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.

Josephine B. Garrett
Oct 10, 2009
Josephine B. Garrett, age 91 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 8, 1918 the daughter of George and Minnie (Campbell) Brown. Josephine was a member of the Lockland Church of Christ. On May 1, 1937 in Cincinnati she married Argle...
Millie E. Warren
Oct 9, 2009
Millie E. Warren, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 6:10 PM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on January 30, 1922 the daughter of Roy and Elly Jane (Lakes) Gentry. Millie was a member of the Senior Citizens Center and an avid bingo player. In 1951 she married...
Rachel Williams
Oct 7, 2009
Rachel Williams, age 78 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 11, 1931 the daughter of Harvey and Della (Hensley) Gibson. Rachel was a member of Pentecostal Apostolic Church of Jesus. On May 14, 1949 in...
Mary E. Dallis
Oct 6, 2009
Mary E. (Maupin) Dallis, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:48 PM. She was born in Middletown on October 31, 1937 the daughter of Troy and Pearlie (Watkins) Puckett. Mary, known affectionately to many as "Mamaw," was employed as a companion for the elderly at Home Instead Senior...
Ronald G. Wallen
Oct 5, 2009
Ronald G. Wallen, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 8:35 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 27, 1935 the son of George and Marie (Wade) Wallen. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1958. He was employed in...
Lillian Lakes
Oct 2, 2009
Lillian Lakes, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at West Chester Medical Center on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 6:04 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 4, 1922 the daughter of William and Sally Ann (Young) McGuire. Lillian was employed as a clerk at Champion Paper for 25 years and was a member of First Baptist Church...
Adam T. Himes
Sep 28, 2009
Adam T. Himes, age 12 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 20, 1997 the son of David Warner and Kimberly (Durham) Himes. Adam was a member of Victory Pentecostal Church and was a sixth grade student at Fairwood Elementary School.
He...
Gertrude Flynn
Sep 25, 2009
Gertrude Flynn age 91 of Hamilton passed away in Tri-County Extended Care on Friday September 25, 2009 at 2:10 AM. She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on February 14, 1918 the daughter of T.J. and Josie (Canter) Crank. Gertrude was a member of the Princeton Pike Church of God and was employed as a cook for the Hamilton Public...
Retha O. Ballew
Sep 22, 2009
Retha O. Ballew, age 78, of Fairfield, passed away at Lakeridge Villa on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born in Clayborne County, Tennessee on October 7, 1930 the daughter of Lloyd and Sarah (Green) McNew. A homemaker, Retha worked in foster child care for 15 years. On November 11, 1950 in Blue Ridge, Georgia she married Blayne E....

Jeannette Marks
Sep 21, 2009
Jeannette Marks, age 88 of Seneca, South Carolina, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Cottingham Hospice House on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM. She was born in Gray Hawk, Kentucky on October 16, 1920 the daughter of Chester and Nora (Welch) Edwards. Jeannette was a member of The Presbyterian Church, Co-operative Service League, and the Lady Elks...
Peter F. Hasler
Sep 21, 2009
Peter F. Hasler, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 20, 1945 the son of Ralph and Louise (Prentice) Hasler. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era from 1964 to 1968 and was employed as a data...
Samuel Wilson Hoover
Sep 17, 2009
Samuel Wilson Hoover, infant son of Michael and Katherine "Sunny" (Higbee) Hoover, passed away on at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
He is survived by his parents; four siblings, Leighty Russell, Elizabeth Russell, Norah-Ann Hoover, and Owen Hoover, all of Hamilton; grandparents, Merlin and Marilyn Hoover of Hamilton, and Dennis and Connie Higbee...

Elizabeth Ann Stanifer
Sep 17, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Stanifer, age 31 of Middletown passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 17, 2009 after a lifelong battle with Rett Syndrome. She was born October 4, 1977 the daughter of Berlyn Wayne and Mary Ann (Baudendistel) Stanifer.
She is survived by her parents, Berlyn and Mary Ann Stanifer of Middletown; a brother, Charles (Michelle)...

Betty Ann Allen
Sep 16, 2009
Betty Ann Allen, age 64 of Camden passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 31, 1945 the daughter of Charles and Archie (Bradley) Johnson. Betty was employed as an accounting supervisor at Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. On January 25, 1966 in Franklin, Ohio she married Darrell...
James Dennis "J.D." Gadd
Sep 16, 2009
James Dennis "J.D." Gadd, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on November 25, 1955 the son of Rev. James and Wanda (Pater) Gadd. J.D. was formerly employed at Fisher Body for eleven years. His favorite hobbies included playing drums, writing music, and especially riding motorcycles....
Bellajo "Jodi" Sherlock
Sep 16, 2009
Bellajo "Jodi" Sherlock, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on September 14, 1929 the daughter of Amos Andy and Ruby Naomi (Frith) Hampton. Jodi was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On October 25, 1947 in Hamilton...
Dorlynn Harkins
Sep 15, 2009
Dorlynn Harkins, age 75 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 27, 1933 the daughter of Fred and Gladiola (Adams) Rowland. Dorlynn attended Seven Mile Schools. She was employed at Mercy Hospital and was a lifetime member of New Miami First Church of...
Delilah "Dolly" Anderson
Sep 13, 2009
Delilah "Dolly" Anderson, age 67, of Hamilton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, on Sunday September 13, 2009. She was born in New Burlington, Ohio on December 2, 1941 the daughter of Fred and Josephine (Shambaugh) Bogan. Dolly was employed at Kornylak Corp. for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family, especially...
Rose Mary Ramseyer
Sep 12, 2009
Rose Mary Ramseyer, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Tri-County Extended Care on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 9:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January, 28 1929 the daughter of Carl and Emma (Lowe) Glaab. Rose Mary was employed as an insurance claims processor for Insurance Security and Mense Brothers. On July 2, 1949 in Butler...
Katherine (Withrow) Bell
Sep 11, 2009
Katherine (Withrow) Bell, age 87, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 3:35 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 4, 1921 the daughter of Findley and Cecil (King) White. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and spending time with her family.
She is survived...