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.
Charles E. Blankenship
Mar 25, 2024
Charles E. Blankenship, Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 25, 2024. Known to most as Charlie, he was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on March 13, 1940 to the late Roscoe Conklin Blankenship and Vannie Ethel (Turner) Blankenship. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, leaving the hills of Kentucky...
Lois Goins
Mar 25, 2024
Lois Goins, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Lois was born in Manchester, KY on August 7, 1931 to the late Earl and Stella (Hacker) Owens. Lois was a devout Christian and lifetime member of Fairfield Church of God. Lois is survived by her children, Marsha Brewer and Mark Keith; her grandchildren, Gary (Angela)...
Heather L. Kerby
Mar 25, 2024
Heather Lynnette Kerby, age 49 of Trenton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Heather was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 12, 1974 to Paul D. Hensley Jr. and Sherrie (Willis) Cupp. She loved watching college football, spending time with her family, and cooking new recipes. Heather was always listening to music and enjoyed arts and crafts.
...Paul W. Grieselhuber
Mar 21, 2024
Paul W. Grieselhuber, age 87, of Hamilton, Ohio, beloved husband to Charlotte (Burgess) Grieselhuber, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at his home. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, on September 18,1936, the son of William and Marie (Hertrich) Grieselhuber. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School and The Ohio State University Dental School. On February...
Donna Jean Jeffries
Mar 20, 2024
Donna Jean Jeffries, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 71, stepped into glory and into the arms of Jesus. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 21, 1952. On October 19, 1988, she married Donald R. Jeffries and they were married for 35 years. Donna loved music and singing for her Lord and playing the piano at various...
Donald R. Hitt
Mar 19, 2024
Donald R. Hitt, age 93 of Ross, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Donald was born in Higgens Port, Ohio on April 15, 1930 to George Hitt and Rena (Morman) Hitt and was raised in Maysville, Kentucky. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union for many years as well as the Millville Avenue Church of God....
Sharon Lee Edwards
Mar 19, 2024
Sharon Lee Edwards, age 64, recently of Oxford, died at Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, on March 19, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1959, in Oxford, the daughter of Wallace I. and Marilyn (Jacoby) Edwards. A 1977 graduate of Talawanda High School, she earned a B.A. in History from Miami University, which included a semester at Lund...
Dorothy Louise Lee
Mar 17, 2024
Dorothy Louise Lee, age 94 of Land O Lakes, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Dorothy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1930, to Charles Otis Huff Sr. and Carrie Belle (George) Huff. Dorothy was married to John M. Brockman Jr. on November 29, 1950, until his death in September 1971. She was then...
Charlie Jones
Mar 17, 2024
Charlie Jones, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Charlie was born in Gray, Kentucky on April 21, 1940 to Willie and Serata Jones. Charlie was a good father and husband, had a good ole boy spirit and will be deeply missed.
Charlie is survived by his son, Bert (Mary)...
Patty "Patsy" J. Seegers
Mar 16, 2024
Patty “Patsy” J. Seegers, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Jamestowne on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Patty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 4, 1942, to Eugene Hammond and Dorothy (Zecher) Hammond. Patty attended and graduated from Notre Dame School in 1960. On December 24, 1960, in Liberty, IN, she married Carl Seegers, and he preceded her...
Frank Spivey
Mar 9, 2024
Frank Spivey, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Frank was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on July 6, 1937 to the late Dave and Hattie (Blair) Spivey. After his family moved to Hamilton, Frank graduated from Ross High School, Class of 1957. Frank enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served for...
Mary Rose Bastian
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Rose Bastian, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at15:47. Mary was born in Wellington, Ohio on November 12, 1934 to Charles Rausa and Carmela (Naro) Rausa. Mary went to school in Kansas to become an Air Traffic Controller. After school she moved to Cincinnati, where she found...
Minn Turner
Mar 8, 2024
Minn Turner, age 100 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Jesus on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Springdale, Ohio. He was a powerful prayer warrior, dedicated to sharing the message of Jesus with others. Minn distributed over 34,000 cards proclaiming Jesus’s love and salvation.
Minn served in the CCC from June 1941 and later enlisted...
Adam "Buster" Conley Sr.
Mar 7, 2024
Adam “Buster” Conley Sr., age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Buster was born in Ross, Ohio on September 26, 1946 to Thomas and Eunice Hilda Conley. Buster worked as an auto mechanic at many different places throughout Hamilton and Fairfield. He enjoyed fishing, wading and shooting pool.
Buster is...
Lettie Jean Thompson
Mar 7, 2024
Lettie Jean Thompson, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Lettie was born in London, Kentucky on September 28, 1940, to Carson Baker and Bessie (Lewis) Benge. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, listening to music, dancing, Metamora, Indiana, and most of all enjoyed life. Jean is survived by...
Daisydean (Sowder) Seals
Mar 7, 2024
Daisydean (Sowder) Seals, 89 of Hamilton, stepped from her Earthly home to her Heavenly home on March 7, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, OH, on Nov. 9, 1934, the only daughter of Bonnie (Keith) Sowder and Millard H. Sowder. She graduated from Hanover High School, Class of 1952. On April 9, 1954, she was united in marriage to...
Marilyn L. Cahill
Mar 7, 2024
Marilyn L. Cahill, age 74 of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 6, 1950 to Dewey Edwards and Rena Strong Edwards. Marilyn was as unique as she was beautiful. Her strength a pillar to many. She loved to go on road trips and see new things, especially out west....
Bonnie R. Harris
Mar 5, 2024
Bonnie R. Harris, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Bonnie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 24, 1935 to Robert Cavin and Juanita Cavin.
Bonnie lived a life of giving back to others and caring for her friends and family. She never met a person who did not become her friend....
Stephanie Leah Goodpaster
Mar 4, 2024
Stephanie Leah Goodpaster, age 49 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. Stephanie was born in Dayton on January 23, 1975 to Dennis Zimmerman and Barbara (Hirby) Hildenbrand. Stephanie attended Lakota district schools and raised a family in Hamilton.
Stephanie is survived by her children, Kirstyn (Allen) Ramsey, Logan (Matt) Goodpaster, Evan Goodpaster and their...
Linda Lee Estep
Mar 4, 2024
Linda Lee Estep, age 78 of Ross, passed away at home on Monday, March 4, 2024. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 20, 1945 to Richard Tendam and Juanita Parsons. Linda graduated as president of the Honor Society and salutatorian of New Miami High School, class of 1963. On June 15, 1963, she married the love of...


