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.

Cordell Mckenzie
Mar 22, 2023
Cordell McKenzie, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park, 2421 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Keith Russell officiating.
Donna M. Trudel
Mar 21, 2023
Donna M. Trudel, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Donna was born in San Rafael, California on June 26, 1941 to Alexander and Helen (Emmerich) Maybury. On April 25, 1964, she married Gary Trudel. Together they raised their three sons in Minneapolis, Minnesota before moving to Hamilton, Ohio in the...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Ballinger
Mar 20, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Ballinger, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023. Kenneth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 20, 1968 to Linda (Leger) Ballinger and the late Hobert Ballinger. Kenneth graduated from Hamilton High School and went to work for Hamilton Lumber Company. After their closing, he went to work for Tipco Punch...
Ike Hamblin
Mar 20, 2023
Ike Hamblin, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 20, 2023. Ike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 26, 1954, to William Hamblin and Harriett (Baker) Hamblin. Ike spent his time fishing, riding his Harley, and loved his family dearly. Ike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joyce Ann Hamblin and...
Jacob "Jake" Boothe
Mar 14, 2023
Jacob “Jake” Boothe, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Jacob was born in Slade, Kentucky on January 2, 1929 to Aaron “Floyd” Boothe and Nirvesta “Belle” Branson Boothe. Jacob served in the US Army from 1946 -1949. He was a part of the Big Red One Infantry Division, and during...
John Ray Carmack
Mar 14, 2023
John Ray Carmack, age 71 of Oxford, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1952 to the late Raymond and Beatrice (Koebel) Carmack. John graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1971 and was a member of the FFA. After graduation, he went to work for...
Joann L. Schoeler
Mar 13, 2023
JoAnn L. Schoeler, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, March 13, 2023. JoAnn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 7, 1937, to the late John Hartleb and Lucille (Zecker) Hartleb.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Joseph (Diane) Schoeler, Scott (Cindy) Schoeler, Susan (Marc) McManus; her brother, Jay A (Dale)...
Miles Bradley Tipton
Mar 9, 2023
Miles was born February 10th, 2023 to Madison Burton and D.J. Tipton, joining his brother Kash. He is survived by his parents, his brother, his uncles Brandin Tipton and Maxwell Burton, his Grandma Jody Burton, Grandpa Robert (Amanda) Burton, Great Grandparents Glenn (Patty) Hibbard, Dennis Burton, and Lucille Simmons. He is also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins:...
Sharon L. Hogan
Mar 9, 2023
Sharon Hogan, 68, of Hamilton OH, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She married the love of her life, Herbert Hogan on March 12, 1977. During their nearly 46 years of marriage, they had two children and a grandson - along with a lifetime of love and memories.
Sharon...
Darrell S. Payne
Mar 7, 2023
Darrell Scott Payne, 59, passed away suddenly and peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home. Darrell was born and raised in Seven Mile, Ohio. The son of Darrell L. Payne and Lenora (Gray) Payne.
Darrell grew up with his brother, Jerry M. Payne, and graduated from Edgewood High School where he enjoyed playing football, baseball, and...
Merrill Brockman
Mar 7, 2023
Merrill Brockman, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Merrill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1943 to Elbe Brockman and Birdie (Stewart) Brockman. He worked for Mayflower Vans for several years. Merrill enjoyed playing bingo and car races at the nursing home and was loved by everybody there. He...
Kenneth Woodson Davenport
Mar 6, 2023
Kenneth Woodson Davenport, age 92, passed away at his home surrounded by family Monday, March 6th, 2023. Known to most as Ken, he was born in Baughman, Kentucky on July 24th, 1930 the son of John Henry and Nancy (Fields) Davenport. On June 6th, 1954 he married Florine (Corey) Davenport and enjoyed 44 wonderful years of marriage before her...
Robert James “Jim” Baxter
Mar 4, 2023
Robert James “Jim” Baxter, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Jim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 4, 1939 to Robert B. and Helen M. (nee Cahill) Baxter. Jim graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School. He graduated from Xavier University in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Jim served...
Betty J. Wills
Mar 3, 2023
Betty J. Wills , age 103 of Oxford, passed away at Knolls of Oxford on Friday, March 3, 2023. Betty was born in Athens, Ohio on May 8, 1919 to Homer Higgins and Helen (Eddy) Higgins. She attended Ohio University where she met her future husband Woody Wills. They were married in 1939 and moved to Oxford in 1948,...
Teasel Melba Hacker
Mar 3, 2023
Teasel Melba Hacker, age 82 of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, March 3, 2023. Teasel was born in Flint, Michigan on March 10, 1940 to William and Adeline (nee Engbloom) Hannafius.Teasel grew up in Boulder, Colorado where she met and married her first husband, Charles Barber. In Boulder, she was a beautician and homemaker. ...

Patricia M. Lewis
Mar 2, 2023
Patricia died on March 2, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born on December 23,1941, in Hamilton, Ohio to Earl and Marcella Dilyerd. Patricia was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Reily High School. She was a member of the Hamilton West Side Eagles, Auxiliary 3986, where she served as Chaplain. Patricia loved putting together puzzles, bingo,...
Phyllis A. Ante
Feb 28, 2023
Phyllis A. Ante, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Phyllis was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 20, 1936 to George Trauthwein and Eva (Cassidy) Trauthwein.
Phyllis is survived by her sons, David Ante and Dennis Ante; her daughters, Linda (Ron) Ott, Lisa...
Michael R. Stricker
Feb 27, 2023
It is with great sorrow and great thankfulness for God's mercy that the Stricker family announces the loss of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and crazy patriarch, Michael R Stricker. The man. The myth. The legend, who always caused a stir when he entered a room, quietly slipped out the back door around noon on Monday, February...
Jason Tyler Webb
Feb 26, 2023
Jason Tyler “Tiny” Webb, age 51 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jason was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 8, 1971 to Carl “Doug” and Dora (nee Wolfe) Webb. Jason graduated from Talawanda High School in 1989. He enjoyed fitness, going to the beach, playing softball and watching Atlanta Falcons football. Since the age of...
Gloria Ann Gardner
Feb 26, 2023
Gloria Ann Gardner, 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Gloria was born in Hamilton, OH on March 17, 1929 to the late Frank and Florence (Pottenger) Meder. Gloria worked for Fort Hamilton Hospital for many years as a secretary in Volunteer Services. In retirement, she volunteered extensively in the Hamilton community. In 1999, she was...