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.
Ronald Payne
Dec 10, 2010
Ronald Payne, age 71 of Estero, Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away in Ft. Meyers, Florida on Friday, December 10, 2010. He was born in Berea, Kentucky on August, 6, 1939 the son of Walter and Della (Baker) Payne. Ronald was raised in Hamilton and was a 1957 graduate of Hamilton High School. Ronald was a member of the...
Christina M. Lehman
Dec 9, 2010
Christina M. Lehman, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 12:10 AM. She was born in Millville on February 2, 1932. Christina was employed in the housekeeping department at Butler County Care Facility.
She is survived by her son, Harry Lehman and his wife Christy of Hamilton....
Ethel L. (Barnes) Angel
Dec 8, 2010
Ethel L. (Barnes) Angel, age 72 of Hamilton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 7:45 PM. She was born in West Union, Ohio on July 3, 1938 the daughter of Harold D. and Ella Mae (Johnson) Barnes. Ethel was employed as director of the...
Jerald Edward Taylor
Dec 7, 2010
Jerald Edward Taylor, age 79 of Fairfield passed away at mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11:40 PM. He was born in Harrison, Ohio on April 19, 1931. Jerry served in the US Army as part of the Big Red One. He retired from General Motors of Norwood after 39 ½ years.
He...
Reba F. Howard
Dec 3, 2010
Reba F. Howard, age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 6:20 AM. She was born in Wartburg, Tennessee on June 8, 1931. Reba was a member of the Tuley Road Church of the Nazarene. In 1947 in Jellico, Tennessee she married Blackburn Howard and he preceded her in death in 1994.
She...
Billy J. Haney
Dec 1, 2010
Billy J. Haney, age 75 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 5:20 PM. He was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on January 11, 1935. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed in environmental services at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton for 16...
Imogene Charlotte Hoerst
Dec 1, 2010
Imogene Charlotte Hoerst, age 81 of Middletown passed away in Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 8:30AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 4, 1929, the daughter of Archie and Evelyn (Dell) Clemons. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church. On April 15, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky, she was married to Frank J....
Cordell W. "Corky" Mellott
Nov 30, 2010
Cordell W. "Corky" Mellott, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on December 26, 1946 the son of Bev Wyatt and Zella Mae (Bowling) Mellott. Corky was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam Era from 1964 to 1968. He was employed...
Garfield "Bud" Johnson
Nov 29, 2010
Garfield "Bud" Johnson, age 87 of Oxford passed away at his son’s residence on Monday, November 29, 2010 after a long illness. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 6, 1923, the son of Alex and Mandy (Hammons) Johnson. Bud was a machine repairman at Pillsbury for 27 years, retiring in 1977. He was a devoted father...
Donald Lodder
Nov 28, 2010
Donald Lodder, age 81 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 9:45 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 24, 1929 the son of Elmer and Hilda (Schwing) Lodder. Don was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Army from 1952-1954, a 1947 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High...
Wanda L. Robertson
Nov 28, 2010
Wanda L. Robertson, age 66 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 4:15 AM. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 10, 1944. On July 18, 1964 in Hamilton she married Eddie L. Robertson. Wanda was employed as a home health aide for LifeSpan for 28 years, retiring in 2005....
Robert C. Potts
Nov 28, 2010
Robert C. Potts, age 68 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 7:20 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 1, 1941 the son of Andrew and Ruth (Boyd) Potts. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era from 1962 to 1966. He was employed as a computer...
Beulah H. Carpenter
Nov 28, 2010
Beulah H. Carpenter, age 87 of Cincinnati passed away at Cedar Village on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 8:55 AM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on September 4, 1923 the daughter of James R. and Lula (Wardlow) Ponder. Beulah was the owner/operator of Beulah’s Saloon in Carthage.
She is survived by a brother, Robert Ponder of...
Sterling J. "Ster" Welling
Nov 28, 2010
Sterling J. "Ster" Welling, age 22 of Milford Township passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 9:54 AM. He was born in Middletown on July 30, 1988 the son of James and Tamara (Kerby) Welling. Sterling was a 2007 graduate of Talawanda High School, and was in his second year as an electrical apprentice...
Daniel M. Cox
Nov 27, 2010
Daniel M. Cox, age 90 of Camden passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 4:27 PM. He was born in Berea, Kentucky on June 16, 1920 the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Peters) Cox. On July 13, 1940 in Germantown he married Edna Abrams. Daniel was a member of the Somerville Pentecostal Church; a member...
Joan Harbin
Nov 26, 2010
Joan Harbin, age 77, left this world peacefully on November 26, 2010, surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant battle with cancer. Joan was born July 17, 1933 to the late Roland and Catherine (Reidinger) Asher, Sr. Joan who grew up in Fairfield among a loving family lived her life with indomitable strength and integrity. She always greeted...
Lawrence Rose
Nov 25, 2010
Lawrence Rose, age 91 of Fairfield passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 2:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 30, 1919 the son of Brownie and Minnie (Sapp) Rose. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was employed as fire...
Jerry Combs
Nov 24, 2010
Jerry Combs, age 67 of West Elkton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on November 22, 1943 the son of William Matthew and Mary Ellen (Burchett) Combs. Jerry retired from Ford Motor Company in Sharonville. He served for many years as a police officer in several localities, retiring as...
Lucy Blevins
Nov 23, 2010
Lucy Blevins, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on July 8, 1917 the daughter of Francis Marion and Margaret Ann (Webb) Chamberlain. Lucy attended the Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton. On July 27, 1940 in Irvine, Kentucky she married...
Edith May Couch
Nov 23, 2010
Edith May Couch, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 8, 1925 the daughter of Cager and Nan Noble. She married Oakley Couch, Sr. who passed away in 1984.
She is survived by sons Paul (Linda), Ronald (Kim), and Oakley (Patti)...


