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.
Kenneth Mills, Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
Kenneth Mills, Sr. 83, went home to be with Jesus on December 2, 2023. Kenneth was born September 27, 1940 to Lula (Bowling) Mills and Haskel Mills, Sr., in Harlan County, Kentucky. Kenneth married the love of his life, Bonnie Sue Hopkins, on January 16, 1957. They owned and operated Mills Tri-County Moving & Storage from the early 70’s...
Sturlen Beckelhymer
Dec 2, 2023
Sturlen “Stu” Beckelhymer, age 91, of Hanover Township, passed on to his home in heaven on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Stu was born on October 5, 1932 in Irvine, Kentucky, the fifteenth child of Ansel and Parriett (Logsdon) Beckelhymer. He attended Thomas School, then moved to Hamilton and worked at Millilo Bakery prior to...
Christopher Vaughn
Dec 1, 2023
Christopher Vaughn, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 1, 2023. Chris was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 14, 1957, to Elmer Vaughn and Elsie Mae (Freeman) Vaughn. Chris was a fun-loving guy and had many friends that will dearly miss him.
Chris is survived by his son, James Vaughn; his...
Joseph Tucker
Nov 30, 2023
Joseph Paul Tucker, age 78 of Liberty Township, passed away at UC Medical Center on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Joseph was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 12, 1945, to Leslie J. Tucker and Clarine (Beasley) Tucker. Joe started his work life in industrial tool sales and went on to find extraordinary success as a real estate broker for...
Ray Wagers
Nov 29, 2023
Ray V. Wagers, age 83 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Ray was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on November 26, 1940 to the late Homer and Ohner (Smith) Wagers. After high school, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service,...
Barbara May Jones
Nov 28, 2023
Barbara May Jones, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Barb was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 26, 1942 to Louis and Ruby Loman. On June 28, 1957, she married the love of her life, Forest “Butch” Jones. Together they had five children, Richard Jones, Randall Jones, Cindi (Rick) Bresch, Russell...
Arthur Simmons Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Arthur Simmons Jr. age 73, a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023, at Kettering Hospital Hamilton. Arthur was born on May 27, 1950, to Arthur Simmons Sr. and Eunice (Mathis) Simmons in Talladega, Alabama and grew up in New Miami. He was a tremendous 3 sport athlete at New Miami High School....
Daniel Russell Hancock
Nov 28, 2023
Daniel Russell Hancock, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Known to most as Dan, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 5, 1946 to the late Harold Russell Hancock and Charlotte (Schott) Hancock. Dan graduated from Oak Hills High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served during the Vietnam War in...
Irene "Phoebe" Wagner
Nov 26, 2023
Mrs. Irene “Phoebe” Wagner age 90, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 4:27 a.m. at Kettering Health Hamilton surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Grova (Fox) Harvey. On March 27,1954 she married Hobert Wagner. They were married for 67 years. Phoebe was a charter member...
Mima Seeley Brinegar
Nov 25, 2023
Mima Seeley Brinegar, age 89 entered her eternal resting place in Heaven on November 25, 2023. She was born in a log cabin in Olive Hill, Kentucky on August 29, 1934 to Edward Estill Knipp and Effie Mae (Clark) Knipp. She accepted Jesus as her personal savior at a young age, and was a steadfast Christian throughout her life,...
Kathleen M. Korb
Nov 24, 2023
Kathleen Marie Korb peacefully passed onto heaven on November 24, 2023. Kathleen was born January 7,1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Marcus and Norma (Hamann) Korb who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Hamilton, Ohio. Kathleen worked at the Bell Telephone Company for many years and formed many lasting...
Marilyn J. Rhodus
Nov 23, 2023
Marilyn J. Rhodus, age 80 of West College Corner, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 21, 1943 to Edgar Rhodus and Clara (Roark) Rhodus. She enjoyed bowling, watching TV game shows with her cats, getting pedicures with her daughter, going to her sister-in-law’s to play card games and meeting her...
Nephi Lazarus
Nov 23, 2023
Nephi Lazarus, age 79 of Hamilton, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Nephi was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 16, 1944 to Lee Roy and Agnus Anna Lazarus. On March 5, 1977 in Hazard, KY, he married the love of his life, Orlena Deaton. Nephi loved the Lord with all his heart. He used...
Barbara Kay Hensley
Nov 22, 2023
Barbara Kay Hensley , age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Barbara was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 17, 1947, to Omer Lewis and Ada (Martin) Lewis. Barbara was a wonderful homemaker, wife, and mother. She also loved going to the casino and playing the slots; enjoyed going to...
Jean Marks
Nov 18, 2023
Jean Marks, age 87, of Oxford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jean was born in Lima, Ohio, on February 24, 1936, to Carl A. Lotz and Eunice Boyer Lotz. Jean graduated from Lima Shawnee High School and then attended Miami University, where she played on the women's basketball team. She graduated in 1958...
John Dale Bailey
Nov 18, 2023
John Dale Bailey, age 63 of Trenton, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. John was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 24, 1960 to Henrietta Kai (Williams) Bailey and the late Jack Thomas Bailey. John graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1979 and attended Clarke Technical College where he earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He worked...
Ferneda Whitt
Nov 18, 2023
Ferneda Whitt (nee Frost) Age 95, of Seven Mile, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1928, the daughter of Isaac and Malvaria Frost. She married the love of her life, Earnest Whitt on May 8, 1948. Ferneda retired from Avon. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time with her...
Kiler Wayne Thornsburg
Nov 17, 2023
Kiler Wayne Thornsburg, age 23 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Kiler was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 2000 to Rick Miller and the late Kristy Thornsburg. Kiler was a free spirit that danced to the beat of his own drum. He expressed himself through his art, music and fashion. He will be dearly...
Judith J. Kaufman
Nov 16, 2023
Judith J. Kaufman, 83, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born to parents Martin and Helen (Siegfried) Thompson, on September 5, 1940, in Cambridge, Ohio.
Judy married David Kaufman on May 21, 1960, in Nankin, Ohio. Together they raised 3 children: Don, Scott and Kelley.
She is survived by...
David Lee Johnson
Nov 16, 2023
David Lee Johnson, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, November 16, 2023. David was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 11, 1943, to Clifford Johnson and Edna Marie Lamb Johnson. David married the love of his life, Helen Johnson in July of 1962, and she preceded him in death in April of 2023....
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