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.
Clyda Crank
Sep 6, 2008
The soul of Clyda Crank, age 95 met her appointed time with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:15 PM at the home of her son in Melbourne, Florida. She was born on August 5, 1913 in Estill County, Kentucky the daughter of John Allen and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" (Lamb) Flynn. She resided in Melbourne, Florida...
Adam Jonathon Vail
Sep 6, 2008
Adam Jonathon Vail, age 19 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 8:24 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1989 the son of Douglas and Michele (Flowers) Vail. Adam was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Michele...
Nellie Opal Caudill
Sep 5, 2008
Nellie Opal Caudill, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:04 AM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on December 4, 1924 the daughter of Wallace and Rachael (Brummett) Parker and was raised by James and Mary Jane Brummett. In 1946 in London, Kentucky she married Joseph A. Caudill,...
Billy Carl Reeves
Sep 5, 2008
Billy Carl Reeves, age 60 of Somerville passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 7:45 AM. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 4, 1948 the son of Herman and Zinnie (Mills) Reeves. Billy was formerly employed as a drywall finisher for Saurber Construction. On November 20, 1973 in Hamilton, he married Debbie...

Richard E. Saylor
Sep 4, 2008
Richard E. Saylor, age 56 of Hamilton passed away in London, Ohio on Thursday, September 4, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on June 24, 1952 the son of James and Mabel (Rowland) Saylor. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by a son, Richie Mize of Florida; his parents, James and...
Charles D. Woolery
Sep 4, 2008
Charles D. Woolery, age 80 of Reily Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1927 the son of Thomas and Nannie (Mullins) Woolery, and was raised in Climax, Kentucky (Rockcastle County). Charles was employed at Fisher Body for 31 years, retiring in 1980....
Linal Alvin Boggess
Sep 2, 2008
Linal Alvin Boggess, age 96 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 3:40 PM. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 8, 1911 the son of Benjamin Butler and Stella Myrtle (Duncan) Boggess. Linal was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945, serving...

Bertha Barnett
Sep 2, 2008
Bertha Barnett, age 80 of Post Falls, Idaho passed away at Koutenai Medical Center, Couer d’Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on August 30, 1928 the daughter of Taylor and Nancy (Collins) Philpot.
She is survived by three sons, Jack (Michelle) Barnett of Lancaster, California, Rev. Robert (Ethel) Barnett and...
Anna Mae Theiss
Sep 2, 2008
Anna Mae Theiss, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 5:45 AM. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on November 14, 1938 the daughter of Charlie and Opal (Hammonds) Smith. Anna was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. On August 25, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana she married Vernon...
Keith Link
Aug 26, 2008
Keith Link, age 30 of Hamilton lost his three year battle to cancer on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center-Sycamore. He was born in Hamilton on February 2, 1978 the son of Dennis Keith Sr. and Leah (Miller) Link. Keith was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1996-2000, where he served on the U.S.S. Providence....
Lucy Mccracken
Aug 25, 2008
Lucy McCracken, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, August 25, 2008. She was born in Mill Creek, Kentucky on May 17, 1940 the daughter of Johnnie and Mellie (Thompson) Hoskins. Lucy was employed as an STNA at Wellington Manor Health Care for fifteen years. She enjoyed gardening and sewing, and took immense pride in...
Theresa M. Flick
Aug 23, 2008
Theresa M. Flick, age 45 of Hamilton, passed away at Christ Hospital on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 4:04 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 23, 1963 the daughter of Phillip and Patti (O’Brien) Biondo. Theresa was a graduate of Badin High School and St. Mary’s College at Notre Dame, Indiana. She was employed by LexisNexis, leaving...
Johnnie P. Swick Sr.
Aug 22, 2008
Johnnie P. Swick Sr., age 88 of Hamilton passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 9:50 AM. He was born in Cortland, Ohio on June 5, 1920 the son of William and Mildred (Shaw) Swick. He was raised in Litchfield, Arizona and was a 1938 graduate of Litchfield High School, an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...
Marilyn Cassano
Aug 22, 2008
Marilyn Cassano, age 66 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 1:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1941 the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Doellman) O’Dell. Marilyn was a 1959 graduate of Notre Dame High School, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Catholic...
Arnold Mathis
Aug 21, 2008
Arnold Mathis, age 86 of Hamilton peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 6:40 AM. He was born in Teges, Kentucky on March 15, 1922 the son of Alfred and Mary (Wilson) Mathis. Arnold was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed...
Robert Lee Gill
Aug 21, 2008
Robert Lee Gill, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM. He was born in Somerville on November 12, 1930 the son of Lee and Hettie (Foster) Gill. Robert was employed in mobile maintenance at Champion Paper. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and loved his family. Robert was a member of...
Ronald Lee Combs
Aug 19, 2008
Ronald Lee Combs, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 12:40 AM. He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on July 24, 1947 the son of Delbert and Edna (Stamper) Combs. Ronald was employed at Union Central Life Insurance Company for 27 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of...
Tyler Lee Reiff
Aug 18, 2008
Tyler Lee Reiff, age 14 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1993 the son of Terry Reiff and Melissa Partin. Tyler was a brown belt in karate and loved his bicycle, which he completely built himself. He was ranked on Garfield’s all-time wrestling career victory list, where he’d...
Antoinette Marie Lauer
Aug 16, 2008
Antoinette Marie Lauer, age 91, of Hamilton, died August 16, 2008. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, August 12, 1917, the daughter of Anthony and Ethel (Gerding) Glock. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1935. On October 5, 1946, she married Albert Lauer in St. Peter Church, Hamilton. She was active in St. Ann Church for over 50...
Cassie Messer
Aug 16, 2008
Cassie Messer, age 91, of Ocala, Florida was called home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2008, at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1917 in Clay Co., Kentucky to J. R. and Nevada (Ball) Murray; she was one of ten children. On November 29, 1941 in Tennessee she married Arthur Messer, who passed away...