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.
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...
Linda J. Roark
Feb 26, 2010
Linda J. Roark, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12:21 PM. She was born in Cleveland on September 24, 1940 the daughter of Christian and Gertrude (Aiken) Moe. Linda was a member of the Moose Lodge #28 auxiliary, VFW post 1069 auxiliary, and the American Legion Post #138 auxiliary....
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...