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.
Stephen "Stryker" Stocks
Sep 17, 2023
Stephen Alan Stocks, age 42 of Liberty Township, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Steve was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina on August 30, 1981 son of Skip Stocks and Gwen Shepard. Steve graduated from Princeton High School. Steve was the light in any room he was in. He didn’t have to have a long conversation with you...
Rex E. Dement
Sep 17, 2023
Rex E. Dement, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Rex was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on August 11, 1927, to John Dement and Annie (Siler) Dement. Rex was a veteran in the United States Army, serving from 1945-1947 in Okinawa, Korea, and Japan. He loved people, always had a smile...
Dana Marie Petrey
Sep 16, 2023
Dana Marie Petrey, age 52 of New Trenton, Ind., passed away in Harrison, Ohio on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Dana was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 20, 1971 to the late Gary Frey and Wanda (Chasteen) Frey.
She is survived by her loving husband, James Petrey; her brother, Corey Frey; her sisters, Erin Frey, Jessica Hall,...
Berwyn L. Lancaster
Sep 16, 2023
Berwyn L. “Burt” Lancaster Jr., age 69 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Burt passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 17, 1954 to Berwyn Lancaster Sr. and Peggy (Cox) Lancaster. Burt graduated from Battle Creek High...
Joyce Parsons
Sep 15, 2023
Joyce Parsons, age 84 of Liberty Township, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Joyce was born in London, Kentucky on January 8, 1939 to Guy Greene and Nanny (DeZarn) Greene. On April 20, 1957 in Jelicho, Tennessee she married the love of her life, Ray Parsons. She was a faithful member of the Walden Ponds Nazarene Church and...
Janet Hoaglan
Sep 14, 2023
Janet Hoaglan, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Janet was born in Kentucky on August 29, 1947 to the late Elmo Day and Clara Edith (Chesnut) Carton. On June 9, 1967, she married Jack R. Hoaglan and together they raised three children together. She enjoyed music and loved spending time with her family.
...Betty Jean Isaacs
Sep 13, 2023
Betty Jean Isaacs, age 88 of New Miami, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Betty was born in Lone Mountain, Tennessee on September 4, 1935 to James and Ida Mae (nee Overholt) Bunch. On December 27, 1950, in New Miami, Ohio, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Isaacs....
Janet Rita Mckinney
Sep 12, 2023
Janet Rita McKinney, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Janet was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 13, 1937 to the late Rudolph and Mildred (Mick) Wimmer. She graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1955. She went to work for Champion Paper where she met the love of her life, Chuck McKinney....
William W. Johnson
Sep 12, 2023
William W. Johnson, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 7, 1951 to George Johnson and Ernestine (Wallace) Johnson.
Bill is survived by his children, William D. (June) Johnson, Brian (Sheila) Johnson, Tony (Amanda) Peterson, Scott (Jennifer) Johnson, Brandi Johnson and Greg...
Gregory Charles Kerby
Sep 11, 2023
Gregory Charles Kerby, age 68 of Oxford, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, September 11, 2023. Known to most as Greg, he was born in Hamilton, OH on January 21, 1955 to the late Charles and Doris (Winters) Kerby. Greg graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1973. Greg began his public service career as a correctional...
James E. Jameson
Sep 7, 2023
James E. Jameson, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away in the loving care of his wife on Thursday, September 7, 2023. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 14, 1942 to Delbert Jameson and Helen (McIntosh) Jameson. He proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from Fairfield High School. James went on to obtain his Bachelor’s...
Donna G. Smith
Sep 7, 2023
Donna G. Smith, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Donna was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 16, 1952 to William and Norma Jean (nee Mercer) Smith. Donna enjoyed time with her kids and grandkids.
Donna is survived by her children, Mike (Diane E.) Verbosky III, Dawnyell Verbosky, Matt...
Clara R. Sizemore
Sep 6, 2023
Clara R. Sizemore, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Clara was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 8, 1939 to the late George and Mollie (Mills) Jackson. Clara worked for Continental Plastics in Springdale for nearly 30 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
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Betty J. Rowland
Sep 5, 2023
Betty J. Rowland, age 80, formerly of Hamilton, passed away in Hillsboro, Ohio on Tuesday September 5,2023. Betty was born on July 23,1943 and was raised in Seven Mile by the late George William Platt and Ona Lee (Shipp) Platt. Betty loved playing the piano in church and singing hymns.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Deborah...
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Schutter
Sep 4, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Schutter, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, September 4, 2023. Jerry was born in Covington, Kentucky on April 21, 1936, to Jacob Edward Schutter and Margaret Lillian (Conroy) Schutter. Jerry graduated from Kings High School in Kings Mills in 1954. On May 5th, 1962, he married Elizabeth...
David A. Combs Sr.
Sep 3, 2023
David Allen Combs Sr., age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Dave was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 14, 1946 to Ralph and Vina (Gray) Combs. Dave lived life to the fullest, from jumping out of "perfectly good" airplanes during his time in the Army to riding his Harley with friends who nicknamed him...
Robert "Bob" G. Farmer
Sep 3, 2023
Robert G. Farmer, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 19, 1953 to Gene and Jeanette Farmer.
Robert is survived by his wife, Sherry Farmer; his mother, Jeanette Farmer; son, David Farmer; step-sons, Michael and Matthew Kelly; two daughter-in-laws, Jax Farmer...
Stanley J. Geisler
Sep 1, 2023
Stanley J. Geisler, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Stanley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 12th, 1948 to Frederick Geisler and Betty (Wenert) Geisler. He was a 1968 graduate of Fairfield High School, and served as a Crew Chief in the United States Air Force from 1969-1973. He worked...
Steven W. Crouch
Aug 29, 2023
Steven W. Crouch, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1954 to the late Arvie B. Crouch Jr. and Cora Ellen (Owens) Crouch.
Steven is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Crouch; daughter, Cassandra M. (Alex) Silkowski; grandsons Harrison A. and Wesley Steven Silkowski;...
Ronald E. Benge
Aug 28, 2023
Ronald E. Benge, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Ron was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 4, 1948 to Roscoe Benge and Edna (Hoffman) Benge. Ron graduated from MVIT with honors as valedictorian and Miami University as an electrical engineer. Ron loved to learn new things and had many hobbies over the years,...


