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.
Norman G. Grevey
Jan 30, 2010
Norman G. Grevey passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder. Born February 16, 1930 to loving parents Gilbert and Martha (Petzold) Grevey of Hamilton, Ohio. He was a 1948 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and was Valedictorian of his class. He played on the Rams basketball team and went to the state...
Ralph H. Kolb
Jan 29, 2010
Ralph H. Kolb, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 12:32 PM. He was born in Darrtown, Ohio on March 21, 1925 the son of Harry and Edith (Greschel) Kolb. Ralph was a member of the McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church. On October 24, 1949 in Hamilton he married Bernice Wagers....
Hubert M. Miller
Jan 29, 2010
Hubert M. Miller, age 88 of Reily Township passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on September 10, 1921 the son of Robert C. and Lillie (Richardson) Miller. Hubert served in World War II as a merchant marine, and as a radio telegraph operator. He was also a lifetime...
Mary Rader
Jan 29, 2010
Mary Rader, age 96 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, January 29, 2010. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on July 15, 1913 the daughter of Mardie and Elvira (McIntosh) Wells. Mary was employed as a press operator at National Can for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She has been a member of...
Janie Howard
Jan 29, 2010
Janie Howard, age 74, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday January 29, 2010. She was born in London, Kentucky on April 1, 1935 the daughter of Tice R. and Gracie H. (Hubbard) Sturgill. On August 23, 1952 in Williamsburg, Kentucky she married Franklin Howard who passed away on September 14, 1993. Janie was a devoted...
Jack Boggs
Jan 28, 2010
Jack Boggs age 69 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday January 28, 2010 at 4:04 PM. He was born in Lynch, Kentucky on August 1, 1940 the son of Boyd and Elvira (Isom) Boggs. Jack was a member of the Eaton Road Full Gospel Church and was employed as a carpenter for Haven House Ministries...
Morris Eckles
Jan 28, 2010
Morris Eckles, age 90, formerly of Hamilton passed away at Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City, Florida on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM. He was born in Confluence, Kentucky on November 19, 1919 the son of Barlow and Nannie (Caldwell) Eckles. Morris was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed in machine repair for...

Warren G. Coates
Jan 27, 2010
Warren G. Coates, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:45 PM. He was born in Waynesville, Ohio on May 29, 1922. Warren was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed as a machinist at General Electric, retiring in...

John W. "Od" Beck Sr.
Jan 26, 2010
John W. "OD" Beck Sr., age 51 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 24, 1958 the son of Warren Harding and Mary Dolores (White) Beck. John was employed as an automotive technician at Jake Sweeney Automotive and attended Field of Grace Church....
Ethel Venable
Jan 24, 2010
Ethel Venable, age 90 of Fairfield passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM. She was born in Travelers Rest, Kentucky on October 23, 1919. On December 24, 1935 in Travelers Rest, Kentucky she married Regan Thomas Venable, and he preceded her in death in 1997.
She is survived by four...
Thomas E. Leugers
Jan 22, 2010
Thomas E. Leugers, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:15 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 26, 1949 the son of Adrian and Ethel (Shepherd) Leugers. Thomas was employed as a laborer at Champion Paper for 30 years. On September 23, 1988 in Hamilton, he married Cleta Stevens....
Lloyd J. Merry
Jan 20, 2010
Lloyd J. Merry, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:04 PM. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 20, 1929 the son of Kenneth and Lela (Jones) Merry. Lloyd was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1953 and employed as...
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...