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.

Tom Metcalf

Tom Metcalf

Oct 16, 2010

Tom Metcalf, age 82 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 16, 2010. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 29, 1928 the son of Henry and Ida (Hunter) Metcalf. Tom was employed as a laborer at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1986. He was an avid fisherman and member of Cherry...

Nell (Bowers)  Fridley

Nell (Bowers) Fridley

Oct 16, 2010

Nell (Bowers) Fridley, beloved wife of Sebert Fridley, was born on April 27, 1931 and died October 16, 2010. She was born in Paint Bank, Virginia and graduated from New Castle High School, New Castle, Virginia and later moved with her husband from the Covington, Virginia area to Hamilton, Ohio. Nell loved her family. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing,...

Sheila  Kay Morgan

Sheila Kay Morgan

Oct 15, 2010

Sheila Kay Morgan, age 56 of Hanover Township passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM. She was born in Dayton, Kentucky on January 17, 1954 the daughter of William and Glenna (Farrel) Olds. Sheila was employed in quality control for 15 years each at D.F. Electronics and Random R. Electronics. She was...

Melvin  "Kenny" Riley

Melvin "Kenny" Riley

Oct 15, 2010

Melvin "Kenny" Riley, born to Marinda Riley and Melvin Riley on November 23, 1950. He grew up on North End in Hamilton. Kenny attended Madison Elementary, Harding Junior High and graduated in 1969 from Hamilton Garfield Senior High School. There he met Diana Poynter, and they quickly knew they would spend the rest of their lives together. They married...

Rev. Gerald M. Gowins  Sr.

Rev. Gerald M. Gowins Sr.

Oct 12, 2010

Rev. Gerald M. Gowins Sr., age 69 of Cincinnati passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM. He was born in Loveland, Colorado on June 20, 1941 the son of George Nathan and Dorothea (Greenfield) Gowins. Jerry was employed as a salesman for Kings Toyota and was also a pastor for...

Loran  Dale Harmon

Loran Dale Harmon

Oct 11, 2010

Loran Dale Harmon, age 77 of St. Clair Township passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM. He was born in West Union, Ohio on July 16, 1933 the son of Clarence and Mabel (Grooms) Harmon. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict...

Dixie  Marie Reynolds

Dixie Marie Reynolds

Oct 11, 2010

Dixie Marie Reynolds, age 78 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM. She was born in Keavy, Kentucky on June 8, 1932 the daughter of Fermin and Effie (Parker) Miller. Dixie retired from Golden Years Nursing Home in 1978. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a loving...

Alice  F. Grubb

Alice F. Grubb

Oct 9, 2010

Alice F. Grubb, age 55, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday October 9, 2010 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on August 9, 1955 the daughter of Walter E. and Martha F. (Davis) Williams. A homemaker, Alice was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.

She is survived by her husband, James "Jamie" Grubb of Hamilton;...

Herman  C. Pennington

Herman C. Pennington

Oct 9, 2010

Herman C. Pennington, age 98 of Hanover Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:35 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 17, 1912 the son of George and Nannie (Phillips) Pennington. Herman was employed in the maintenance department at Adams Elementary for numerous years, retiring in 1975. He was a...

Edna  M. Lamb

Edna M. Lamb

Oct 8, 2010

Edna M. Lamb, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at her son’s residence on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10:04 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1931 the daughter of Sherman M. and Martha (Rapp) Swihart. Edna was employed as a monitor technician at Mercy Hospitals in Hamilton and Fairfield, retiring in 1994.

She...

Robert  E. Stumpf

Robert E. Stumpf

Oct 7, 2010

Robert E. Stumpf, age 79 of Hamilton passed away surrounded by his family and friends, at his residence on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 8, 1931 the son of William and Jessie (Meacham) Stumpf. Robert was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to...

Thomas  L. Cavin

Thomas L. Cavin

Oct 6, 2010

Thomas L. Cavin, age 92 of Sevierville, Tennessee formerly of Hamilton passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8:58 PM. He was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee on October 15, 1917, the son of Willie and Phoebe (Mowel) Cavin. Thomas was employed as a tool maker for Fisher Body, retiring in...

William  E. Beckman

William E. Beckman

Oct 4, 2010

William E. Beckman, age 85 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June 11, 1925 the son of William and Ella (Delaney) Beckman. William was a 1943 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Normandy,...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Oct 4, 2010

Donna Johnson, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on May 8, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Vivian (Coleman) Black. Donna was employed in medical records at Mercy Hospital for twenty years; she then worked at Internists of Fairfield for eight years,...

Dorothy Devir

Dorothy Devir

Oct 3, 2010

Dorothy Devir (nee Waddell) was born 8 April 1932, in Wevertown, NY, the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Parker) Waddell. She was raised along with seven brothers and sisters in that small Adirondack Mountain community. After completing high school in North Creek, it was in Long Lake, NY, that she met and married her husband of fifty years, Lawrence...

Donald Estes

Donald Estes

Oct 3, 2010

Donald Estes passed away October 3, 2010 at age 89 after a tough battle with Alzheimer’s. Mr. Estes was born in and lived most of his life in Hamilton, but called Ramona, CA his home for the last two years where he lived with his son, Dave, and daughter, Julia. Donald was a Technician 5th Grade in Company B...

Richard  Harold Anglin

Richard Harold Anglin

Sep 29, 2010

Richard Harold Anglin, age 64 of McKee, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at VA Hospital of Dayton on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:33 AM. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina on November 8, 1945 the son of Alvin C. and Minnie Bell (Coates) Anglin. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era...

T.  Opal Talbott

T. Opal Talbott

Sep 29, 2010

T. Opal Talbott, "Miss T.," age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:19 AM. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on March 17, 1923 the daughter of William S. and Mattie (Hansel) Manis. Opal was a member of New Life Baptist Mission. On December 15, 1945 she married Charles W....

Floyd  David Martin

Floyd David Martin

Sep 26, 2010

Floyd David Martin, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1941 the son of Hiram and Rosa Mae (Clark) Martin. David was employed on the assembly line at Fisher Body.

He is survived by a son, David Lee Martin...

Rodney Wagster

Rodney Wagster

Sep 25, 2010

Rodney Wagster, age 42 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1968 the son of Tony and Beverly (Miller) Wagster. Rodney attended Hamilton City Schools. He was known for his big smile, laughter, compassion for life and his family was remarkable to him. Rodney lived...

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