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.

Louise  R. Bayliss

Louise R. Bayliss

Dec 28, 2011

Louise R. Bayliss, devoted mother, sister, and friend, age 79 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM at West Chester Medical Center. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on March 12, 1932 the daughter of William Marion and Rutha (Johnson) Roark. Louise was a member of West Side...

Robert  "Bob" Cunningham

Robert "Bob" Cunningham

Dec 26, 2011

Robert "Bob" Cunningham, age 64 of Cincinnati passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born in Cincinnati on December 19, 1947. Bob was employed as a brew master at Miller Brewing Company.

He is survived by two sons, Scott (Ashley) Cunningham and Nicholas (Miranda) Cunningham; his fiancee, Joy Powell; five brothers, Randy Bowling, Donald Bowling,...

Benjamin  L. Proffit

Benjamin L. Proffit

Dec 24, 2011

Benjamin L. Proffit, age 64, of Hamilton, passed away at his residence Saturday December 24, 2011. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Hamilton, the son of Robert and Daisy (Claire) Proffit. Benjamin was employed by the Miller Brewing Company for 18 years and retired in 2009. On December 18, 1993, he married Denise Scott.

He...

Robert  H. Moran

Robert H. Moran

Dec 21, 2011

Robert H. Moran, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 12:58 AM. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 3, 1927 the son of Edward and Annetta (Fink) Moran. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II from 1945 to 1946 and was...

Eileen  R. Hedges

Eileen R. Hedges

Dec 20, 2011

Eileen R. Hedges, age 81 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Burlington House. She retired from Avon after 23 years and from Walmart after 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Luella Hedges and a brother Charles Hedges. She is survived by two sisters Janet Adelsperger and Zita Koeldlin, and...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Dec 20, 2011

Kathleen "Kate" Johnson, passed away December 20, 2011. She was born to Charles Lee and Anna (Schmitz) Burcham June 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake Johnson; three brothers, June Burcham, Gordon Burcham and Walter Lewis Burcham; sister, Helen Lowery; daughter, Carol Rouse; and granddaughter, Cathy Jo. She is survived by her son David Sandlin;...

Pauline  B. Church

Pauline B. Church

Dec 19, 2011

Pauline B. Church, age 80 of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio and Bunker Hill, Indiana passed away at Northpoint Healthcare on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 12:18 AM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on July 2, 1931 the daughter of Christ and Violet (Mooney) Brock. Pauline was a member of Southern Acres Christian Church in Lexington,...

Dortha Williams

Dortha Williams

Dec 18, 2011

Dortha S. Williams, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Wellington Manor on Sunday, December 18, 2011. She was born in Noland, Kentucky on July 27, 1924 the daughter of William and Eva (Powell) Robertson. Dortha was employed as a bookkeeper at the YMCA for 25 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Richmond Road Baptist Church,...

Neil G. St. John

Neil G. St. John

Dec 16, 2011

Neil G. St. John, age 80 of Springdale, passed on December 16, 2011. Devoted husband of Jacqueline (nee Bebee) St. John; son of the late Homer and Margarita (Schmidt) St. John; brother of Helen Stewart and Donald, Richard, Howard and the late Homer St. John. Visitation Friday December 23, 2011 from 9AM until time of service at 10AM at...

Preston Harris

Preston Harris

Dec 15, 2011

Preston Harris, age 95 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on December 6, 1916 the son of Henry and Lillie (Myers) Harris. On September 5, 1950 in Liberty, Indiana he married Frances A. Willsey. Preston was employed as a laborer at Champion...

Zella  M. Tillery

Zella M. Tillery

Dec 15, 2011

Zella M. Tillery, age 86 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on June 22, 1925 the daughter of Arley and Martha (Strong) Collins. Zella attended the Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church, was a member of the Champion Old Timers Club, and was employed...

Gerry  Carter Ritzie

Gerry Carter Ritzie

Dec 13, 2011

Gerry Carter Ritzie, age 64, lost her battle with cancer to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born November 12, 1947, in Hamilton the daughter of Frederick J. and Melva (Powell) Ritzie. Gerry was an avid pool player with APA until her illness. She was employed at Sojourner Recovery Services from 1999-2005 and then...

Eugene  "Whitey" Simmons

Eugene "Whitey" Simmons

Dec 13, 2011

Eugene "Whitey" Simmons, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at his home on December 13, 2011. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 19, 1923 to Roy and Jessie (Sroufe) Simmons. On December 22, 1944, at North Seventh Street Church of Christ he married Lucille Million. Eugene took early retirement from Mosler Safe Company and enjoyed working in...

Jennifer  Lynn Mccoy

Jennifer Lynn Mccoy

Dec 12, 2011

Jennifer Lynn (Delaney) McCoy, age 29 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on December 12, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on December 13, 1981 the daughter of Gary and Carole (Newman) Delaney.

She is survived by her husband, Brent Daniel McCoy; her parents, Gary and Carole Delaney; a daughter, Grace Elizabeth McCoy; two brothers, Brian...

Joseph  L. Tabler

Joseph L. Tabler

Dec 10, 2011

Joseph L. Tabler, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 10, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on July 28, 1947 the son of Albert and Hilda (Gardner) Tabler. Joe was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Navy from 1966-1969. He was employed as an electrician with the IBEW Local Union 648...

Curtis  E. Perry

Curtis E. Perry

Dec 10, 2011

Curtis E. Perry, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 7, 1938 the son of George and Viola (VanWinkle) Perry. Curtis was retired from Fisher Body as a tool and die welder. He was a member of the...

Mark  S. Daulton

Mark S. Daulton

Dec 9, 2011

Mark S. Daulton, age 59 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 10, 1952 the son of Ernest and Sara Daulton. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1969 to 1971 and was a veteran of...

Jimmy  R. Smith

Jimmy R. Smith

Dec 8, 2011

Jimmy R. Smith, age 60 of Camden passed away at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM. He was born in Oneida, Kentucky on June 8, 1951 the son of Ray and Birdie (Smallwood) Smith. Jimmy retired as a forklift operator at Pella Entry Systems in Fairfield, Ohio.

He is...

Mary  C. Schlotterbeck

Mary C. Schlotterbeck

Dec 6, 2011

Mary C. Schlotterbeck, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on June 14, 1924 the daughter of James and Hazel (Gibbs) McNally. Mary was a member of VFW Post #1069 Auxiliary and the Fairfield Optimist Club, and was an avid bingo player. On...

Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas

Dec 6, 2011

Michael Thomas, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He was born in War Creek, Kentucky on January 24, 1943 the son of Mack and Viola (Vires) Thomas. Michael was employed as a supervisor at an industrial cleaning company.

He is survived by his wife, Mable (Sizemore) Thomas; two children,...

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