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.
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...
Janet M. Hunley
Sep 11, 2007
Janet M. Hunley, age 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 2:10 AM. She was born in Florence, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1918 the daughter of Frank and Mattie (Pullen) Rand. On January 14, 1946 in Hamilton she married Donald J. Hunley who passed away on June 18, 1997.
...Meldia Harrison Baldwin
Sep 6, 2007
Meldia Harrison Baldwin, age 86 of Hamilton went home to be with her heavenly family. She passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:20 PM. She was born on November 12, 1920 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to James P. and Isabelle (Pigg) Harrison and was the third-eldest of seven children. She married Joseph...
Antonio Figueroa
Sep 5, 2007
Antonio Figueroa, age 70 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 11:43 PM. He was born in New York City on July 27, 1937 the son of Antonio and Luz (Rodrigues) Figueroa. Antonio was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1975. He was employed as a clerk for the...
Rev. Leonard W. (Bucky) Snyder
Sep 4, 2007
Rev. Leonard W. (Bucky) Snyder, Morehead, Kentucky, husband of Betty Lewis Snyder, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born in South Charleston, West Virginia, Rev. Snyder was a minister of the Church of God for more than fifty years. He graduated from Anderson University, Anderson, IN and did post-graduate work at...
Ada Clutts
Sep 3, 2007
Ada Clutts, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, September 3, 2007 at 8:50 AM. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on December 26, 1918 the daughter of Dee and Neva (Reeves) Yancey. She was a member of the Princeton Pike Church of God, where she was a member of the Golden Pikers and...
Michael Proffitt
Sep 2, 2007
Michael Proffitt, age 51 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on January 1, 1956 the son of Jarvis Jr. and Lucille (Johnson) Proffitt. He was employed as a carpenter for C.J. Home Improvement for fifteen years and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his mother,...
Vincent William Rohrig, Jr.
Sep 1, 2007
Vincent William Rohrig, Jr., age 62 of Oxford passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1944 in Glendale, Ohio the son of Vincent and Elizabeth (Irvin) Rohrig. Vincent graduated from Princeton High School and served in the Unites States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He worked for International Paper Company...
Cecilia J. Rice
Sep 1, 2007
Cecilia J. Rice, age 85 of Trenton passed away in her residence on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 11:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1922, the daughter of Egidius and Marie (Krebs) Nistler. On October 14, 1936 in Newport, Kentucky, she was married to Robert Rice and he preceded her in death in 1984.
...Sharon Lewis
Aug 31, 2007
Sharon Lewis, age 57, of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 9:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 3, 1950, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Allen) Emmert. Sharon was employed as a manager at Meijer Gas Station, Hamilton, for several years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
...Donald Eugene Collopy
Aug 30, 2007
Donald Eugene Collopy, age 73 of Hamilton, loved life and fought a courageous battle to live to the last moment. Don’s last battle was waged at Ft. Hamilton Hospital from August 17th through 30th 2007 until the final victory was won at 8:55 AM, where in the presence of family he joined his Lord and who welcomed him to...
Jack E. Schenck
Aug 29, 2007
Jack E. Schenck, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:00 AM. He was born in Trenton on June 1, 1927 the son of Roy and Helen (Gray) Schenck. Jack was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II and was employed in maintenance at Champion Paper Company...
Thelma Maxine Burnett-Marcum
Aug 27, 2007
Thelma Maxine Burnett-Marcum, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:30 AM. She was born on March 15, 1935 in North Vernon, Indiana the daughter of Clifford E. and Helen (Yeager) Little. Maxine was a member of Hamilton Christian Center. On August 11, 1953 in North Vernon, Indiana she married Ted...
Enoch Smallwood
Aug 26, 2007
Enoch Smallwood, age 57 of Hamilton passed away Sunday at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on June 12, 1950 the son of George and Ruth (Stephens) Smallwood.
He is survived by former spouse and best friend, Judy Smallwood; four stepchildren, Jack (Donna) Bowling, Bobby Bowling, Carol (Huck) Vonstein, and Debbie (John) Wagers; two brothers,...
Viola Pearl Barrett
Aug 26, 2007
Viola Pearl Barrett, age 50 of New Miami passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 12:28 PM. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on August 15, 1957 the daughter of Charles and Alice (Dunken) Glenn. Viola was a homemaker and active member of Full Gospel Mission, where she served as a Sunday School teacher....
Lillie Newman
Aug 26, 2007
Lillie Newman, age 101 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1:25 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 18, 1906 the daughter of Sam and Callie (Campbell) Allen. Lillie was the owner and operator of Hoppy’s Garden and was employed at the Anthony Wayne Hotel, Holiday Inn, and Mercy Hospital....


