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.
Donna Swindoll
Jul 4, 2011
Donna Swindoll, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 2:02 AM. She was born in London, Kentucky on November 24, 1922 the daughter of Edward and Nancy (Robinson) McCowan. Donna was employed as a custodian for Miami University in Oxford and Hamilton for 11 years, retiring in 1983. She was...
Teresa Devon Moody
Jul 3, 2011
Teresa Devon Moody, age 50 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 3, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on December 16, 1960 the daughter of Herman and Judith G. (Gabbard ) Moody. Teresa was a 1979 graduate of Ross High School and was baptized at Gordon Avenue Baptist Church. She was employed at Miami University...
James William Zeek
Jul 3, 2011
James William Zeek, age 51 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 1:58 AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1960 the son of Grant Henry and Geanne (McGraw) Zeek. James was employed as a machinist at Wright-Bernet. In October, 1980 in Hamilton he married Patricia Ramsey.
He...
Paul Alexander Combs
Jul 1, 2011
Paul Alexander Combs, age 34 of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on October 21, 1976 the son of Harry Combs and Matilda (Sorbora) Walker. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 1996 to 2003 and was employed...
Deborah Lynn Sheridan
Jun 30, 2011
Deborah Lynn Sheridan, age 58 of Algoma, Wisconsin passed away at Minister Door County Memorial Center on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 29, 1952 the daughter of Norman Jack and Edith Louise (Thompson) Crossley.
She is survived by her significant other, Laura Silar of Algoma; a son, Brian...
Ted E. Davis
Jun 30, 2011
Ted E. Davis, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1938 the son of Harvey E. and Ruth Marie (Barker) Davis. Ted was employed in maintenance for the City of Hamilton Parks Department for 25 years, retiring in 2008.
...Dora Loretta Mcgee
Jun 28, 2011
Dora Loretta McGee March 31, 1929-June 28, 2011 (Ross, Ohio)
Loretta was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Brutus McGee, in 1988. Loretta is survived by her sons, Michael McGee (Englewood, Florida), Gary McGee and his wife, Ellen Reyes McGee (Oxford, Ohio) and Mark McGee and his wife, Tammy McGee (Jacksonville, Florida). She also...
Jack Hughes
Jun 27, 2011
Jack Hughes, age 76 of Hamilton peacefully passed away on June 27, 2011. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Georgia (Gibson); his three daughters, Becky, Carolyn and Jackie; his sister, Alice; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330...
Ashely M. Davis
Jun 26, 2011
Ashely M. Davis, age 26 of Hamilton passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was born in Oxford on March 20, 1985 the daughter of Ronald Lee Jr. and Robyn (Couch) Anders. Ashely was a graduate of Lakota High School and a member of Hamilton Assembly of God. On September 7, 2007 in Hamilton...
Tamara Lynn "Tammy" Welling
Jun 24, 2011
Tamara Lynn "Tammy" Welling, age 49, of Somerville passed away on June 24, 2011 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Hamilton on July 14, 1961 the daughter of Charles A. and Doris Ann (Winters) Kerby. Tammy was a 1979 graduate of Talawanda High School and attended Miami University. She was a rural mail carrier for the...
Ellard "Eli" King
Jun 24, 2011
Ellard "Eli' King passed away peacefully at his home on Friday June 24, 2011. Born in Climax, Kentucky on January 16, 1918. He moved to Hamilton with his family. He graduated from Hanover School. He was most proud of his service during WWII. He was inducted in December, 1941 in Ft. Thomas, KY. He spent time in the US...
Virgil L. Jones
Jun 23, 2011
Virgil was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 19, 1930 the son of Robert Roy and Irma L. Jones, and spent his young life working on the large family farm. He was a graduate of Monroe High School and lived most of his life in Liberty Township, where he was a past president of the Liberty Community Club. After...
Frederick H. "Sam" Gaebel
Jun 23, 2011
Frederick H. "Sam" Gaebel, age 57 of Somerville passed away at his residence after a hard-fought battle with leukemia on Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1954 the son of Gordon Joseph and Selma E. (Hamilton) Gaebel. Fred was a masonry contractor who operated a masonry business with his wife and sons. He...
Martha J. Lynch
Jun 22, 2011
Martha J. Lynch, age 79 of Trenton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:02 AM. She was born in Hammond, Kentucky on June 2, 1932 the daughter of Mitchell and Mandy Jones. Martha was a member of Morning Star Christian Fellowship.
She is survived by four children, David Nantz of Hamilton,...
Lawrence W. Spurgeon
Jun 22, 2011
Lawrence Wayne Spurgeon, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 9, 1945 the son of Roy and Dorothy (Jarvis) Spurgeon. Lawrence was employed in the maintenance department at D. Russell Lee Vocational School.
He is survived by his sister,...
Linda R. Brown
Jun 22, 2011
Linda R. Brown, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 27, 1947 the daughter of Charles Raymond and Juanita (Kemplen) McIntosh. Linda was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church. On July 18, 1964 in Hamilton she married James L. Brown.
...Rex Noe
Jun 22, 2011
Rex Noe, age 72 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on April 28, 1939 the son of Lawnzie and Lucy Edna (Cornett) Noe. Rex was the owner/operator of OKI Contractors. He was a member of Washington Lodge #17 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Rex was a...
Beverly Goins
Jun 20, 2011
Beverly Goins, age 85 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 28, 1926 the son of Clayborn and Lula (Hibbard) Goins. Beverly was employed as a machine tender at Champion Paper Company for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He was a...
Cortinee Paige Crane
Jun 20, 2011
Cortinee Paige Crane, age 16 of Hamilton passed away at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on September 11, 1994.
She is survived by her mother, Crystal (Dye) Martino and Rae Jean Williams; two brothers, Justin Dye and Tannor Martino; three sisters, Whitney Carter, Lindsey Carter, and...
Marilyn D. Steele
Jun 19, 2011
Marilyn D. Steele, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 12:00 noon. She was born in Hamilton on June 29, 1939 the daughter of Harry and Florence (Wirbel) Symes. Marilyn was employed in the deli/produce department at Meijer for ten years, retiring in 2002. On March 13, 1961 in...