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.
Richard A. Vierling
Apr 12, 2010
Richard A. Vierling, age 72, of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday April 12, 2010. He was born in Batesville, Indiana on October 3, 1937 the son of Anthony and Bernice (Bare) Vierling. Richard was a truck driver for Allied Van Lines for 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a former member of Amvets, VFW, and...
Charles W. Jones
Apr 9, 2010
Charles W. Jones, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 3:45 PM. He was born in Loretta, Tennessee on July 18, 1931 the son of Millard and Loraine (Brown) Jones. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as a supervisor at Cincinnati Mine Machine for over...
James G. Parker
Apr 7, 2010
James G. Parker, age 69 of Fairfield Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born in Bulan, Kentucky on July 21, 1940 the son of James Walter and Mabel (Blankenship) Parker. After graduation from Fairfield High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Lunsford on June 18, 1960. James volunteered his time...
Margie J. Lester
Apr 7, 2010
Margie J. Lester, age 81 of Fairfield passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:51 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 8, 1928 the daughter of Luther and Bessie (Phillips) Hurst. On December 17, 1955 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana she married Jack A. Lester.
She is survived by her husband, Jack...
Phillip S. Morris
Apr 6, 2010
Phillip S. Morris, age 61 of Trenton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 12:06 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 29, 1948 the son of Elmer and Nellie (Chaney) Morris. Phillip was employed as an auto mechanic.
He is survived by his mother, Nellie Morris of Hamilton; a brother,...
Dwight Turner
Apr 5, 2010
Dwight Turner, age 54 of Somerville passed away at his home on Monday, April 5, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on November 23, 1955 the son of Elrich and Mary (Howard) Turner. Dwight was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1975 to 1977. He was employed as a clerk for the U. S. Postal Service.
...Kevin M. "Kk" Combs
Apr 5, 2010
Kevin M. "KK" Combs, age 20 of Trenton passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 6:55 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 2, 1989 the son of Bill and Michelle (Combs) Hammons. KK was a 2009 graduate of Edgewood High School.
He is survived by his parents; three beautiful children, Breanna and Damien Combs,...
Jerry Ysiano Jr.
Apr 3, 2010
Jerry Ysiano Jr., age 31 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2010. He was born in Indio, California on August 23, 1978 the son of Jerry Ysiano Sr. and Therese Gallegos. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was loved by them all.
He is survived by his...
Roy A. Thackston
Apr 2, 2010
Roy A. Thackston, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:16 PM. He was born in Addyston, Ohio on August 5, 1931 the son of Clayton and Florence Edna (Rinehart) Thackston. Roy was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1953. He was employed...
Jenny L. Strickler
Apr 2, 2010
Jenny L. Strickler, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 5:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1931 the daughter of John Floyd and Anna Mae (Claunch) Tillery. On June 24, 1950 in Hamilton she married Harlan L. Strickler, and he preceded her in death in 2009....
Dennis Lee Rogers
Mar 31, 2010
Dennis Lee Rogers, age 54 of Somerville passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:18 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 7, 1955 the son of William and Marjorie (Hunt) Rogers. Dennis was employed as a laborer at Rogers Fix It. On December 9, 1989 in Kettering, Ohio he married Barbara Anderson.
...James "Mousey" Bales
Mar 27, 2010
James "Mousey" Bales, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 5:30 PM. He was born in Lockland on January 2, 1929 the son of Robert A. and Mary (Hubbard) Bales. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1946 to 1948 and was employed...
L. Irene Fox
Mar 26, 2010
L. Irene Fox, age 99 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 19, 1910 the daughter of Franklin and Leona (Neoma) Pierce. She had attended Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by two children, Michael (fiancé Mary Rosselot) Fox of...
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...


