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.
Donald Estes
Oct 3, 2010
Donald Estes passed away October 3, 2010 at age 89 after a tough battle with Alzheimer’s. Mr. Estes was born in and lived most of his life in Hamilton, but called Ramona, CA his home for the last two years where he lived with his son, Dave, and daughter, Julia. Donald was a Technician 5th Grade in Company B...
Richard Harold Anglin
Sep 29, 2010
Richard Harold Anglin, age 64 of McKee, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at VA Hospital of Dayton on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:33 AM. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina on November 8, 1945 the son of Alvin C. and Minnie Bell (Coates) Anglin. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era...
T. Opal Talbott
Sep 29, 2010
T. Opal Talbott, "Miss T.," age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:19 AM. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on March 17, 1923 the daughter of William S. and Mattie (Hansel) Manis. Opal was a member of New Life Baptist Mission. On December 15, 1945 she married Charles W....
Floyd David Martin
Sep 26, 2010
Floyd David Martin, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1941 the son of Hiram and Rosa Mae (Clark) Martin. David was employed on the assembly line at Fisher Body.
He is survived by a son, David Lee Martin...
Rodney Wagster
Sep 25, 2010
Rodney Wagster, age 42 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1968 the son of Tony and Beverly (Miller) Wagster. Rodney attended Hamilton City Schools. He was known for his big smile, laughter, compassion for life and his family was remarkable to him. Rodney lived...
Janet Sue Copenhaver
Sep 24, 2010
Janet Sue Copenhaver, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 6:26 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 26, 1946 the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Abrams) Cox. On November 27, 1964 in Eaton she married Kenneth Copenhaver. Sue was a member of the Hamilton Church of God. .
...Edward Rocco Just
Sep 23, 2010
Edward Rocco Just, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on December 16, 1956 the son of Walter E. and Carmella (Iezzoni) Just. Ed was a graduate of Badin High School and Miami University. Ed was formerly employed at the Hamilton Municipal Airport, previously known as...
Kathryn L. Furlow
Sep 22, 2010
Kathryn L. Furlow, age 70 of Pleasant Plain passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on March 1, 1940 the daughter of Dewey L. and Sophia (Brockman) Parker. Kathryn was a veteran of the U. S. Navy from 1959 to 1960 and was employed as a food and beverage manager at...
John Bibee Jr.
Sep 21, 2010
John Bibee Jr., age 77 of Okeana passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. He was born in Franklin County, Indiana on April 4, 1933 the son of John A. and Inzia (Boatwright) Bibee. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1952 to 1954. He was employed at the state highway department for over 40...
Geneva Smith
Sep 19, 2010
Geneva Smith, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 20, 1943 the daughter of Foister and Eva (Swafford) Smith. On July 9, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky she married Henry L. Smith. Geneva was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who spent her life...
Edward Eugene Brock
Sep 18, 2010
Edward Eugene Brock, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September, 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM. He was born in Wallens Creek, Kentucky on November 14, 1930 the son of Bige and Ethel (Morgan) Brock. Gene was employed in the shipping department at General Motors for 22 years, retiring in 1988. He was a...
Steven R. Harris
Sep 16, 2010
Steven R. Harris, age 64 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:36 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 18, 1946 the son of Ralph and Orlean (Van Winkle) Harris. Steven was employed as a manager at Joseph Chevrolet for several years and was also a bus driver for Hamilton...
Ralph Bauereiss
Sep 16, 2010
Ralph "Jim" Bauereiss, age 62 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 3:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 13, 1948 the son of Ralph B. H. and Margaret (Leonard) Bauereiss. Jim was the owner/operator of RJ Brothers Heating and Cooling and was a member of The West Congregation of...
Barney E. Wagers
Sep 14, 2010
Barney E. Wagers, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 4:35 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 11, 1926 the son of Dudley and Hattie (Collins) Wagers. Barney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was employed as a...
Glendia Lucille Winkle
Sep 13, 2010
Glendia Lucille Winkle, age 82 of Hamilton passed away in Huntington Court on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 12:00 noon. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on October 8, 1927 the daughter of Harrison and Lilly (Estes) Osborne. On November 7, 1942 in Estill County, Kentucky she was married to James Clay Winkle, and he preceded her in...
Henrietta Van Winkle
Sep 9, 2010
Henrietta "Ettie" Van Winkle, age 63 of Oxford passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 7, 1947 the daughter of Owen and Lilian (Smith) Richardson. On September 6, 1963 in Fairfield she was married to Roy Van Winkle Jr.
She is survived by her...
Ronald Hibbard
Sep 9, 2010
Ronald Hibbard, age 68 of Sharonville passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:45 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 3, 1942 the son of Carlo and Rosa (Rogers) Hibbard. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed as a laborer at Mosler Safe Company. He was a...
Roy P. Peters Jr.
Sep 9, 2010
Roy P. Peters Jr., age 76 of Seven Mile passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:48 AM. He was born in Lily, Kentucky on March 6, 1934 the son of Roy P. Sr. and Edna (Scalf) Peters. Roy was employed in security at AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1995; he was...
Myrtle G. Judy
Sep 9, 2010
Myrtle G. Judy, age 77 of Liberty Township passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 9, 2010. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 19, 1932 the daughter of Luther and Janie (Green) Cruse. Myrtle was a dedicated homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church.
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Fred M. Lee
Sep 9, 2010
Fred M. Lee, age 75 of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, passed away in Gulfside Hospice Center, Zephyrhills, Florida on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 2:30 PM. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 16, 1935 the son of Russell M. and Gertrude (Davis) Lee. Before moving to Land O’ Lakes, Florida, Fred served as Elder of the Princeton...


