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.
James "Big Daddy" Egner
Sep 3, 2010
James "Big Daddy" Egner, age 64 of Tazwell, Tennessee passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11:39 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 21, 1946 the son of Earl and Evelyn (Settles) Egner.
James is survived by four children, Nancy Hoaglan of Cincinnati, Mark (Barbie) Egner of...
Mildred May Nester Mullin
Sep 1, 2010
Mildred May Nester Mullin, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 4:08 PM. She was born in Grassy Meadows, West Virginia on January 31, 1934 the daughter of Jesse McCoy and Katherine Alice (Honaker) Nester. Mildred was employed at Champion Paper for 44 years. She was a devoted mother and...

Priscilla J. Anderson
Aug 31, 2010
Priscilla J. Anderson, age 79 of West Chester passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on December 21, 1930 the daughter of Richard Lee and Lucille (Downey) James. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Priscilla was employed as a third-grade teacher for the Northwest Local School District for 37...
Donald Lee Johnson
Aug 31, 2010
Donald Lee Johnson, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 7:05 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 30, 1945 the son of Roy and Josephine (Williams) Johnson. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Era and was employed as a conductor for CSX...
Vuong Cong Bui
Aug 31, 2010
Vuong Cong Bui, age 58 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 5:40 PM. He was born in Vietnam on July 18, 1952 the son of Duong and Sam (Nguyen) Bui. Vuong was the owner/operator of Saigon Dragon Restaurant in Fairfield for six years, retiring in 2001. In 1972 in Vietnam, he married...
Gloria Lavern Curtis
Aug 30, 2010
Gloria LaVern Curtis, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 9:45 AM. She was born in Trenton on September 15, 1932 the daughter of Esby Sim Delaney Sr. and Katherine (Potts) Delaney. She was a 1950 graduate of Fairfield High School. Gloria was employed as a file clerk at the...
Charles C. Maggard Jr.
Aug 29, 2010
Charles C. Maggard Jr., age 50, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in to the loving arms of Jesus. Charlie was born on October 5, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. He was a lifelong resident of Hamilton. He was known for his great sense of humor and was a friend to many. He was preceded in death...
Pamela Sue Riley
Aug 29, 2010
Pamela Sue Riley, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 5, 1957 the daughter of Edwin P. and Betty (Phelps) Jones. Pamela was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends....
Mary E. Peters
Aug 28, 2010
Mary E. Peters, age 75, of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday August 28, 2010, She was born in Shotton Chester, North Wales on December 10, 1934 the daughter of Terry and Elizabeth (Conley) Pryor. She was one of 7 children Dave, Doug, Betty, Eileen, Christina, and Pamela. Mary was a former employee of the Hamiltonian Hotel....
Cleveland Walker
Aug 27, 2010
Cleveland Walker, age 81, of Hamilton, Ohio was called away by our Savior on August 27, 2010 at 1:59 a.m. at the Hospice of Hamilton and reunited with the love of his life, Bessie Walker, who preceded him in death after 47 years of marriage on May 10, 2001. Cleve was born on January 14, 1929 in Whitley County,...
James Lester Ledington
Aug 27, 2010
James Lester Ledington, age 94 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 2:07 PM. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on August 30, 1915 the son of John and Nannie (Weaver) Ledington. James was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945. He...
Beverly Jean Mcelfresh
Aug 24, 2010
Beverly Jean McElfresh, age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 3:08 AM. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on February 19, 1931 the daughter of George and Mary (Vargason) Carris. On October 16, 1965 in Hamilton, she married Eugene McElfresh, and he preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by...
Elizabeth Darlene Combs
Aug 23, 2010
Elizabeth Darlene Combs, age 55 of Fairfield passed away at the Drake Center on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:50 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 12, 1955, the daughter of Mary (Woods) Cornett and Arvel Hall. Elizabeth was employed as a waitress at the Hickory Hut and Waffle House for many years. She was a devoted...
Evelyn L. Agee
Aug 22, 2010
Evelyn L. Agee, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 7:40 AM. She was born in Rock Hold, Kentucky on June 6, 1920 the daughter of Luther and Myrtle (Sams) Wright. On May 22, 1942 in Newport, Kentucky she married Jesse Agee, and he preceded her in death in 2002....
Kameron Christopher Martin
Aug 22, 2010
Kameron Christopher Martin, age two months of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 12:34 PM. He was born in Fairfield on June 12, 2010 the son of James Jr. and Ashley (Duggins) Martin.
He is survived by his parents, Ashley and James Martin Jr. of Hamilton; his twin brother, Konnor...
Edgar J. Isaacs
Aug 21, 2010
Edgar J. Isaacs, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 1:11 PM. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on September 10, 1932 the son of Effert and Grace (Cox) Isaacs. Edgar was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He...
Donald L. Hawkey Jr.
Aug 20, 2010
Donald L. Hawkey Jr., age 25 of Hamilton passed away on August 20, 2010. He was born on March 20, 1985 in Hamilton and was employed as a mechanic at Midas. He was a brother to all and a friend to many.
He is survived by his parents, Donald L. Sr. and Shirlena (Beaman) Hawkey, and Brenda...
Bernice L. Garrett
Aug 20, 2010
Bernice L. Garrett, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 12:55 AM. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on January 30, 1934 the daughter of Ancil and Martha (Gray) Smith. Bernice was a member of Full Gospel Church. On August 26, 1953 in Hazard, Kentucky she married John H....
Mattie L. Thomas
Aug 18, 2010
Mattie L. Thomas, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 9:15 AM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on August 4, 1917 the daughter of Omar and Bertha (Winkler) Oglesby. Mattie was a member of Millville Avenue Church of God. On June 18, 1932 in Estill County,...

Nellie Sons Zimmerer
Aug 17, 2010
Nellie Sons Zimmerer, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on October 12, 1924 the daughter of Albert and Ida Sons. Nellie was an active and long time member of AMVETS Post #1983.
She is survived by her husband, James Zimmerer of Hamilton; two daughters, Brenda and...