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.

George O. Hamilton
Oct 2, 2007
George O. Hamilton, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:58 PM. He was born in Butler County on August 13, 1932 the son of Osier and Della (Miller) Hamilton. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. He was employed...
Wilburn Floyd Sr.
Oct 1, 2007
Wilburn Floyd Sr., age 81 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 9:15 AM. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on April 16, 1926 the son of Hugh and Alethea (Hunt) Floyd. Wilburn retired from Sears and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife of 55...
Frances R. Guldner
Oct 1, 2007
Frances R. Guldner, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 9:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 29, 1934 the daughter of Anthony George and Cecilia (Hingsbergen) Schnapp. Frances was employed at Frisch’s for 34 years, and was a former employee of Citizens Federal Bank and...
Edward F. Allen
Oct 1, 2007
Edward F. Allen, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 6:10 AM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on July 24, 1923 the son of Claude and Leona (White) Allen. Edward was employed as an assembler at Mosler Safe Company for forty years, retiring in 1985. He was...

Leo Ray Lynch
Sep 27, 2007
Leo Ray Lynch, age 78 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Thursday, September 27, 2007. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 18, 1929. Leo was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953 and was employed as warehouse manager at Hill Air Heating & Cooling. He...

Maxine Sawyer
Sep 27, 2007
Maxine Sawyer, age 83 of Sharonville passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 3:00 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on June 7, 1924 the daughter of Luther and Daisy (Buttery) Rogers. Maxine was employed as a lab assistant at Proctor & Gamble and an inspector at General Electric, retiring in 1986. She was a member of...
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...