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.
Edna E. Maggard
Mar 14, 2009
Edna E. Maggard, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM. She was born in Wayne Township on October 28, 1933 the daughter of James and Victoria (Browning) Lewis. Edna was employed at Bonanza Dairy Bar and Irene’s Pizza, and was a member of New Miami Church of Christ.
...Frieda June Kinnett
Mar 14, 2009
Frieda June Kinnett, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM. She was born in Winchester, Ohio on June 28, 1926 the daughter of Earl M. and Beryl (Roberts) Miller. Frieda was the loving wife of Orval Ray Kinnett .
She is survived by her son, Gail...
Rose M. Minor
Mar 13, 2009
Rose M. Minor age 78, of Fairfield passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 7:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 25, 1930 the daughter of Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. Rose was employed as a beautician and Administrative clerk for Ohio Casualty for fifteen years, retiring in 1993.
She...
Robert "Bob" Brickner
Mar 13, 2009
Robert "Bob" Brickner, age 70 passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Friday March 13, 2009. He was born February 7, 1939 in Hamilton, OH. He was the son of the late Bernard and Catherine (McDaniel) Brickner. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an accomplished machinist for thirty years. Robert owned and operated...
Harold E. Handley
Mar 13, 2009
Harold E. Handley, age 78, of Millville passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday March 13, 2009 at 4:50AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 12, 1930, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Brady) Handley. Harold served as a Staff-Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954, stationed in London, England. Harold was employed...
Charles "Dutch" Debord
Mar 13, 2009
Charles "Dutch" DeBord, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 4:58 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October, 7, 1922 the son of John Henry and Barbara Christine (Schick) DeBord. Dutch served as a Sergeant in the 5th armored division of the European Campaign, during WWII. He was a...
Victoria Ann Hall
Mar 13, 2009
Victoria Ann Hall, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:15 PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 16, 1956 the daughter of Ralph and Ollie (Proctor) Hall. Vickie was a member of the Braking Chain’s Worship Center.
She is survived by her son, Shandon (Victoria) Hall and...
Bobbie Lee "Bob" Reynolds
Mar 12, 2009
Bobbie Lee "Bob" Reynolds, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8:41AM. He was born in London, Kentucky on January 16, 1932, the son of Claire (Bowling) Martin. Bob was employed at Beckett Paper Co., and was a member of the Amvets Post 1983. On August 6, 1955, in Hamilton,...
Eileen Ann Harbaum
Mar 11, 2009
Eileen Ann Harbaum, age 67 of Seven Mile, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:12 PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 6, 1941 the daughter of James Lawrence and Jean (Vonderhaar) Binegar. Eileen was employed in the payroll department at Mercy Hospital for 16 years; she was subsequently employed in Mortgage...
Roger Charles Alfers
Mar 11, 2009
Roger Charles Alfers, age 51 of Oxford passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 9:13 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on December 16, 1957 the son of Robert J. and Catherine "Kate" (Moriarity) Alfers. Roger was a 1976 graduate of Badin High School, was employed as a bricklayer and was a member...

Rance J. Scott
Mar 10, 2009
Rance J. Scott, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on March 30, 1934 the son of John and Tina May (Wells) Scott. Rance was employed as a laborer at Force Control Industries for 26 years. On November 28, 1980...
Vida L. Wyatt
Mar 8, 2009
Vida L. Wyatt, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 8, 2009. She was born in Morgan County, Tennessee on July 27, 1943 the daughter of Ewill Milson and Lula Mae (Sweet) Brown. Vida was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. On July 25, 1963 in...
Carolyn J. Mcconnell
Mar 8, 2009
Carolyn J. McConnell, age 61 of Brooksville, Florida passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 12:19 PM. She was born in Wise County, Virginia on February 16, 1948 the daughter of Murphy and Nellie (Carberry) Crawford. On November 4, 1967 in Ross, she married Jack McConnell, and he preceded her in death in 2006. Carolyn...
Russell "Russ" Willer
Mar 8, 2009
Russell "Russ" Willer, age 89 of Hamilton passed away in Sunrise of Hamilton on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 9:18 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 14, 1919 the son of Fred and Clara (Stieg) Willer. Russ was a 1941 graduate of Miami University with a B.S. in Accounting and was a veteran of World War II...
Cainen Allen Gadd
Mar 6, 2009
Cainen Allen Gadd, infant son of Abby and Eric Gadd, passed away Friday March 6, 2009 at Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Cainen is survived by his parents; one brother Ethan Gadd; he is also survived by his grandparents Earl and Melissa Gadd of Trenton; Brenda and Alex Latanza of Middletown; and Jeff and Jodi Combs of Gratis;...
Hobert Henry Helton
Mar 6, 2009
Hobert Henry Helton of Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born on June 22, 1923 in Sparksville, Indiana to Farmer and Mary (King) Helton, who preceded him in death. Hobert was happily married to Vilma (Huff) Helton for over 50 years and she preceded him in death in July, 2000. He...
Trevor Lynn (Garrett) Easterling
Mar 6, 2009
Trevor Lynn (Garrett) Easterling, infant son of Brittany Garrett and Terry Lynn Easterling, Jr., passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He is survived by his parents; sister, Halle Marie Garrett; grandparents, Charles and Lisa Morris and Sherry Strong; great-grandparents, Millard Garrett and Judy Thomas; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his...
Robert W. "Bob" Hedgepeth
Mar 4, 2009
Robert W. "Bob" Hedgepeth, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born in Canmer, Kentucky on November 25, 1920 the son of George W. and Fronia (Gumm) Hedgepeth. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and proudly participated in the D-Day invasion, later serving...
Edward R. "Papal" Kelley
Mar 3, 2009
Edward R. "Papal" Kelley, age 78 of Fairfield Township, began his new journey in life on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 1:00 AM. He was born on September 17, 1930 to Sallie Bessie (Neeley) and Thomas Kelley in Berea, Kentucky. Edward attended Durham Ridge School in Kentucky and Hamilton Public Schools in Ohio. He retired from Mosler Safe Company...

Sarah Roark
Mar 3, 2009
Sarah Roark, age 85 of Somerville passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:15 PM. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on January 22, 1924 the daughter of Robert and Ethel (Hurley) Bowles. Sarah was employed in housekeeping at Mercy Hospital for 22 years, retiring in 1985. On January 12, 1946 in Northern...