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.
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)...
William Isaac "Ike" Leger
Nov 22, 2010
William Isaac "Ike" Leger, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 2:04 PM. He was born in Brush Creek, Kentucky on October 25, 1921 the son of Robert and Lita (Proctor) Leger. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was employed as a heavy...
Sgt. David James Luff, Jr.
Nov 21, 2010
Sgt. David James Luff, Jr., age 29 of Hamilton was killed in action in Iraq on Sunday, November 21, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1981 the son of David James and Lucy Sharon (Bailey) Luff. David was a 1999 graduate of Hamilton High School. David was a veteran of the United States Army since 2004...
Evelyn J. Jones
Nov 21, 2010
Evelyn J. Jones, age 74 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:32 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 11, 1936 the daughter of Herbert C. and Edna (Martin) Mick. Evelyn was president of Professional Business and Tax Consulting Services, Inc. for 46 years. She was a member and past...
Jean R. Wyatt
Nov 21, 2010
Jean R. Wyatt, age 77 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 8:20 PM in Huntington Court after a long illness. She was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1933 the daughter of James C. and Ruth A. (Dunwoody) Abbott. Jean attended Hamilton High School, was a homemaker, and was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church...
Wynoaka L. Roberts
Nov 20, 2010
Wynoaka L. Roberts, age 80 of Hamilton, has gone to be with God on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at her home. She was born February 21, 1930 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ella Cook (nee Cain). She loved being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She also loved to travel. She was deeply religious, creative, and...
Josephine M. Corso
Nov 19, 2010
Josephine M. Corso, age 100 formerly of Hamilton, passed away in Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach, Illinois on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 7:40AM. She was born in Little York, Ohio on October 10, 1910, the daughter of Charles and Della (Herr) DiBlasi. While in Hamilton, she was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. On November 6,...
Mattie Marie Thompson
Nov 19, 2010
Mattie Marie Thompson, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Friday November 19, 2010 at 3:30AM. Mattie was born in Owsley County Kentucky on February 20, 1918; the daughter of Thomas and Nellie (Neeley) Peters. On June 25, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky, she married Glenn Thompson, and he preceded her in death in 1984....


