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.

John F. "Jack" Smith

John F. "Jack" Smith

Mar 23, 2008

John F. "Jack" Smith, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Special Care on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:36 AM. He was born in Riverside, Long Island, New York on May 19, 1928 the son of John Francis and Ann Marie (MacDonnell) Smith. Jack was a veteran of World War II from 1946-1947. He was employed...

Clara  Louise Robertson

Clara Louise Robertson

Mar 23, 2008

Clara Louise Robertson, age 77 of Hamilton passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital Hospice Unit on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky on December 19, 1930 the daughter of William and Eva Lena (Powell) Robertson. Clara was a life member of Amvets Post #2 Auxiliary and was employed as a bookkeeper...

Chester  "Raymond" Center

Chester "Raymond" Center

Mar 22, 2008

Chester "Raymond" Center, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 12:55 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 11, 1940 the son of Dorsie and Nella (Phelps) Center. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 and was employed by the City of Hamilton School District,...

Jewell Campbell

Jewell Campbell

Mar 20, 2008

Jewell Campbell, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 3:15 AM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on April 9, 1924 the daughter of Charles Woods and Hannah (Durham) Vandeventer. Jewell attended Auburn Baptist Church. On February 22, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky she married Aubrey Julian Campbell,...

Leora  Esther Gill

Leora Esther Gill

Mar 20, 2008

Leora Esther Gill, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6:17 PM. She was born in Hanover Township on July 1, 1930 the daughter of Robert Lee and Rose Ella (Morgan) Crawford. Leora was employed as a secretary at Ohio Casualty Insurance for 35 years, retiring in 1988. On July 1,...

Bessie Caudill

Bessie Caudill

Mar 20, 2008

Bessie Caudill, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 9:00 AM. She was born in Brookville, Indiana on September 26, 1928 the daughter of Caner and Laura (Tillery) Flannery. In 1945 in Covington, Kentucky she married Scott A. Caudill, and he preceded her in death in 1989.

She is...

Betty  Sue (Johnson)  Smith

Betty Sue (Johnson) Smith

Mar 20, 2008

Betty Sue (Johnson) Smith, age 65, of Hamilton, closed her eyes and peacefully went to sleep, and awoke in Heaven on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Jackson Co. Kentucky on December 28, 1942 the daughter of Wade and Elvia (Lakes) Johnson. Betty was a nursing assistant at Logsdon Health Care for 20 years...

Charles  M. Urban  Sr.

Charles M. Urban Sr.

Mar 18, 2008

Charles M. Urban Sr., age 91 of Seven Mile, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on April 29, 1916 the son of Michael and Carrie (Kerby) Urban. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as a machine operator at Champion International for...

Helena  Stephenson Edmunds

Helena Stephenson Edmunds

Mar 18, 2008

Helena Stephenson Edmunds, aka "Helene," age 88 of Hamilton passed away on March 18, 2008 at 8:30 PM at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise. Helene was born on November 24, 1919, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the eldest child of John and Myrtle (Shumate) Stephenson. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1937, and attended Ohio University and Miami University...

Michael  "T-Bone" Lipps

Michael "T-Bone" Lipps

Mar 18, 2008

Michael "T-Bone" Lipps, age 29 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on September 24, 1978 the son of James Robert Sr. and and Ursula (Ludolph) Lipps.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ursula and Carl Lipps; his father, James Robert Lipps Sr.;...

John  E. Ketcham

John E. Ketcham

Mar 16, 2008

John E. Ketcham, age 62 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 10:02 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 14, 1945 the son of William Edward and Gertrude (Gross) Ketcham. John was employed as a welder at Cast-Fab Technologies for forty years and was a member of Miltonville Baptist Church....

Scottie Williams

Scottie Williams

Mar 14, 2008

Scottie Williams, age 43 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:04 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1964 the son of Lester and Mildred (Crutcher) Williams. Scottie was employed in maintenance at Viox Services for approximately nine years and was a member of Summit View Baptist Church....

Louise Stone

Louise Stone

Mar 14, 2008

Louise Stone, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:45 PM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on January 14, 1921 the daughter of John and Sally (Suttles) Cunnagin. Louise was employed as a custodian at Butler Rural Electric. On January 11, 1945 in Newport, Kentucky she was married...

David Metzler,  Sr.

David Metzler, Sr.

Mar 14, 2008

David Metzler, Sr., age 68 of Hamilton passed away very suddenly at home on Friday, March 14, 2008. Dave was born in Hamilton on July 6, 1939, the son of Cloyd F. and Evelyn (Spaulding) Metzler. On April 4, 1959, he married the love of his life, Sandy Fowler. They met in Latin class at the old Hamilton High...

Glendon Isaacs

Glendon Isaacs

Mar 13, 2008

Glendon Isaacs, age 94 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on December 5, 1913 the son of Isaac and Mollie (Alcorn) Isaacs. Glendon was a member of the Zion Grove Baptist Church and was a partner in Isaacs Auto Sales for 14...

Wesley  Dale Whitacre

Wesley Dale Whitacre

Mar 12, 2008

Wesley Dale Whitacre, age 64 of Seven Mile passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:51 AM. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on October 14, 1943 the son of Raymond Henry and Georgia Dale (Gould) Whitacre. Wesley received his Bachelor’s Degree from Wilmington College. He was formerly employed as a teacher and coach...

Juanita Yordy

Juanita Yordy

Mar 12, 2008

Juanita Yordy, age 93, of Millville, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on November 26, 1914 the daughter of Alvin R. and Ida May (Elkins) Laughlin. On February 12, 1949 in Millville Juanita married Dale Yordy who passed away in 2004. With her husband they were owners and...

Iona Turner

Iona Turner

Mar 12, 2008

Iona Turner, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on March 21, 1917 the daughter of Harlan and Maggie (Reed) Miller. Iona was educated in the Hamilton City Schools. She was employed at Champion Paper for many years, the Anthony Wayne Hotel, and retired from...

Brack  "Junior" Spencer

Brack "Junior" Spencer

Mar 11, 2008

Brack "Junior" Spencer, age 71 of Williamsdale passed away at Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 1:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 7, 1936 the son of Brack Sr. and Opal Marie (Brineger) Spencer. He was employed as a machine operator in the paint department of Hamilton Diecast, retiring in 2001....

James Hansen

James Hansen

Mar 11, 2008

James Hansen, age 34 of Franklin passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He was born in Quantico, Virginia on February 1, 1974 the son of Vern Henry Jr. and Peggy Sue (Skelton) Hansen. James was very politically-minded and was an avid fan of classic movies.

He is survived by his father, Skip Hansen...

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