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.
Ordla "Todd" Wagers
Jan 26, 2012
Ordla "Todd" Wagers, age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on August 10, 1955 the son of Edward and Thelma Lee (Wombles) Wagers. Todd was employed as a truck driver for Burkett Trucking for the past 15 years. On February 7, 1978 in Hamilton,...
Beatrice Maher
Jan 26, 2012
Beatrice Maher, age 83 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. She loved music and dancing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Maher; sons, Jeff Bowling and Rodney Bowling; grandchildren, Shawn Bowling and Jimmy Bowling; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Bowling; and siblings, Carra Rose Helton,...
Richard "Dick" Brown
Jan 24, 2012
Richard "Dick" Brown, age 70 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on December 26, 1941 the son of John and Marie (Eckstien) Brown. Dick was employed as a welder at Mosler Safe Company. On May 1, 1965 he married Diane Lewis. He was a veteran of the United...
Eudella Sandlin
Jan 23, 2012
Eudella Sandlin, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 9:00 PM. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on October 10, 1933 the daughter of Preston and Flora (Stevens) Spencer. Eudella was a member of Hamilton Christian Center. She married Robert E. Sandlin in South Lebanon, Ohio and he preceded her in...
Barbara Ann Pollitt
Jan 22, 2012
Barbara Ann Pollitt, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 3:25 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on August 14, 1947 the daughter of Kimble and Frances (Woodworth) Pollitt.
She is survived by two sisters, Martha Haleakala and Elaine Sumibcay, both of Hawaii; an uncle and aunt, Albert...
Elaine Smith
Jan 22, 2012
Elaine Smith, age 88 of Fairfield went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was born in Hamilton on February 9, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Marie Schutte.
She is survived by three sons, Michael (Denise) Smith, David Smith, and Randy Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...
Mary Carol Hawley Spurgeon
Jan 21, 2012
Mary Carol Hawley Spurgeon, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 9:44 PM. She was born in Midleton, West Virginia on June 26, 1933 the daughter of Stewart and Julia (Clyburn) Smith. Carol was employed as an aide in the health care industry. On July 20, 1979 in Hamilton she married...
Melinda Jane "Linda" Cecere-Stidham
Jan 20, 2012
Age 60 of Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was the daughter of Flossie A. (Cecere) Singleton and the late Peter L. Cecere, Sr. Linda was a lifelong resident of Hamilton and a graduate of Taft High School. She was employed as a manager at Petland, and a receptionist at St. Raphael....
Evelyn A. West
Jan 20, 2012
Evelyn A. West, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 3:33 AM. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on September 17, 1918 the daughter of Louis and Rene (Shear) Rhodus. Evelyn was a member of Hamilton West Baptist Church. In 1962 in Hamilton, she married Ernest West, and he...
Sharon Lampe
Jan 18, 2012
Sharon Lampe, age 62 of Hamilton passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She was born in McKee, Kentucky on March 9, 1949 the daughter of John and Glendolyn (Powell) Ramsey.
She is survived by her husband, Tak Lampe; four children, Kevin (Monica) Lampe, Jennifer (Scott) Hubbard, Stephanie Lampe, and Brandi (Jeremy) Breedlove;...
Alice K. Jeffers
Jan 17, 2012
Alice K. Jeffers, age 64 of Hanover Township passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on June 28, 1947 the daughter of Daniel Franklin and Ruth (Seale) Johnston. Alice was a preschool teacher for The Presbyterian Church for 15 years, and was employed as a social worker...
Omas Fields
Jan 17, 2012
Omas Fields, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 3, 1936 the son of John and Judy (Sizemore) Fields. Omas was employed as a welder at H.P. Duescher for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bluegrass and country music, and making things. Omas loved...
Carolyn A. Rose
Jan 15, 2012
Carolyn A. Rose, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the age of 74 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in West Elkton, Ohio on March 25, 1937 the daughter of Clarence and Irma (Williams) Schul. Carolyn worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 25 years,...
Joy B. Schwab
Jan 15, 2012
Joy B. Schwab, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 4:38 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 27, 1923 the daughter of Noah R. and Gladys (Beard) Gillespie. Joy was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Ladies Aid, and Butler County Farm Bureau. On...
Betty J. Peters
Jan 15, 2012
Betty J. Peters, age 80 of Fairfield went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 27, 1931, the daughter of Robert and Hattie McKee.
She is survived by her children, Dale (Birdella) Peters, Larry (IrmaGail) Peters, Mike (Debbie) Peters and Sherry (Steve) Shipley; 8 grandchildren; and...
Diane C. Barrett
Jan 13, 2012
Diane C. Barrett, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:20AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1948, the daughter of Henry C. and Irene (Brickner) Hensler. In 1963 in Hamilton, she married Hubert Barrett.
She is survived by her husband Hubert Barrett of Hamilton, two sons; Hubert W. (Mary) Barrett...
Lucy Blackwood
Jan 13, 2012
Lucy Blackwood, age 88, of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2012, at Hospice of Hamilton. Lucy was born in Rock Castle, KY on December 14, 1923. She moved to Hamilton when she was a child and she attended Hamilton Schools. She was the youngest of 10 kids born to Tilman and Etta...
Martha Wallace
Jan 12, 2012
Martha Sue Wallace, of Hamilton, Ohio, born May 7, 1938, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, January 12, 2012. She lived a full life and now at the young age of 73, she is gone and will be missed by many.
Martha was originally from Athens, Ohio and then spent the last 20 years of her...
Michael Kraus
Jan 12, 2012
Michael Kraus, age 51 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 12:10 PM. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 1, 1960 the son of William Kraus and Janet (Murray) Noble.
He is survived by his mother, Janet (Corbett) Noble; a daughter, Alexandria Kraus; a son, Andrew Kraus; a sister, Billie Jo (Robert) Bresnen;...
William H. Cornn Sr.
Jan 10, 2012
William H. Cornn, age 89 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He was born July 19, 1922, to Betty and Vince Cornn in Hazard, KY. He married Margaret Nolan April 18, 1940. William is a WWII veteran of the United States Army.
Williams is survived by his wife, Margaret Cornn; children, William (Carol) Cornn, Jr.,...