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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Elsie Demonge
Dec 4, 2011
Elsie DeMonge, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Sunday, December 4, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on February 18, 1925 the daughter of Elmer and Alma (Allspach) Woodrey. Elsie was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On March 2, 1946 in St. Veronica Church in Hamilton she married Kenneth...
Geraldine Harrison
Dec 4, 2011
Geraldine "Geri" Harrison, age 69, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 4, 2011. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 25, 1942 the daughter of Lloyd Daniel and Olive (McGee) Smith. Geri was employed as a waitress and nurse’s aide for many years. In 1959 she married Junior Stivers and he preceded her in death in...
Emmitt Colwell, Sr.
Nov 30, 2011
Emmitt Colwell, Sr, age 65 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on September 23, 1946, the son of Herbert and Isma Colwell.
He is survived by his wife, Robbin Kay (Garrod) Colwell; children, Melissa (Nate) Colwell, Jason (Aleesha) Colwell, Emmitt (Holly) Colwell, Jr, Shane (Helen) Colwell, Brandon (Ginger) Colwell,...
Linda Sue Links
Nov 27, 2011
Linda Sue Links, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 13, 1950. Linda was employed as a retirement specialist at Bencor Corporation. She was a member of North Fairfield Baptist Church. On April 10, 1972 in Gary, Indiana she married Johnny...
Lucy Colwell
Nov 26, 2011
Lucy Colwell, age 60 of Monroe passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 1:35 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 13, 1950 the daughter of Brown and Rinda Eldridge. Lucy was employed as an STNA at Hawhtorn Glen Nursing Center for twenty years. On June 27, 1967 in Hazard, Kentucky she married...
Vivian K. Davidson
Nov 26, 2011
Vivian K. Davidson, age 51 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 4:25 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 19, 1960 the daughter of Franklin and Janie (Sturgill) Howard. Vivian was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. On July 2, 1976 in Hamilton she married Marvin Davidson.
She...
Betty Turner
Nov 24, 2011
Betty Turner, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on March 11, 1948 the daughter of Elbert and Ruby (Rice) Wilder. Betty was a realtor in the tri-state area. On December18, 1966 she married Benny Turner.
She is survived by her husband,...
James R. Cheek
Nov 23, 2011
James R. Cheek, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on September 11, 1923 the son of Joseph and Mary (Harris) Cheek. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 and was employed...
William L. Mathews
Nov 23, 2011
William L. Mathews, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM surrounded by his family. He was born in Hamilton on February 26, 1922 the son of William E. and Blanche (Haizeman) Mathews. William was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1947...
Ruth E. Emenaker
Nov 23, 2011
Ruth E. Emenaker, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 12:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 13, 1921 the daughter of Anthony and Rose (Leuderalbert) Bossert. On February 15, 1947, Ruth married Robert L. Emenaker who preceded her in death in 1994. Ruth was employed at Champion...