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.
Martha Garrett
Apr 20, 2008
Martha Garrett, age 61, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 10:37 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 18, 1946 the daughter of William and Martha (Hoskins) Wagers. Martha was a homemaker who loved her children and family, and was a member of Glory Road Worship Center. On December 26, 1964 in Newport,...
Valeria "Peggy" Burtis
Apr 20, 2008
Valeria "Peggy" Burtis, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:55 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 4, 1914 the daughter of William and Mary (Boston) Reed. Peggy was employed as a beautician and then as a cook for the Hamilton School District until her retirement in...
James Howard Imhoff
Apr 19, 2008
James Howard Imhoff, age 39 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at home. He was born in Hamilton on August 6, 1968 the son of Leonard House and Vada Hall. Jamie attended New Miami Schools, and was active on the St. Clair Township Fire Department. On November 30, 1991 he married Valerie Protzman. Jamie spent many...
Tishabelle Jones
Apr 18, 2008
Tishabelle Jones, age 91 of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 9:28 PM. She was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on August 6, 1916 the daughter of Harrison and Lellie (Begley) Begley. Tishabelle attended the Cherry Valley United Baptist Church. On December 24, 1935 in Leslie County, Kentucky she married Joseph...
Tyler Keith Bowling
Apr 17, 2008
Tyler Keith Bowling passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 17, 2008 the son of Brittany Smith and Donald Bowling II.
He is survived by his parents, Brittany Smith and Donald Bowling II of Hamilton; a brother, Ayden Bowling of Hamilton; maternal grandparents...
Arthur H. Striecker
Apr 17, 2008
Arthur H. Striecker, age 90 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:00 PM. He was born in Decatur County, Indiana on May 6, 1917 the son of Frederick and Katherine (Senft) Striecker.
He is survived by his wife, Clarissa (nee Weber) Striecker of Hamilton; three daughters, Evelyn (Robert)...
Aggie Shie
Apr 15, 2008
Aggie Shie, age 58 of Fairfield passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of Mondy and Linda (Herald) Collie. Aggie was employed as a server at Slater Food Service until her retirement.
She is survived by two brothers, Ray Collie and Ronnie Collie; and a sister,...
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...