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.
Lori F. Harris
Sep 26, 2007
Lori F. Harris, age 48 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 11:21 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 15, 1959 the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Ryan) Collopy. On October 27, 1989 in Hamilton she was married to Darrell Harris.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell Harris; four children, Aaron...
Sue E. Mason
Sep 25, 2007
Sue E. Mason, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 8:08 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 19, 1919 the daughter of Ignatz and Elizabeth (Grimm) Bader. Sue attended Hamilton schools and was a former member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and being...
Jack L. Stewart
Sep 22, 2007
Jack L. Stewart, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 1:00PM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 6, 1932, the son of Charles and Arlena (Moore) Stewart. On December 24, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky he married Frances McDaniel. Jack was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ,...
Harry Robert "Bob" Crowe, Jr.
Sep 22, 2007
Harry Robert "Bob" Crowe, Jr., age 62 of Hamilton passed away in Miami Whitewater Park, Crosby Township, Cincinnati, on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 2:30 PM. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on January 10, 1945 the son of Harry Robert and Oda Ruth (Cox) Crowe Sr. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School, in...
Gabriel Nicole Faye Church
Sep 21, 2007
Gabriel Nicole Faye Church, two and one half month old daughter of John W. and Holly M. (Mullen) Church of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Friday, September 21, 2007 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. She was born in Hamilton on July 10, 2007.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Samuel...
Bev Stewart
Sep 19, 2007
Bev Stewart, age 86 of Fairfield passed away at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 6:57 PM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on October 19, 1920 the son of Burchell and Sally Ann (Spurlock) Stewart. Bev was a graduate of Oneida Baptist Institute and Union College and taught at Lebanon Correctional...
Christine A. Helton
Sep 18, 2007
Christine A. Helton, age 87, formerly of Hamilton, passed away in her residence in Winter Springs, Florida on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 10:15 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on February 20, 1920 the daughter of Artie and Mittie (Dermon) Burk. Christine was a member of the VFW Post #1069 Auxiliary and was the owner/operator of...
Edward R. Chandler
Sep 17, 2007
Edward R. Chandler, age 43 of Cross Plains, Indiana passed away at his residence on Monday, September 17, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on September 27, 1963 the son of David R. and Paulette (Samples) Chandler. Edward was self-employed in the construction and heating/air industries.
He is survived by his mother, Paulette Chandler of Cross Plains;...
Joshua J. Smith
Sep 16, 2007
Joshua J. Smith, age 29 of Trenton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 11:59 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 12, 1978 the son of Jimmy and Connie (Garrett) Smith. Joshua was employed as a laborer at Faith Gas Piping and attended Church of God of Prophecy. On August 30,...
Ersie Coombs
Sep 16, 2007
Ersie Coombs, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Sunday, September 16, 2007. She was born in Grey Hawk, Kentucky on July 30, 1932 the daughter of John Henry and Mona (Ramsey) Spivey. Ersie was formerly a beautician at Eunice’s Beauty Shop. A talented seamstress and cook, she enjoyed growing flowers, oil painting, and...
Gregory Wayne Hammons
Sep 14, 2007
Gregory Wayne Hammons, age 38 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Friday, September 14, 2007 at 3:40 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 26, 1969 the son of Bobby Ray and Jane Ellen (Taylor) Hammons. Gregory enjoyed watching football and was an avid Bengals fan. He attended Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church...
Robert Wayne (Robby) Philpot
Sep 14, 2007
Robert Wayne (Robby) Philpot, age 48 of Hamilton, was born December 19, 1958 to Barbara and Clarence Philpot. He departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Robby was a long-time employee at Verst Trucking.
He leaves behind to cherish his special memories his mother, Barbara Philpot; the love of his life and...

Josephine Vicena
Sep 13, 2007
Josephine Vicena, age 87 of Hamilton passed away Thursday at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder. She was born in New Miami on July 24, 1920 the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Danko) Vicena.
She is survived by two nephews, Douglas Vicena and his wife June of Hamilton and Donald Vicena of Seattle, Washington. She was preceded in death...
Ruth R. Jones
Sep 12, 2007
Ruth R. Jones, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 2:20 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 26, 1914 the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Long) Hamann. Ruth was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. On July 20, 1939 in Hamilton she married John Russell Jones, and...
Janet M. Hunley
Sep 11, 2007
Janet M. Hunley, age 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 2:10 AM. She was born in Florence, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1918 the daughter of Frank and Mattie (Pullen) Rand. On January 14, 1946 in Hamilton she married Donald J. Hunley who passed away on June 18, 1997.
...Meldia Harrison Baldwin
Sep 6, 2007
Meldia Harrison Baldwin, age 86 of Hamilton went home to be with her heavenly family. She passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:20 PM. She was born on November 12, 1920 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to James P. and Isabelle (Pigg) Harrison and was the third-eldest of seven children. She married Joseph...
Antonio Figueroa
Sep 5, 2007
Antonio Figueroa, age 70 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 11:43 PM. He was born in New York City on July 27, 1937 the son of Antonio and Luz (Rodrigues) Figueroa. Antonio was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1975. He was employed as a clerk for the...
Rev. Leonard W. (Bucky) Snyder
Sep 4, 2007
Rev. Leonard W. (Bucky) Snyder, Morehead, Kentucky, husband of Betty Lewis Snyder, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born in South Charleston, West Virginia, Rev. Snyder was a minister of the Church of God for more than fifty years. He graduated from Anderson University, Anderson, IN and did post-graduate work at...
Ada Clutts
Sep 3, 2007
Ada Clutts, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, September 3, 2007 at 8:50 AM. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on December 26, 1918 the daughter of Dee and Neva (Reeves) Yancey. She was a member of the Princeton Pike Church of God, where she was a member of the Golden Pikers and...
Michael Proffitt
Sep 2, 2007
Michael Proffitt, age 51 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on January 1, 1956 the son of Jarvis Jr. and Lucille (Johnson) Proffitt. He was employed as a carpenter for C.J. Home Improvement for fifteen years and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his mother,...