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.
Annette Thomas Hedric
Oct 28, 2023
Annette Thomas Hedric, age 60 of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by family, friends, and her two dogs. Annette was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 10, 1962 to Donald Thomas and Josephine (Mitrione) Thomas. After graduating from Miami University, Annette worked for over twenty years at Avon Products. She...
Rev. Paul D. Hensley Sr.
Oct 28, 2023
Rev. Paul D Hensley Sr., age 87 of Trenton Ohio, passed away on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1936, in Hazard Kentucky. He was the son of Robert and Ethel Hensley. Paul worked at Beckett Paper Company for many years; however, his true calling was the Lord, and he Pastored the Trenton First Church...
Vernon E. Theiss
Oct 27, 2023
Vernon E. Theiss, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Vernon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 20, 1936 to Leroy Theiss Sr. and Ada Lenhoff Theiss. He graduated from Ross High School, then went on to the U.S. Marines. On August 25, 1956, he married the love of his life, Anna Mae Smith....
Gloria Lee Gray
Oct 22, 2023
Gloria Lee Gray, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Gloria was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 15, 1945 to the late Leo and Sue (Paolucci) Madaffari. Gloria graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School and married Jerry Gray. Together, they raised a family in Hamilton. As...
Elizabeth J. Mcgill
Oct 22, 2023
Elizabeth J. McGill (Cavalieri), age 93, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Born on August 25 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Guy and Julia (Bokeno) Cavalieri. Betty was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church. Attending mass and celebrating her religion was of great importance and comfort to her. She attended...
Ernest J. Goffena
Oct 19, 2023
Ernest J. Goffena, “Jack”, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Jack was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 2, 1929 to Ernest S. Goffena and Anne (Taylor) Goffena.
Jack was raised in Sidney, Ohio and graduated from Sidney High School in 1947.
During the Korean War, he enlisted in the...
Harland Eugene "Gene" Kinsey
Oct 18, 2023
Harland Eugene “Gene” Kinsey, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Harland was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on September 25, 1934, to Harland Kinsey and Nettie (Donald) Kinsey. Gene worked at Pillsbury for 25 years, and at West Side Federal Savings and Loan for 23 years, and McCollugh Hyde Hospital...
Bobby Casper Reynolds
Oct 18, 2023
Bobby Casper Reynolds, age 89 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Bobby was born in Keavy, Kentucky on March 3, 1934 to the late Wade and Lorene (Karr) Reynolds. Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a medic. After his time in the service, Bobby went to work for Ford...
Kevin Lynn Woods
Oct 16, 2023
Kevin Lynn Woods, 61, a devoted husband, loving father, and a pillar of the Hamilton/Butler County community, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023 with “his girls” by his side.
Born on July 24, 1962, Kevin was a lifelong resident of Hamilton, Ohio. Kevin was the son of the late Paul Woods and Anna Woods. He was...
Jerry Lee Wilson
Oct 16, 2023
Jerry Lee Wilson, age 82 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. Jerry was born in Florence, Kentucky on July 5, 1941 to Lee and Pauline Hamblin. On February 8, 1958, she married the love of her life, Woody Wilson. Together they were blessed with 65 years of marriage, 3 children, 6...
Randy R. Eker
Oct 13, 2023
Randy R. Eker, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023. Randy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 21, 1958 to Robert Eker and Muriel (Rowland) Witt. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and most of all, his Harley Davidson’s. Randy loved his country, the Bengals, his family, and entertaining people with his young- spirited personality....
Marilyn J. Taylor
Oct 13, 2023
Marilyn J. Taylor, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Friday, October 13, 2023. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 14, 1937 to Woodrow and Flossie Rowland. Marilyn graduated from Seven Mile High School. She retired from Butler County Recorders Office after many years. Marilyn was a lifetime member of the Ladies...
Mary F. Garrett
Oct 11, 2023
Mary F. Garrett, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 7, 1956 to John Barrett and Helen (Bowles) Barrett. She was a wonderful person who loved taking care of people and keeping them in line. Every holiday, Mary would invite anyone and everyone to her house to...
Cherie L. Soule
Oct 9, 2023
Cherie was born on May 28, 1956 in her native Middletown, Ohio. She died peacefully in the hospital on October 9, 2023 where she had been receiving care for the previous two weeks. For the past several years she resided in Canon City, Colorado with her husband who survives her, Martin Soule. She was preceded in death by her...
Barbara J. Cope
Oct 7, 2023
Pastor Barbara J. Cope, age 82 of Hamilton, Ohio crossed the finish line and received her heavenly reward on Saturday October 7, 2023.
She was born September 28th, 1941, in Morgan Twp. Ohio to Lester and Josephine McConnell. She is survived by her daughter Rev. Stephanie L, Brown, sister Linda Weaver, Brother Bob (Betty) McConnell, niece Mellissa...
Steven A. Long
Oct 7, 2023
Steven Allen Long, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Steven was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 17, 1956 to James Virgil Long and Mildred (Fuller) Long.
Steven is survived by his son, Eric Long; sister, Dorothy Skaggs; sister-in-law, Joanne Long; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Steven was preceded...
Ricky L. Walker
Oct 7, 2023
Born on Oct 12, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio. Ricky Lane Walker, who had the Amateur Ham Radio call sign as N8POG, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. He has been reunited with his mother and daddy in glorious Heaven. Oh what a celebration that must have been! Ricky leaves behind the love of his life (as he...
John C. Taylor
Oct 6, 2023
John C. Taylor, age 74 of Oxford, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. John was born in Waukegan, Illinois on September 21, 1949 to Maurice B. Taylor and Martha M. (McCray) Taylor. He loved basketball, walking, running, and spending time with Gage and Kyla. John enjoyed Perry Mason re-runs and other great shows of the 50s and 60s....
Judy A. Parsons
Oct 6, 2023
Judy A. Parsons, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Friday, October 6, 2023. Judy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 6, 1950, to John Parsons and Evelyn (Mullins) Parsons. She worked 27 years at Butler County Area Courts as a Deputy Clerk/ Bookkeeper. Judy is survived by her two siblings, Donna Smith and Larry...
Daniel Floyd Peters
Oct 4, 2023
Daniel Floyd Peters (1958–2023)
Daniel Floyd Peters, 65, of Liberty Township, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
He was born in Liberty Township in 1958 to Lucy and Edward Peters, who were filled with joy from the presence of their last blonde-haired boy, who was even named after Edward’s own father, Floyd. In his...


