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.

Brenda  N. Cope

Brenda N. Cope

Oct 18, 2011

Brenda N. (Simpson) Cope, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1951 the daughter of Ralph and Betty (Leveline) Simpson. Brenda attended Princeton Pike Church of God. On April 17, 1969 in Hamilton she married Gary Cope.

Brenda...

Janet  F. (Carberry)  Brimer

Janet F. (Carberry) Brimer

Oct 15, 2011

Janet F. (Carberry) Brimer, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 15, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on April 9, 1943 the daughter of Vernon and Ada (Niece) Carberry. Janet was employed at the Valley View and Williamsdale Inn for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Middletown Moose...

Thomas  W. Grubbs

Thomas W. Grubbs

Oct 15, 2011

Thomas W. Grubbs, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, October, 15, 2011 at 5:45 PM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 16, 1923 the son of Tom and Dora (Miller) Grubbs. Thomas was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army. He was owner and operator of Thomas...

Clifton Gabbard

Clifton Gabbard

Oct 14, 2011

Clifton Gabbard, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Friday, October 14, 2011. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on May 22, 1932 the son of Grover and Lydia (Ingram) Gabbard. Cliff was a master mason, and he helped create many beautiful homes. His hard work, humor, and optimism brought joy to all who knew...

Ludley  C. Durrough  Jr.

Ludley C. Durrough Jr.

Oct 13, 2011

Ludley C. Durrough Jr., age 85 of Wayne Township passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Thursday, October 13, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 13, 1926 the son of Ludley and Verna (Gebhart) Durrough. On May 17, 1947 in Covington, KY he married Harriet Wood and she preceded him in death in 1999. On February 14,...

Dan Brusaw

Dan Brusaw

Oct 13, 2011

Dan Brusaw, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Hamilton on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1945 the son of Robert W. and Mary Evelyn (Ward) Brusaw. Dan was a veteran of United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He was retired from Ford Motor...

Frank  Douglas Larison

Frank Douglas Larison

Oct 11, 2011

Frank Douglas Larison, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 10, 1952 the son of Frank and Minnie (Stubblefield) Larison. Frank was employed as a store manager at Domino’s Pizza for thirty years. He was a member of the Butler County...

Donald Warner

Donald Warner

Oct 10, 2011

Donald Warner, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Home on Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1928, the son of Wallace and Elva Warner. Don retired from Champion in 1989, after 37 years of service.

Don is survived by his wife, Zula (Gabbard) Warner; children, Guy (Janice) Warner and...

Alfretta Ware

Alfretta Ware

Oct 9, 2011

Alfretta Ware, age 82 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Brownsburg, Indiana on December 10, 1928 the daughter of Stanley and China (Durham) Crawford.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marion Ware; children, Marian Pyles, Sandie (Larry) Pike and Gary (Kathie) Ware; 6...

Jeffrey  W. Roberts

Jeffrey W. Roberts

Oct 6, 2011

Jeffrey W. Roberts, age 46 of Somerville passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 30, 1965 the son of Wayne and Patricia (Ponder) Roberts. On May 21, 1993 in Hamilton he married Wanda Sue McIntosh and she preceded him in death in 2006.

He is survived...

Melvin  "Mel" Murphy

Melvin "Mel" Murphy

Oct 6, 2011

Melvin "Mel" Murphy, age 89 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 8, 1922 the son of Alfred and Nanny (Laws) Murphy. Mel was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, serving in the Rhineland...

Susan  A. Gillespie

Susan A. Gillespie

Oct 6, 2011

Susan M. Gillespie, age 52 of Liberty Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM. She was born in Marquette, Michigan the daughter of Eugene and Violette (Liubakka) Koski of Eben Jct., Michigan. Susan was employed at Kentucky Fried Chicken and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Middletown....

Paul  Richard White

Paul Richard White

Oct 5, 2011

Paul Richard White, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on November 9, 1929 the son of Elmer and Gladys (Dahms) White. Paul was a 1947 graduate of Fairfield High School and a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to...

Norman Carmack

Norman Carmack

Oct 4, 2011

Norman "Bruce" Carmack, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 3: 30 AM. He was born in Oxford on October 25, 1936 the son of James Roy Sr. and Anna (Sandlin) Carmack. Bruce was a farmer and amateur historian.

He is survived by five children, John D. (Toi)...

Rufena Smith

Rufena Smith

Oct 4, 2011

Rufena Smith, age 85 of Fairfield passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 2, 1926 the daughter of John and Lizzie (Gambrel) Lunsford. Rufena was a member of the Fairfield Church of God. In Clay County, Kentucky she married Fred Gibson, and he...

Clarence A. "Blanky" Blankenburg  Jr.

Clarence A. "Blanky" Blankenburg Jr.

Oct 2, 2011

Clarence A. "Blanky" Blankenburg Jr., age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 4:18 AM. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on December 30, 1924 the son of Clarence Sr. and Alma (Nardine) Blankenburg. He moved to Hamilton in 1927, attended St. Ann’s Parochial School and Hamilton Catholic High School. Clarence...

Alma Miller

Alma Miller

Oct 2, 2011

Alma Miller, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, October 2, 2011. She was born in Kenvir, Kentucky on August 21, 1940 the daughter of Emmitt and Rachel (Meaders) King. On July 22, 1960 she was married to Samuel Miller.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel Miller; five children, Belinda (Wendell)...

Robert G. "Bob" Davis

Robert G. "Bob" Davis

Oct 1, 2011

Robert G. "Bob" Davis, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 24, 1958 the son of Paul "Shorty" and Clara Mae (Davis) Davis. Bob was employed as an ER technician at Ft. Hamilton Hospital for the past 14 years. He was...

Lawrence Bishop

Lawrence Bishop

Sep 30, 2011

Lawrence Bishop, age 69, founding Pastor of Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio passed away at 11:49 p.m. Friday, September 30th. Pastor Bishop was transported to the Atrium Medical Center after being found in his home unresponsive. He was later transferred to Christ Hospital where it was determined that Pastor Bishop died as a result of a massive brain...

John  N. Pritchard

John N. Pritchard

Sep 27, 2011

John N. Pritchard, age 51 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM. He was born in Madison, Indiana on July 17, 1960 the son of John Thomas Jr. and Betty (Chadwick) Pritchard. John was employed as a mechanic for Performance Honda for 18 years. On October 27, 1989 in Florida...

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