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.
Cleston C. Terry
Apr 11, 2008
Cleston C. Terry, age 74, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 11, 2008. He left this life as he lived it: with great courage, surrounded by those he loved. The youngest son of seven children, he was born to Kilby and Loteena (Keeton) Terry in Cooperative, Ky., on February 14, 1934. He joined the...
Louise Pearl Thompson Rice
Apr 11, 2008
Louise Pearl Thompson Rice, age 92, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 11, 2008. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on December 19, 1915, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Martin) Dodd. Louise was a manager for Canteen Corporation for 22 years, retiring in 1981. Her employment there consisted of twelve years at...
Homer L. Jackson
Apr 11, 2008
Homer L. Jackson, age 85, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Berkeley Square Health Care at 6:52 AM. He was born on June 22, 1922 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the son of Lark and Jemima (Collinsworth) Jackson. Homer married the love of his life, Geneva Brown on May 11, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio and she preceded him in...

Paul R. Maples
Apr 8, 2008
Paul R. Maples, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. He was born in Everton, West Virginia on October 26, 1932 the son of Noah W. Sr. and Lonzie (Hinel) Maples. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an employee of H.P. Deuscher Company for 25 years...
Zora Helen Huff
Apr 8, 2008
Zora Helen Huff, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:31PM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on May 17, 1927 the daughter of Coltz and Laura (Angel) Gibson. Helen was employed at Miami University for 17 years, retiring in 1987. She was a lifetime member of the DAV...

Ima M. Creech
Apr 7, 2008
Ima M. Creech, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:05 AM. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on February 17, 1925 the daughter of Milford and Nannie Mae (Dozier) Robertson. Ima was employed as a sorter for Champion Paper Company, retiring in 1983. She was member of the...
Mary Marie "Sissy" Ivey
Apr 7, 2008
Mary Marie "Sissy" Ivey, age 37 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 9:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 24, 1970 the daughter of James and Freddie (Tackett) Ivey. Sissy was a member of Happy Corner Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by a son, Tony Spicer of Hamilton;...
Timothy Roy Eaton, Sr.
Apr 6, 2008
Timothy Roy Eaton, Sr., age 37 of Hamilton was called home suddenly to be with his Savior, on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on May 29, 1970 the son of Mendol Cleve and Linda (Morris) Eaton. Timothy was a 1989 graduate of Hamilton High and was employed as the driver of...
Ethel Couch
Apr 6, 2008
Ethel Couch, age 88 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 24, 1919 the daughter of William and Maggie Wagers. Her mother passed away and her father remarried when Ethel was eight years old. She was raised by her Mother Martha (Hoskin) Wagers in Manchester,...
Kevin Lee "Killer" Barrett
Apr 6, 2008
Kevin Lee "Killer" Barrett, age 33 of Middletown passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2:23 PM. He was born in Middletown on July 27, 1974 the son of Larry and Beatrice (Begley) Barrett. Kevin was employed as a heavy equipment operator for MPW at AK Steel for the past year.
He is survived by his...
Larry W. Lunsford, Sr.
Apr 5, 2008
Larry W. Lunsford, Sr., age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 5:37 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 10, 1947 the son of Orville and Reva (Evans) Lunsford. Larry was the owner and operator of Riverside Grocery and Miami Auto Sales for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He...
Charles Denny "Charlie" Chenault
Apr 5, 2008
Charles Denny "Charlie" Chenault, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He left this life as he lived it: with great courage, surrounded by many of those he loved. Charlie left for a joyous, anticipated reunion with God and his lifelong love, Pat.
The eldest of eleven children, he was born...
Bessie W. Stevens
Apr 4, 2008
Bessie W. Stevens, age 80, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 1:04 PM. She was born in Plank, Kentucky on March 10, 1928 the daughter of Jake and Emma (Smallwood) Wagers. A homemaker, Bessie enjoyed sewing, crafts and gardening. On November 14, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky she married Clifford Stevens, who...
Nina Smith
Apr 2, 2008
Nina Smith, age 84 of Miltonville, went home to be with the Lord at Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10:05 PM. She was born in Oneida, Kentucky on August 16, 1923 the daughter of Claude and Mary (Hicks) Spurlock. On March 5, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky she married Earl Smith who preceded her in death...
Gorman L. "Gordie" Howard
Apr 1, 2008
Gorman L. "Gordie" Howard, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Glen Meadows of Fairfield on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. He was born in Middletown on April 23, 1928 the son of Huram and Dona (Minnix) Howard. Gordie was a valued employee of Fisher Body in Hamilton and Kalamazoo, Michigan for 42 years, retiring in 1992. In 1963 in...
Lige Hamblin
Mar 31, 2008
Lige Hamblin, age 56 of Middletown passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 2:06 AM. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on July 3, 1951 the son of Woolery and Powers (Stidham) Hamblin. Lige was employed at Hamilton Foundry. On September 7, 1973 in Hamilton he married Bonnie Settle.
He is survived...
Michelle Lawson
Mar 30, 2008
Michelle Lawson, age 26 of Overpeck passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 9:41 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 12, 1982.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Mitchell (Dolores) Lawson Jr. of Hamilton; her mother, Deborah (Krummen) Fink of Hamilton; two children, Brooklyn Dawn Perry and Alexander...
Clayton Sebastian
Mar 27, 2008
Clayton Sebastian, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 27, 2008. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on December 25, 1918 the son of Franklin and Fannie (Bentley) Sebastian. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He...

Viola Baker
Mar 26, 2008
Viola Baker, age 87 of Fairfield Township passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 2:15 PM. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky on February 11, 1921 the daughter of Owen and Alice (Eversole) Hill. Viola was a past member of East Hamilton Baptist, and was active in all the church’s organizations. On...
Ruby Colleen Downie
Mar 25, 2008
Ruby Colleen Downie, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:53 PM at the age of 72. She was born in LaFollette, Tennessee on December 7, 1935. Ruby loved taking trips and spending time with her family. On February 18, 1953 in Hamilton she married Charles Downie.
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