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.
Daisy L. Mann Stevens
Jan 20, 2010
Daisy L. Mann Stevens, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on August 20, 1924 the daughter of Perry and Nellie (Minor) Thompson. Daisy was a member of Springdale Nazarene Church and a former member of Bethel Christian Missionary Alliance.
She is survived by...
June E. Sallee
Jan 18, 2010
June E. Sallee, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, January 18, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1920 the daughter of Irvin and Alice (Ballard) Pennington. June was the former owner/operator of East Avenue Lunch. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. She was very devoted...
Fred E. Thomas
Jan 16, 2010
Fred E. Thomas, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 4:10 AM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on February 12, 1927 the son of William H. and Minnie (Gregory) Thomas. Fred was employed as a welder for Fisher Body and retired after 36 years of service. On June...
Patsy Baker Goins
Jan 16, 2010
Patsy Baker Goins, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 18, 1919 the daughter of Hugh and Lucy Baker. One of Patsy’s proudest accomplishments was receiving her high school diploma at the age of 74 in 1993. She was formerly employed at several...
Arthur Mullins
Jan 14, 2010
Arthur Mullins, age 89 of Trenton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 9:50 PM. He was born in Pilot, Kentucky on August 31, 1920 the son of John and Mary (Townsend) Mullins. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was employed as...

Dolores D. "Deo" Sizelove
Jan 13, 2010
Dolores D. "Deo" Sizelove, age 81 of Burnside, Kentucky passed away at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:30 AM. She was born in Vicco, Kentucky on August 13, 1928 the daughter of Ambrose and Alma (Combs) Deaton. Mrs. Sizelove was a former mayor of Burnside, Kentucky and served several years...
Elena Kay Gibson
Jan 12, 2010
Elena Kay Gibson, age 40 of Liberty Township went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. She was born on August 4, 1969 the daughter of Rev. Leon and Karen (Gilreath) Petree. Elena was employed in registration at West Chester Medical Center and was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. On August 20,...
Beatrice A. "Bea" Crosby
Jan 12, 2010
Beatrice A. "Bea" Crosby, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Albert and Violet (Boatright) Gentry. Bea was formerly employed as a secretary at Ohio Casualty Insurance and was a member since age 4 of Park Avenue United Methodist...
Betty Jo Hale
Jan 11, 2010
Betty Jo Hale, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:48 PM. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 6, 1946 the daughter of Woodson and Margie (Miller) Bright. Betty was employed as a filing clerk at Ohio Casualty. She was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church. On April...

Betty L. Eschenbrenner
Jan 9, 2010
Betty L. Eschenbrenner, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 17, 1924 the daughter of Robert and Peggy (Caterline) Whitehill. In 1959 in Hamilton she married Clayton Eschenbrenner who preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by three...
Alpha P. Lynch
Jan 9, 2010
Alpha P. Lynch, age 92 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2:10pm at Hospice of Hamilton, following a brief illness. She was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on April 28, 1917 the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Schmidt) Dahms. Alpha moved to the Hamilton area at age 8 and attended schools in Hamilton and Fairfield. She...
Ella Mae Depew
Jan 9, 2010
Ella Mae Depew, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:55 PM. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on April 9, 1940 the daughter of William and Florence (Taylor) Lindy. Ella Mae was employed at Al Couch Farm Market for 16 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of...

Lillie Lickliter
Jan 6, 2010
Lillie Lickliter, age 88 of Hamilton passed away in the home of her son in Tuscumbia, Alabama on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on June 2, 1921, the daughter of Tom and Dora (Cope) Philpot.
She is survived by two sons; Elmo (Juliana)Powell of Tuscumbia, Alabama and Gary Powell...
Jean E. Menzer
Jan 4, 2010
Jean E. Menzer, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on July 10, 1934 the daughter of Anthony F. and Henrietta E. (Schawe) Menzer. Jean was a 1952 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. She was employed...
Rev. Andrew Jackson
Jan 4, 2010
Rev. Andrew Jackson, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM. He was born in Krypton, Kentucky on June 5, 1932 the son of James and Cora (Collins) Jackson. Rev. Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955. He was...
Karen Platt
Jan 4, 2010
Karen Platt, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on February 28, 1957 the daughter of John and Virginia (Tillett) Platt.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Gilbert; a son, Sam (Kelli) Platt of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Makayla, Samira,...
William "Cody" Wooten
Jan 2, 2010
William "Cody" Wooten, age 23 of Oxford passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on September 19, 1986 the son of William D. and Joyce R. (Sweeney) Wooten. Cody was a 2004 graduate of Talawanda High School and graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute in December of 2005. He was employed as a diesel mechanic...
Michael B. Hilz
Jan 1, 2010
Michael B. Hilz, age 45 of Hamilton passed away at Bethesda North on Friday, January 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 1, 1964 the son of Joseph W. and Virginia Belle (Morris) Hilz.
He is survived by three brothers, Joseph Hilz, Jr. of Middletown, Gregory Hilz of Hamilton, and Richard (Bonnie)...
Earl Turner
Jan 1, 2010
Earl Turner, age 94, of Hamilton, died Friday, January 1, 2010 at Hospice of Hamilton. Earl was born in Irvin, Kentucky on July 25, 1915 to William and Indus (Becknell) Turner. On October 25, 1932 in Kentucky he married Iona Miller who preceded him in death on March 12, 2008 after being married 75 years. Earl was owner and...
Thomas Ray Stone
Dec 31, 2009
Thomas Ray Stone, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 1:45 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 15, 1941 the son of Albert and Gladys (Coffee) Stone.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas D. (Rhonda) Stone and Jeffrey S. (Corinna) Stone, both of Hamilton; two step-sons,...