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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...