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.
Everett O. Rumley
Jul 20, 2008
Everett O. Rumley, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:44 PM. He was born in Pulaski, Virginia on May 3, 1937 the son of Burnie and Etta (Fortner) Rumley. Everett was a retired roofer.
He is survived by his companion, Lorraine Stewart of Hamilton; two sisters, Gertrude...
James F. Botner
Jul 19, 2008
James F. Botner, age 50 of Trenton went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2008 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born in Hamilton on April 4, 1958. James was employed as a driver for Fed-Ex Freight for the past ten years. He was a member of the Princeton Pike Church of...
James W. Golden Jr.
Jul 19, 2008
James W. Golden Jr., age 74 of Fairfield Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 5:25 PM. He was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 14, 1934 the son of James W. Sr. and Mary Emma (Duvall) Golden. James was employed as a jet engine mechanic with General Electric for over...
Lawrence Lee Reiff
Jul 15, 2008
Lawrence Lee Reiff, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 13, 1947 the son of Donald Earl and Della (Still) Reiff. Lawrence was employed as a truck driver for Jake Sweeney for 22 years, retiring in 1995 and was currently a self-employed...
Margie Ann Breedlove
Jul 15, 2008
Margie Ann Breedlove, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:10 AM. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on August 14, 1948 the daughter of Brownie "B.J." and Zella (McQueen) Breedlove. Margie attended Lindenwald Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Bridgette (Lonnie) Merideth, Shaunda (Kirk) Gilbert, and...
Mildred Barnes
Jul 15, 2008
Mildred Barnes, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 11:45 PM. She was born in Camden on February 4, 1921 the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth (Daniel) Morris. In 1942 she married George C. Barnes Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1982.
She is survived by...
Raymond "Dilser" Mills
Jul 13, 2008
Raymond "Dilser" Mills, age 75 of Hamilton was called home suddenly on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 6:20 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 14, 1932 the son of Hobert and Lottie (Cole) Mills. In 1958 Raymond went to work at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1991 after 33 years of loyal service. He loved playing...
Lucille G. Snyder
Jul 13, 2008
Lucille G. Snyder, age 90 of West Chester passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 9, 1917 the daughter of William and Florence (Long) Ryan. In 1934 in Hamilton, she married Stan Bernosky and they were the owner/operators of a donut shop in Hamilton;...
Juanita Alberta Stidham
Jul 13, 2008
Juanita Alberta Stidham, age 85 of Liberty Township passed away at Garden Manor Retirement Village on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 7:00 AM. She was born in Midway, Kentucky on May 18, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Moore) Greenup. Juanita was a graduate of Butler County Business College and was employed as a secretary for the Lakota...
Linda M. Robbins
Jul 13, 2008
Linda M. Robbins, age 65 of Fairfield passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 5:02 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 1, 1943 the daughter of Mathias and Rita (Arno) Fuchs. Linda was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. On February 23, 1963 in Hamilton she married Cecil Robbins Jr..
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Dora Coda
Jul 12, 2008
Dora Coda, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:15 PM. She was born in McKee, Kentucky on November 22, 1924 the daughter of Sam and Arkie (Spivey) Potter. Dora was employed as a nursing assistant for Powell’s Nursing Home for 21 years, retiring in1982. She was a member of...
Madeline Howard
Jul 12, 2008
Madeline Howard, age 84 of Cincinnati , formerly of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:05 PM. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 31, 1923 the daughter of Chester and Kate (Polley) Arthur. On November 15, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky she married Woodrow Howard, and he preceded her in death in...
Archie A. Seibel
Jul 12, 2008
Archie A. Seibel, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 11:45 AM. He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on August 14, 1928 the son of Alfred and Martha Seibel. Archie was employed as an engineer for Willamate Paper Mill in Oxnard, California for 42 years, retiring in 1994....
Henry C. Taylor
Jul 11, 2008
Henry C. Taylor, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:05 AM. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 30, 1920 the son of Oswyn and Annie Lee (Trimble) Taylor. Henry was employed as a millwright at Champion Paper for 34 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member...
Arlita Ann "Tippy" Wertz
Jul 11, 2008
Arlita Ann "Tippy" Wertz, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Sunrise of Kenwood on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 6:35 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 29, 1922 the daughter of Edward E. and Marguerite (Lauderman) Endsley. Tippy was employed as an underwriter at Ohio Casualty for over 25 years. She was an excellent seamstress who...
Rose M. Gray
Jul 11, 2008
Rose M. Gray, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 22, 1927 the daughter of David and Callie (Stevens) Toler. Rose was a charter member of Richmond Road Baptist Church. On June 1, 1947 in Hamilton she married Fred F....
Darrell Adams
Jul 11, 2008
Darrell Adams, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 4:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 24, 1937 the son of Edgar and Blanche (Feltner) Adams. Darrell was employed as a press operator at Mosler Safe Company for 25 years, retiring in 1991; and during that time...
David Cameron
Jul 10, 2008
David Cameron, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 31, 1949 the son of Tives and Ola Mae (Cox) Cameron. David was employed as a greeter at the Bridgewater Falls Wal-Mart. He was an avid Reds fan and loved his family....

Lorraine Wertz
Jul 9, 2008
Lorraine Wertz, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 2:20 AM. She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 1923 the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Swann) Thompson. Lorraine was employed as a secretary for General Electric for 23 years, retiring in 1983, and was a member of...
Perley E. "Gene" Hartsock
Jul 8, 2008
Perley E. "Gene" Hartsock, age 88 of Midlothian, Texas, formerly of Hamilton passed away at the VA Medical Center, Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 8:15 AM. He was born in Waynesville, Ohio on December 8, 1919 the son of Raymond Samuel and Lucille (Thompson) Hartsock. Gene was a veteran of World War II with the United...