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.
John Lee Parker
Jan 14, 2011
John Lee Parker, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, January 14, 2011. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 23, 1950 the son of James B. and Julia (Black) Parker. John was a 1968 graduate of New Miami High School and was employed as a clerk at CSX Railroad for 42 years, retiring...
James "Jimmie" Smith
Jan 14, 2011
James "Jimmie" Smith, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 4, 1938 the son of Ancil and Martha (Gray) Smith. Jimmie was employed with the Local 534 Laborer’s Union for 20 years, retiring in 1983. On May 20, 2000 in...
Elmer "Russ" Baker
Jan 13, 2011
Elmer "Russ" Baker, age 90 of Hanover Township passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on March 26, 1920 the son of Birt and Sarah (Morris) Baker. Elmer was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945, a...
Charles Anderson Lewis
Jan 13, 2011
Charles Anderson Lewis Sr., age 77 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 6:15 PM. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on July 11, 1933 the son of Henderson and Ethel (Lawson) Lewis. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1957. On...
Gary Brooks Shepherd
Jan 13, 2011
Gary Brooks Shepherd, age 69 of New Miami passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 13, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on October 28, 1941 the son of Robert and Elma (Robinette) Shepherd. Gary was employed as a salvage repairman at General Motors for 13 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Cincinnati Volkswagen...
Charlene S. Messer
Jan 11, 2011
Charlene Sherrie Messer, age 36 of Seamen, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 11, 1974 the daughter of Thomas R. and Monica (Lipps) Messer.
She is survived by a daughter, Shona-Jo Messer of Hamilton; her mother and stepfather, Monica and Dennis McKnight of Hamilton; her...
Melva Ritzie
Jan 9, 2011
Melva Ritzie, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday January 9, 2011. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 22, 1932 the daughter of John and Grace (Isaacs) Powell. A home maker Melva was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. A caring person, she was loved by all who met her....
Linda Lou Wyatt
Jan 9, 2011
Linda Lou Wyatt, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 26, 1947, the daughter of Delbert and Rose (Agee) Marcum. On May 2, 1970 in Hamilton she was married to Ronald Lee Wyatt.
She is survived by her husband,...
Lula Mildred Williams
Jan 9, 2011
Lula Mildred Williams, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at West Chester Medical Center on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3:15 PM. She was born in Viper, Kentucky on September 5, 1925 the daughter of Frank and Corbie (Brashear) Crutcher. Lula was a member of the Cherry Valley United Baptist Church. On August 3, 1963 in Clintwood, Virginia she...
Joan Rae (Hughes) Hisch
Jan 7, 2011
Joan Rae (Hughes) Hisch-Age75, of Hamilton, passed away Friday January 7 at 4:35 p.m. She was born April 3, 1935 in Dayton, KY, the daughter of Raymond and Janet (Asbell) Hughes. She graduated from Dayton High School in Dayton, KY in 1953. On May 14, 1960, she married James Robert Hisch. She gave up her position at Procter &...
Ernie L. Hubbard
Jan 6, 2011
Ernie L. Hubbard, age 67 of Tampa, Florida passed away at Lifepath Hospice House, Temple Terrace, Florida on Thursday, January 6, 2011. He was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on July 28, 1943 the son of Cecil and Pauline (Hammons) Hubbard. Ernie was a graduate of New Miami High School.
He is survived by two sons, Guy (Phyllis)...
Jeanette Howard
Jan 4, 2011
Jeanette Howard, age 82 of Trenton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on March 11, 1928 the daughter of Jacob and Bessie Lee (Neely) Gabbard. Jeanette was employed as a meat cutter at McGee’s in Middletown for 25 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member...
Herbert Jacobs
Jan 4, 2011
Herbert W. "Jake" Jacobs, age 62 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. He was born in Cincinnati on September 21, 1948 the son of Herbert F. and Norma L. (Palmer) Jacobs. Herb was a 1966 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1967...
Elsie C. Skipper
Jan 4, 2011
Elsie C. Skipper, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born in Clanton, Alabama on November 25, 1920 the daughter of Eldon Lee and Mattie E. (Jackson) Traywick. Elsie was retired from Cincinnati Electric. She was an avid bowler. Elsie enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She loved spending...
Jeanette D. Corson
Jan 2, 2011
Jeanette D. Corson, age 77 of Middletown passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 12:05 AM. She was born in Olympia, Kentucky on April 30, 1933. Jeanette was a member of World Harvest Church of God. In 1957 in Richmond, Indiana she married Laverne Corson, and he preceded her in death in 1998.
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Jaye Richardson
Jan 1, 2011
Jaye Richardson, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 1, 2011. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on April 27, 1934 the son of Justus and Bertha (Hymer) Richardson. Jaye was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1956 to 1958. He was employed as a millwright at Pillsbury for 25 years....
Irene "Tootie" Pennington
Dec 31, 2010
Irene "Tootie" Pennington, age 81 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 9:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 15, 1929 the daughter of Irvin and Alice (Ballard) Pennington. Tootie was a member of the New Life Baptist Mission and was previously employed by Goodwill Industries.
She is...
Jerry A. Miller
Dec 28, 2010
Jerry A. Miller, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at West Chester Medical Center on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 3:41 PM. He was born in Winchester, Ohio on June 15, 1944 the son of Earl M. and Beryl (Roberts) Miller. Jerry was a farmer and a member of Headwaters Church.
He is survived by a nephew,...
Orville L. Lunsford
Dec 22, 2010
Orville L. Lunsford, age 84 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 24, 1926 the son of Elijah and Bessie (Retherford) Lunsford. Orville was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946, a member...
Thomas Stephen "Steve" Combs
Dec 21, 2010
Thomas Stephen "Steve" Combs, age 51 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on February 26, 1959 the son of Raymond Neil Combs Sr. and Anita Jean (Waters) Combs. Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by three children, Thomas Stephen...