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.
Rex Noe
Jun 22, 2011
Rex Noe, age 72 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on April 28, 1939 the son of Lawnzie and Lucy Edna (Cornett) Noe. Rex was the owner/operator of OKI Contractors. He was a member of Washington Lodge #17 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Rex was a...
Beverly Goins
Jun 20, 2011
Beverly Goins, age 85 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 28, 1926 the son of Clayborn and Lula (Hibbard) Goins. Beverly was employed as a machine tender at Champion Paper Company for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He was a...
Cortinee Paige Crane
Jun 20, 2011
Cortinee Paige Crane, age 16 of Hamilton passed away at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on September 11, 1994.
She is survived by her mother, Crystal (Dye) Martino and Rae Jean Williams; two brothers, Justin Dye and Tannor Martino; three sisters, Whitney Carter, Lindsey Carter, and...
Marilyn D. Steele
Jun 19, 2011
Marilyn D. Steele, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 12:00 noon. She was born in Hamilton on June 29, 1939 the daughter of Harry and Florence (Wirbel) Symes. Marilyn was employed in the deli/produce department at Meijer for ten years, retiring in 2002. On March 13, 1961 in...
Ellen Rose
Jun 18, 2011
Ellen Rose, age 84, of Lakeland Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Good Shepard Hospice, Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, June 18, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1926 the daughter of Albert R. and Rachel (Cox) McKenney. Ellen was a class of 1944 graduate of Hamilton High School. She was a secretary for Procter &...
Mary Ruth Crawford
Jun 17, 2011
Mary Ruth Crawford, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born in Middletown on August 28, 1923 the daughter of Edgar Elsworth and Ida May (Wray) Schooley. Mary was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton. On August 22, 1940 in Covington, Kentucky she married Lloyd C. Crawford, and...
Theodore "Teddy" Rogers
Jun 17, 2011
Theodore "Teddy" Rogers, age 54 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1956 the son of Lawrence and Sue (Gordon) Rogers. Teddy was employed at Commercial Drywall Systems.
He is survived by two daughters, Megan (William) Perry of Hamilton and Molly...
Charles Ray Anderson
Jun 16, 2011
Charles Ray Anderson, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:10 PM. He was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on May 8, 1942 the son of Carl and Doris (Thompson) Anderson. Charles was employed as a foreman at the Kornylak Corporation for 47 years, retiring in 2008. On June 10,...
Jason E. Marshall
Jun 16, 2011
Jason E. Marshall, age 29, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born in Cincinnati on August 14, 1981, the son of Jeffrey and Cheryl (Thomas) Marshall. Jason was a 1999 graduate of Badin High School. He was a member of the Army National Guard since June 2000 and served two tours of duty in...
Roscoe Burns
Jun 16, 2011
Roscoe Burns, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 25, 1917 the son of George and Sarah (Bowling) Burns. Roscoe retired from Fisher Body and was a member of Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. On March 24,...
John E. Smith
Jun 13, 2011
John E. Smith, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM. He was born at home on the family farm in Bloomfield Township, Logan County, Ohio on September 16, 1929 the son of Herman and Ruth (McCoy) Smith. John was a 1947 graduate of Washington Local High School and...
Manford "Rex" Collier
Jun 11, 2011
Manford "Rex" Collier, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, June, 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 23, 1923 the son of James L. and Cora (Proffitt) Collier. Rex was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict with the United States Navy. He was...
Elmer Keith Ray
Jun 11, 2011
Elmer Keith Ray, age 87 of Middletown, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was born in Emanuel, Kentucky on December, 24, 1923 the son of Alonzo and Laura (Rogers) Ray. Elmer was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1947. On April 11, 1948...
Edward "Buggy" Stacy
Jun 9, 2011
Edward "Buggy" Stacy, age 74 of Cincinnati passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:02 AM. He was born in Cordia, Kentucky on February 4, 1937 the son of David and Ola (Godsey) Stacy. Edward was employed as a construction worker for Monarch Construction Company. In 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana he married Laura Senters....
June Elizabeth Lakes
Jun 9, 2011
June Elizabeth Lakes, age 93 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:45 AM. She was born in Livingston, Kentucky on August 20, 1917 the daughter of Charlie and Delia (Pennington) Clark. June was a member of the Fellowship Christian Center. On March 7, 1936 in Livingston, Kentucky she was married to...
Eldon E. Gabbard Sr.
Jun 6, 2011
Eldon E. Gabbard Sr., age 81, of Hamilton passed away at his home on Monday, June 6, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 25, 1930 the son of Hugh and Stella (Oakes) Gabbard. Eldon proudly served in the Army and Navy, retiring from the Air Force, after 21 years of dedicated service. He was a Vietnam veteran....
Michael Ray Spivey
Jun 5, 2011
Michael Ray Spivey, age 55 of Middletown passed away at Kensington Place on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM. He was born in Middletown on October 3, 1955 the son of James and Eunice (Reynolds) Spivey. Michael was employed at AK Steel.
He is survived by five children, to whom he was a wonderful father, James...
Myrtle Marie Bond
Jun 4, 2011
Myrtle Marie Bond, age 77, of Fairfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday June 4, 2011 at 12:30 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 26, 1934 the daughter of Harrison and Maggie (Bowling) Price. Mom never met a stranger. She enjoyed church, singing, shopping and embroidering. On September 27, 1979...
John Gleason
Jun 3, 2011
John F. Gleason, age 51, of Trenton passed away at his home on Friday, June 3, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on November 22, 1959 the son of Basil Burke and Hazel Marie (Farmer) Gleason. John was employed at Miami Valley Industries.
He is survived by brothers and sisters, James Gleason, Patrick Gleason, Ann Carson, Kathleen...
Louvada Bates
May 31, 2011
Louvada Bates, age 70 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord from her residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was born in London, Kentucky on May 16, 1941 the daughter of Charlie and Priscilla (Gray) Owens. Louvada belonged to Pentecostal Faith Church. On December 29, 1956 in Liberty, Indiana she married Emery Bates.
She...


