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.
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...
Robert L. Knapp
Mar 2, 2009
Robert L. Knapp, age 72 of Seven Mile passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:22 AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 2, 1937 the son of Earl and Lucille (Wallace) Knapp. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1962. He was...
Adam Reid Muterspaw
Mar 1, 2009
Adam Reid Muterspaw, age 36 of Fairfield Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 9:45 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1972 the son of Terry and Mimi (Moyer) Muterspaw. Adam was employed as a welder for Cincinnati Fan and Ventilator. On March 28, 1994 in Cincinnati, he married Johnnie Layton....
Claranette (Dovey Bittner) Calvert
Feb 28, 2009
Claranette (Dovey Bittner) Calvert, age 90 of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on October 8, 1918 the daughter of Louis Sr. and Anna (Davis) Bittner. She was united in marriage to Berman R. (Doc) Calvert on April 25, 1953 in Hamilton, and he...
Barbara Ann Smith
Feb 27, 2009
Barbara Ann Smith age 62 of Hamilton passed away at Parkside Nursing and Rehab Center on Friday February 27, 2009 at 12:30 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1946, the daughter of Ed and Edith (Brown) Marcum. On August 28, 1964 in Hamilton she married James Smith. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister...
Marie Waites
Feb 25, 2009
Marie Waites, age 78 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM. She was born in Hamilton on March 31, 1930 the daughter of Pleas and Viola (Bolser) Young. Marie was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Edgewood school district, retiring in 1990, and was a member of Trenton Christian Church. On September 10,...
Mattie B. Johnson
Feb 24, 2009
Mattie B. Johnson, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on November 11, 1919 the daughter of Willie and Cindy (Rowe) Brackett. Mattie was employed at Republican Press and retired in 1978. She was also a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, and spending...
Carl Raymond Ceo Sr.
Feb 24, 2009
Carl Raymond Ceo Sr., age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 5:18 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 3, 1924 the son of Louis and Mary (Donatello) Ceo. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945 to 1948. He was employed as...
Howard W. Pennington
Feb 23, 2009
Howard W. Pennington, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, February 23, 2009. He was born in London, Kentucky on January 30, 1933 the son of Carl and Lora (Hammonds) Pennington. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving on the Josephs S. Daniels. He was employed as a grinder...

Martha B. Daniel
Feb 23, 2009
Martha B. Daniel, age 90 of Lebanon passed away at Tri-County Extended Care on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM. She was born in Russellville, Arkansas on June 22, 1918 the daughter of Francis Marion and Susan (Kelly) Hensley. Martha was employed as a proofreader at the Journal News for 18 years, retiring in 1972. She was a...