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.
Tisha Clark Patton
Feb 6, 2026
Tisha was born as Tisha Maree Clark on October 2, 1956, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She grew up in Ringgold, Georgia. Her love for accompaniment began at the age of 14, when she started playing piano for her home church. She received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Master of Music in Piano Performance from West Georgia University in...
Terry Wayne Smith
Feb 3, 2026
Terry Wayne Smith, age 68 of Hamilton, OH, passed away at home on February 3, 2026. Terry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 24, 1957 to Fred and Loretta (nee Mills) Smith. He did concrete for his whole career and loved fishing, hunting, and being with family.
Terry is survived by his daughter Malisha Baker; his two sons, Tyler Smith...
Ronald Lee Traylor Sr.
Feb 3, 2026
Ronald Lee Traylor Sr., from Morrow (Lebanon), suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, passed peacefully on Feb. 3rd, 2026, at the age of 85, under Hospice care and in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by extended family who were precious to him. Ronald faithfully worked at Ford Motor Company for 49.5 years, then retired, and in retirement spent considerable time...
Effie Mae "Frog" Lefevers
Feb 3, 2026
Effie Mae Lefevers “Frog”, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Effie was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 21, 1946 to Tite Whicker and Grace (nee Stellings) Whicker Popp. Effie waitressed her whole career. She loved, first and foremost, Jesus Christ, her church, crocheting, cooking, baking, her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandbabies and...
Laura K. Wagers
Feb 1, 2026
Laura K. Wagers, also known lovingly as Kay, Katie, KayKay or Lola was born on January 8, 1956, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Hospice of Hamilton, at the age of 70.
Kay was a lifelong resident of Hamilton, Ohio, where she attended Hamilton Taft High School and built a life rooted in family and love. She...
Florine Christina Hollister
Feb 1, 2026
Florine Christina Hollister, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away with family and close friends by her side on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Florine was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 14, 1938 to Chester and Florence (nee Vidourek) Clear. Florine graduated from Notre Dame High School. On June 30, 1956 she married Kenneth Hollister. Florine was a real estate broker,...
Janyce Kaye Isaacs (nee Crawford)
Feb 1, 2026
Janyce Isaacs passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born on December 29, 1946, Janyce was the eldest child of the late Malcolm "Mack" and Wanda Crawford. A 1965 graduate of Talawanda High School, she continued her education at the IBM Business Systems school before beginning a long and dedicated professional career....
Lucille Simmons
Jan 31, 2026
Lucille Simmons, age 99 of Winter Haven, Florida and formally of Hamilton, Ohio, was peacefully taken into the arms of God Saturday, January 31, 2026. Lucille was born in Butler County, Ohio on July 27, 1926, to Russell Million and Delora (Muncy) Million. She was a woman of smiles, laughter, and joy. Anyone who met her would love her within...
Milton John Nicol
Jan 31, 2026
Milton John Nicol, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at VA Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 27, 1949 the son of Ralph and (Lilly) Hoffman Nicol. Milton was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974. On October 13, 1995 in Oakland,...
Diane C. Philpot
Jan 31, 2026
Diane C. Philpot, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:48am. Diane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 16, 1945 to William Pine and Lessie Adkins Pine. She was married to Coyt Philpot on September 21, 1963 in Hamilton, celebrating their marriage of 50 years in 2013. Diane loved doting...
Donald Stephen Rogers
Jan 30, 2026
Donald Stephen Rogers, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, after a brave three-year journey with pancreatic cancer. Through countless treatments and surgeries, Donald faced each day with quiet strength, a hopeful heart, and a determination to live life fully.
Donald was born on May 19, 1968, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Leroy Rogers and Barbara...
Janice J. Russo
Jan 30, 2026
Janice J. Russo, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Bradford Place on Friday, January 30, 2026. Janice was born in Vincennes, Indiana on March 31, 1939, to Raymond A. Thompson and Marian H. (Hatton) Thompson.
Janice is survived by her children, Rob (Kim) Wyatt, Steve (Noi) Wyatt, Toni DiFiore, Joann Russo, Bobbi Russo, Felix (Kim)...
Michael T. Fry
Jan 27, 2026
Michael T. Fry, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Mike was born in Mariemont, Ohio on November 18, 1952 to Michael S. and Lillian B. (Burnett) Fry. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Mike retired from AK Steel after many years of service. Mike was the New Miami...
Michelle Renee Smith
Jan 27, 2026
Michelle Renee Smith, age 49 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Michelle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 22, 1976 to Chester Smith and Sharon (nee Parker) Haverland. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1995, and worked at Animal Ark Pet Resort for over 20 years; Michelle had a big heart and would have done...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Murphy
Jan 27, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Elaine Murphy, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1941, and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and deep love for Jesus and her family.
Jackie devoted over 32 years of faithful service to Avon Products, retiring in 1996. She was proud of her work and the relationships she built...
Patricia Lois Johnston
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia was a gentle and kind soul and this world was blessed by the gift of her life. Although Patricia was differently abled than many others, having been born with both developmental and physical disabilities, she exemplified what it meant to be a person who overcame and survived, well passed when many would have thought possible. Patricia had a precious...
Steven Edward Childers
Jan 25, 2026
Steven Edward Childers of Hamilton, OH passed away on January 25, 2026 at 9:25am. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held in his honor on Tuesday the 10th of February from 1-2pm at Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Ave. in Hamilton.
Frank Huelsman
Jan 24, 2026
Frank W. Huelsman
December 30, 1946 – January 24, 2026
Frank W. Huelsman, 79, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1946, the son of the late Mary Jo (Shepherd) and Frank H. Huelsman. His brother Johnny Huelsman and his late siblings Mary Francis, Noretta, Owen, Jeri, Billy.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Spicciati (Frank, deceased),...
Hazel Marie Spencer Walker
Jan 23, 2026
With grateful hearts and gentle sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, mother and grandmother and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. After a long life marked by love, humility and unwavering faith, she has gone home to be with her Lord. Hazel Marie Walker,
Marie was born on June 15,1935 to Haskell Mills Sr. and Lula (Bowling) Mills...
Ethel M. Ridner
Jan 22, 2026
Ethel M. Ridner, born on May 12, 1941, in Butler County, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Ridner. She is survived by her children Sandy Flannery, Bill (Ronda) Croucher, Sheila Croucher, and Floyd (Dawn) Croucher. Ethel took immense pride and found joy in the accomplishments and happiness of her...
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