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.
Shirlena Hornsby
Feb 24, 2010
Shirlena Hornsby, age 68 of Trenton passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 14, 1941 the daughter of David and Lue (Cope) Turner. Shirlena was a member of Full Gospel Church. On June 6, 1959 in Hamilton, she married Aaron Hornsby.
She is survived by her husband, Aaron...
Ronald "Wade" Young Ii
Feb 24, 2010
Ronald "Wade" Young II, age 18 of Trenton passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:36 PM. He was born in Middletown on June 13, 1991 the son of Ronald Wade and Darreleen "Dottie" (Crockett) Young. Wade was a 2009 graduate of Edgewood High School.
He is survived by his parents, Ronald Wade and Dottie Young;...
Richard G. "Dick" Weber
Feb 22, 2010
Richard G. "Dick" Weber, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, February 22, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on July 31, 1922 the son of George and Marie (Pfeil) Weber. Dick was a 1940 graduate of Hamilton High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving from January 13, 1943...
Richard Allen "Dick" Davish
Feb 21, 2010
Richard Allen "Dick" Davish, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 12:15 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 26, 1943 the son of Harry Luther Jr. and Ethel Elizabeth (Jones) Davish. Dick was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local...
Gretta F. Wagers
Feb 21, 2010
Gretta F. Wagers, age 55, of Hamilton passed away at her home on Sunday February 21, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on October 19, 1954 the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy Mae (Isaacs) Rowland. Gretta was a homemaker and attended Full Gospel Mission. On May 8, 1975 in Jellico, Tennessee she married Eugene K. Wagers.
She...
Hugh Moore
Feb 21, 2010
Hugh Moore, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:22 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1945 the son of Cam and Lillie (Rowland) Moore. Hugh was employed in maintenance for SOS for 31 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of New Beginning Tabernacle. On...

Kathryn Marie Berryman
Feb 20, 2010
Kathryn Marie Berryman, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:30 AM. She was born in Kenton County, Kentucky on April 1, 1932 the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Baum) Colston. Kathryn was employed as a home health aide for Visiting Angels of Hamilton for five years, retiring in 2007....
Mildred Elaine Arnold
Feb 18, 2010
Mildred Elaine Arnold, age 77 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:50 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 15, 1932 the daughter of Lee Arlie and Hazel (Taggart) Murphy. Mildred was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. On February 24, 1951 in Hamilton she married Doyle...
Linda K. Less
Feb 17, 2010
Linda K. Less, age 69 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on February 29, 1940 the daughter of Robert and Mildred Helen (Warshefski) Gerth. Linda was employed as a library clerk at Hamilton High School for 33 years, retiring in 2009. She was...
Robert C. Burney
Feb 16, 2010
Robert C. Burney, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:00 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1924 the son of James and Pearl (West) Burney. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was the owner/operator of Burney’s...

Charles "Charlie" Webb
Feb 16, 2010
Charles "Charlie" Webb, age 80 of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Waco, Kentucky passed away in Hospice of Hamilton, on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on April 26, 1929 the son of Walter and Jallie (Cain) Webb. Charlie was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army from...
Grady Burton Jr.
Feb 16, 2010
Grady Burton Jr., age 73 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on April 4, 1936 the son of Grady Elvis Sr. and Ora (Allen) Burton. Grady began playing and singing gospel music with his family in 1944 and continued throughout his life. He was a...
Marlene M. Glaab
Feb 14, 2010
Marlene M. Glaab, age 75 of Hamilton/Sebring, Florida, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:15 PM. She was born in Aurora, Indiana on August 22, 1934 the daughter of Lawrence and Elona (Cash) Peters. Marlene was a member of Senior Citizens in Oxford, VFW Post in Florida, and Queen of Peace Catholic Church. In...
Jean Emsweller
Feb 12, 2010
Jean Emsweller, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 3:40 AM. She was born in Laurel, Indiana on November 28, 1923 the daughter of Buford C. and Mayme (Ferris) Pindell. Jean was a member of Westside Church of Christ. On September 18, 1942 in Marion, Arkansas she married Carson Emsweller,...
Julia Parker
Feb 11, 2010
Julia Parker, age 92, of Williamsdale, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, February 11, 2010. She was born in Lily, Kentucky on August 22, 1917 the daughter of John H. and Ida (Murphy) Black. Julia was formerly employed as a clerk at K-Mart. She was a member of Redeemer Baptist Church. On May 14, 1948 in London,...
Carolyn F. Hall
Feb 11, 2010
Carolyn F. Hall, age 58 of Camden passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 17, 1951 the daughter of Harold Pat and Janette (Angel) Collins. Carolyn was a 1969 graduate of Eaton High School. She was employed at Miami University since 1989 and retired...
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Flick
Feb 11, 2010
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Flick, age 71 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:13 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 15, 1938 the son of Edward G. Flick and Gladys (Gabbard) Huffman. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959 and was employed as a...
Harold B. Clark
Feb 9, 2010
Harold B. Clark, age 80 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:45 PM. He was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on January 28, 1930 the son of William Bradley and Cindy (Morris) Clark. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950; where...

Martha Lee Combs
Feb 7, 2010
Martha Lee Combs, age 93, of Wilton Manors, Florida, formally of Hamilton and Mason, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Sunday February 7, 2010. She was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky on January 7, 1917 the daughter of Ewing and Gertrude (Whalen) King. She retired from housekeeping at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. In September 1941 she married Hayden Combs who...
Karen Mae Chafin
Feb 7, 2010
Karen Mae Chafin, age 32 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM. She was born in Minot, North Dakota on March 8, 1977.
She is survived by her husband, Neil A. Chafin of Hamilton; two children, Brent Richberg and Brittany Richberg, both of Fairfield; her father, Randolph (Angela kuykendoll)...