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.
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...
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...