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.

Ellard "Eli" King

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Rex Noe

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

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

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

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...

Ellen Rose

Ellen Rose

Jun 18, 2011

Ellen Rose, age 84, of Lakeland Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Good Shepard Hospice, Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, June 18, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1926 the daughter of Albert R. and Rachel (Cox) McKenney. Ellen was a class of 1944 graduate of Hamilton High School. She was a secretary for Procter &...

Mary  Ruth Crawford

Mary Ruth Crawford

Jun 17, 2011

Mary Ruth Crawford, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born in Middletown on August 28, 1923 the daughter of Edgar Elsworth and Ida May (Wray) Schooley. Mary was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton. On August 22, 1940 in Covington, Kentucky she married Lloyd C. Crawford, and...

Theodore  "Teddy" Rogers

Theodore "Teddy" Rogers

Jun 17, 2011

Theodore "Teddy" Rogers, age 54 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1956 the son of Lawrence and Sue (Gordon) Rogers. Teddy was employed at Commercial Drywall Systems.

He is survived by two daughters, Megan (William) Perry of Hamilton and Molly...

Charles  Ray Anderson

Charles Ray Anderson

Jun 16, 2011

Charles Ray Anderson, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:10 PM. He was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on May 8, 1942 the son of Carl and Doris (Thompson) Anderson. Charles was employed as a foreman at the Kornylak Corporation for 47 years, retiring in 2008. On June 10,...

Jason  E. Marshall

Jason E. Marshall

Jun 16, 2011

Jason E. Marshall, age 29, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born in Cincinnati on August 14, 1981, the son of Jeffrey and Cheryl (Thomas) Marshall. Jason was a 1999 graduate of Badin High School. He was a member of the Army National Guard since June 2000 and served two tours of duty in...

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....

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