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.
Philip F. Brate
Mar 15, 2012
Philip F. Brate, age 84 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on March 17, 1927 the son of Foster and Myra (Gath) Brate. Philip was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1945 to 1946 and was employed as a machinist...
Amos Richardson
Mar 15, 2012
Amos Richardson, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 10:05 PM. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on March 28, 1932 the son of Melvin and Gracie (Plowman) Richardson. Amos was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956. He was employed as...
Gary M. "Moose" Mitchell Sr.
Mar 14, 2012
Gary M. "Moose" Mitchell Sr., age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:45 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1944 the son of Norman and Lena (Parrotta) Mitchell. Moose was a member of the National Guard and was employed as a roofer at Hamilton Roofing and KCR....
Jean E. Thompson
Mar 14, 2012
Jean E. Thompson, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at West Chester Medical Center on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 2, 1934 the daughter of Clifton and Hazel (Leffler) Thompson. Jean was employed as a policy service representative at Ohio Casualty Insurance for 18 years, retiring in 1993. She was...
Ann Christine Caldwell
Mar 14, 2012
Ann Christine Caldwell, age 91 of Fairfield passed away at home on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM. She was born in Decatur, Alabama on March 4, 1921 the daughter of Luke and Porter (Bernard) Walker. Ann was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at several nursing homes in the Hamilton area. She was a faithful member of...
Lee Bowling
Mar 14, 2012
Lee A. Bowling, age 95 of Hamilton passed away in Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He was born August 16, 1916 in Breathitt County, Kentucky the son of William and Ruth (Asher) Bowling. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, where he participated in the Battle of the Bulge as an Ammunition Specialist....
Warren Jeff Townsend
Mar 13, 2012
Warren Jeff Townsend, age 90 of Hamilton went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 under hospice care. He was born on May 8, 1921 in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Isaac and Myrtle (Tuttle) Townsend. Warren served with the 15th Air Force during World War II. His B-24 Liberator was shot down...
Paul C. Hammons
Mar 11, 2012
Paul C. Hammons, age 59 of Liberty Township passed away at West Chester Medical Center on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 3:50 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 8, 1952 the son of Willie and Helen (Bunger) Hammons. Paul was employed as a welder for Southern Ohio Fabrications for 12 years. On June 22, 1979 in Hamilton...
Kim Linz
Mar 10, 2012
Kim Linz, loving wife, mother of Risa, Nancy and Donna passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Risa. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughters, Nancy and Donna; and three grandchildren, Brooke, Izzy, and Colin along with his fiancé, Karen and her daughter, Lillian.
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Daniel Hileman
Mar 8, 2012
Daniel Hileman, age 54, of Somerville passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born in Hamilton June 9, 1957, the son of Elmer and Rita (Hoelle) Hileman. Daniel’s passion in life was farming alongside his father and brothers; he was also a bus driver for Talawanda and Edgewood Schools. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Holy...
Russell Wells
Mar 6, 2012
Russell Wells, age 78 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on April 15, 1933 the son of Garrett and Maud (Willis) Wells. Russell attended Lee College in Cleveland Tennessee. He served in the United States Air Force as a Jet Fighter Pilot achieving rank of Major. He was employed as a bricklayer...
Thomas Hibbard
Mar 6, 2012
Thomas Hibbard, age 45 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, March 5, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on June 18, 1966 the son of Ray and Beverley (McQueen) Hibbard. Thomas was self-employed as an auto mechanic.
He is survived by his companion and loving partner, Belinda Williams; his mother and stepfather, Beverley (Earnie)...
Roberta L. Day
Mar 6, 2012
Roberta L. Day, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Glen Meadows on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM. She was born in Lowell, Kentucky on May 26, 1919 the daughter of Robert and Florida Lee (Boian) Elliott. Roberta was valedictorian of her class at McKee High School in 1937. She was employed in the print shop at...
Joseph E. Hogan
Mar 5, 2012
Joseph E. Hogan, age 61 of Hamilton passed away March 5, 2012 in Mercy Hospital Fairfield. He was born in Hamilton on November 28, 1950 the son of Arthur P. and Grace H. (Klay) Hogan. Joe graduated from Badin High School in 1969 and the University of Notre Dame in 1973 with a BS in Physics. He was self-employed...
James Henry Roberts
Mar 5, 2012
James Henry Roberts, age 76 of Dania Beach, Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 5, 2012. He was born in Cincinnati on December 27, 1935 the son of James Harrison and Bernadine (Brosmer) Roberts. Jim was employed as a salesman in the furniture industry and in timeshare and real estate. He enjoyed horses...
Susan Edwards
Mar 4, 2012
Susan Edwards, age 66 of Fairfield passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 2:40 PM, with her family by her side. She was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1945 the daughter of The Rev. Lee and Lucille (King) Sims. On August 12, 1980 she was married in Hamilton to her Loving husband R.J. Edwards....
Jeffrey D. Lockhart
Mar 3, 2012
Jeffrey D. Lockhart, age 49 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday March 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on November 12, 1962 the son of James R. and Charlotte (Calia) Lockhart. Jeffrey was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1984, where he served as a medivac medic for the 101st...
Justin Lee Henley
Mar 2, 2012
Justin Lee Henley, age 29 of New Miami passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 4:21 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 17, 1982 the son of Robert and Linda (Asher) Henley. Justin was a 2000 graduate of New Miami High School.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and...
Denver L. Robbins
Feb 29, 2012
Denver L. Robbins, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 4:15 PM. He was born in Sand Springs, Kentucky on December 27, 1927 the son of Daniel L. and Eva (Cromer) Robbins. Denver was employed in the heat treat plant at Ford Motor Company for 35 years, retiring in 1992....
Patrick Fetherland
Feb 29, 2012
Patrick Fetherland, age 57, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio February 8, 1955, the son of William and Jean (Fugate) Fetherland. Pat loved rock and country music and playing his guitar. He enjoyed traveling around the United States as a young man. Pat took great pride in his...


