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.

James  R. Rogers

James R. Rogers

Apr 2, 2009

James R. Rogers, age 77 of St. Clair Township passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on December 26, 1931 the son of Thomas S. and Effie Pearl (Crouch) Rogers. Jim was a 1950 graduate of Seven Mile High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving...

Josephine  E. Rice

Josephine E. Rice

Apr 2, 2009

Josephine E. Rice, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Montgomery Care Center on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 3:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1925 the daughter of William and Lula (Byron) White.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Rice of Overpeck and Kenny Rice of New Miami; three daughters, Karen...

Ruford Gentry

Ruford Gentry

Apr 2, 2009

Ruford Gentry, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 25, 1920 the son of Roy and Ella Jane (Lakes) Gentry. Ruford was a World War II U.S. Army veteran from 1941 to 1945, where he served in Algeria, French...

George  M. Staarmann

George M. Staarmann

Mar 31, 2009

George M. Staarmann, age 81 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:40 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 26, 1927 the son of George T. and Agnes (Jung) Staarmann. George was a 1945 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and attended University of Cincinnati for two years, and was a...

Donald G. "D.G." Reaves

Donald G. "D.G." Reaves

Mar 31, 2009

Donald G. "D.G." Reaves, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Garden Manor Extended Care Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 8:08 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 3, 1931 the son of William Charles and Josephine Marie (Schwartz) Reaves. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953...

Arthur  Clayton Hale

Arthur Clayton Hale

Mar 31, 2009

Arthur Clayton Hale, age 81 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:44 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 20, 1927 the son of John Harvey and Katherine Louise (Owens) Hale. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II form 1945 to 1946. He was a self-employed bricklayer and member...

Gerald  Guy Mize

Gerald Guy Mize

Mar 29, 2009

Gerald Guy Mize, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 13, 1929 the son of Roscoe and Lola (Creech) Mize. Gerald was employed as a laborer at Triasco Blacktopping, retiring in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Monkey Mutual Aid...

Michael L. "Mike" Buell

Michael L. "Mike" Buell

Mar 28, 2009

Michael L. "Mike" Buell, age 47, of Trenton, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on November 2, 1961 the son of Marvin L. and Kathleen (Judd) Buell. Mike was owner and operator of M L Buell Paving and Reality Trucking. He was a member of Moose Lodge # 501 and...

Benjamin  J. Dufeck  Sr.

Benjamin J. Dufeck Sr.

Mar 28, 2009

Benjamin J. Dufeck Sr., age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown, Ohio on Saturday March 28, 2009. He was born in Denmark, Wisconsin on August 25, 1919 the son of Chris and Teresa (Nejedlo) Dufeck. An Army veteran of WW II Ben served from 1942 to 1945 reaching the rank of Staff-Sergeant with the...

George  "Boy" Smallwood  Jr.

George "Boy" Smallwood Jr.

Mar 27, 2009

George "Boy" Smallwood Jr., age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 3:13 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 8, 1947 the son of George and Ruth (Stephens) Smallwood. George was employed as a truck driver for 40 years, retiring in 2005.

He is survived by...

Merlin  "Merle" Eversole

Merlin "Merle" Eversole

Mar 27, 2009

Merlin "Merle" Eversole, age 69, of New Miami, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday March 27, 2009. He was born April 13, 1939 in London, Kentucky the son of Robert and Ethel (Morgan) Eversole. Merle was a retired machine operator for AM General in Indianapolis. He enjoyed fishing and camping.

He is survived by his...

Ramsey Karol

Ramsey Karol

Mar 25, 2009

Ramsey Karol, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2:16 PM. He was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on September 18, 1927. Ramsey was a veteran on World War II with the United States Army from 1943-1947. He was employed as a truck driver for SRI Trucking, Inc before his...

Sally I. Stewart Byers

Sally I. Stewart Byers

Mar 25, 2009

Sally I. Stewart Byers, age 77 passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on May 4, 1931 the daughter of Mount and Lora (Towles) Stewart. Sally was a member of Happy Corners Pentecostal Church. On February 8, 1950 she married Robert E. Byers and he...

Carmen  L. Link

Carmen L. Link

Mar 23, 2009

Carmen L. Link, age 55 of Springfield, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday March 23, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on May 28, 1953 the daughter of Robert J. and Dorsey (Stivers) Link. Carmen was employed at Assurance Group and a member of Christ Chapel Church of God both in Springfield.

She...

Darlene  M. (Lipps)  Robertson

Darlene M. (Lipps) Robertson

Mar 22, 2009

Darlene M. (Lipps) Robertson, age 50 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on March 21, 1959 the daughter of Robert Carl and Alberta Rose (Bley) Lipps. Darlene was a homemaker who loved jigsaw and crossword puzzles, mysteries, and writing poetry.

She is survived by six...

Linda  K. Croucher

Linda K. Croucher

Mar 22, 2009

Linda K. Croucher, age 59, of Oxford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born in Hamilton, on October 6, 1949 the daughter of James B. and Ann (Sams) Stewart. A ’67 graduate of Taft High School, she married Kenneth Croucher on November 20, 1970. Linda was the longtime administrative assistant to Dr....

R.  C. Eversole

R. C. Eversole

Mar 21, 2009

R. C. Eversole, age 71, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday March 21, 2009. He was born in London, Kentucky on October 9, 1937 the son of Robert and Ethel (Morgan) Eversole. R. C. was a driver for Overpeck Trucking for 30 years retiring in 2003. He married Georgia Gray in Jellico, Tennessee, and she...

Tina Chinn

Tina Chinn

Mar 21, 2009

Tina Marie Chinn, age 38 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Saturday, March 21, 2009. She was born in Maysville, Kentucky on November 21, 1970 the daughter of Marvin L. and Patricia (Morgan) Chinn. Tina was a 1988 graduate of Lewis County High School, and later earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the...

Grace  L. Couch

Grace L. Couch

Mar 20, 2009

Grace L. Couch, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 6:00 AM. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 9, 1939 the daughter of Carl and Eula Marie (Barker) Barker. Grace was employed as a nurse’s assistant at Community Multicare for sixteen years, retiring in 1988. In 1984 in Hamilton,...

Gail  M. Tuttle

Gail M. Tuttle

Mar 16, 2009

Gail M. Tuttle, age 55 of Hamilton passed away in University Hospital, Cincinnati, on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 27, 1953 the daughter of Rev. Leonard and Amanda (Schock) Morris. Gail was the oldest living member of the Paducah Avenue United Baptist Church. On March 24, 2000 in Hamilton she...

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