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.
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...
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...


