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.
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...