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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ricardo Raine Flores-Ortiz
Mar 10, 2008
Ricardo Raine Flores-Ortiz, infant son of Ismael and Crystal (Terry) Flores-Ortiz, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, March 10, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 16, 2008.
He is survived by his parents; sibilings Alexander, Ismael Jr., Yesenia, and Siclali Flores-Ortiz; grandparents Karen and Jerry Terry and Ricarda Ortiz and Leonardo Flores; great-grandmother,...
Anderson Wayne Isaacs
Mar 9, 2008
Anderson Wayne Isaacs, age 59 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 8:06 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on January 1, 1949 the son of John B. and Wilberta (Evans) Isaacs. Wayne was employed as a truck driver for Roadway Express for 31 years, retiring in 2003. He was a...
Donald G. Rich
Mar 9, 2008
Donald G. Rich, age 66 passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday at 8:16 PM. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on June 12, 1941 the son of Elmer and Pearl (Woodson) Rich. In 1963 in Hamilton he married Rita Marie Jones, who preceded him in death in 1983.
He is survived by three children, Rita...
Margaret Lucille George
Mar 8, 2008
Margaret Lucille George, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 4:25 AM. She was born in Oxford on August 4, 1925 the daughter of William Carl and Anna Leota (Fitzgerald) Conklin. Margaret was employed in the packaging department at Avon for more than 12 years, retiring in 1985. She was a...
Elsie Roush
Mar 7, 2008
Elsie Roush, age 96 of Hamilton passed away in Jewish Hospital-Kenwood on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 10:20 AM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on December 29, 1911, the daughter of Sidney and Kate (Winkler) Oglesby. Elsie was a member of the Walden Pond Church of the Nazarene. On November 28, 1936 in Liberty, Indiana, she was...

Malcolm Richardson
Mar 6, 2008
Malcolm Richardson, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 11:20 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 16, 1943 the son of Melvin and Gracie (Plowman) Richardson. Malcolm was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1965 to 1966. He was employed as a...
Larry Wagers
Mar 5, 2008
Larry "Fat Dog" Wagers, age 55 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Hospital Clermont, on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 14, 1952, the son of Eness and Pauline (Settles) Wagers. Larry was a 1971 graduate of Ross High School, was a Kentucky Colonel and had a great love of music...

Mark Vogel
Mar 3, 2008
Mark Vogel, age 80 of Hamilton died at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Monday. Graveside service at St. Stephen’s Cemetery on Thursday at 10am. Brown-Dawson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 03/06/2008 at 10:00 AM St. Stephens Cemetery 1314 Greenwood Ave. Hamilton Oh, 45011Orval G. Helton
Mar 3, 2008
Orval G. Helton, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Glen Meadows on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM. He was born in Mariba, Kentucky on January 30, 1921 the son of Sam and Rose (Frisby) Helton. Orval was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed...
Peggy L. Allen
Mar 3, 2008
Peggy L. Allen, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Monday, March 3, 2008. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 9, 1931 the daughter of the late John Moberly and Dexter "Marie" (Thompson) Roberts. Peggy was a homemaker who loved her family and was very supportive of her children’s activities. She was...
Grace Flanery
Mar 2, 2008
Grace Flanery, age 98 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 9:00 AM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on February 22, 1910 the daughter of Samuel and Lina (Thomas) Houston. Grace taught at Allen School in Kentucky, was an air raid warden during World War II, was employed at Estate...
James B. Herndon
Mar 1, 2008
James B. Herndon, age 75, of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital, Cincinnati on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 6:58 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 22, 1932 the son of Bernard and Elizabeth (Warwick) Herndon. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School, a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army from...
Martha E. West
Feb 27, 2008
Martha E. West, age 98 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on October 2, 1909 the daughter of John and Lottie (Wilson) McCollum. Martha was employed as a seamstress at Howell Dry Cleaners for 11 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of Immanuel...