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.
Edward J. Angst
May 5, 2010
Edward J. Angst, age 80 of Seven Mile passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM. He was born in Butler County on September 22, 1929 the son of Clarence and Dorathea (Cooper) Angst. Edward was a 1947 graduate of Seven Mile High School and a 1951 graduate of Ohio State University where he...
Verlin C. Garland
May 3, 2010
Verlin C. Garland, age 79 of Laurel, Indiana passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 3, 2010. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on August 23, 1930 the son of Albert and Lottie (Allen) Garland. Verlin was employed as a deputy sheriff and farmer in Franklin County, Indiana.
He is survived by three children, Phoebe...
Ronald Neil Lawson
May 3, 2010
Ronald Neil Lawson, age 62 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:04 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1947 the son of Cecil Lawson and Gladys G. (Johnson) Hobbs. Neil was a member of Hamilton Moose Lodge #36.
He is survived by two sons, Brian...

Arturo Orozco
May 1, 2010
Arturo Orozco, age 58 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 5:30 AM. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on February 10, 1952 the son of Ignacio and Hortencia (Martinez) Orozco. Arturo was employed as a supervisor for Merchants Security at the Ohio Casualty Offices in Fairfield for the past ten...
Christina Rae Bailey
Apr 30, 2010
Christina Rae Bailey, age 26 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital after a long, courageous fight on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 9:49 PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 18, 1983 the daughter of Gary and Marlene (Carmack) Jackson. Christina was employed as a sales clerk at Once Upon a Child. She was a...

Lawrence E. Brookshire
Apr 29, 2010
Lawrence E. Brookshire, age 92 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010. He was born in Clark County, Kentucky on November 23, 1917 the son of Edwin and Anna (Wills) Brookshire. Lawrence attended Sommerville School and was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 28, 1942, and remained an American Legion member. He was a broker for...

Thomas Jerry Downie
Apr 28, 2010
Thomas Jerry Downie, age 55 of Hamilton went to be with the Lord at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 8, 1955 the son of Jerry Robert and Ugettah Ruth "Peggy" (Hall) Downie. Tom was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church. On November 29, 1986 in Oxford...
Beaulah Amis
Apr 26, 2010
Beaulah Amis, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 20, 1925 the daughter of John and Myrtle (Webb) Stewart. Beaulah was a wonderful wife and mother, who always remembered her kids’ and grandkids’ special days. On July 16, 1947...
Bernice S. Kegley
Apr 26, 2010
Bernice S. Kegley, age 77 of Seven Mile went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 26, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Stricklett, Kentucky on May 25, 1932 the daughter of Elmer and Mayme (Stamm) Scott. Bernice was employed as a teacher for Fairfield City Schools. She was a member of Freedom Baptist...
Milton B. "Buck" Barger
Apr 26, 2010
Milton B. "Buck" Barger, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 9:35 PM. He was born in Bowlingtown, Kentucky on April 26, 1925 the son of Ford and Dora (Bowling) Barger. Buck was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was employed...
Joshua Michael Berkheimer
Apr 25, 2010
Joshua Michael Berkheimer, age 25 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7:20 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 19, 1984 the son of Michael Charles and Regina (Sulfridge) Berkheimer. Joshua was employed as a mental health specialist at Transitional Living, where he had close relationships with the clients and staff....
Margaret Mcintosh
Apr 25, 2010
Margaret McIntosh, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7:40 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 26, 1926 the daughter of George and Tishie (Hampton) Bowling. Margaret was employed as a bagger at Meijer. In 1954 in Liberty, Indiana she married Julius McIntosh, and he preceded her...
Danny Lee Reece
Apr 25, 2010
Danny Lee Reece, age 55 of Somerville passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Sunday, April 25, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on April 5, 1955 the son of Benjamin and Dorothy (Rogers) Reece. Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed at Colwell Flooring, and as a horticulturist at Miami University He was...
Richard "Dickie" William Marvin
Apr 25, 2010
Richard "Dickie" William Marvin, (aka "Hawkeye"), age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, April 25, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on March 2, 1954 the son of Richard and Lavern (Schuh) Marvin. Richard was educated at Queen of Peace Catholic School and Ross High School. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy....
Gladys M. Mcclure
Apr 25, 2010
Gladys M. McClure, age 71 of Hamilton went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Birchwood Care Center. She was born on October 20, 1938 in McKee, Kentucky to Oved and Lucy (McWhorter) Chadwell. She graduated in 1957 from Hamilton High School. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God....
Angela Jeanne King
Apr 24, 2010
Angela Jeanne King, age 41 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 12:00 noon. She was born in Cincinnati on May 22, 1968 the daughter of James Miller and Cherry (Maddox) Gray. Angela was employed as an accounting clerk for Car X and was a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church. On...
Alton Ray Lykins
Apr 24, 2010
Alton Ray Lykins, age 72, of Hamilton, passed away at the home of his son, on Saturday April 24, 2010. He was born in Edna, Kentucky on July 12, 1937 the son of Edgar and Ophia (Whitt) Lykins. A retired truck driver, Alton enjoyed collecting old cars and trucks. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
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Ronald Lee "Runt" Riley
Apr 23, 2010
Ronald Lee "Runt" Riley, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 15, 1936 the son of Dwight and Laura (Bell) Riley. Ron was a graduate of Big Blue High School, and served our country as a Corporal (E-4) in the U.S....
Leland H. Mericle
Apr 23, 2010
Leland H. Mericle, age 67 of Hamilton passed away while visiting in Kankakee, Illinois on Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born in Carey, Ohio on September 17, 1942, the son of Charles and Katherine (Cruise) Mericle. Leland was retired from Fernald. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening and cooking. He was an avid bowler for many years....

William Robert Goodpaster Jr.
Apr 21, 2010
William Robert Goodpaster Jr. age 57 of Fairfield Township passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 29, 1952 the son of William Sr. and Lillie (Sturgill) Goodpaster. William was employed as a websphere administrator at Midland Company/American Modern Insurance Group. He was a loving...