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.
Howard E. "Ed" Hall
Jul 30, 2007
Howard E. "Ed" Hall, age 83 of Hamilton passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 10:50 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 18, 1923 the son of Barney and Eva (Ramsey) Hall. Ed was a 1941 graduate of Hamilton High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, with a...
Mary Elizabeth Moran
Jul 28, 2007
Mary Elizabeth Moran, age 89 of Hamilton since 2001, formerly of Jackson Heights, New York, passed to eternal rest at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 8:55 PM. She was born in Ballinlough, County Roscommon, Ireland on October 8, 1917 the daughter of John and Brigid (Swift) Reynolds. Mary was a member of St. Joan...
Jean Askew
Jul 25, 2007
Jean Askew, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 1:30 AM. She was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1933 the daughter of Oliver Sr. and Della Hensley. She was a member of Happy Corners Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Renee (John) Willis of...
James Seals, Jr.
Jul 25, 2007
James Seals, Jr., age 79, of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield, Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 12:21 PM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on October 15, 1927 the son of James and Anna (Young) Seals. Junior was a crane operator at Fisher Body for 38 years, retiring in 1987. In 1965 in Covington, Kentucky he...
Ida Ward
Jul 25, 2007
Ida Ward, age 92, formerly of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on January 21, 1915 the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Jennings) Creech. Ida was a member of the Assembly of God, Kettering.
She is survived by her daughter, Caroldean (Robert) Swartwout of Liberty Township;...
Wanda Lou "Granny" Hubbard
Jul 21, 2007
Wanda Lou "Granny" Hubbard (nee Trew), age 69, of Fairfield, died on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Born to Fannie Durham on June 19, 1938, Wanda graduated from Hamilton High School in 1957 and married Joseph Hubbard on November 15, 1957. Wanda worked many years as a cashier for Liberal Markets and also at Sears...

Donna Marie Pelzer
Jul 21, 2007
Donna Marie Pelzer, age 62, of Hamilton, passed away in Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 8:36 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on February 19, 1945, the daughter of Raymond and Wanda Louise (Campbell) Pelzer.
She is survived by a brother David (Kathleen) Pelzer of Evanston, Illinois; a sister, Lois (Tom)...
Kennie R. Holbrook
Jul 18, 2007
Kennie R. Holbrook, age 70 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 4:51 PM. He was born in Lawrence County, Ohio on February 24, 1937 the son of Russell and Opal Holbrook. Kennie was the owner and operator of Fairfield Auto Service (formerly A-1 Auto Service) since 1969 and was an...
Clarence E. Agee
Jul 18, 2007
Clarence E. Agee, age 64 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 2:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 6, 1943 the son of Jesse and Evelyn (Wright) Agee. Clarence was a veteran of the United States Air Force in 1961 and was the owner/operator of an upholstery shop for a...

Barbara Jane Lynch
Jul 17, 2007
Barbara Jane Lynch, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. She was born in Hamilton on July 5, 1935 the daughter of William and Callie (Shepherd) Singleton. In 1966 in Hamilton, she married Robert Lynch Sr., and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by six children, Robert (Tina) Lynch...

Lottie Katherine Lairson
Jul 13, 2007
Lottie Katherine Lairson, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 9:45 PM. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on April 30, 1938 the daughter of James and Lillie Pearl (Barnes) Lairson. Lottie, an avid bingo player who was kind to everyone she met, will be sadly missed by all....
Gladys E. Montanye
Jul 12, 2007
Gladys E. Montanye, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 9:06 PM. She was born in Franklin County, Indiana on February 16, 1921 the daughter of Ervin and Rosa (Baker) Wolfe. Gladys was employed at Mercy Hospital of Hamilton for 17 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member...
Joyce Irene Simpson
Jul 11, 2007
Joyce Irene Simpson, age 62 of Wayne Township passed away in Jellico, Tennessee on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 3:30 PM. She was born in Gratis on October 30, 1944 the daughter of James M. and Virginia (Rieger) Lakes. Joyce was employed in agency accounts at Ohio Casualty for 36 years, retiring in 1999. She deeply loved the Lord...
Fred L. Renner
Jul 11, 2007
Fred L. Renner, age 77 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Mercy Hospital. He was born March 2, 1930 in Rockcastle, Kentucky, the son of the late George and Dora Annie (Cromer) Renner.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Ollie (Johnson) Renner. They were happily married for almost 58...
Para Halcomb Robertson
Jul 10, 2007
Para Halcomb Robertson, age 45 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7:52 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 15, 1962 the daughter of William and Sarah (Mullins) Halcomb. On December 10, 1994 in Hamilton, she married Gary Robertson, and he preceded her in death in 2006.
She is...

Frankie D. Spiers
Jul 8, 2007
Frankie D. Spiers, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 11:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 26, 1942 the son of James and Ollie Ann (Guthrie) Spiers. He was employed as a machine operator for National Can Company. On November 18, 1996 he married Sue Heatherly....
Gregory Chad Batdorf
Jul 7, 2007
Gregory Chad Batdorf, age 34 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on July 27, 1972 the son of Gregory C. and China Kay (Templeton) Batdorf. Chad was employed at Performance Toyota for 9 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing with his sons. Chad always had a smile and...
Lora I. Mapel
Jul 6, 2007
Lora I. Mapel, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at her residence surrounded by many loved ones on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 6:40 AM. She was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on August 5, 1926 the daughter of Harry and Zora (Tagliavini) Saunders. Lora was an avid member of the Church of Christ, attending services and teaching Sunday School...
Tamara (Parker) Belcher
Jul 5, 2007
Tamara (Parker) Belcher, age 43 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital, after a long battle with lung disease, on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:34 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 9, 1964 the daughter of Ronald Benjamin and Vivian (Stewart) Parker.
She is survived by her mother, Vivian Parker; two sons, George...
Mattie Stang
Jul 3, 2007
Mattie Stang, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 1:25 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 2, 1924 the daughter of William and Anna (Northern) Croucher. Mattie was employed as a nurse’s assistant at various nursing homes for 50 years. She attended Four Square Pentecostal...