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.
Marie Thurman
Mar 13, 2011
Marie Thurman, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on January 10, 1940 the daughter of Harry L. Sr. and Ann Jane (Peters) Thurman. She was employed at Miami Valley Industries (MRDD). Marie enjoyed puzzles, bingo and making crafts. She attended Fellowship Christian Center.
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Mary Ann Swanner
Mar 13, 2011
Mary Ann Swanner, age 62 of Fairfield Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, March 13, 2011. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 18, 1948 the daughter of Sant and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Johnson. Mary Ann was a devoted teacher’s aide at Fairfield East Elementary, a member of North Fairfield Baptist Church, and a member...
Amon H. Sweet
Mar 12, 2011
Amon H. Sweet, age 79, of Hamilton, stepped peacefully into the presence of the King Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Butler Co Care Facility. He was born in Blackstar, Kentucky on May 17, 1931 the son of Ben Sr. and Mary D. (Adams) Sweet. He graduated from Benham High School in 1950. Amon served in the U S Army...
Helen Barrett
Mar 11, 2011
Helen Barrett, age 80, of Lemon Twp. passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on April 11, 1930 the daughter of Gilbert and Florence Elizabeth (Reynolds) Bowles. A homemaker Helen enjoyed puzzles and fishing. On June 24, 1946 in Booneville, Kentucky she married John W. Barrett who passed away...
Sharon G. Moore
Mar 10, 2011
Sharon G. Moore, age 55 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on August 8, 1955 the daughter of Wade and Margie (Crouch) Young. Sharon was employed as an RN at Parkside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and as a teacher at Brown Mackie College. She...
William H. Halcomb
Mar 8, 2011
William H. Halcomb, age 83 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on June 10, 1927 the son of John and Mintie (Browning) Halcomb. William was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, was a member...
Gladys Mcvey
Mar 8, 2011
Gladys McVey, age 91 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky on January 9, 1920 the daughter of John and Margaret Shafer. Gladys was employed as a dietary technician at Mercy Hospital of Hamilton and was a member of Amvets Post #2. On...
Julia "Judy" Briner
Mar 7, 2011
Julia "Judy" Briner, with her loving family at her side, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, at Mt. Clemens Medical Center in Michigan. She was born on April 10, 1939 to Bob & Mary (Lednik) Becker. She was born and raised in Hamilton, graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1957. She was united in...
Elbert Goble Lee Garrett
Mar 6, 2011
Elbert Goble Lee Garrett, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM. He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on March 20, 1949 the son of Elbert and Laura (Campbell) Garrett.
He is survived by his mother, Laura Garrett of Ross; a brother, George Edward (Helen) Garrett...
Ralph Edward Greene
Mar 5, 2011
Ralph Edward Greene, age 96 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1914 the son of William Henry and Josie (Carper) Greene. Ralph was a 1932 graduate of Hamilton High School. On April 12, 1941 at the Lindenwald Methodist Church he married...
Robert Joe Humbert
Mar 5, 2011
Robert Joe Humbert, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 5:30 PM. He was born in Stonega, Virginia on January 9, 1924 the son of Allen Lester and Lina (Maggard) Humbert. Robert was employed as a stock checker at Ford Motor Company and was a member of Pentecostal Highway of...
Joseph Sandlin
Mar 4, 2011
Joseph Sandlin, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 9:30 AM. He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on November 11, 1939 the son of Floyd and Sarah (Baker) Sandlin. Joseph was a veteran in the Viet Nam Era of the U.S. Army and was employed in construction for Laborers...
Billy Earl Spicer
Mar 3, 2011
Billy Earl Spicer, age 67 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on October 6, 1943 the son of Earl and Mabel (Stamper) Spicer. Billy was employed at Miter Masonry for #534 Laborers Union. He loved the outdoors and...
Lewis E. Newkirk
Mar 2, 2011
Lewis E. Newkirk, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 12:20 PM. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 14, 1932 the son of Merle and Margaret (Newman) Newkirk. Lewis was employed as a machinist for Magna Machine Company for 45 years, retiring in 2010. On September 16, 1950...
Clifford Allen King
Feb 27, 2011
Clifford Allen King, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on May 30, 1941 the son of Carlos and Ceicle (Brown) King. Clifford was employed as a boilermaker for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and was a member of Eagles Lodge #2193 in...
Creed Smith
Feb 27, 2011
Creed Smith, age 69, of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2011 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born March 12, 1941 in Manchester, Kentucky the son of Wiley and Lucy Smith. Creed was a retired employee of the City of Hamilton and owned several business in Hamilton. His passion was coon hunting, Creed was...
Glen Allen
Feb 26, 2011
Glen Allen, age 74 of Burlington, Kentucky passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10:31 PM. He was born in Lynch, Kentucky on October 7, 1936 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Glen was employed as a keylock master at Diebold, Inc. for 26 years, retiring in 1991. In his younger years, he...
Ella Jean Jenkins
Feb 26, 2011
Ella Jean Jenkins, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:15 PM. She was born in Marion County, West Virginia on January 13, 1926 the daughter of Claudies and Exavia (Bolyard) Sigley. Ella was employed as a housekeeper at Westover Retirement Community for 25 years, retiring in 1990.
She...
Betty Ruth Short
Feb 26, 2011
Betty Ruth Short, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM. She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on September 26, 1928 the daughter of Mart and Zona Mae (Lambert) Ingles. Betty enjoyed gardening, music, but above all her main focus and enjoyment in life was her family...
Bonnie B. Taylor
Feb 25, 2011
Bonnie B. Taylor, age 82, of Liberty Twp. passed on to the presence of the Lord on February 25, 2011 at Hospice of Hamilton. Born September 1, 1928 in Harlan County, Kentucky where she was a graduate of Black Star High School. She is survived by her husband, Henry C. Taylor; son, Nick Taylor; daughter, Denise Harrison; granddaughters, Nicole...


