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.
Mary Agnes Becker
Jan 15, 2008
Mary Agnes Becker, age 92 of Fairfield passed away in Hospice of Cincinnati at Blue Ash on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 2, 1915 the daughter of James and Anna (Lynn) Sears. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. On June 2, 1937 in Hamilton she was married...
Betty F. Banker
Jan 15, 2008
Betty F. Banker, age 80, of Springfield, Illinois, died at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. Betty was born December 31, 1927, in Hamilton the daughter of Frank E. and Elizabeth Hass Fletcher; they preceded in death. She married George C. Meece on June 4, 1963 in Brookville, IN; he preceded her in death...
Millard Hisle
Jan 14, 2008
Millard Hisle, age 86 of Oxford passed away at Huntington Court on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:50 PM. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on March 26, 1921 the son of Greely and Amanda (Wells) Hisle. Millard was employed as a press operator at Fisher Body for 32 years. Millard was a member of Oxford Church of God....

Raymond Swindoll
Jan 14, 2008
Raymond Swindoll, age 58, of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 14, 2008. He was born in Winona, Mississippi on August 9, 1949 the son of James "Totem" and Mary Sue (Stoker) Swindoll. Raymond was a former employee of Continental Can, Libby Cannery, Hamilton Taxi, and Miami University Metro Service.
He is survived by...
Wilbert Harold "Willie" Offenbacher
Jan 10, 2008
Wilbert Harold "Willie" Offenbacher, age 85 was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 10:54 PM. He was born in Newport, Kentucky on April 1, 1922 the only son of Edwin E. and Mary Ann (Steltenkamp) Offenbacher. A Navy veteran of World War II, Willie received both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star....
James "Old Man" Whitaker
Jan 10, 2008
James Edward "Old Man" Whitaker, age 67 of New Miami passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 4:55 AM. He was born in Ricetown, Kentucky on February 4, 1940 the son of James Ted and Minnie Lou (Taylor) Whitaker. James was employed as a heavy equipment operator at American Material. On October 9, 1958 in...
David A. Milliman, Jr.
Jan 9, 2008
David A. Milliman, Jr., age 33 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on September 5, 1974 the son of David A. Sr. and Betty (Goldbecker) Milliman. David volunteered for Serve City in Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Pink) Milliman of Hamilton;...
Leonard Proffitt
Jan 9, 2008
Leonard Proffitt age 81 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 10:30PM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 2, 1927, the son of Tilford and Eliza (Bruner) Proffitt. Leonard was an active member of the North Fairfield Baptist Church serving as Deacon for many years and also serving...
Sherry Lynn Fornshell
Jan 7, 2008
Sherry Lynn Fornshell, age 55 of Ross passed away at her residence on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 16, 1952 the daughter of Elijah and Edna (Pence) Bailey. Sherry was a 1970 graduate of Talawanda High School. She was employed at Home Federal Savings and Loans and First Financial Bank...
John Charles Vail
Jan 5, 2008
John Charles Vail, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 9:55 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 9, 1930 the son of Homer and Mary (Antal) Vail. John was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He was employed in production...
Alma "Toots" Adelsperger
Jan 5, 2008
Alma "Toots" Adelsperger, age 92 of Hamilton passed away in her residence on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1:25 PM. She was born in Reading, Ohio on September 8, 1915 the daughter of Cleophas and Mary (Frederick) Becker. Alma was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church and was employed as a waitress for nine years, and then...
Edgar B. Bowling
Jan 5, 2008
Edgar B. Bowling, age 84 of Trenton passed away at VA Hospital, Dayton, on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 9:55 PM. He was born in Brodhead, Kentucky on January 3, 1924 the son of Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Anne (West) Bowling. Edgar was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy from 1943-1945. He was employed...
Mickey C. Ealy
Jan 5, 2008
Mickey C. Ealy, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Parkside Community Care on Saturday, January 5, 2008. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 18, 1929 the daughter of Michael Richardson and Kate Steele. Mickey was raised by her uncle and his wife, Beige Caudill and Bess Carnahan. She was a teacher for 42 years, including first...
Patsy F. Breedlove
Jan 3, 2008
Patsy F. Breedlove, age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 11:55 AM. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on March 11, 1951 the daughter of Brownie "B.J." and Zella (McQueen) Breedlove. A homemaker, she was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Patsy was an avid bingo player.
She is...
Janet Yvonne Murphy
Jan 3, 2008
Janet Yvonne Murphy, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 5:27 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 13, 1935 the daughter of Burton and Mary (Barker) Anderson. Janet was employed as a secretary at Wright-Bernet for 23 years. She was a devoted animal lover and enjoyed boating, traveling...
Emerson C. "Moe" Erion
Jan 3, 2008
Emerson C. "Moe" Erion, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital Hospice Unit on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 6:07 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 14, 1941 the son of Emerson and Iola (Ernest) Erion, Sr. Moe was a veteran of the Vietnam Era with the United States Air Force from 1964 to...
Fred Philpot
Dec 31, 2007
Fred Philpot, age 69 of New Miami passed away at his residence on Monday, December 31, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on July 24, 1938 the son of William E. and Ira (Gray) Philpot. Fred was employed in the blast furnace department of AK Steel for 29 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, yardwork, drawing, and...
Julia Faye Swihart
Dec 31, 2007
Julia Faye Swihart, age 69, of Fairfield passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at her home. She was born in Hamilton on January 21, 1938 the daughter of Daniel and Pearl (Isaacs) Horn. A homemaker, Faye was a member of Trinity Family Fellowship. On December 21, 1960 in Liberty, Indiana she married John M. Swihart who passed away on...
Yolanda Fern Augustine
Dec 31, 2007
Yolanda Fern Augustine, age 50 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 7:27 AM. She was born in Dayton on January 29, 1957 the daughter of Jesse and Evelyn Elizabeth (Dunham) Gabbard. On March 26, 1976 in Weeki Wachee, Florida she married Gary Augustine.
She is survived by her husband, Gary...
Lindsay Murray, Jr.
Dec 31, 2007
Lindsay Murray Jr., Lindsay Murray Jr., age 80, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday December 31, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hamilton on December 12, 1927 the son of Lindsay and Myrtle (McDaniel) Murray. Lindsay was a member of F&AM Washington Lodge #17 and Westside Baptist Church. On October 9, 1948 he...