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.
Willard R. Denning
Mar 21, 2011
Willard R. Denning, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 15, 1935 the son of Walter and Lillian (Smith) Denning. Willard served in the Ohio National Guard and was employed as a line technician and installer for Cincinnati Bell and...
Betty Esther Heidorn
Mar 21, 2011
Betty Esther Heidorn, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Doverwood Health Care on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 2:46 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on January 19, 1922 the daughter of Sherman and Sallie (Medlock) Callahan. Esther was employed as a cafeteria worker at Cincinnati Public Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member...
Marie Barger
Mar 21, 2011
Marie Barger, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, March 21, 2011. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on February 5, 1926 the daughter of Virgil and Mamie (Flynn) Carpenter. Marie retired from Ohio Casualty in 1991. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
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Mary Louise Simmons
Mar 20, 2011
Mary Louise Simmons, age 93 of Centerville passed away at Liberty Retirement Community on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM. She was born in Maysville, Kentucky on May 9, 1917 the daughter of Carl Edward and Lucy (Dressel) Weilenmann. Mary was a member of Redeemer Church. In October, 1937 she married Thomas Marshall Simmons and he preceded her...
Robert Diefenbacher
Mar 19, 2011
Robert Diefenbacher, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on April 2, 1928 the son of Henry and May (Whited) Diefenbacher. Robert joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 16 and served in the Army, Marine Corps, and National Guard during...
Mary Ellen Miller
Mar 18, 2011
Mary Ellen Miller, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Living Center on Friday, March 18, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on May 11, 1924 the daughter of Albert and Dora Lee (Simpson) Stidham. Mary retired from Champion International on August 8, 1986 after 19 years of service. After she retired, she was a volunteer at...
Velma J. Cole
Mar 18, 2011
Velma J. Cole, age 75 of Florence, Kentucky, passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood, Kentucky on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on September 27, 1935 the daughter of Marion and Ollie B. (Alexander) Cain. Velma was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin, Ohio. On December...
Rev. Don Mccowan
Mar 17, 2011
Rev. Don McCowan, age 60 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM. He was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on February 12, 1951 the son of Charles H. and Roberta A. (Cutter) McCowan. Don received a B.A. Degree in Religion and pastored New Miami First Church of God for five...
Agnes "Aggie" Johnson
Mar 17, 2011
Agnes "Aggie" Johnson, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on September 27, 1925 the daughter of Luther and Lillian "Lilly" (Brymer) Gibson. Aggie retired from Champion Paper in 1987 after 21 years. She was a charter member of Hamilton Church of God and...
Dewey E. Broughton
Mar 16, 2011
Dewey E. Broughton, age 58 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 6:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 22, 1952 the son of Dewey Sr. and Ola (Cox) Broughton. Dewey was employed as a groover at Pipe Products.
He is survived by his companion of 17 years,...
Franklin J. "Frankie" Cox,
Mar 15, 2011
Franklin J. "Frankie" Cox, age 88 of Fairfield passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on December 12, 1922 the son of Caswell Tipton and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" (Huston) Cox. Frankie was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945 and...
Terri Elizabeth Palmieri
Mar 14, 2011
Terri Elizabeth Palmieri, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 7, 1947 the daughter of Nicholas Vito and Lena Rose (Liuzza) Palmieri. Terri was a member of Moose Lodge #36 and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On May...
Catherine Myers
Mar 14, 2011
Catherine Myers, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 10, 1949 the daughter of Arley and Mabel (Delph) Jones. Catherine was employed as a cook at Miami University.
She is survived by five children, John Ivy Jr., Carla Ivy...
Burl Wayne Mullins
Mar 14, 2011
Burl Wayne Mullins, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 11:58 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 4, 1953 the son of Elwood and Lena (Carroll) Mullins. Burl was employed as a truck driver for various trucking companies.
He is survived by his father, Elwood Mullins...
Rev. Myrtle L. Stewart
Mar 13, 2011
Rev. Myrtle L. Stewart, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Hamilton, on March 17, 1930 the daughter of W. Thomas and Nettie Alice (Young) Loman. Myrtle was the former Director of Transportation for Fairfield City Schools. She was an honorary Kentucky Colonel and a lifetime member of...
David Alan Combs
Mar 13, 2011
David Alan Combs, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 30, 1953 the son of Charles and Kizzie (Crawford) Combs. He was employed as a registered nurse for the State of Ohio and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. On...
Marie Thurman
Mar 13, 2011
Marie Thurman, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on January 10, 1940 the daughter of Harry L. Sr. and Ann Jane (Peters) Thurman. She was employed at Miami Valley Industries (MRDD). Marie enjoyed puzzles, bingo and making crafts. She attended Fellowship Christian Center.
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Mary Ann Swanner
Mar 13, 2011
Mary Ann Swanner, age 62 of Fairfield Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 18, 1948 the daughter of Sant and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Johnson. Mary Ann was a devoted teacher’s aide at Fairfield East Elementary, a member of North Fairfield Baptist Church, and a member...
Amon H. Sweet
Mar 12, 2011
Amon H. Sweet, age 79, of Hamilton, stepped peacefully into the presence of the King Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Butler Co Care Facility. He was born in Blackstar, Kentucky on May 17, 1931 the son of Ben Sr. and Mary D. (Adams) Sweet. He graduated from Benham High School in 1950. Amon served in the U S Army...
Helen Barrett
Mar 11, 2011
Helen Barrett, age 80, of Lemon Twp. passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on April 11, 1930 the daughter of Gilbert and Florence Elizabeth (Reynolds) Bowles. A homemaker Helen enjoyed puzzles and fishing. On June 24, 1946 in Booneville, Kentucky she married John W. Barrett who passed away...