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.

Roscoe Burns

Roscoe Burns

Jun 16, 2011

Roscoe Burns, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 25, 1917 the son of George and Sarah (Bowling) Burns. Roscoe retired from Fisher Body and was a member of Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. On March 24,...

John  E. Smith

John E. Smith

Jun 13, 2011

John E. Smith, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM. He was born at home on the family farm in Bloomfield Township, Logan County, Ohio on September 16, 1929 the son of Herman and Ruth (McCoy) Smith. John was a 1947 graduate of Washington Local High School and...

Manford  "Rex" Collier

Manford "Rex" Collier

Jun 11, 2011

Manford "Rex" Collier, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, June, 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 23, 1923 the son of James L. and Cora (Proffitt) Collier. Rex was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict with the United States Navy. He was...

Elmer  Keith Ray

Elmer Keith Ray

Jun 11, 2011

Elmer Keith Ray, age 87 of Middletown, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was born in Emanuel, Kentucky on December, 24, 1923 the son of Alonzo and Laura (Rogers) Ray. Elmer was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1947. On April 11, 1948...

Edward  "Buggy" Stacy

Edward "Buggy" Stacy

Jun 9, 2011

Edward "Buggy" Stacy, age 74 of Cincinnati passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:02 AM. He was born in Cordia, Kentucky on February 4, 1937 the son of David and Ola (Godsey) Stacy. Edward was employed as a construction worker for Monarch Construction Company. In 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana he married Laura Senters....

June  Elizabeth Lakes

June Elizabeth Lakes

Jun 9, 2011

June Elizabeth Lakes, age 93 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:45 AM. She was born in Livingston, Kentucky on August 20, 1917 the daughter of Charlie and Delia (Pennington) Clark. June was a member of the Fellowship Christian Center. On March 7, 1936 in Livingston, Kentucky she was married to...

Eldon  E. Gabbard  Sr.

Eldon E. Gabbard Sr.

Jun 6, 2011

Eldon E. Gabbard Sr., age 81, of Hamilton passed away at his home on Monday, June 6, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 25, 1930 the son of Hugh and Stella (Oakes) Gabbard. Eldon proudly served in the Army and Navy, retiring from the Air Force, after 21 years of dedicated service. He was a Vietnam veteran....

Michael  Ray Spivey

Michael Ray Spivey

Jun 5, 2011

Michael Ray Spivey, age 55 of Middletown passed away at Kensington Place on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM. He was born in Middletown on October 3, 1955 the son of James and Eunice (Reynolds) Spivey. Michael was employed at AK Steel.

He is survived by five children, to whom he was a wonderful father, James...

Myrtle  Marie Bond

Myrtle Marie Bond

Jun 4, 2011

Myrtle Marie Bond, age 77, of Fairfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday June 4, 2011 at 12:30 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 26, 1934 the daughter of Harrison and Maggie (Bowling) Price. Mom never met a stranger. She enjoyed church, singing, shopping and embroidering. On September 27, 1979...

John Gleason

John Gleason

Jun 3, 2011

John F. Gleason, age 51, of Trenton passed away at his home on Friday, June 3, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on November 22, 1959 the son of Basil Burke and Hazel Marie (Farmer) Gleason. John was employed at Miami Valley Industries.

He is survived by brothers and sisters, James Gleason, Patrick Gleason, Ann Carson, Kathleen...

Louvada Bates

Louvada Bates

May 31, 2011

Louvada Bates, age 70 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord from her residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was born in London, Kentucky on May 16, 1941 the daughter of Charlie and Priscilla (Gray) Owens. Louvada belonged to Pentecostal Faith Church. On December 29, 1956 in Liberty, Indiana she married Emery Bates.

She...

Kenneth  Mark Petty

Kenneth Mark Petty

May 30, 2011

Kenneth Mark Petty, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital, Cincinnati on Monday, May 30, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on December 17, 1944 to LaVerne (Kirsch) and Mark Petty, and was a 1962 graduate of Garfield High School. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a combat engineer from...

Willa  M. Vierling

Willa M. Vierling

May 30, 2011

Willa M. Vierling, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 2:00 AM. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on October 6, 1942 the daughter of Everett and Fannie (Barrett) Roberts. Willa was formally employed at Howard Johnson’s and at Lakeman Cleaning. She was a member of New Beginning...

Wayne Spurlock

Wayne Spurlock

May 28, 2011

Wayne Spurlock, age 68 of Fairfield Township passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM. He was born in North Vernon, Indiana on March 22, 1943 the son of Richmond and Mary Jane (Fowler) Spurlock. Wayne was employed by General Motors for eighteen years, retiring in 2008. He was a veteran...

Gilbert Allen

Gilbert Allen

May 27, 2011

Gilbert Allen, age 80 of Overpeck passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on November 1, 1930 the son of Elbert and Della (Murray) Allen. Gilbert was employed as a millwright for Mosler Safe Company for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member...

Floreda  Mae Reeder

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

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

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.

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Dallas  W. Seeley

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

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...

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