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.
Lillian Vaughn
Jul 19, 2024
Lillian Vaughn (Hampton), age 80, of Cincinnati, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2024. She was born in Brodhead, Kentucky, on August 27, 1943, to Pearl and Bertha (Reynolds) Hampton. She was married to the love of her life, the late Harold Vaughn, on June 20, 1975. The two were happily married for over...
Roy Edward Ratliff
Jul 18, 2024
Roy Edward Ratliff, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Ed was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 21,1933 to Roy Pearl Ratliff and Mary Elizabeth (Anderson) Ratliff. He graduated from Dixon High School and worked various jobs in construction, retiring as a Construction Supervisor for Frank Messer & Sons Construction after...
Bennie J. Cook, Sr.
Jul 16, 2024
Bennie J. Cook, Sr. 83, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at home. Bennie was born in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Gerald Cook and Rebecca (Bowling) Cook. Bennie proudly served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving both in active duty and in the reserves.
Bennie was a country music...
Bennie J. Cook
Jul 16, 2024
Bennie J. Cook, 83 of Hamilton, passed away on July 16, 2024. Arrangements, as well as his full obituary are pending and will be announced soon.
Ricky L. Hurst
Jul 11, 2024
Ricky L. Hurst, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Known to most as Rick, he was born on Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on July 13, 1960 to Kathryn Patricia (Gilmore) Hurst-Wilson and the late Bennie Earl Hurst. Rick enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after leaving high school....
Debbie B. Treat
Jul 9, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Bramble Treat, age 69 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away with Hospice Care at her residence on July 9, 2024, at 2:20AM with her family at her side. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 5, 1954. She is the daughter of late Dorothy Augspurger and Roy Crowthers. On January 11, 1974, Debbie married the love of...
Duetta Mccullough
Jul 8, 2024
Duetta McCullough, age 87 of Milan, IN, previously of Cheviot, OH, passed away at BrightStar in Mason on Monday, July 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Duetta was born in Jellico Creek, Kentucky on September 12, 1936 to Mary Jones and Floyd Ball. She loved her early years on the farm with her Grandpa Paige, Grandma Julia and...
Shirley Waters
Jul 8, 2024
Shirley Lee Waters, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 8, 2024. Shirley was born in Cowen, West Virginia on June 9, 1940 to Herman and Stella Blake. As a young adult, she moved to Ohio with her family and raised her children.
Shirley is survived by her children, Raelea (the late...
Dennis K. Richey
Jul 8, 2024
Dennis K. Richey, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. Dennis was born in Anderson, Indiana on March 18, 1956 to Darrel K. Richey and Carlena N. (Osborn) Richey. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1974, and upon being honorably discharged, he went on to continue his work for the United States Government...
Kenneth R. Havens, Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
Kenneth R. Havens, Jr., age 96 of Mason, formerly of Oxford, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Friday, July 5, 2024. Known to most as Ken, he was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 28, 1928 to the late Kenneth R. Havens, Sr. and Josephine (Goetz) Havens. Ken graduated from the New York State Ranger School in...
Ronald Bullock
Jul 4, 2024
Ronald W. Bullock, age 68 of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Ronald was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 22, 1955 to Gilbert C. and Lucille Bullock. Ronald graduated from Princeton High School. He was an avid coin collector.
Ronald is survived by his mother, Lucille Bullock; his siblings, David V. (Pamela) Bullock, Lois...
Robert "Bobby" Allen Merz
Jul 3, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Allen Merz, age 57 of Trenton, passed away at Christ Hospital on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Known to most as Bobby, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1967 to the late Henry Allen Thompson and Nancy Jane (Merz) Davis. Bobby grew up in Hamilton and worked as a brick mason most of his life....
Kenny Couch
Jul 1, 2024
Kenny Couch, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Kenny was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 3, 1946 to Alfred and Reva (nee Fields) Couch.
Kenny is survived by his children, Georgina (Mike) Giffen, Lori (Bill) Merry, Margaret (Tim) Taylor, Patty (Curt) Prom and Roger “Little Kenny” Harrison; his grandchildren, Derrick (Jerlyn)...
Pamela Acuff
Jul 1, 2024
Pamela M. Acuff, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, July 1, 2024. Pam was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 9, 1952 to Leo and Belvia (nee Lucas) Glancy. Pam enjoyed spending time with her family, going to Miami Valley Casino, rehabbing houses, gathering with her neighbors on the porch...
Gary L. Meiners
Jul 1, 2024
Gary L. Meiners, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Gary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 27, 1957 to Louis Meiners and Janie (Karhoff) Meiners. He loved riding his Harley, travelling to the beach, and swimming. Gary enjoyed fishing with his children and grandchildren, watching sports, and cheering on his Ohio State Buckeyes....
Jean Ann (Steele) Derickson
Jun 29, 2024
Jean Ann (Steele) Derickson, was born October 14, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio. Her parents were Jack and Margaret Steele, and brother is Jack Steele. She married to Melvin "Dutch" Derickson, April 26, 1952..
Jean was an accomplished musician. As a youngster, she was part of a band with her local Darrtown, Ohio friends, and often served as...
Sharon E. (Guiler) Eversole
Jun 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Eversole (née Guiler) of Hamilton, OH, on Saturday, June 29, at the age of 76. Sharon passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, including her devoted husband of 57 years, James Eversole. Sharon was born to Fred and Elsie Guiler, who preceded her in death.
...Lena Faye Richardson
Jun 29, 2024
Lena Faye Richardson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at The Woodlands of Hamilton on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Known to most as Faye, she was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 11, 1938 to the late Walter Stephen Johnson and Mintie Milbra (Thomas) Johnson.
Together with her husband, Thomas Richardson, Sr., they owned and operated Dick...
James "Jim" M. Wargo
Jun 27, 2024
James “Jim” M. Wargo, age 77, of Fairfield Twp. passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 27, 2024. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 30, 1947, to Bernard and Elizabeth (Schroeder) Wargo.
James graduated from St. Ann Catholic Grade School, Hamilton Catholic High School, and the University of Dayton, where he obtained a...
Glenn Nix
Jun 27, 2024
Glenn Nix, 82, husband of Linda G. Nix, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Richmond, Kentucky at his home. He was born on September 21, 1941, to the late Johnie Nix and Dora Whitaker. He retired from being a Welder at Hamilton Brass. Glenn loved going to church, being around family and friends, piddling in his garage and...


