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.

Richard S. Coombs

Richard S. Coombs

Sep 23, 2023

Richard S. Coombs, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Richard was born in Michigantown, Indiana on March 30, 1926, to Stanley Coombs and Anna Mae (Lenck) Coombs. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1944-1946. Richard was the Owner and Operator of Coombs Excavating and Drainage...

Rony Morales Perez

Rony Morales Perez

Sep 22, 2023

Rony Morales Perez, 22, falleció el viernes 22 de septiembre de 2023. El funeral se llevará a cabo el viernes 6 de octubre de 2023 a las 11:00 a. m. en Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Jesus Es la Luz UPCI, 140 Parkway Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45216. Seguirá el entierro en Landmark Memorial Gardens.

Rony Morales Perez, 22, passed...

Donald Eugene Grathwohl

Donald Eugene Grathwohl

Sep 20, 2023

Donald Eugene Grathwohl, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Donnie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 10, 1941 to Harry and Ida Grathwohl. Donnie was a skilled butcher at Horning’s Meat Market in Lindenwald for many years. He loved fishing at Hueston Woods with his wife Phyllis and above all, playing cards with...

Gladys Smith

Gladys Smith

Sep 20, 2023

Gladys Smith, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Gladys was born in Sand Gap, Kentucky on June 27, 1948 to Arnold Templeton and Opal (Grimes) Templeton. She loved attending church, spending Wednesdays with her grandchildren, going to the mountains, good food, and decorating her house.

Gladys is survived by her husband of...

James "Wayne" Vaughn

James "Wayne" Vaughn

Sep 18, 2023

James Wayne Vaughn, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, September 18, 2023. Wayne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 6, 1954 to Chester C. and Louise (nee Myers) Vaughn. When his health was better, Wayne was an enthusiast of motorcycles, drawing and fishing.

Wayne is survived by his mother, Louise...

Preston Jones

Preston Jones

Sep 18, 2023

Preston Jones, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Preston was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 17, 1934, the son of Chester and Alberta (nee Hubbard) Jones. He married his beloved wife, Lois Feltner on February 4th, 1956. He was a devoted member of New Miami Church of God (now Rivers of Life) for...

Stephen "Stryker" Stocks

Stephen "Stryker" Stocks

Sep 17, 2023

Stephen Alan Stocks, age 42 of Liberty Township, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Steve was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina on August 30, 1981 son of Skip Stocks and Gwen Shepard. Steve graduated from Princeton High School. Steve was the light in any room he was in. He didn’t have to have a long conversation with you...

Rex E. Dement

Rex E. Dement

Sep 17, 2023

Rex E. Dement, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Rex was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on August 11, 1927, to John Dement and Annie (Siler) Dement. Rex was a veteran in the United States Army, serving from 1945-1947 in Okinawa, Korea, and Japan.  He loved people, always had a smile...

Dana Marie Petrey

Dana Marie Petrey

Sep 16, 2023

Dana Marie Petrey, age 52 of New Trenton, Ind., passed away in Harrison, Ohio on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Dana was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 20, 1971 to the late Gary Frey and Wanda (Chasteen) Frey.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Petrey; her brother, Corey Frey; her sisters, Erin Frey, Jessica Hall,...

Berwyn L. Lancaster

Berwyn L. Lancaster

Sep 16, 2023

Berwyn L. “Burt” Lancaster Jr., age 69 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Burt passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 17, 1954 to Berwyn Lancaster Sr. and Peggy (Cox) Lancaster. Burt graduated from Battle Creek High...

Joyce Parsons

Joyce Parsons

Sep 15, 2023

Joyce Parsons, age 84 of Liberty Township, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Joyce was born in London, Kentucky on January 8, 1939 to Guy Greene and Nanny (DeZarn) Greene.  On April 20, 1957 in Jelicho, Tennessee she married the love of her life, Ray Parsons. She was a faithful member of the Walden Ponds Nazarene Church and...

Janet Hoaglan

Janet Hoaglan

Sep 14, 2023

Janet Hoaglan, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Janet was born in Kentucky on August 29, 1947 to the late Elmo Day and Clara Edith (Chesnut) Carton. On June 9, 1967, she married Jack R. Hoaglan and together they raised three children together. She enjoyed music and loved spending time with her family.

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Betty Jean Isaacs

Betty Jean Isaacs

Sep 13, 2023

Betty Jean Isaacs, age 88 of New Miami, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Betty was born in Lone Mountain, Tennessee on September 4, 1935 to James and Ida Mae (nee Overholt) Bunch. On December 27, 1950, in New Miami, Ohio, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Isaacs....

Janet Rita Mckinney

Janet Rita Mckinney

Sep 12, 2023

Janet Rita McKinney, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Janet was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 13, 1937 to the late Rudolph and Mildred (Mick) Wimmer. She graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1955. She went to work for Champion Paper where she met the love of her life, Chuck McKinney....

William W. Johnson

William W. Johnson

Sep 12, 2023

William W. Johnson, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 7, 1951 to George Johnson and Ernestine (Wallace) Johnson.

Bill is survived by his children, William D. (June) Johnson, Brian (Sheila) Johnson, Tony (Amanda) Peterson, Scott (Jennifer) Johnson, Brandi Johnson and Greg...

Gregory Charles Kerby

Gregory Charles Kerby

Sep 11, 2023

Gregory Charles Kerby, age 68 of Oxford, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, September 11, 2023. Known to most as Greg, he was born in Hamilton, OH on January 21, 1955 to the late Charles and Doris (Winters) Kerby. Greg graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1973. Greg began his public service career as a correctional...

James E. Jameson

James E. Jameson

Sep 7, 2023

James E. Jameson, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away in the loving care of his wife on Thursday, September 7, 2023. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 14, 1942 to Delbert Jameson and Helen (McIntosh) Jameson. He proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from Fairfield High School. James went on to obtain his Bachelor’s...

Donna G. Smith

Donna G. Smith

Sep 7, 2023

Donna G. Smith, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Donna was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 16, 1952 to William and Norma Jean (nee Mercer) Smith. Donna enjoyed time with her kids and grandkids.

Donna is survived by her children, Mike (Diane E.) Verbosky III, Dawnyell Verbosky, Matt...

Clara R. Sizemore

Clara R. Sizemore

Sep 6, 2023

Clara R. Sizemore, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Clara was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 8, 1939 to the late George and Mollie (Mills) Jackson. Clara worked for Continental Plastics in Springdale for nearly 30 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Betty J. Rowland

Betty J. Rowland

Sep 5, 2023

Betty J. Rowland, age 80, formerly of Hamilton, passed away in Hillsboro, Ohio on Tuesday September 5,2023. Betty was born on July 23,1943 and was raised in Seven Mile by the late George William Platt and Ona Lee (Shipp) Platt.  Betty loved playing the piano in church and singing hymns.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Deborah...

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