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.
James Harvey "Bevo" Zimmerer Sr.
Apr 27, 2011
James Harvey "Bevo" Zimmerer Sr., age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 1:35 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 7, 1934 the son of Harvey Evans and Edith (Fath) Zimmerer. James was employed as a drum operator at Champion International Paper for 42 years. He was a member...
Geraldine "Geri" Farthing
Apr 26, 2011
Geraldine "Geri" Farthing, age 81 of Hamilton went to be with the Lord at Wellington Manor on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1929 the daughter of Lloyd and Fern (Lewis) Buckley. Geraldine was a talented musician who loved singing and playing the guitar. She was a member of Princeton...
Edith Cheek
Apr 25, 2011
Edith Cheek, age 85, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday April 23, 2011. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on June 19, 1925 the daughter of W. B. and Martha (Ellis) Sergent. Edith was a server in the cafeteria at Champion retiring in 1975. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Hamilton....
William Robert "Bill" Frazier
Apr 25, 2011
William Robert "Bill" Frazier, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 1:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 13, 1923 the son of Robert V. and Lillian (Tegeder) Frazier and was a graduate of Ross Township High School. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World...
Pastor Willard Baker
Apr 24, 2011
Pastor Willard Baker, age 79, pastor of the Free Pentecostal Church of God on Pater Avenue from 1988 to the present, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 5:10 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 14, 1931 the son of Harvey "Reece" and Mary (Isaacs) Baker. He was employed as a plant manager...
Earl C. "Pap" Murphy Sr.
Apr 24, 2011
Earl C. "Pap" Murphy Sr., age 86 of Livingston, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born in South Irvine, Kentucky on June 29, 1924 the son of Hubert and Myrtle (Bishop) Murphy. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946...
Janet Josephine Jordan
Apr 23, 2011
Janet Josephine Jordan, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 4:54 AM. She was born in Carroll, Iowa on December 20, 1935 the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Rust) Schmich. Janet was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church. On August 11, 1956 in Portland, Oregon she was married...
Bertha Chasteen
Apr 22, 2011
Bertha Chasteen, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, April 22, 2011. She was born in London, Kentucky on July 11, 1926 the daughter of Russell and Flora (Bowling) Messer. Bertha was employed as the owner/operator of Mamaw’s Restaurant and was a member of Berean Baptist Church. In 1945 in Hamilton, she married William O....
Linda Carol Bush
Apr 22, 2011
Linda Carol Bush, age 67 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 2:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 13, 1943 the daughter of Victor and Vesta (Reynolds) Cox. Linda was employed as a bond clerk for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 35 years, retiring in 2004. In 1972 in...
Luther Lee Daniels
Apr 21, 2011
Luther Lee Daniels, age 89, of Hamilton Ohio passed away on April 21, 2011, while in the care of Hospice of Cincinnati at Heartland of Woodridge in Fairfield, Ohio. The family extends special thanks to the wonderful nurses & aids at Heartland of Woodridge for the love and care that they gave our Dad every day. Also, special thanks...
Vicy Burns-Spurlock
Apr 21, 2011
Vicy Burns-Spurlock, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Thursday, April 21, 2011. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on July 30, 1930 the daughter of Luther George and Cora (Holland) Martin. Vicy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of and was baptized at Island Creek Baptist Church in...
Helen Louise Miller
Apr 20, 2011
Helen Louise Miller, age 82 of Oxford passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on August 21, 1928 the daughter of William and Martha (Baker) Wooten. Helen was employed as a sales associate at K-Mart for 17 years and was a member of Church of Christ...
Hercus Napier
Apr 20, 2011
Hercus Napier, age 71, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on May 9, 1939 the son of Corbett and Dessie (Feltner) Napier. Hercus was retired from Ford Motor Co., Sharonville. He was a member and Past Master of Ben Franklin Lodge #719 F&AM and...
Evelyn Campbell
Apr 19, 2011
Evelyn Campbell, age 93 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM. She was born in Rosehill, Virginia on November 28, 1917 the daughter of James and Sally (Burke) Cheek. Evelyn was employed as a waitress and manager at Dunkin Donuts for 30 years and was a member of Lindenwald Baptist Church. On January 27,...
Joni Denise Steele
Apr 19, 2011
Joni Denise Steele, age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 2:20 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 12, 1955 the daughter of Adam Jr. and Nancy (Singleton) Rinck. Joni attended Tylersville Worship Center. On October 25, 1975 in Hamilton she married Daniel L. Steele.
She is...
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...