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.

Robert L. Durbin
May 7, 2008
Robert L. Durbin, age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:58 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1928 the son of Leonard and Mary (House) Durbin. Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was employed as a millwright for General Motors...
Roy W. Price Sr.
May 6, 2008
Roy W. Price Sr., age 68 of Somerville passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on July 16, 1939 the son of William C. and Mary (Nelson) Price. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and member of Monkey Mutual Aid Society and an avid fisherman. He was a...
Merle J. Cole
May 6, 2008
Merle J. Cole, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 19, 1947 the son of Maeford and Mary Louise (Coates) Cole. Merle was a decorated Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an incredible tool and die maker with over 40...
Megan Sianna Smith
May 2, 2008
Megan Sianna Smith, age 22 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 following a courageous battle with several illnesses. She was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1986 the daughter of Samantha L. Turner and Eugene Smith. She was a member of Wind Cave Baptist Church in McKee, Kentucky.
She is survived by her mother,...
Barbara Ann Green
May 1, 2008
Barbara Ann Green, age 72 of Hamilton passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:40 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1935 the daughter of Herbert and Irma (Best) Stroud. Barbara was employed at Lakeman Incorporated for thirty years, retiring in 1993.
She is survived by two sons, William...
Joseph A. Mackey
Apr 30, 2008
Joseph A. Mackey, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was born on September 26, 1934 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Daniel and Lucille (Link) Mackey. Joe worked as a barber in Fairfield for three years and at Hamilton Tool until his retirement in 1996. He then worked at Miami University...
Charles L. Lainhart
Apr 30, 2008
Charles L. Lainhart, age 87 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:03 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on June 29, 1920 the son of William James and Bertha (Russell) Lainhart. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1942 to 1946....
Mike Lenos
Apr 30, 2008
Mike Lenos, age 61 of Trenton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 26, 1947 the son of Carl and Mary Beth (Darr) Lenos. Mike was a taxidermist for over 30 years and was the owner/operator of Creations Taxidermy in Trenton. He was an avid supporter of Edgewood High...

Charles R. Kinzer
Apr 29, 2008
Charles R. Kinzer age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Woods Edge Pointe Nursing Home, Cincinnati, on Tuesday, April 29 2008 at 2:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Catherine (Conrad) Kinzer. Charles was a veteran of the Vietnam War with the United States Army in l964 and was employed...
Albert B. "Buzz" Chafin Jr.
Apr 26, 2008
Albert B. "Buzz" Chafin Jr., age 65 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1943 the son of Albert Baxter Sr. and Lillian Jeanette (Reed) Chafin. Buzz was a United States Navy veteran, and was a member of the NRA and Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton....
Thelma "Deanie" Alread
Apr 24, 2008
Thelma "Deanie" Alread, age 82, formerly of Trenton, Ohio was born in Harlan, Kentucky on April 28, 1925. The Lord called His angel home on April 24, 2008.
She will be sadly missed and loved by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Jack Sturgill; four grandchildren, Jack (Sissy) Sturgill, Jill (Jimmy) Pulley, Jaaron Sturgill, and Angel Sturgill;...
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...