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.
Alberta Collins
Mar 26, 2010
Alberta Collins walked into Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 6:07 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 2, 1921, the daughter of John and Louise (Hornbach) Young. Alberta was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Hamilton and she also attended Hamilton Business College. She worked as a paper...
Ramona Baker
Mar 25, 2010
Ramona Baker, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 27, 1941 the daughter of Vernor and Pauline (Gregory) Reece. Ramona worked at Tony Bell Heating and Air for 12 years, and was employed in the cash office of Meijer for 12...
Alberta D. Cowgill
Mar 25, 2010
Alberta D. Cowgill, age 81, of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Thursday, March 25, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1928 the daughter of Albert Sr. and Ada (Moorehead) Rose. Alberta was a member of The Salvation Army. She worked as a nursing assistant at Mercy North and Ft. Hamilton Hospitals for a total...

George Clark Barnes
Mar 19, 2010
George Clark Barnes, age 66 of Somerville passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8:50 PM. He was born in Dayton on April 12, 1943 the son of George C. Sr. and Mildred (Morris) Barnes.
He is survived by his brother, Daniel (Karen) Barnes; nephew, Brian Barnes; niece, Sara Barnes all...
Philiberta A. Kirk
Mar 19, 2010
Philiberta A. Kirk, age 83 of Fairfield passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 25, 1926 the daughter of Anthony and Cecilia (Hingsbergen) Schnapp. Philiberta was employed at Cincinnati Bell and Mercy Hospital of Hamilton. She was member of St. Ann Catholic Church. On...
Barbara A. Bowman
Mar 17, 2010
Barbara A. Bowman, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on December 9, 1946 the daughter of Dewey and Daisy (Gray) Powell. In her youth, Barbara enjoyed bowling and fishing. She attended Glory Road Worship Center. On September 2, 1979 in Williamsdale, she married Sheridan Bowman....
Martha Grimes
Mar 16, 2010
Martha Grimes, age 80 of Dayton passed away at Sycamore Hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1929 the daughter of McKinley and Lucy (Combs) Sizemore.
She is survived by five children, Charles Grimes, Debbie (Dean) Dillingham, both of Hamilton, Robert (Melissa) Grimes of Staunton, Virginia, John...
Anna Kathleen "Kate" Wells
Mar 11, 2010
Anna Kathleen "Kate" Wells, age 83 of Fairfield passed away in Life Care Center of Estero, Florida on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 29, 1926 the daughter of Dave and Ethel (Couch) Farmer. Kate was a life member of the VFW Post #1069 Auxiliary and was a former member...
Pamela K. Rogers
Mar 10, 2010
Pamela K. Rogers, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:18 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 25, 1949 the daughter of Harold Fitzwater and Emma (Taylor) Hinkle. Pamela was employed in the shipping department of Texstyle, Inc. for 13 years, retiring in 1994.
She is survived...
Ruth Hall
Mar 9, 2010
Ruth Hall, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10:54 PM. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on July 9, 1932 the daughter of Glen and Chaney (Kirby) Riddell. Ruth was a member of Four Square Pentecostal Church. In May, 1949 in Irvine, Kentucky she married Bergon Hall, and he...
Margaret "Peggy" Griffith
Mar 8, 2010
Margaret "Peggy" Griffith, age 68 of Lizton, Indiana passed away at Hendricks Regional Hospital on Monday, March 8, 2010. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 15, 1942 the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Reis) Ashton. On November 19, 1960 in Butler County, Ohio she married Quincy Griffith.
She is survived by her husband, Quincy Griffith...
Gladys G. Hobbs
Mar 8, 2010
Gladys G. Hobbs, age 85 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:45 PM. She was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky on August 1, 1924 the daughter of Harvey H. and Anna Elmer (Roark) Johnson. Gladys was a well-known bartender for Merchants Bar on Court Street, Symmes Tavern in Fairfield, and the...
Dixie Kuykendoll
Mar 7, 2010
Dixie Kuykendoll, age 77, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 30, 1932 the daughter of Charles E. and Flora (Williams) Nuckols. Dixie was employed as shop steward at Hamilton Fixture retiring after over 20 year’s service. She was very devoted to her family....
Loraine (Nana) Benge
Mar 7, 2010
Loraine (Nana) Benge, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM. She was born in Brookville, Indiana on December 18, 1937 the daughter of Charles and Golda (Gentry) Marcum. Loraine was employed as an assembler at Ford Motor Company for 24 years, retiring in 1999. On August 7, 1954...
Robert "Bob" Berry
Mar 6, 2010
Robert "Bob" Berry, age 73 of Fairfield went home to be the Lord from his home on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was born in Gray, Kentucky on September 9, 1936 the son of Samuel Jeffrey and Kate (Ray) Berry. On August 18, 1956 in Connersville, Indiana he married Betty Lee Parker. Bob was a veteran of the United...
Charles L. Williams
Mar 6, 2010
Charles L. Williams, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on July 9, 1941 the son of Clyde and Mae (Helton) Williams. Charles was employed as a truck driver for numerous years. He was a member of the North Fairfield Baptist Church. On December 1, 1971...
Iva "Ivy" Mary Napier
Mar 3, 2010
Iva "Ivy" Mary Napier, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8:15 PM. She was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on June 2, 1925 the daughter of Walter Tipton and Margaret Jane (Kirk) Robbins. In 1948 in Leatherwood, Kentucky she married Edwin C. Napier, and he preceded her in...
Timothy "Pete" Harden
Mar 3, 2010
Timothy "Pete" Harden, age 49 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8:41 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 26, 1960 the son of Charles and Shirley (Dooley) Harden.
He is survived by a daughter, Krista (Andy) Fields; his parents, Charles and Shirley Harden; two grandsons, Ethan and...
Gertrude Crouch
Mar 2, 2010
Gertrude Crouch, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:15 pm. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on September 7, 1928 the daughter of Bogus and Viola Purvis. Gertrude was employed as a nurse’s aide at Schroder Manor for seven years; she was also employed at SDS Pizza in...
Ollie G. Howard
Feb 27, 2010
Ollie G. Howard, age 85 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday February 27, 2010. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on January 5, 1925 the son of Silas and Lizziebelle (Vance) Howard. Ollie was an Army veteran of WW II. He was employed as a tool and dye maker at Fisher Body for 32...