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.
Bob R. Stacy
Dec 12, 2008
Bob R. Stacy, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 9:18 PM. He was born in Carey, Ohio on May 11, 1941 the son of Bud and Rose (Rice) Stacy. Bob was employed as a truck driver for Huff Contractors. On March 5, 1960 in Hamilton he married Earlene Yancey....
James W. O
Dec 12, 2008
James W. O’Connor, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 12, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on February 27, 1930 the son of James Phillip and Irene Louise (Lagedrost) O’Connor. James was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. In 1967 he graduated from the University of Cincinnati...

Judy C. Combs
Dec 11, 2008
Judy C. Combs, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2:27 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 1, 1944 the daughter of Hollis and Sophie (Hamilton) Guffey. Judy was co-owner and operator of E&J Enterprises for the past 15 years.
She is survived by...

Barbara "Merle" Bedilion
Dec 11, 2008
Barbara "Merle" Bedilion, age 66 of Cincinnati passed away at Jewish Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM. She was born in Fort Meyers, Florida on March 21, 1942 the daughter of Emerson and Carolyn (Holt) Snider. Barbara enjoyed being employed in the field of social work for many years, working with foster children. She was an...

Joann Patrick
Dec 8, 2008
JoAnn Patrick, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 08, 2008 at 1:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 26, 1932 the daughter of Paul and Cuba Leona (Grimes) Gfroerer. JoAnn retired from Wellington Manor where she was employed in the laundry department. On July 10, 1965 in Jellico, Tennessee she...

Frank J. Hoerst Jr.
Dec 7, 2008
Frank J. Hoerst Jr., age 83 of Middletown passed away in Hospice of Dayton on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 8:10PM. He was born in West Chester on October 15, 1925, the son of Frank and Matilda (Fink) Hoerst Sr. Frank was employed as a milkman for French Bauer Dairy for twenty-two years and then was employed as a...
Raymond Combs
Dec 6, 2008
Raymond Combs, age 77, of Hamilton, passed away at Wellington Manor on Saturday December 6, 2008 at 6:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 4, 1931 the son of Samuel and Kizzie (Bishop) Combs. Raymond was employed at Mosler Safe for 42 years retiring in 1992. He was a former member of Moose Lodge # 36 and...
Gene M. Roe
Dec 5, 2008
Gene M. Roe of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at her home. Gene was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on August 17, 1923, the daughter of Myrtle Brigmon Williams. She was united in marriage to her soul mate Leonard Roe on December 7, 1940. Leonard was the love of her life, and they enjoyed 62 wonderful...
Alvina M. Reed
Dec 3, 2008
Alvina M. Reed, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1919 the daughter of Jerry and Whilhelmina (Schueler) Robertson. In 1929 in Hamilton, she married Robert C. Reed, and he preceded her in death in 1984.
She is survived by...

Burley J. Helton
Dec 3, 2008
Burley J. Helton, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on September 28, 1926 the son of Burley and Alma (Lewis) Helton. Burley was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps with the 155th Airborne Division, fighting in World...
Bonnie J. Cole
Dec 2, 2008
Bonnie J. Cole, age 33, of Hamilton, born in Hamilton January 4, 1975, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. She leaves behind her beloved children, Emmalee J. Rogers and George L. Rogers, and their little sister Gerrica Scott; her parents, Doris (Simpson) Johnson and Delbert T. Cole; a sister, Tara M. Simpson; two brothers, Dennis R. Johnson and Robert...
Robert W. Mense
Dec 1, 2008
Robert W. Mense, age 80 of Hamilton passed away in Huntington Court on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:25AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 24, 1928, the son of Robert and Mary Louise (Schroeder) Mense. Robert was a member of K of C #968 and the Fourth Degree, the VFW Post #1069, American Legion Post #l5, BPOE...
Clarence Martin Meyers
Dec 1, 2008
Clarence Martin Meyers, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 12:10 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 7, 1926 the son of John Martin and Clara (Roth) Meyers. Clarence was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was employed in...
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...