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.
Floreda Mae Reeder
May 27, 2011
Floreda Mae Reeder, age 88, of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorne Glen Nursing Center on Friday, May 27, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on August 17, 1922 the daughter of Palace and Mildred (Bennett) Wilson. Floreda was employed as a clerk at Hamilton Municipal Garage for 18 years retiring January 31, 1994. She was a life member of...
Nellie R. Garland
May 23, 2011
Nellie R. Garland, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM. She was born in London, Kentucky on February 19, 1942 the daughter of Dan and Beatrice (Rush) Stewart. Nellie attended Hamilton Christian Center. On August 9, 1958 she married Kenneth R. Garland, and he preceded her in death...
Thomas "Tommy" Phillips
May 23, 2011
Thomas "Tommy" Phillips, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on November 1, 1935 the son of Carl and Irene (Durbin) Phillips. Tommy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On January 5, 1996 in Hamilton, he married Judy (French) Roark.
...Dallas W. Seeley
May 22, 2011
Dallas W. Seeley, age 79, of Hamilton, passed away at Tri County Extended Care Center on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on September 24, 1931 the son of James Edward and Ethel Mae (Gill) Seeley. Dallas was employed as a crane operator at Mosler Safe Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1976. In 1951 he...
Carlie Mae Smith
May 21, 2011
Carlie Mae Smith, age 69 of Hanover Twp., passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday May 21, 2011. She was born in Perry Co., Kentucky on August 12, 1941 the daughter of William and Harriett (Baker) Hamblin. Carlie was employed at Queen of Peace Catholic Church for the past ten years and was an associate member of Butler...
Janice L. Karol
May 20, 2011
Janice L. Karol, age 70 of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Sylvia’s House in Ocala, Florida. She was born in Mossey, West Virginia on October 27, 1940 the daughter of Woodrow and Thelma (Johnson) Evans. Janice attended Christ Church and New Miami Wesleyan Church. On December 7, 1981 in Hamilton she married Ramsey Karol,...
Melissa M. Campbell
May 18, 2011
Melissa M. Campbell, age 38 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 17, 1972 the daughter of Russell P. Jr. and Patricia (Still) Campbell. Melissa was a graduate of Talawanda High School.
She is survived by two children, Ashley Campbell and Bobby Smith, both of...
Irene J. Brate
May 17, 2011
Irene J. Brate, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on December 3, 1926 the daughter of John and Flora (Burton) McWilliams. Irene was a 1945 graduate of Hamilton High School and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. On July 15,...
Charles Darrell Tillery
May 17, 2011
Charles Darrell Tillery, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 4:30 PM. He was born in McKee, Kentucky on August 23, 1937 the son of James Henry and Mary (Gabbard) Tillery. Charles was a member of the East Hamilton Baptist Church and retired from the City of Hamilton as a heavy...
Richard L. "Dick" Brune
May 17, 2011
Richard L. "Dick" Brune, age 83 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM, after a long struggle his lungs finally gave out. He was born in Hamilton on April 22, 1928 the son of Lawrence and Louise (Holbrock) Brune. Dick was a graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School. In 1946 Dick enlisted in the...
Edna L. Arnold
May 16, 2011
Edna L. Arnold, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 5, 1926 the daughter of Wilford and Frances Murphy. Edna was employed as a receptionist at Fort Hamilton Hospital for fourteen years, retiring in 1985. She has been a member of the...
Joyce Ann Jones
May 15, 2011
Joyce Ann Jones, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on November 18, 1949 the daughter of Ralph Day and Martha Ellen (McWhorter) Kidd. Joyce was a 1968 graduate of Lakota High School and was employed as a Telecommunications Specialist for Fort Hamilton...
Jewell Allen
May 15, 2011
Jewell Allen, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May15, 2011 at 3:55 AM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on September 30, 1920 the daughter of Joe and Lula (Parks) King. Jewell was a member of Tylersville Road Church of God. On June 2, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky, she married Rev. William E....
Dallas Hopkins
May 15, 2011
Dallas Hopkins, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 2, 1947 the son of Ernie and Eula (Clark) Hopkins. Dallas was self employed in the windows and doors industry for numerous years, retiring in 2010. On September 30, 1991 in Hamilton he...
Roger L. Clark
May 15, 2011
Roger L. Clark, age 65, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was born in Long Beach, California on April 8, 1946 the son of Millard and Alice (Sanderson) Clark. Roger was a 23 year veteran of the U. S. Army retiring as a Sergeant Major. He was employed the past 12 years at Butler...
Dusten A. "Bubby" Humbert
May 11, 2011
Dusten A. "Bubby" Humbert, age 24 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1986 the son of Jeffrey Allen and Daphne G. (Cox) Humbert. Dusten attended D. Russell Lee and graduated from Fairfield High School in 2005. He was employed as a computer technician for Compucom Systems Inc. in...
Barbara J. Herold-Dyer
May 11, 2011
Barbara J. Herold-Dyer, age 76, of Overpeck, passed away at Kensington Place on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born March 8, 1935 the daughter of Frank and Lula (Jenkins) Botts. Barbara retired as a cook for Mercy Hospital in Hamilton. She enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. Barbara was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. On...
Charles R. Metcalf
May 9, 2011
Charles R. Metcalf, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, May 9, 2011. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on April 21, 1933 the son of Hiram and Martha (Collins) Metcalf. Charles was employed as a supervisor at St. Mary and St. Stephen’s Cemetery for 35 years, retiring in 1999.
He is...
Edward Dale "Eddie" Mullins
May 8, 2011
Edward Dale "Eddie" Mullins, age 63 of Franklin passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He was born in Livingston, Kentucky on October 12, 1947 the son of Wilmer and Ivas (Gabbard) Mullins. Eddie was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1967 to 1968, receiving the Bronze Star and Purple...
Eugene Anderson
May 6, 2011
Eugene Anderson, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM. He was born in Gumfork, Tennessee on January 1, 1932 the son of Alvin Anderson and Stella (Maxey) Bray. Eugene was a member of the Ohio Laborers Union Local #534 and The Rock Pentecostal Church. He was married to Velma...