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.
Austin Henry Guthrie
May 16, 2010
Austin Henry Guthrie, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:06 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 27, 1934 the son of Austin T. and Bernadine (Burton) Guthrie. Austin was a member of Labor Union #534. He always had a generous heart and helped anyone he could, and...
Susan S. Hawkins
May 15, 2010
Susan S. Hawkins, age 71 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, May 15, 2010 after a long illness. She was born in Hamilton on February 21, 1939 the daughter of Hubert and Mildred (Brigmon) Singleton. Susan was raised in Hamilton and was a 1957 graduate of Hamilton High School. She loved to read, always having...
Nathan Shearer Allan
May 14, 2010
Nathan Shearer Allan, age 32 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Friday, May 14, 2010. He was born in Hamilton County on July 19, 1977. Nathan was employed as an assistant manager at Skyline Chili.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Kenneth and Janie Allan of Mason; sister, Erica N. Allan of Mason;...
Earlene Stacy
May 13, 2010
Earlene Stacy, age 66 of Hamilton departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 15, 1943 the daughter of Earl and Opal (Strunk) Yancey. On March 5, 1960 in Hamilton, she married Bob R. Stacy, and he preceded her in death in 2008.
She...
Patricia Ann Geisler
May 12, 2010
Patricia Ann Geisler, age 82 of Fairfield Township passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 3:15 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 12, 1928 the daughter of Earl and Helen (Wegman) Beeler. On January 28, 1956 in Liberty, Indiana she married Richard Geisler.
She is survived by her husband, Richard...
Margie M. Metzger
May 12, 2010
Margie M. Metzger, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on August 30, 1931 the daughter of Luther and Edna (Hill) Murphy. Margie retired from Avon, where she was a supervisor. She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed bingo and going to casinos....
Walter Charles Pooley
May 10, 2010
Walter Charles Pooley, Devoted father and husband, April 9, 1924 – May 10, 2010, Native of Hamilton, Ohio, he attended Fairfield School for 12 years with perfect attendance. He served in the Navy from 1943-1946 on the U.S.S. Wasp. On Nov. 18, 1945, he married Anne Margaret in Lynn, Massachusetts. Walter worked at the Hamilton Journal News for over...
Priscilla "Pert" Parsley
May 10, 2010
Priscilla "Pert" Parsley, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 4, 1926 the daughter of William and Grace (Sellers) Robison. Pert was employed as a nurse’s aide at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital for six years, retiring in 1972. She was...
Michael D. Wethington
May 8, 2010
Michael D. Wethington, age 62, of Middletown passed away on Saturday May 8, 2010. He was born in Lebanon, Indiana on April 5, 1948 the son of Edward C. and Evelyn (Woodrum) Wethington.
Michael is survived by his wife, Anna (Johnson) Wethington; three children, Sandy (Ray) Huskey, William (Kat) Wethington, and David (Laurie) Wethington; special sister-in-law, Judy...
John Douglas Huffman
May 7, 2010
John Douglas Huffman, age 34 of Monroe passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 1:21 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 22, 1976 the son of Douglas James and Debra (Gibbs) Huffman. John was employed as a pipe fitter apprentice for United Services. John enjoyed kenpo karate, cars, music, physical fitness, and...
Dwayne E. Miller
May 5, 2010
Dwayne E. Miller, age 47 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Sunrise, Florida. He was born in Hamilton on July 25, 1962 the son of J.C. and Patricia (Saylor) Miller. Dwayne was previously employed as a laborer in construction.
He is survived by a daughter, Jaidin (Nicholas) Batter of Harrison; his parents, J.C....
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...