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.
Jimmy W. "Hoss" Lunsford
Apr 18, 2009
Jimmy W. "Hoss" Lunsford, age 67 of Hamilton went home peacefully, after a long battle with Cancer, on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:10 AM from Fort Hamilton Hospital with his wife and kids by his side. He was born in Hamilton on August 8, 1941 the son of Virgil and Opal (Tillery) Lunsford. Jimmy was employed in advertising...
Emma Riley
Apr 17, 2009
Emma Riley, age 65 of Trenton passed away at her residence on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 5:07 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 15, 1944 the daughter of Johnny and Cora (Combs) Compkis. On October 28, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky she married Glenn Riley.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn Riley of...
Pauline Goosey
Apr 17, 2009
Pauline Goosey, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM. She was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky on January 5, 1927 the daughter of James Daniel and Mamie (Wagner) Earlywine. Pauline was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and loved gardening, quilting, and spending time with her family. On...
Carlus Edward Bowles
Apr 16, 2009
Carlus Edward Bowles, age 86 of McKee, Kentucky passed away at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on March 27, 1923 the son of Isaac Shelby and Callie Jane (Lorton) Bowles. Carl was educated in the Jackson County schools and was employed as an...
Virginia Pierson
Apr 16, 2009
Virginia Pierson, age 84 of Liberty Township passed away at Cottingham Retirement Community on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 11:20 PM. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on March 28, 1925 the daughter of Arch and Edna (Bowles) Bell. Virginia was a member of Stahlheber Road Baptist Church. On May 23, 1952 in Connersville, Indiana she married Edward...
Jack W. Davis
Apr 16, 2009
Jack W. Davis, age 67 of Hanover Township passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was born in Cincinnati on October 26, 1941 the son of Walter T. and Ruby L. (Reynolds) Davis. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964. A lieutenant firefighter for the City of Hamilton...
Edna D. Kolb
Apr 16, 2009
Edna D. Kolb, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Glen Meadows on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on June 18, 1916 the daughter of Billie and Mary (Black) Morgan. In 1934 in London, Kentucky she married Charlie Reed, and he preceded her in death in 1941; in 1943 in...
Walter "Shorty" Bowling
Apr 15, 2009
Walter "Shorty" Bowling, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 16, 1927 the son of Lester and Claria (Patterson) Bowling. Shorty was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, serving during World War II from 1945 to 1947 in the 579...
William R. Evans
Apr 13, 2009
William R. Evans, age 74 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 14, 1934 the son of Ernest and Daisy (Kidd) Evans. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He was employed...
Luella V. Sunberg
Apr 12, 2009
Luella V. Sunberg, age 90 passed away at Westover Retirement Community, Hamilton, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on January 14, 1919 the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Burger) Kistner. Luella was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On June 24, 1939 she married Ed L. Sunberg and he...
Arthur Russell Lingler
Apr 12, 2009
Arthur Russell Lingler, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 2:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 14, 1917 the son of Arthur A. and Hattie (Wise) Lingler. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was...
Lowell Short
Apr 11, 2009
Lowell Short, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 6:40 AM. He was born in Lee County, Virginia on June 1, 1931 the son of Walter and Ellie (Flannery) Short. Lowell was employed at Fernald for 44 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Washington Lodge No. 17...
Donald Cope
Apr 10, 2009
Donald Cope age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Residence of Greystone in Cincinnati on Friday, April 10, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on July 21, 1942, the son of Albert and Marie (Talbert) Cope. Donald loved to play the guitar and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God.
He is...
Mary Louise Stumpf
Apr 8, 2009
Mary Louise Stumpf, age 85 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:48 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 7, 1923 the daughter of William and Jessie (Meachan) Stumpf Sr. Mary was an avid bowler in the Handicap League at Linden Lanes, a member of Senior Citizens, and was...
Elmer "Nick" Nichting
Apr 8, 2009
Elmer "Nick" Nichting, age 88 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1921 the son of Henry and Lill (Wessel) Nichting. Elmer was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, was a life member...
Bernice Hanson Yauch
Apr 7, 2009
Bernice Hanson Yauch, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 8:30 AM. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on December 25, 1933 the daughter of Jacob and Bessie (Neeley) Gabbard. Bernice was a member of VFW #7670 Auxiliary. On December 11, 1953 in Middletown, she married Waldemar Hanson, and he preceded...
Charlotte D. Bell
Apr 7, 2009
Charlotte D. Bell, age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 24, 1952 the daughter of William E. and Wanda (Hodson) Anderson. On December 27, 1984 in Middletown, she married John Bell.
She is survived by her husband, John Bell...
Earl E. Denny
Apr 7, 2009
Earl E. Denny, age 77 of Fairfield Township passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 3:17AM. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on April 21, 1931 the son of Roscoe and Docy (Kirby) Denny. Earl was employed in material control for General Motors/Norwood for 25 years, retiring in 1981. On March 12, 1955...
Dorothy P. Arnett
Apr 6, 2009
Dorothy P. Arnett, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:10 AM. She was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire on January 18, 1928 the daughter of Forrest A. and Pearl Brock (Greer) Leavitt. On January 22, 1952 in Florence, South Carolina she married Kenneth D. Arnett.
She...
Nancy L. Tipton
Apr 3, 2009
Nancy L. Tipton of Hanover Township passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM. Nancy was employed in the dietary department at Fort Hamilton Hospital for the past 20 years. In 1976 in Fayetteville, Ohio she married Michael Tipton.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Tipton of Hanover Township; one...