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.
Gwendola "Dodie" Watts
Dec 22, 2023
Gwendola “Dodie” Watts, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Dodie was born in Hazard, Kentucky on August 11, 1939 to Bert Mobelini and Mary Ruth (Chapman) Mobelini. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her grandpups, Sadie and Riley. Dodie enjoyed her church family, her pastor Steve and his wife Mary, and brother...
Bonnie Pooley
Dec 20, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bonnie Pooley, who passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born on July 11, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Walter and Anne Pooley, Bonnie's journey through life was marked by grace, strength, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. Raised in...
William "Bill" Turner
Dec 20, 2023
William “Bill” Turner, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Bill was born in Bond, Kentucky on August 25, 1925 to Minatree and Glemma (nee Smith) Turner. Bill went into the service in 1942 and was shipped to England and from there to Germany where he fought in the Battle of the...
James L. Grubb
Dec 19, 2023
James "Jimmy" L. Grubb, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on November 15, 1955 to Dallas Grubb and Emily Ball Grubb. Jimmy enjoyed playing music and working in his garage.
Jimmy is survived by his sons and their wives, Joey and Angela Grubb, Ross and Amber...
Margie Fay "Nana" Campbell
Dec 19, 2023
Margie Fay “Nana” Campbell, age 81 of Fairfield, passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Margie was born in Irvine, Kentucky on January 10, 1942 to Robert and Eva Walton. At 13 years old, she moved to Ohio and attended Roosevelt Junior High. Soon after married, Paul “Baldy” Campbell. She began her family, first having her...
Helen E. Guthrie
Dec 19, 2023
Helen E. Guthrie, age 84 of Wayne Township, passed away at The Winfield at Middletown on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on October 11, 1939 the daughter of Noah and Mary (Collins) Davidson. Helen was employed as an assembler for FKI Logistics for more than twenty years. She was a devoted member of the...
Sandra K. Rhodes
Dec 17, 2023
Sandra K. Rhodes, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Sandra was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 23, 1951 to Billy Richards and Ruby Bellamy. On October 28, 1972 she married the love of her life, Harold Rhodes, in Illinois. Sandra was a strong, hardworking, and selfless woman who would do anything for anybody....
Daniel Louis Donges
Dec 17, 2023
Daniel Louis Donges, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1943 the son of Clarence and Rosalind (Burbrink) Donges. On March 27, 1965 in Hamilton he married Mary Buckley. Daniel was a veteran of Vietnam with the...
Stephen Allen
Dec 16, 2023
Stephen Allen, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Stephen was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 11, 1937, to Arthur Allen and Lula (Robertson) Allen. Stephen was a United States Army Veteran. On December 18, 1959 in Hamilton, he married Myrtle Baker. He was a member of the Benjamin Franklin...
Marvin L. Mccain Jr.
Dec 14, 2023
Marvin L. McCain, age 81 of Williamsdale, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Marvin was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 9, 1942 to Marvin L. McCain Sr. and Blanche Irene (nee Vest) McCain. Marvin was employed with Southwestern Ohio Steel for 34 years. He was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church. Marvin was a...
Carl V. Cox
Dec 13, 2023
Carl V. Cox, aged 85, of Hamilton, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born in Hamilton on August 20, 1938, the son of Montford V. Cox and Matilda (Garrison) On May 7, 1960, he married Bette Jean Bieberbach in Hebron, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Paul Cox and three sisters...
Kathleen Maude Hargraves
Dec 12, 2023
Kathleen Maude Hargraves, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at The Woodlands of Hamilton on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Kathleen was born in London, Kentucky on April 7, 1933 to the late Emin and Laura (Covington) Gambrel. Kathleen grew up in Hamilton and attended Fairfield High School before going to work for Avon Cosmetics, where she retired after over...
Phyllis Taylor
Dec 11, 2023
Phyllis Ann Taylor, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 12, 1944 to late John LeCroy and Mae Maggard Harris. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Carla Conlin and Joyce Lawson; her grandchildren, Ron (Sherry) Conlin and Aaron (Krista) Conlin; her great grandchildren, Trinity, Skylar, Gavin, Brayden,...
Damon Dixon
Dec 11, 2023
Pastor Damon Dixon, age 79, died at Hospice of Hamilton early Monday morning, December 11, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Benham, Kentucky on January 22,1944, to Benjamin Franklin Dixon and Carrie (nee Bush) Dixon Shepherd. Damon graduated from Cumberland High School in 1964 and moved to Ohio after he and Lillie were...
Jeanne Caroline Stricker
Dec 10, 2023
Jeanne Caroline Stricker, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Jeanne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 19, 1925 to James Isaac and Hazel (nee Hill) Stricker. Jeanne went to St. Peter in Chains School and graduated from Notre Dame High School. She attended University of Cincinnati for several...
Linda Imfeld
Dec 9, 2023
Linda Imfeld, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 16, 1965 to John Henry Shifflett and Charlcy (Hayes) Shifflett. She graduated from Edgewood High School and D. Russell Lee Joint Vocational School where she studied horticulture. Linda began her over 40 year career in floral/horticulture...
Doris Jean Jones
Dec 9, 2023
Doris Jean Jones, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Doris was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 17, 1939 to the late Earl and Ina Mae (Day) Taggart. Doris graduated from Talawanda High School and retired from Miami University. Doris enjoyed baking, cooking, and tending to her garden. Together with...
Willetta Grubb
Dec 8, 2023
Etta Grubb, age 70 of Harrison, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. Etta was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 12, 1953 to Jerry David and Edith Mae Byrd. Etta was a dedicated member of New Haven Family Worship Center. Etta was known for being a giver and her love of helping others brought her joy.
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Karen Arlene Depew
Dec 4, 2023
Karen Arlene Depew, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, December 4, 2023. Karen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 10, 1959 to the late Dillard Depew, Jr. and Shirley Ann (Napier) Depew. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and she especially loved being a grandma – from going to her grandkids’ sporting events...
Maxamillion R. Allen
Dec 4, 2023
Maxamillion Riley Allen, age 20 from Indianapolis, IN and most recently Hamilton, OH, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 from a severe asthma attack. Max was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 12, 2003 to Corey & Jennifer Allen. Max was an amazing person and was passionate about anything he set his mind to. He had a...


