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.

Robert  Mark Houston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Franklin J. "Frankie" Cox,

Franklin J. "Frankie" Cox,

Mar 15, 2011

Franklin J. "Frankie" Cox, age 88 of Fairfield passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on December 12, 1922 the son of Caswell Tipton and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" (Huston) Cox. Frankie was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945 and...

Terri  Elizabeth Palmieri

Terri Elizabeth Palmieri

Mar 14, 2011

Terri Elizabeth Palmieri, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 7, 1947 the daughter of Nicholas Vito and Lena Rose (Liuzza) Palmieri. Terri was a member of Moose Lodge #36 and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On May...

Catherine Myers

Catherine Myers

Mar 14, 2011

Catherine Myers, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 10, 1949 the daughter of Arley and Mabel (Delph) Jones. Catherine was employed as a cook at Miami University.

She is survived by five children, John Ivy Jr., Carla Ivy...

Burl  Wayne Mullins

Burl Wayne Mullins

Mar 14, 2011

Burl Wayne Mullins, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 11:58 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 4, 1953 the son of Elwood and Lena (Carroll) Mullins. Burl was employed as a truck driver for various trucking companies.

He is survived by his father, Elwood Mullins...

Rev. Myrtle L. Stewart

Rev. Myrtle L. Stewart

Mar 13, 2011

Rev. Myrtle L. Stewart, age 80, of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Hamilton, on March 17, 1930 the daughter of W. Thomas and Nettie Alice (Young) Loman. Myrtle was the former Director of Transportation for Fairfield City Schools. She was an honorary Kentucky Colonel and a lifetime member of...

David  Alan Combs

David Alan Combs

Mar 13, 2011

David Alan Combs, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 30, 1953 the son of Charles and Kizzie (Crawford) Combs. He was employed as a registered nurse for the State of Ohio and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. On...

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