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.
Betty Jo Hale
Jan 11, 2010
Betty Jo Hale, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:48 PM. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 6, 1946 the daughter of Woodson and Margie (Miller) Bright. Betty was employed as a filing clerk at Ohio Casualty. She was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church. On April...

Betty L. Eschenbrenner
Jan 9, 2010
Betty L. Eschenbrenner, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 17, 1924 the daughter of Robert and Peggy (Caterline) Whitehill. In 1959 in Hamilton she married Clayton Eschenbrenner who preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by three...
Alpha P. Lynch
Jan 9, 2010
Alpha P. Lynch, age 92 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2:10pm at Hospice of Hamilton, following a brief illness. She was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on April 28, 1917 the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Schmidt) Dahms. Alpha moved to the Hamilton area at age 8 and attended schools in Hamilton and Fairfield. She...
Ella Mae Depew
Jan 9, 2010
Ella Mae Depew, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:55 PM. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on April 9, 1940 the daughter of William and Florence (Taylor) Lindy. Ella Mae was employed at Al Couch Farm Market for 16 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of...

Lillie Lickliter
Jan 6, 2010
Lillie Lickliter, age 88 of Hamilton passed away in the home of her son in Tuscumbia, Alabama on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on June 2, 1921, the daughter of Tom and Dora (Cope) Philpot.
She is survived by two sons; Elmo (Juliana)Powell of Tuscumbia, Alabama and Gary Powell...
Jean E. Menzer
Jan 4, 2010
Jean E. Menzer, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on July 10, 1934 the daughter of Anthony F. and Henrietta E. (Schawe) Menzer. Jean was a 1952 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. She was employed...
Rev. Andrew Jackson
Jan 4, 2010
Rev. Andrew Jackson, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM. He was born in Krypton, Kentucky on June 5, 1932 the son of James and Cora (Collins) Jackson. Rev. Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955. He was...
Karen Platt
Jan 4, 2010
Karen Platt, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on February 28, 1957 the daughter of John and Virginia (Tillett) Platt.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Gilbert; a son, Sam (Kelli) Platt of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Makayla, Samira,...
William "Cody" Wooten
Jan 2, 2010
William "Cody" Wooten, age 23 of Oxford passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on September 19, 1986 the son of William D. and Joyce R. (Sweeney) Wooten. Cody was a 2004 graduate of Talawanda High School and graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute in December of 2005. He was employed as a diesel mechanic...
Michael B. Hilz
Jan 1, 2010
Michael B. Hilz, age 45 of Hamilton passed away at Bethesda North on Friday, January 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 1, 1964 the son of Joseph W. and Virginia Belle (Morris) Hilz.
He is survived by three brothers, Joseph Hilz, Jr. of Middletown, Gregory Hilz of Hamilton, and Richard (Bonnie)...
Earl Turner
Jan 1, 2010
Earl Turner, age 94, of Hamilton, died Friday, January 1, 2010 at Hospice of Hamilton. Earl was born in Irvin, Kentucky on July 25, 1915 to William and Indus (Becknell) Turner. On October 25, 1932 in Kentucky he married Iona Miller who preceded him in death on March 12, 2008 after being married 75 years. Earl was owner and...
Thomas Ray Stone
Dec 31, 2009
Thomas Ray Stone, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 1:45 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 15, 1941 the son of Albert and Gladys (Coffee) Stone.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas D. (Rhonda) Stone and Jeffrey S. (Corinna) Stone, both of Hamilton; two step-sons,...
Lucile P. Sauer
Dec 28, 2009
Lucile P. Sauer, age 101 of Millville passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 6:40 AM. She was born in Colerain Township on August 13, 1908 the daughter of Ira and Ollie (Hardin) Pottenger. Lucile was a member of McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church. On June 2, 1937 in Liberty, Indiana she married George A....

Jon Douglas "Doug" Hammons
Dec 28, 2009
Jon Douglas "Doug" Hammons, age 70 of Terrace Park, passed away in his residence on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1939 the son of Elmer and Hope Eleanor (Schwarztrauber) Hammons. Doug was employed as a system technician for Cincinnati Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1997. In 1958 he...
James R. Jones Sr.
Dec 26, 2009
James R. Jones Sr., age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM. He was born in North Fork, Virginia on June 6, 1953 the son of Charles M. Jr. and Ada Marie (Kastner) Jones. James was employed in the production department and as a forklift operator at Coca-Cola. He...

Mary Ella Thomas
Dec 26, 2009
Mary Ella Thomas, age 64 of Apopka, Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Health Center, Ocoee, Florida on December 26, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1945 the daughter of Noah and Cynthia (Jones) Baker. On January 12, 1963 in Hamilton she married James D. Thomas.
She is survived by her husband, James...
Barbara Ann Hamann
Dec 25, 2009
Barbara Ann Hamann, age 49 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on December 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1960 the daughter of Peter and Mary (Arminio) Inforzato. Barbara was a 1979 graduate of Fairfield High School. On April 16, 1983 in Hamilton she married Michael Hamann. Barbara was employed...

Rebecca A. Finch
Dec 25, 2009
Rebecca A. Finch, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 25, 2009 at 10:40 PM with her two sons by her side. She was born in Hamilton on August 3, 1944 the daughter of Edward and Florence (Montgomery) Holstein. Rebecca was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. On January 30, 1964 in...
Clara M. Davis
Dec 25, 2009
Clara M. Davis, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, December 25, 2009 at 3:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 29, 1925 the daughter of Frank and Beatrice (Lee) Davis. Clara was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Clara loved her Lord and her family. After raising seven children,...
Janie Joe Isaacs
Dec 24, 2009
Janie Joe Isaacs, age 86 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 3:30 PM. She was born on November 6, 1923 in Wortham, Texas the daughter of Joseph Benton and Caty Jewell (Clere) Wood. Janie attended Friendship Baptist Church. On June 12, 1943 in Houston, Texas she married Elijah "Ike" Isaacs.
She is survived...