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.

Ruby A. Smith
Dec 24, 2009
Ruby A. Smith, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Wellington Manor on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on May 1, 1922 the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Scott) Hubbard.
She is survived by two sons, Glenn (Gerri) Smith of Forest Park and Stan (Karen) Warner of Hamilton; a daughter, Diana...
Timothy James Mills
Dec 24, 2009
Timothy James Mills, age 33 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1976 the son of Kenneth and Bonnie (Hopkins) Mills. Tim Loved God, his "babies", family and playing golf. His passion for music included playing his guitar and writing thought provoking song lyrics. Tim was a kind, generous,...
Albert Kellum
Dec 21, 2009
Albert Kellum, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1940 the son of Edward "Ham" and Elizabeth (Bowling) Kellum. Albert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. He was employed as a keeper at AK...
Sandra Sue Sizemore
Dec 21, 2009
Sandra Sue Sizemore, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:40 PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 8, 1937 the daughter of William Edward and Norma Grace (Myer) Stoops. Sandra was retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance and was a member of First Baptist Church.
She...
Eugenia Wells
Dec 19, 2009
Eugenia Wells, age 87 of Williamsdale passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 12:10 PM. She was born in Eaton, Ohio on February 3, 1922 the daughter of Samuel and Daisy (Batdorf) Lee. Eugenia was a member of Redeemer Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Robert Lee Depew and his...

Flora Couch
Dec 19, 2009
Flora Couch, age 86, of Scottsboro, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Highlands Medical Center in Alabama on Saturday December 19, 2009. She is survived by three sons, Charles (Ellen) Couch of Hytop, Alabama, Gorman (Charlene) Couch of Fairfield, and Doris (Bonnie) Couch of Hamilton; two daughters, Mable Arnold of Monteagle, Tennessee and Pearl Abner of Scottsburg, Indiana;...
Lorene Ann Bernosky
Dec 18, 2009
Lorene Ann Bernosky, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 4:43 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 17, 1946 the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Brewer) Singleton. Lorene was employed as an inventory clerk at Fernald for 15 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of the...

James R. Beckett
Dec 18, 2009
James R. Beckett, age 74, passed away at his residence on Friday December 18, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on April 28, 1935 the son of John R. and Adeline (Schmitt) Beckett. James was a fifth-generation farmer on the family farm and was a longtime member of Faith Church. On July 21, 1960 in Hamilton he married Rena...

Aubrey Gray
Dec 16, 2009
Aubrey Gray, age 55 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 13, 1954 the son of Raleigh C. and Shirley (Bates) Gray. Aubrey was employed as a truck driver.
He is survived by his father, Raleigh C. Gray of Hamilton; a brother,...
Mary Louise Philpot
Dec 16, 2009
Mary Louise Philpot, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 9, 1926 the daughter of Carl and Clara (Robinson) Munch. On December 24, 1966 she married Clarence Philpot, and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by three...
Gerald "Jack" Johnson
Dec 14, 2009
Gerald "Jack" Johnson, age 76, of Hamilton, passed away at Regency Hospital of Cincinnati on Monday December 14, 2009 at 11:10 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on November 23, 1933 the son of Elmer and Ruby (Harville) Johnson. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was retired from Champion Paper and...
John G. Johnson
Dec 12, 2009
John G. Johnson, age 87 of Harrison passed away at Shawnee Spring Health Care Center on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:22 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 25, 1922 the son of Dib and Mattie (Johnson) Johnson. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed...
Wilma (Cornett) Proffitt
Dec 11, 2009
Wilma (Cornett) Proffitt, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Otterbein Retirement Community on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8:05 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 26, 1921 the daughter of James Foster and Lillie B. (Nicholson) Cornett. Wilma was employed in the payroll department at Hamilton Foundry for 27 years, retiring in 1977; she...
James H. Corson
Dec 9, 2009
James H. Corson, age 64, died on December 9, 2009 at his home in Oxford. He was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1945 to Carl and Verna (Schrichte) Corson.
He is survivd by his wife, Linda Amspaugh-Corson; daughter, Jamie Corson; step-son, Chris Halliwell; brother, Gary Corson; two step-daughters, Ruth McRoy and Laura Fricke; and nine step-grandchildren....
Merle Hahn
Dec 9, 2009
Merle Hahn, age 94 of Alhambra, California, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Miralinda Convalescent Hospital on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on February 23, 1915 the daughter of Teryl and Etta Mae (Whitters) Holland. Merle was employed as a stock clerk for Alber’s Supermarket in the 1950’s.
She is survived by two...
Nancy M. (Lopriore) Augspurger
Dec 9, 2009
Nancy M. (Lopriore) Augspurger, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at The Knolls of Oxford on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 3:45 AM. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on April 22, 1924 the daughter of Lee and Mollie (Lewis) Cole. Nancy belonged to the Hamilton High School Class of 1943. She enjoyed big band music, dancing, and loved...
Earl Webb Sr.
Dec 9, 2009
Earl Webb Sr., age 68 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 5:20 AM. He was born in Wild Cat, Kentucky on August 2, 1941 the son of Tester and Mae (Davidson) Webb. Earl retired from R.A. Miller in 1996. On October 21, 1975 in Hamilton he married Nadine Henson.
He...

Ruth J. Miles
Dec 7, 2009
Ruth J. Miles, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM. She was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on July 8, 1926 the daughter of John and Alice (Hood) Durst. On June 9, 1951 in Cincinnati she married Kenneth D. Miles, and he preceded her in death in 2002.
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Mary L. Jackson
Dec 7, 2009
Mary L. Jackson, age 78 of Davenport, Florida passed away at Heart of Florida Medical Center on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on December 5, 1931 the daughter of Louis F. and Gertrude (Keller) Sauer.
She is survived by three children, Dennis (Monica) Jackson of Highland, Indiana, Shelia (Roger) Carr of Vanceburg, Kentucky,...

Marjorie Pauline Messer
Dec 5, 2009
Marjorie Pauline Messer, age 87, of Ross Twp., passed away at Butler Co. Care Facility on Saturday, December 5, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on March 31, 1922 the daughter of John and Laura (Bicknell) Miller. Marjorie was a homemaker who was devoted to her husband and son. She was a member of East River Road Baptist Church....