray and Benjamin S....