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.
Belladonna Smith Gray
Apr 5, 2011
Belladonna Smith Gray, age 41 of Trenton passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 8:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 17, 1970. Belladonna attended World Commission Church. She and the love of her life, Johnny Gray, were together for 24 years and married on June 30, 2001.
She is...
Jennifer Lynn Bowling
Apr 4, 2011
Jennifer Lynn Bowling, age 43 of Hamilton passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 3:59 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 30, 1967 the daughter of Edgar and Peggy (Williams) Gabbard. Jennifer was a cashier at Shell Gas Station in Forest Park. On February 20, 1997 in Hamilton she married Bart Bowling....
Reubin Bailey
Apr 4, 2011
Reubin Bailey, age 87 of Hanover Township passed away at McCullough-Hyde Hospital on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 22, 1923 the son of John and Susan (Turner) Bailey. Reubin was employed as a forklift operator at Pease for 35 years, retiring in 1986. On October 8, 1947 in Hazard,...
Emil "Joe" Newman
Apr 4, 2011
Emil "Joe" Newman, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, April 4, 2011. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on January 25, 1951 the son of Mearl and Grace Mary (Zahradnik) Newman. Joe was employed in the security department at Ft. Hamilton Hospital, and had formerly been employed at Mosler Safe Company and he was...
Elsie Smith
Apr 3, 2011
Elsie Smith, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 6:15 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 25, 1920 the daughter of Phil and Alice (Bowling) Collins. Elsie enjoyed flowers and gardening. On March 30, 1936 in Manchester, Kentucky she married Elbert Smith, and he preceded...
Iva Maureen Miller
Apr 3, 2011
Iva Maureen Miller, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 27, 1937 the daughter of Chester and Elizabeth (Hicks) Maupin. She was employed as a manager at Carter’s Restaurant and Wal-Mart’s jewelry department.
She is survived by two...
Billie W. Lanham
Apr 1, 2011
Billie W. Lanham, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away in Naples, Florida on Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born in London, Kentucky the son of Ballard and Mary (Oakley) Lanham. He retired from the Sharonville Ford Motor Plant in 1988. He was an honorary Kentucky Colonel and lifetime member of Hamilton Christian Center. He attended Real Life Church...
Lillie Fredra Martin
Mar 31, 2011
Lillie Fredra Martin, age 88 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 31, 2011. She was born in Sugar City, Idaho on April 14, 1922 the daughter of Henry C. and Lillie F. (Dale) Roberts. Lillie was the owner/operator of Marti’s Pamper Hut for 23 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the...
Paul D. Wheeler
Mar 31, 2011
Paul D. Wheeler, age 79 passed on March 31, 2011. Husband of Mary Ann (nee Rosselot). The father of Thomas (Connie) Edwards, Larry Edwards, Bobbie Bach, Mary Sue (Roger) Grubbs, Cathy (Pat) Lilly, and the late Dean Edwards; father-in-law of the late Susan Edwards; brother of Patricia Ann Wheeler; grandfather of ten; and great-grandfather of twenty-four. Memorial gathering at...
Robert E. Adams
Mar 29, 2011
Adams, Robert E, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 4:10 pm. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 2, 1944, the son of the late Benjamin Adams and Bobbie (Thompson) Frazier. Bob was employed as executive director of Oxford Advisory Welfare Services. He served 3 years in...
Betty M. Pridemore
Mar 29, 2011
Betty M. Pridemore, age 76 of Hamilton, formerly of West Chester, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on August 1, 1934 the daughter of Carl Clyde and Emma (Craig) Hartness. Betty was a homemaker and member of New Beginning Tabernacle. On August 15, 1953 in Cincinnati, she married...
Eugene C. Jacquemin
Mar 28, 2011
Eugene C. Jacquemin, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 28, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on September 20, 1927 the son of Louis and Nora (Clemmons) Jacquemin. Eugene was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed yard...
Lucy Abagail Combs
Mar 28, 2011
Lucy Abagail Combs, age 3 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011. She was born in Cincinnati on November 7, 2007 the daughter of Eric Allen and Mandy Elizabeth Combs. "Lou Chicka Boo" loved music, especially Bob Marley, and was a very friendly child who touched the lives of everyone she met.
She is survived...
Leovia Smith
Mar 27, 2011
Leovia Smith, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on October 11, 1937 the daughter of George and Mollie (Mills) Jackson. On December 27, 1953 in Pendleton Gap, Virginia she married Ambrose Smith, and her loving husband preceded her in death in 2003. She...
Belva L. Ward
Mar 27, 2011
Belva L. Ward, age 74 of Hamilton was brought home by God when He saw that she was tired on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 4:50 PM. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 24, 1937 the daughter of Willie and Cartha (Braswell) Smith. Belva was a member of Gordon Avenue Baptist Church. On June 19, 1965...
Roberta Evelyn Moore
Mar 26, 2011
Roberta Evelyn Moore, 83 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:23 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on September 17, 1927 the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Peterson) McDonald. Roberta was a member of the St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church and was employed in Dietary with Mercy Hospital Hamilton for 21...
Robert Mark Houston
Mar 26, 2011
Robert Mark Houston, age 64 of Marion, Indiana passed away at St. Francis Hospital & Health Services on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM. He was born in London, Kentucky on April 26, 1946 the son of Raymond and Edna (Salvadori) Houston. Robert was employed as a tow motor operator at General Motors, retiring in 1999. On April...
Lucy M. Davidson
Mar 23, 2011
Lucy M. Davidson, age 86 of Fairfield passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 6:07 AM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on May 19, 1924 the daughter of James and Lillie (Powell) Barrett. Lucy was employed as a payroll auditor at Fisher Body for five years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of...
Lonnie E. Howard
Mar 22, 2011
Lonnie E. Howard, age 59 of St. Clair Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on September 9, 1951 the son of Isaac and Mary Elizabeth (Randolph) Howard. Lonnie was the owner/operator of Howard’s Backhoe Service and loved to hunt and fish. On May 20, 1972 in...
Vernon Eugene Brewer
Mar 22, 2011
Vernon Eugene Brewer, age 47 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM. He was born in Oxford on July 1, 1963 the son of Sherman and Mary Jane (Barnett) Brewer. Vernon was a self-employed mechanic, retiring in 2004.
He is survived by his devoted friend and companion of...