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.
Steven M. Doller
May 8, 2023
Steven M. Doller, age 66 of Pleasant Plain, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Steve was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 17, 1957 to Howard Doller and Jean (Lowman) Doller. He graduated from Finneytown High School in 1975 and went on to Hocking Hills College to obtain a degree in Forestry. Steve was a big NASCAR fan...
James Dennis Hayes
May 6, 2023
James Dennis Hayes, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 10, 1961 to James Hayes and Myrtle L. (Brock) Hayes. Dennis will be remembered as selfless, caring, and he was a hard worker. His work ethic was like no other and he always had the rewards...
Becky Berger
May 6, 2023
Becky Berger, age 57 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Becky was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1966 to the late Jack R. Conrad and Mary Lou (Smith) Conrad. Becky enjoyed crafting in all sorts of ways, from crocheting and needlepoint to scrapbooking and working on puzzles. She loved spending time with her family...
James N. Kline
May 5, 2023
James N. Kline Jr., age 74 of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. James was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1949 to James Norris Kline Sr. and Esther (Taylor) Kline. James served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and was still a Marine to the day he passed. James’ saying was “Once a...
Mary E. Metcalf
May 4, 2023
Mary E. Metcalf, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. Mary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29, 1961 to Hiram Metcalf III and Wanda (Goins) Metcalf. She enjoyed putting on her own yard sales and going on walks with her mom. Mary was a good aunt to her nieces and nephews, and like a...
Eunice Jeanette (Rogers) Murphy
May 4, 2023
Eunice Jeanette Murphy, age 105 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Eunice was born in Oxford, Ohio on March 24, 1918, to John Robert Rogers and Rachel Ann (Helton) Rogers. Eunice graduated from McGuffey High School in 1936 and attended Miami Jacobs Business in Dayton for 1 year. On August 26, 1943, in...
Virginia Thompson
May 3, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Thompson, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Ginny was born on October 13, 1968 to Elmer Thompson Sr. and Margaret (Taylor) Thompson. She was a caring and generous woman who loved spending time with her family and her dog, Maggie.
Ginny is survived by her mother, Margaret Thompson; children, Brian...
Earl Daniel Fowler Sr.
May 2, 2023
Earl Daniel Fowler Sr., age 49 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Earl was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 14, 1973 to Earl Louis and Nellie Sue Fowler. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Earl always took care of his family and friends and never knew a stranger. Earl was a dedicated truck...
Regina D. Evans
May 2, 2023
Regina D. Evans, age 63 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Regina was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 19, 1959 to James Evans and Shirley (McIntyre) Evans. She enjoyed speed skating in her younger years, going to Church, and movie nights with her grandchildren.
Regina is survived by her daughters, Amber Scalf and...
Jamie R. Rogers
Apr 30, 2023
Jamie R. Rogers, age 50 of College Corner, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1972 to Lawrence Rogers and Marilyn Sue (Gordon) Rogers.
Jamie was a lifelong baseball player and union carpenter. But above all Jamie was a family man, the number one...
Virginia L. Farmer
Apr 29, 2023
Virginia L. Farmer, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Virginia was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 12, 1926.
Virginia is survived by her grandchildren, K. C. (Patty) Farmer, Holly Farmer, Mary Farmer, Brent Farmer, and Stewart Farmer; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by...
John Camp
Apr 28, 2023
John Camp, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Friday, April 28, 2023. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 3, 1944 to Elijah Camp and Mary (Leslie) Camp.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330...
Helen L. Johnson
Apr 28, 2023
Helen Louise Johnson, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on June 10, 1944 to Charles Crutcher and Nettie (Hurley) Crutcher. Helen married the love of her life, David Johnson July of 1962. Her and David owned Dee Jay's County Place for many years,...
Randal Lee Jones
Apr 26, 2023
Randal Lee Jones, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Randy was born in Harlan, Kentucky on December 8, 1951 to R.L. and Ruth Ann (Sharpe) Jones.
Randal is survived by his daughter, Shannon Lee (Robert) Muston; his granddaughter, Lynzi LeeAnn Muston; his sisters, Karen Gillespie, Linda Hayes, Jenny...
Chris Garrett
Apr 26, 2023
Chris Garrett, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Chris was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 28, 1951 to Harold and Lilly (Moreland) Garrett. On April 24, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sheila Winkler. Chris was owner and operator of his own construction business for many years. He was an avid...
Steven D. Spicer
Apr 21, 2023
Steven D. Spicer, age 69 of New Miami, also known as “The Mayor”, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Steven was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 25, 1954 to Thomas Spicer and Irene (Flannery) Spicer. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend...
Carolyn Ann Mayes
Apr 20, 2023
Carolyn Ann Mayes, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Blue Ash on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Carolyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 5, 1943 to John Franklin Einsfeld and Roseland Mae (Wallace) Einsfeld. Carolyn enjoyed traveling, bingo, going to the casino, but most of all spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed celebrating...
John E. Young
Apr 20, 2023
John E. Young, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. John was born in Lucasville, Ohio on March 23, 1935 to Harold Young Sr. and Gladys (Clark) Young. In 1958 John married Lois Caudill in Hamilton, Ohio. During their 55 years of marriage, they took in 14 people to assist them in their time of...
Thomas E. Fritsch
Apr 17, 2023
Thomas E. Fritsch, age 83 of Tampa FL, passed away at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. Thomas was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 18, 1940 to Louis J. Fritsch and Rose Lee (Lay) Fritsch and graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1958. Tom married Maureen Molinsky on January 20, 1962 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in...
Pastor Richard "Butch" Coldiron
Apr 17, 2023
Pastor Richard “Butch” Coldiron, age 80 of New Miami, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023. Known to many as Butch, he was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 11, 1942 to the late Estill and Mildred (Steele) Coldiron. Richard went to work at AK Steel at an early age. He spent over 30...


