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.
Judy A. (Emenaker) Stines
Dec 9, 2022
Judy A. (Emenaker) Stines, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 9, 2022. Judy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 29, 1940 to Raymond Emenaker and Elaine (Wolke) Emenaker. Judy enjoyed going to AMVETS Post#1983 for many years. Judy thoroughly enjoyed life, and will be missed by all.
Judy is...
Patricia Ann Proctor
Dec 8, 2022
Patricia Ann Proctor was born on January 15th, 1954 to Robert and Barbara Fondong in Hamilton, Ohio. Patty enjoyed cooking, social media, and hanging with the kids. She was an amazing and thoughtful woman whose happiness came from giving, caring, and loving those around her. She loved watching her grandson Griffin play Hockey and Lacrosse. Patty was preceded by...
Betty P. Brown
Dec 7, 2022
Betty P. Brown, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 23, 1938 to Joseph Reid and Bessie (Hubbard) Reid. Betty was the baby girl of 7 siblings and cherished being a mom and grandma more than anything. She had three chihuahuas who she loved like her own...
Mattie L. Hinkle
Dec 6, 2022
Mattie L. Hinkle, age 86 of Trenton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Mattie was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 12, 1936 to the late Felix and Malissa (Slone) Lewis. She married Glendon Hinkle on November 20, 1954 in Liberty, Indiana. Mattie was employed and retired from the Hamilton IGA and Advanced Drainage...
Darlene J. Fields
Dec 6, 2022
Darlene J. Fields, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Darlene was born in London, Kentucky on May 30, 1950 to the late Nathan Proffitt and Lettie Brock Proffitt. Darlene was a passionate member of the Amvets Post 24 and the Moose Lodge. She spent her time helping others, but most...
Albert Merle Horn
Dec 5, 2022
Albert Merle Horn, age 65 of Hamilton, OH passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, after hanging in there with a heart condition for many years. Albert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 15, 1957 to Albert Horn and Irene (Moreland) Mitchell. He retired from Parker Hannifin in Eaton, OH, a job that he loved to do and...
John L. Croucher
Dec 5, 2022
John L. Croucher, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. John was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 20, 1929 to William Croucher and Anna (Northen) Croucher. John was a lifelong member of Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church and was a mechanic at Allen’s Sohio Station for many years.
John is survived by...
Betty L. Mccoy
Dec 5, 2022
Betty Lou McCoy, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Betty was born in Grayson, Kentucky on December 21, 1933 to the late Harland Clark and Manerva Isaacs. Shortly after moving to Hamilton, she married Donald McCoy. Together they raised a family and operated a successful business, Don’s Bailbonds for many years. She enjoyed shopping,...
Mary Ann Woolum
Dec 4, 2022
Mary Ann Woolum, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Mary was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on April 11, 1940 to the late William E. Horn and Mary Ethel (Haygood) Horn. After moving to Cincinnati to be closer to family, she went to work for General Electric where she would retire after 25 years...
Rev. William Steurer
Dec 3, 2022
Rev. William F. Steurer, age 79 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. William was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1943 to the late William Reed and Mary Jane (Steurer) Creech. Known to many as Bill, he worked as a meat cutter at Eaton Manor for many years before being called to...
Peter David Watson
Dec 2, 2022
Peter David Watson was born on January 15, 1963. The son of David W. and Sara (Thompson) Watson, Pete was a lifelong Butler County resident. He graduated from Badin High School in 1981. Pete spent several years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Fairfield Township. Throughout his life, Pete was an avid railroad enthusiast, amateur photographer, and enjoyed...
Norman D. Coombs
Dec 2, 2022
Norman Coombs died Dec. 2, 2022 following a fall at his residence near Brookville, Ind. He was born May 22, 1934 in Hamilton. He is survived by daughter Kim Coombs and grandson Morgan Coombs, who live on the Coombs farm in Lindale, Clermont County, and by brother Bill Coombs of Hamilton.
Norman was a championship golfer at...
Todd M. Collins
Dec 1, 2022
Todd M. Collins, age 50 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Todd was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 30, 1972 to Monroe Collins and Sharon (Webb) Collins. He was a 1991 graduate of Hamilton High School; and employed by R&L Electronics Hamilton Ohio for 25 years. His interests included spending time...
Wanda Tomlinson
Dec 1, 2022
Wanda Tomlinson, age 97 of Independence, Kentucky, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 26, 1925 the daughter of Kelly and Elizabeth (Moore) Spicer. In 1942 she married Mathew Joseph Tomlinson and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Wanda is survived by one...
Joe "Big City" Templeton
Dec 1, 2022
Joe “Big City” Templeton, age 48 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Joe was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 21, 1974 to Cathy (Moore) Templeton and the late Ronnie Templeton. He graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1992. He was an electrician at Duke Realty for many years before pursing a career as a...
Pamela Ray
Nov 29, 2022
Pamela Ann Ray, 67 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday November 29, 2022. Pamela was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on January 2, 1955 to Lillie (Johnson) Wright and the late Bobby Dale. She worked for Waffle House for many years as a manager and enjoyed meeting and making new friends. She loved going to...
Frederick M. Yordy
Nov 27, 2022
Frederick M. Yordy, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Frederick was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1939 to the late Edward and Janet (Fenzel) Yordy. Frederick was a proud graduate of Hamilton Catholic School, class of 1957. After graduation, he briefly enlisted in the U.S. Army before transferring...
Jason R. White
Nov 26, 2022
Jason R. White, age 35 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Jason was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 9, 1987 to Richard T. White and Jeannine (Carbary) White. He was educated in the Hamilton City School District.
Jason is survived by his children, Kaitlyn Marie White, Linkin White, Colton White, and Layla White;...
Terry Lynn Becker
Nov 25, 2022
Terry Lynn Becker, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Friday, November 25, 2022. Terry was born in Danville, Kentucky on May 6, 1960 to Lewis and Mary Graham. Terry grew up in North Side and went to Schwab Junior High School. She met her childhood sweetheart, Bill Becker. Together they raised their two children, Billy...
William Kenneth Hunter Fletcher
Nov 24, 2022
William Kenneth Hunter Fletcher, known as “Hunter,” to his family and friends left this life and returned to the arms of the Father on November 24th, 2022 at the age of 36.
Hunter was born in Florida, lived most of his life in Woodstock, VA and recently moved to Cincinnati, OH.
He fought addiction for...