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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...