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.
Linda Sue Roark
Oct 4, 2023
Linda Sue Roark, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1948 to the late Edward John Davis and Virginia Sexton Allen. Linda graduated from Garfield High School, class of 1966 and went on attend Miami University. She worked for the Butler County Clerk of Court in...
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs
Oct 4, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs, age 98 of Lindenwald, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Berea, Kentucky on October 21, 1924 to the late Overton Hugh Black and Nancy Jane (Hensley) Black. Elizabeth’s family moved to the Hamilton area when she was young. She attended local schools, graduating from Seven Mile High,...
Robert C. Redman
Oct 4, 2023
Robert C. Redman, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Robert was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 16, 1934 to Clarence Redman and Marie Alice (Zercie) Redman. He graduated from Canandaigua Academy in Canandaigua, NY and Miami University in Oxford, OH. Robert served 2 years in the United States Army, and he...
Washington R. Vazquez
Oct 3, 2023
Professor Emeritus Washington R. Vázquez
Writer, Scholar, Man of Integrity…
“E alguma coisa na liquidção da minha vida.”
“It’s something in the conclusion of my life.” Machado de Assis, in ‘Dom Casmurro’
Washington Rampa Vázquez, age 101 of Oxford, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Washington was born on...
Ada Marie Hammer
Oct 1, 2023
There is no amount of time that would have ever been enough. Our sweet mother, Ada Maria Hammer, passed away all too soon at the age of 67 at her home in Milford, Ohio. She was a mother to all, an angel on loan, who we believe was sent to guide us, love us unconditionally, selflessly, and with her...
William (Bill) C. Cobb
Oct 1, 2023
William (Bill) C. Cobb, age 82 of Lawrenceburg, IN passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 28, 1941 to General F. Cobb and Sarah W. (Tuttle) Cobb. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1958-1961. Bill...
Debbie Roberts, R.N.
Sep 30, 2023
Debbie Roberts, R.N., age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Debbie was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 18, 1956 to the late Howard and Ruthe (Bragg) Anderson. Debbie graduated from Ross High School and went on to attend Miami University where she earned her degree in nursing. She mainly...
Imogene Bowling
Sep 30, 2023
Sylvia “Imogene” (Willis) Bowling, age 93 of Oxford, passed away at The Knolls of Oxford Health Care Center on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 4:45 AM.
Imogene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 6, 1930 to Scott and Nannie (Wells) Willis. Imogene was employed in the office at Champion Papers for more than 35 years. In...
Thomas Leon Jeffers
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Leon Jeffers, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Tom was born in Aurora, Nebraska on June 11, 1949 to Dean Herman Jeffers and Nelle Cleo (nee Applebee) White. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in KY, class of 1967 and served in the US Air Force from 1969-72. Tom was a Butler County...
Grace Marlene (Lunsford) Begley
Sep 27, 2023
Grace Marlene Begley (nee Lunsford), age 75 of Eaton, passed away at Huntington Court Nursing Facility on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after battling an extended illness. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 25, 1948 to Albert Lunsford Sr. and Lucinda (Roberts) Lunsford. She was educated in Hamilton City Schools. Grace worked at East Hamilton Lunch and several...
Wanda Rae Sester
Sep 26, 2023
Wanda Rae Sester, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home beside her loving husband, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Wanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1951 to Wayne Donley and Louise (Hensley) Donley. Wanda and Henry met at church camp when she was 14 and he was 15. They were inseparable from then until...
Steven Chaney
Sep 24, 2023
Steven Chaney, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Steve was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 9, 1970 the son of Sheila Baker. Steve enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and being an outdoorsman.
Steve is survived by his mother, Sheila Baker; his siblings, Kathy (John) Chaney, Charles (Christine) Chaney and Jeremy (Corrie) Collins;...
Kenneth R. Johnson
Sep 24, 2023
Kenneth R. Johnson, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Kenneth was born in London, Kentucky on March 19, 1943 to William Johnson and Maxie (Turner) Johnson. After graduating High School, he went on to join the United States Army where he received numerous awards, including Expert Rifleman, Marksman, the Vietnam Service Medal and the...
Dolly Barlow
Sep 24, 2023
Dolly Barlow, age 79 of Fairfield, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and confidante left this world for Heaven on Sunday, September 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with serious illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who will aspire to honor her enduring legacy, courage, strength, and morals by living their fullest best lives each day....
Richard S. Coombs
Sep 23, 2023
Richard S. Coombs, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Richard was born in Michigantown, Indiana on March 30, 1926, to Stanley Coombs and Anna Mae (Lenck) Coombs. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1944-1946. Richard was the Owner and Operator of Coombs Excavating and Drainage...
Rony Morales Perez
Sep 22, 2023
Rony Morales Perez, 22, falleció el viernes 22 de septiembre de 2023. El funeral se llevará a cabo el viernes 6 de octubre de 2023 a las 11:00 a. m. en Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Jesus Es la Luz UPCI, 140 Parkway Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45216. Seguirá el entierro en Landmark Memorial Gardens.
Rony Morales Perez, 22, passed...
Donald Eugene Grathwohl
Sep 20, 2023
Donald Eugene Grathwohl, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Donnie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 10, 1941 to Harry and Ida Grathwohl. Donnie was a skilled butcher at Horning’s Meat Market in Lindenwald for many years. He loved fishing at Hueston Woods with his wife Phyllis and above all, playing cards with...
Gladys Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Gladys Smith, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Gladys was born in Sand Gap, Kentucky on June 27, 1948 to Arnold Templeton and Opal (Grimes) Templeton. She loved attending church, spending Wednesdays with her grandchildren, going to the mountains, good food, and decorating her house.
Gladys is survived by her husband of...
James "Wayne" Vaughn
Sep 18, 2023
James Wayne Vaughn, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, September 18, 2023. Wayne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 6, 1954 to Chester C. and Louise (nee Myers) Vaughn. When his health was better, Wayne was an enthusiast of motorcycles, drawing and fishing.
Wayne is survived by his mother, Louise...
Preston Jones
Sep 18, 2023
Preston Jones, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Preston was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 17, 1934, the son of Chester and Alberta (nee Hubbard) Jones. He married his beloved wife, Lois Feltner on February 4th, 1956. He was a devoted member of New Miami Church of God (now Rivers of Life) for...


