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.
Irma J. Swain
Feb 8, 2008
Irma J. Swain, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 9:55 PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 2, 1919 the daughter of Fred and Olive Corinne (Riley) Botner. Irma was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On July 23, 1938 in Hamilton she married William...
David Hatfield
Feb 7, 2008
David Hatfield, age 31 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 8:59 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 14, 1976 the son of Junior Ray and Samantha (Hubbard) Hatfield. David was a 1996 graduate of New Miami High School and was employed by Piercy Foundations. He attended Calvary...
James H. Barker
Feb 4, 2008
James H. Barker, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 2:15 PM. He was born in Middletown on July 2, 1921 the son of James Floyd and Ida Mae (Montgomery) Barker. James was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. He was...
Ethel Bittinger
Feb 4, 2008
Ethel Bittinger, age 89 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2008 at her home. She was born in Berry, Kentucky on March 11, 1918 the daughter of Ernest and Adeline (Tucker) Roberts. Ethel was a homemaker and former employee of Beckett Paper Company. She enjoyed crocheting and volunteering...

June Carol Bard
Feb 3, 2008
June Carol Bard, age 79, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away February 3, 2008 at Liberty Matrix of Oxford. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 3, 1928. The visitation will be held at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel Wednesday February 6, 2008 from 1-2PM, with the service following the visitation at 2PM. Brown-Dawson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 02/06/2008...

Mallie Combs
Feb 3, 2008
Mallie Combs, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Mountaincrest Nursing Center on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Skuddy, Kentucky on April 18, 1940 the daughter of Joe and Orlena (Somers) Combs. Mallie attended Westboro Pentecostal Church in Clinton County. She is survived by a son, Jeff (Racheal) McClain of Mt. Olivet, Kentucky; a...
Patty E. Herbers
Feb 3, 2008
Patty E. (Laubenstein) Herbers, age 76 of Hamilton entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born August 13, 1931 in Hamilton to Henrietta (Tettenbarn) and Fred Laubenstein. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Herbers Sr. of Hamilton; eleven children, Rose Kuykendall of Hamilton, Donna Cozart of Florida, Debra...
Michael Lee Moore
Jan 31, 2008
Michael Lee Moore, age 46 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 2:25 AM. He was born in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky on December 11, 1961 the son of Delmar and Janice (House) Moore. Michael was a 1979 graduate of Lakota High School and received his Associate’s Degree from the University of...
Theresa Sullivan
Jan 29, 2008
Theresa Sullivan, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM. She was born in Lily, Kentucky on December 19, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Sherman) Martin. Theresa was employed as the manager of Sullivan Flooring for 27 years and was a member of Cherry Valley United...
Daisy Francis Campbell
Jan 29, 2008
Daisy Francis Campbell, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away at Tri County Extended Care Center on Tuesday January 29, 2008 at 5:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on March 6, 1929 the daughter of Charles and Grace (Hopkins) McGuire. A homemaker, Daisy retired from Champion International in 1960. On March 23, 1946 in Covington, Kentucky she married Enos C....
Lydia J. Day
Jan 28, 2008
Lydia J. Day, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 9:40 PM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 the daughter of James and Sarilda (McKinney) Canter. Lydia retired from Wright Bernet, Inc. She was a member of Kenworth Avenue Pentecostal Church. She is survived...
Zella Combs
Jan 27, 2008
Zella Combs age 92 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 11:02AM. She was born in London, Kentucky on October 16, 1915, the daughter of Newton and Sarah (Turner) Mooney. Zella was a member of St. Peter In Chains Catholic Church. On November 4, 1933 in London, Kentucky, she was married to Everett...
Jack Garrison
Jan 25, 2008
Jack Garrison, age 61 of St. Clair Township passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 10:25 PM. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on May 25, 1946. Jack was employed as a press operator at Mosler Safe Company for 27 years. He was a member of Moose Lodge #36, Eagles #3986, and...
Nellie Robinson
Jan 24, 2008
Nellie Robinson, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM. She was born in Guilford, Indiana on December 6, 1928 the daughter of Wade and Annie (Darling) Mahaffey. Nellie was employed as a merchandiser at K-Mart for fourteen years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of West Side...
Wilton Turner
Jan 22, 2008
Wilton Turner, age 81 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away at Lexington VA Memorial Center on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 9:11 PM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 28, 1926 the son of Lige and Della (Turner) Turner. Wilton was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952, where he...
Jesse Bellamy, Jr.
Jan 21, 2008
Jesse Bellamy, Jr., age 71 of Fairfield Township passed away at his home on Monday, January 21, 2008. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on April 29, 1936 the son of Jesse Sr. and Nora (Gross) Bellamy. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in Batavia for 24 years, retiring on October 1, 1996. Jesse enjoyed fishing and...
Gertrude Marie Mcqueen
Jan 20, 2008
Gertrude Marie McQueen, age 97, formerly of Hamilton, passed away in the Life Care of Boise, Idaho on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 5:15 PM. She was born in Nashville, Michigan on October 31, 1910 the daughter of James and Lucy (Evans) (Little) Seeley. Gertrude was employed as a seamstress for Leshners and Fashion Frock for a number of years,...

Mary Louise "Lou" Larkin
Jan 20, 2008
Mary Louise "Lou" Larkin, age 76 of Hamilton passed away in her residence on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on March 15, 1931 the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Baumann) Larkin. Lou was a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame High School, a 1952 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing, a 1963...
Emma M. Mcintire
Jan 19, 2008
Emma M. McIntire, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at the Fort Hamilton Hospice Unit on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on December 18, 1939 the daughter of Luther and Kelly (Conrad) Pierson. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, hunting and loved children....
Jerry Don Slinker
Jan 18, 2008
Jerry Don Slinker, age 69 of Fairfield Township passed away at Christ Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 12:27 PM. He was born in Waldron, Indiana on June 18, 1938 the son of Fred and Violet (Archey) Slinker. Jerry served his country with the US Marine Corp. from November 21, 1956 until September 10, 1959. He was a...