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.

Elaine  A. Emenaker

Elaine A. Emenaker

Feb 28, 2012

Elaine A. Emenaker, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 9:15 PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 13, 1921 the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Hake) Wolke. Elaine was employed in the design department at Pease Woodwork for ten years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St....

Ora Hart

Ora Hart

Feb 24, 2012

Ora Hart, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:04 AM. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on September 29, 1921 the daughter of James P. and Mary S. (Inman) Mitchell. Ora was a 1941 graduate of Lynn Camp High School. On February 5, 1944 in Corbin, Kentucky she married Walter...

Clare O.Oufe  Sr

Clare O.Oufe Sr

Feb 22, 2012

Clare O. Sroufe, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. She was born in College Hill, Ohio on April 17, 1919 the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Gosink) Teufel. Clare was an active member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. Clare was a beloved wife of 60 years and a loving...

Bernice Kolb

Bernice Kolb

Feb 22, 2012

Bernice Kolb, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 8:45 PM. She was born in Menefee County, Kentucky on August 14, 1925 the daughter of Paul and Etta (Staggs) Wagers. Bernice was a member of McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church. On October 24, 1949 in Hamilton she married Ralph H. Kolb,...

Brian Nesbitt

Brian Nesbitt

Feb 19, 2012

Brian Nesbitt, age 40 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 24, 1971 the son of Thomas and Betty (Smith) Nesbitt. Brian graduated from New Miami High School in 1989. He was employed at Community Behavioral Health. Brian was a member of the Fairfield Church of God.

He...

Lowell  Dean Mcbee

Lowell Dean Mcbee

Feb 18, 2012

Lowell Dean McBee, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 18, 2012. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on May 23, 1934 the son of John Wesley an Cleda (Garland) McBee. He was employed as a roofer with the Local 42 Roofer’s Union for more than 40 years. On April 3, 1956 in...

Lorraine Collier

Lorraine Collier

Feb 17, 2012

Lorraine Collier, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 6, 1932 the daughter of Elva and Cora (Day) Blankenship. Lorraine was a retired Realtor who worked for multiple agencies over the years. She loved music and was active in everything from...

Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson

Feb 17, 2012

Brenda Jackson, age 68, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012. She was born May 1, 1944, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky the daughter of Roscoe and Pauline Cox.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Wayne) Lawson; father, Roscoe Cox; grandchildren, Natasha Prickett and Billy Prickett; great granddaughters, Chelcee McKeever, Kelsey Prickett and Shyanne Prickett; brothers, Joe (Brenda)...

Ernest  E. Mackinnon

Ernest E. Mackinnon

Feb 15, 2012

Ernest E. Mackinnon, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 26, 1937 the son of John and Shirley (Kilgore) Mackinnon. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was employed at the power plant for the...

James  "Red" Thomas

James "Red" Thomas

Feb 14, 2012

James "Red" Thomas, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 4:10 AM. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on November 1, 1927 the son of Tip and Ethel (Cheek) Thomas. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a Foreman at H.P. Duescher for 25...

Stephen  "Andy" Smith

Stephen "Andy" Smith

Feb 14, 2012

Stephen "Andy" Smith, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1948 the son of Floyd K. and Juanita (Bown) Smith. Andy enjoyed going to flea markets.

He is survived by two brothers, Floyd R. (Lana) Smith of Hamilton and...

Robert  J. Leugers

Robert J. Leugers

Feb 14, 2012

Robert J. Leugers, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on March 10, 1922 the son of Edward and Marie (Mengelkamp) Leugers. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was employed as a general foreman at Fisher Body for 35 years....

Linda  L. Walden

Linda L. Walden

Feb 13, 2012

Linda Walden, 63, dear mother and wife died Monday, February 13, 2012. She devoted her life to God and her family. Linda is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jack Lee Sr.; sons, Jack Lee II (Cassy) Walden of Hamilton, Ohio and Jeff Mark (Nikki) Walden of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; daughter, Deborah Lynn (Duane) Doyle of Trenton, Ohio; her...

Daniel  E. Tyson

Daniel E. Tyson

Feb 13, 2012

Daniel E. Tyson, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, February 13, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 17, 1921 the son of Vernon and Gertrude (Weiland) Tyson. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed as a drum operator and...

Della  Mae Hicks

Della Mae Hicks

Feb 12, 2012

Della Mae Hicks, age 64 of Troy, Missouri passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky on August 16, 1947.

She is survived by three children, Tony (Connie) Webb of Hamilton, Ohio, Candy (Curt) Creech of Cincinnati, Ohio and David (Ginger) Hicks of Troy, Missouri; two brothers, Bobby Hall...

Charlotte  B. Deaton

Charlotte B. Deaton

Feb 12, 2012

Charlotte B. Deaton, age 82 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born in Alexandria, Kentucky on July 21, 1929 the daughter of Wesley and Mable (Holden) Painter. Charlotte was employed as an LPN for Sunnybreeze Nursing Home for 23 years, retiring in 1988. She was a lifelong member of...

Robert Wolke

Robert Wolke

Feb 12, 2012

Robert Wolke, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, February 12, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on May 21, 1929 the son of Harry and Elsie (Hake) Wolke. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950 and was employed as a firefighter from 1954 to 1984. He coached the...

John  F. Schoellhamer  Jr.

John F. Schoellhamer Jr.

Feb 12, 2012

John F. Schoellhamer Jr., age 61 of Hamilton passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:54 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1950 the son of John F. Sr. and Marjorie (Harmon) Schoellhamer. John was employed as a pipefitter for the past 37 years. In 1984 in Hamilton, he married Karen Barger.

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George Dege

George Dege

Feb 11, 2012

George Dege, age 36 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on December 04, 1975 the son of John and Hilda (Hopper) Dege.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Dege; two sons, Kyle Cooper and Tyler Dege; two daughters, Kaitlyn Dege and Haley Dege; a sister,...

Betty Garland

Betty Garland

Feb 11, 2012

Betty Garland, age 83 passed away Saturday, February 11, 2011, in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born in Jett, Kentucky January 26, 1929 the daughter of Napoleon and Rena Stivers.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Hugh Garland; children, Burl "Butch" (Kristy) Spiers Jr., Cheryl (John Jr.) McHenry and Kerry (Martha) Garland; siblings, Geneva...

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