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.
Lona L. Turner
Nov 29, 2008
Lona L. Turner, age 67 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 7:57 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1941 the daughter of Oakley and Marie (Lester) Hensley. Lona retired from customer service department at CVS PharmaCare. She was a member of Full Gospel Church. On July 16, 1968 in Covington, Kentucky she...

Herbert L. Johns
Nov 29, 2008
Herbert L. Johns, age 92 of Hamilton passed away in Glen Meadows on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 8:35PM. He was born in Darrtown on October 27, 1916, the son of Julius and Mary Louise (Klosterman) Johns. Herbert was a veteran of WWII with the United States Army from l942 to 1945, was employed as a laborer for Pease...
Stella Marcum
Nov 29, 2008
Stella Marcum, age 91 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:45 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on August 23, 1917, the daughter of Casper and Rebecca (Head) Mullins. Stella was a 1936 graduate of Hamilton High School and also a graduate of the Hamilton Business School. She was...
Brian K. Stewart
Nov 28, 2008
Brian K. Stewart, age 43 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, November 28, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on December 14, 1964 the son of Ronald and Freda (Lynch) Stewart. Brian was employed as a painter with the Local 643 Painters Union. He enjoyed and grew up listening to bluegrass music.
He is...

Raleigh Hensley
Nov 28, 2008
Raleigh Hensley, age 86 of Darrtown passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:45 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on July 25, 1922 the son of William and Mattie (Baker) Hensley. Raleigh was employed as a welder repairman for General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of...
Larry E. Reynolds Jr.
Nov 25, 2008
Larry E. Reynolds Jr., age 44 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 3:10 AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 16, 1964 the son of Charlotte (Hoard) and Larry E. Reynolds Sr. Larry was an avid bowler and a member of Moose Lodge #36.
He is survived by a...
Ray Vernon Smith
Nov 24, 2008
Ray Vernon Smith, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2:45 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 1, 1925 the son of Henry and Lida (Smith) Smith. On January 7, 1943 in Manchester, he married Birdie Smallwood. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World...
Judy Ann Smith
Nov 23, 2008
Judy Ann Smith, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 7:25 PM. She was born in McKee, Kentucky on October 9, 1939 the daughter of Edgar and Virgie (Tillery) Morris. Judy was employed as a nurses aid at Mercy Hospital of Hamilton for 23 years, retiring in 1994. She...
Donald Douglas Bryant
Nov 23, 2008
Donald Douglas Bryant, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on November 23, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on February 5, 1943 the son of Elbert Donald and Donna (McCowan) Bryant. Donald was a nine year veteran of the United States Navy and retired as an Aviation Mechanic for the Federal Government.
He is...
Thomas "Gary" Richardson
Nov 17, 2008
Thomas "Gary" Richardson, age 62 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 9:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 1, 1946 the son of Clarence B. and Mildred Lee (Parks) Richardson. Gary was employed in safe production at Mosler Safe Company, and was a member of Moose Lodge #501 and Eagles...

Danny E. Beattie
Nov 16, 2008
Danny E. Beattie, age 59 of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 16, 2008. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on May 4, 1949 the son of Zepherin and Dorothy (Langemach) Beattie. Danny was employed as a field service engineer at Xerox Corporation.
He is survived by two daughters, Vicky Agee and...
Donna J. Napier
Nov 15, 2008
Donna J. Napier, age 68 of New Miami passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 8:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 11, 1940 the daughter of Charles and Helen (True) Payne. Donna was a retiree of Buschman Conveyor. On March 21, 1959 in New Miami she married Edmond Napier, Jr.
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Donald J. Stanifer
Nov 13, 2008
Donald J. Stanifer, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1927 the son of Earl and Bessie Stanifer. Donald was employed as a paper finisher at Champion Paper Company for 45 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of...
Ruth Larkin
Nov 12, 2008
Ruth Larkin, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 1:32 PM. She was born in Church Hill, Tennessee on January 21, 1936 the daughter of Darrell and Vesta (Smith) Mullins. Ruth was employed as a salesperson at K-Mart for 25 years and was a member of VFW Post #7670 Auxiliary....

Dorothy Willits Settevendemie
Nov 12, 2008
Dorothy Willits Settevendemie, age 90, formerly of Lyndhurst, Ohio. Beloved wife of Emilio ("Mel") for 59 years. Exceptional mother of John, Anne (Randy )Ritz , Sue (Eric) Wirtz. Grandmother of Lindy and Peter; Shannon, Michael, Philip and Mariah; Erika and John.
Dorothy served for four years as an Army Nurse in WWII, caring for our troops fighting...
Jo Ann (Gentry) Terry
Nov 11, 2008
Jo Ann (Gentry) Terry, age 69, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away at Cape Coral Hospital, on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She was born September 4, 1939 in Hamilton, the daughter of Wade and Martha (Bales) Gentry. She was a 1957 graduate of Hamilton High School. Jo Ann married Sylvester L. Reiff in March 1959, he preceded her in...
Marie Tepker
Nov 10, 2008
Marie Tepker, age 91 of Hamilton passed away in University Hospital, Cincinnati, on Monday, November 10, 2008. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on February 6, 1917 the daughter of Samuel and Martha (Williams) Colwell. Marie was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Ladies Aid Society and the Tuesday morning Bible study...
Bryan Edward Weiser
Nov 7, 2008
Bryan Edward Weiser, age 25 of Hamilton passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008, due to a car accident. He was born in Hamilton on June 30, 1983 the son of Tom and Patty (Noppert) Weiser. Bryan was a self-employed plumber, who loved hunting, fishing and playing softball.
He is survived by his parents, Tom and Patty...
Kenneth R. Whicker
Nov 7, 2008
Kenneth R. Whicker, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday November 7, 2008. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on May 22, 1944 the son of Benjamin Franklin and Agnes Whicker. Kenneth was a veteran of the U S Army. He was employed at Champion Paper for 35 years retiring in 2003. Kenneth was a...

William David Sizemore
Nov 6, 2008
William David Sizemore, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:50 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 21, 1950 the son of Henry and Norma (Woods) Sizemore. William was employed in maintenance at Hamilton Foundry.
He is survived by his mother, Norma Lane of...