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.
Jewel M. Miller
Jan 13, 2023
Jewel M. Miller, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 13, 2023. Jewel was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 22, 1944 to the late Parnell Sizemore and Katherine (Singleton) Kain.
Jewel brought seven children in this world, Douglas (Kim) Sizemore, Paul (Linda) Miller Jr., Jeff (Pam) Miller, Judy (Danny) Duncan,...
Donna Jean Mink
Jan 13, 2023
Donna Jean MInk, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 19, 1959 the daughter of Steve and Ada (House) Creech.
Donna is survived by three siblings, Luanne Evans, Roger (Theresa) Creech, and Steven Lee Creech; two daughters, Devon and Michelle; her companion,...
Owen G. Webb Sr.
Jan 12, 2023
Owen G. Webb Sr., age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Owen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 6, 1952 to Robert Webb and Ethel (Allen) Webb. He was a history enthusiast whose main area of interest was the Civil War Era. Owen also loved NASCAR, football, and his family.
Owen is...
Beth Tellep
Jan 11, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Tellep, “Beth”, age 64 of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Beth was born in Sunnyvale, California on October 31, 1958 to Daniel Michael Tellep and Margaret Hollier Lewis. Beth graduated from Indian Hill High School class of 1976. Upon graduating, she attended cosmetology school and later...
Earnest "Jim" Davenport
Jan 11, 2023
Jim Davenport, age 66 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Jim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 31, 1956 to Earnest and Andrea (Goldtare) Davenport. He graduated from Mount Healthy High School. On August 24, 1974, he married the love of his life, Pam Clark. Jim worked at Hamilton Kettles/Brighton Corporation for many years....
Mary Lou Dietz
Jan 10, 2023
Mary Lou Dietz, age 94 of Reily, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Mary Lou was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 6, 1928 to the late Percy and Ruth Leona (Kelm) Bergameyer. She was a homemaker most of her life. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her friends.
Mary...
Pastor Ernest Lee Benge
Jan 9, 2023
Pastor Dr. Ernest Lee Benge, age 84 of Hamilton, has had an address change notification to Heaven on Monday, January 9, 2023. Ernest was born in London, Kentucky on April 29, 1938 to John Ernest Benge and Oma Lee (Bowling) Johnson. He worked for both the B & O and CSX Railroads just 3 months shy of 30 years...
Linda S. Agee
Jan 6, 2023
Linda S. Agee, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023 at. Linda was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September 29, 1949 to Calvin Branscomb and the late Mary (Walb) Branscomb. On May 3, 1969 in Mason she married Thomas Agee. Linda was loved and will be missed by many. She was...
Becky L. Shepard
Jan 6, 2023
Becky Lynn Shepard, age 71, left her quiet Middletown home on Friday, January 6th, at 3:18 PM, hearing the call to bring her worship directly into the throne room of God. Once again, she lifted that beautiful voice and sang to her Father, with passion and gratitude..."Lord, You've been so faithful...You broke the shackles and you set me free." ...
Betty E. Lodder
Jan 5, 2023
Betty E. Lodder, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at her home under the care of Hospice of Cincinnati on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 26, 1932, daughter to Erma (Link) Flick and Arnold Flick. She received her education at Madison, Wilson Jr High, and Hamilton High Schools. Betty graduated from Miami...
Lowell F. Mabis
Jan 5, 2023
Lowell F. Mabis, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Lowell was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1935 to Arthur Williams Mabis and Hazel (Hall) Mabis.
Lowell is survived by his wife, Carol Mabis; daughter, Ann (the late John) Hoskins; son, Scott (Cathy) Mabis; his grandchildren and...
Phyllis Ann Jewell
Jan 4, 2023
Phyllis Ann Jewell, age 84 of Carlisle, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 17, 1938 to the late Edward and Wanda (Derezinski) Von Stein. Phyllis was a graduate of Hamilton High School. After high school, she went on to work in accounting for...
Evan L. Fraser
Jan 3, 2023
Evan L. Fraser, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Evan was born on October 2, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Charles Robert and Althea (Griffin) Fraser. In 1942, he moved to Warren, Ohio to live with his grandparents, John, Robert and Jemima C. Fraser. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1958...
Delores Ruth Weltzer
Jan 2, 2023
Delores Ruth Weltzer, age 87 of Camden, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 2, 2023. Delores was born in Colerain, Ohio on June 26, 1935 to the late Joseph Anthony Sunberg and Catherine (Weiss) Wilson.
While being married to Harold Weltzer for 66 years, Delores’ career consisted of raising a family while also being employed...
Cindy L. Oakes
2023
Cindy L. Oakes passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at the age of 58. Cindy was a fourteen-year survivor of esophageal cancer. She fought hard through her surgery and treatments and never expected any sympathy for her diagnosis because she felt it was her fight to fight. She went on to take care of her...
Sandra Ballew
Dec 31, 2022
Sandra Kay Ballew, age 64 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Sandra was born in Washington County, Indiana on May 26, 1958 to Donald Archer and the late Bonnie (Benton) Archer.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Ballew; sons, Zack Ballew and Adam Ballew; grandchildren, Hannah, Zackary, Nicklos,...
Benny Felty
Dec 30, 2022
Benny Felty, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Benny was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 21, 1955 to the late Bryce and Dorothy (Johnson) Felty. Benny worked for Beckett Paper, International Paper and Las-Tik Plastic for many years. He also worked at Rose Hill Burial Park. Benny enjoyed spending time with his family...
Leonard J. Owens
Dec 30, 2022
Leonard J. Owens Jr., age 73 of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Lenny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 20, 1949 to Leonard Owens Sr. and Geneva (Cash) Owens. He served in the United States Army as a line technician Forman. Lenny enjoyed dealing with gold jewelry, selling at flea markets, and working on automobiles...
Walter "Andy" Andrew Bowman
Dec 30, 2022
Walter “Andy” Andrew Bowman, age 48 of Trenton, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Andy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 19, 1974 to Sandra (Rudder) Doan and the late Sheridan “Duke” Bowman. Andy graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1992. He was a proud Freemason, member of High Point Lodge #773. Andy was a construction...
Eva Conley- Carbary
Dec 28, 2022
Eva (Collins) Conley-Carbary, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Eva was born in Pine Top, Kentucky on August 5, 1929, to Henderson and Liza (Cook) Collins. Eva was a homemaker for 75 years. She loved gardening and tending to her flower beds, and visiting family, friends, and new places. Being from Eastern Kentucky she...