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.
Oscar Gerald Owens
Feb 17, 2008
Oscar Gerald Owens, age 66 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2:55 AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 5, 1941 the son of Oscar and Ollie (Lovell) Owens. Oscar was a member of the Monkey Mutual Aid Society #1, Eagles Lodge #407, and was an avid drag racer,...
William R. Kraus
Feb 16, 2008
William R. Kraus, age 79 of Dillsboro, Indiana passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM. He was born in Hooven, Ohio on September 28, 1928 the son of Robert and Nellie (Poe) Kraus. William was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and was...
Leon Strong
Feb 15, 2008
Leon Strong, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 4:33 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 20, 1931 the son of Corbin and Eva (Bales) Strong. Leon was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed for 31 years as a machinist for General Electric, retiring in...
Eva Smith
Feb 12, 2008
Eva Smith, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 21, 1920 the daughter of Gilbert and Maudie (Duff) Swafford. Eva was employed as a postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1980. Eva was a very loving wife, mother,...
Robert W. "Wes" Lovell
Feb 12, 2008
Robert W. "Wes" Lovell, age 51 of Hamilton passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on March 31, 1956 the son of Donald Eugene and Doris R. (Joyce) Lovell. Wes, an auto enthusiast and expert mechanic, was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed guns and was an animal lover. On December 17,...
Gene M. Weber
Feb 10, 2008
Gene M. Weber, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 3:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 21, 1923 the son of Charles and Delma (Murdock) Weber. Gene was employed by Modern Plumbing for more than 20 years. On September 9, 1944 in Hamilton he married Jean...
Tammy Irene Haning
Feb 9, 2008
Tammy Irene Haning, age 47 of Williamsdale passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 14, 1960 the daughter of Marvin L. and Nancy S. (Miller) McCain. Tammy was a 1979 graduate of New Miami High School and graduated from D. Russel Lee with an LPN Degree in 1996. Tammy was a former...
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...