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.
Joseph Carroll Stewart
Apr 19, 2011
Joseph Carroll Stewart, age 92 of Lebanon passed away at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community on Monday, April 19, 2011 at 3:45 AM. He was born in Cincinnati on November 25, 1918 the son of Dyas A. and Elsie (Vogler) Stewart. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946 and was employed as...
Mary Louise Cole
Apr 17, 2011
Mary Louise Cole, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 9, 1922 the daughter of Reece and Grace (Richardson) Coates. Mary Louise was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton. On June 22, 1941 in Kentucky she married Maeford Cole,...
Sue E. Lykins
Apr 16, 2011
Sue E. Lykins, age 69 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on May 8, 1941 the daughter of Chester and Fannie Brown. On July 20, 1956 in Edna, Kentucky she married Alton Ray Lykins and he preceded her in death in 2010. Sue enjoyed traveling with...
Trey Michael Smallwood
Apr 16, 2011
Trey Michael Smallwood, age 24 passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 4:50 AM after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born in Hamilton on November 8, 1986 the son of Troy Smallwood and Tonya Swihart. Trey was a 2005 graduate of Hamilton High School and was the sports announcer for the girl’s...
William E. "Bill" Hazlett
Apr 15, 2011
William E. "Bill" Hazlett, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 24, 1947 the son of Harry J. and Jane (Andrews) Hazlett. Bill was a Vietnam veteran and was employed in the maintenance department at AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in...
Jesse L. Mays
Apr 15, 2011
Jesse L. Mays, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:42 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on January 10, 1936 the son of Jesse and Emma (Eversole) Mays. He was employed as a plater and polisher at Mosler Safe Company for 36 years, retiring in 1985. Jesse...
J.V. Hickman Jr.
Apr 12, 2011
J.V. Hickman Jr., age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 3:54 AM. He was born in Clarence, Louisiana on June 18, 1928 the son of John Virgil and Ophelia (Paige) Hickman. J.V. was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Era and was self-employed as an insurance...
Kimberly S. Winsted
Apr 12, 2011
Kimberly S. Winsted, age 51 of Ross passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 7, 1960 the daughter of Albert and Carol (Wullenweber) Bowling. Kimberly was employed as a home health aide for Nurse’s Care for eight years. She was a member of Livingword Missionary Baptist...
Doyle "Junior" Haynes
Apr 12, 2011
Doyle "Junior" Haynes, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 4:00 AM. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 27, 1934 the son of Claude and Edith (Merritt) Haynes. Junior was a supervisor for Pepsi Cola for over 46 years, retiring in 2000. On June 20, 1988 in Jellico, Tennessee...
Robert "Bruce" Mcdaniel
Apr 10, 2011
Robert "Bruce" McDaniel, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 12:45 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 22, 1950 the son of James and Joeann (Neece) McDaniel. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Viet Nam Era from 1968 to 1971. He was a lifetime...
Evelyn Embry
Apr 10, 2011
Evelyn Embry, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 8, 2011. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 15, 1933 the daughter of Theo and Eva (Hibbard) Griffin. A homemaker she enjoyed quilting. Evelyn was a member of the original Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church. On September 23, 1954 in Clay County,...
Ella Mae Chalfant
Apr 9, 2011
Ella Mae Chalfant, age 79 of Fairfield passed away at Tri- County Extended Care Center on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 6:54 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 21, 1931 the daughter of Ray and Louvenia (Kinzer) Winkler. Ella was a member of Fairfield Church of the Nazarene. On January 1, 1951 in Hamilton she married Richard...
William G. Rindler
Apr 8, 2011
William G. Rindler, age 82 of Fairfield passed away at Burlington House on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:00 PM. He was born in Burkettsville, Ohio on February 19, 1929 the son of Alyos and Marie (McFarland) Rindler. William was a graduate of the University of Dayton in 1952 and was the owner and operator of UNRRA Medical Lab...
David L. Beverly
Apr 8, 2011
David L. Beverly, age 43 of New Miami passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 8, 2011. He was born in Marion, Indiana on September 11, 1967 the son of Oscar and Ruby (Lowe) Beverly. On March 3, 1990 in New Miami he married Shawn Harrison.
He is survived by his wife, Shawn Beverly; two...
Eunice Sweet
Apr 7, 2011
Eunice Sweet, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was born in London, Kentucky on October 11, 1932 the daughter of Caddie and Lillie (McCowan) Lewis. Eunice was the owner/operator of Eunice’s Ceramics. She also enjoyed quilting and was a member of Stahlheber Baptist Church. On June 3, 1949 in...
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...