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.

Betty  M. Pridemore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Willard  R. Denning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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