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.
Vern Ashton Hartmann
Apr 15, 2007
Vern Ashton Hartmann, age 85 of West Chester passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Bethesda North Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1922 in Indian Hill, Cincinnati, the son of Carl H. and Vivian (Davis) Hartmann. On July 1, 1978 he married Alice (Combs) Brewer, who was the love of his life. No man could have loved...
Kathleen J. Summers
Apr 14, 2007
Kathleen J. Summers, age 81 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 2PM. She was born in Wilmore, Kentucky on June 18, 1925, the daughter of William and Catherine (Rice) Summers. Kathleen was a member of the Disciples Christian Church and the American Business Women’s Association. She was employed in the Payroll...
Michelle Mount
Apr 12, 2007
Michelle Mount, age 37 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 12, 2007. She was born in Hamilton on January 22, 1970 the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Roberts) Saunders. Michelle was employed at Medco Health.
She is survived by one son, Brandon Mount of Hamilton; two brothers, Dennis Saunders of Hamilton and...
William "Wayne" Rommel
Apr 11, 2007
William "Wayne" Rommel, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 8:37 PM. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 14, 1947 the son of James L. and Phyllis (Lunsford) Rommel. Wayne retired from Ford Motor Company in June, 2000 as a CNC lathe operator and was a...
Mary M. Lambright
Apr 11, 2007
Mary M. Lambright, age 74 of Fairfield left for her new home in Heaven on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 1:35 PM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on May 7, 1932 the daughter of William G. and Mary (Blair) Adkins. On June 4, 1967 in Hamilton she married Floyd W. Lambright.
She is survived by her...
Dennis R. Karr
Apr 10, 2007
Dennis R. Karr, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away at Regency at Deaconess, Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 11:19 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 31, 1952 the son of the late William Kenneth and Betty (King) Karr. Dennis was employed as transportation director at Serve City. A giving person, Dennis volunteered with many...
Jesse Mac Barrett
Apr 6, 2007
Jesse Mac Barrett, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospice Unit on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 4:40 PM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on April 20, 1930 the son of Gilbert and Mabel (Baker) Barrett. Jesse was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam with the United States Air Force from 1951...
Roderick N. Huff
Apr 2, 2007
Roderick N. Huff, age 44 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 5:08 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1963, the son of Otis and Carol (Campbell) Huff. Roderick was a 1981 graduate of Hamilton High School and was employed as a material handler and crane operator for Mantandy Steel...
Richard Kenneth "Dick" Peck
Apr 2, 2007
Richard Kenneth "Dick" Peck, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 3:10 PM. He was born in Middletown on July 9, 1927 the son of George and Lida (Wyatt) Peck. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps 831st Aviation Engineers during WWII from 1945 to 1947. He...

Merle Proffitt
Apr 1, 2007
Merle Proffitt, age 55 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 2:00 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 21, 1951 the son of Obie and Flossie (Miracle) Proffitt. Merle was employed as a truck driver for Rural Natural Gas for the past three years. On October 16, 1970 in Hamilton...
Laura O. Hubbard
Apr 1, 2007
Laura O. Hubbard died peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 1, 2007 at Sunrise Assisted Living Center after suffering from a long illness. Laura was born May 22, 1922 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Roy R. Hubbard; parents, John L. and Minnie (Scarce) Tucker, sisters, Mozella Cavasos and husband Elmer, Minnie Haun and husband...

Charles "Chuck" Nateman
Mar 31, 2007
Charles "Chuck" Nateman, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Wellington Manor on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 6:25 AM. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 18, 1925 the son of Harry and Kathleen (Hill) Nateman. Charles was the owner/operator of Bar 28 Tavern for ten years, retiring in 1978. He attended Lindenwald Baptist Church. On June...
Sudie Fay Sparks
Mar 31, 2007
Sudie Fay Sparks, age 63, of Liberty Twp. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 31, 2007 at 10:15 A.M. after losing her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the residence she shared with her daughter Roxanna Ferris. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on February 13,...
Harris Crain
Mar 30, 2007
Harris Crain, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 12:36 PM. He was born in Venice, Illinois on October 25, 1926 the son of Frazier H. and Septa (Wiggins) Crain. Harris was employed as a truck driver. On November 27, 1948 in Elsmere, Kentucky he married Opal Settle, and...
Esther Marie Cain
Mar 29, 2007
Esther Marie Cain, age 86 of New Miami, passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 9:50 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 3, 1920, the daughter of Jentry and Laura (Peacock) Cain. Esther was a member of the New Miami Wesleyan Church, the VFW Post #7670, a veteran of World War II...
Susan Corrine Brockman
Mar 29, 2007
Susan Corrine Brockman, age 62 of Camden passed away in McCullough-Hyde Hospital, Oxford on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 12:29PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 21, 1944, the daughter of Henry and Sally (Norvell) VonPlueren. On May 1, 1999 in Hamilton, she was married to Donald Brockman.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Brockman...
Audrey Bowman
Mar 26, 2007
Audrey Bowman, age 50 of New Miami went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 26, 2007. She was born in Hamilton on September 11, 1956 the daughter of William and Betty Jean (Bunch) Isaacs. Audrey attended New Miami Local Schools, was a homemaker, and attended Happy Corner Pentecostal Church in New Miami. A very loving, caring,...
Alec Jarvis
Mar 23, 2007
Alec Jarvis, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 5:57 AM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 15, 1932 the son of John and Mae (Eversole) Jarvis. Alec was employed at Brock & Sons Construction for over 40 years, retiring in 1994. On July 27, 1967 in...
Willis C. Fox
Mar 20, 2007
Willis C. Fox, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Vitas Hospice Unit on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 9:08 AM. He was born in Moxahala, Ohio on December 18, 1921 the son of Charles and Chloe (Alwine) Fox. Willis was employed at Coastal Tank Lines as a truck driver, and was a member of the Trenton...
Shirley F. Reece
Mar 20, 2007
Shirley F. Reece, age 80 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 3:44 AM at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born in Cherry, Illinois on September 7, 1926 the daughter of William and Goldie (Waller) Skeoch. A homemaker, Shirley was devoted to her family and was a member of Bible-Way Missionary...