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.
Luther T. Daniels
Nov 24, 2022
Luther “Thad” Daniels, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Luther was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 31, 1947 to Luther Lee Daniels and Mary Martha (Gabbard) Daniels.
Luther is survived by his wife Ruth Daniels; his sons, Jeff (Kimberly) Daniels, Jimmy (Cady)Daniels, Joshua (Tina) Daniels; daughter Rhonda (Tom Teufel) Sizemore; grandchildren,...
Ronald Dean Johnson
Nov 24, 2022
Ronald Dean Johnson, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Ronald was born in Hamilton, on July 16, 1965, to the late George Syndey Johnson and Ernestine (Wallace) Johnson.
Ronald is survived by his daughters, Megan Garcia and Abriana Johnson; son, Ronald Johnson; sister, Cindie Bales, Cynthia Stanley, and Cheyelena Wagers; brother, Keith...

Robert Chasteen
Nov 23, 2022
Robert Dale Chasteen, age 70 of Hamilton Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday November 23rd, 2022. He was born in Hamilton on June 7th, 1952. The son of the late William and Bertha Chasten He was employed at Champion International where he met the love of his life Susan. In 1980, they were married and was a...
Ronald J. Tilford Sr.
Nov 23, 2022
Ronald J. Tilford Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Fort Hamilton Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Ronald was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 30, 1938 to James Tilford and Mildred (Dury) Tilford. On September 5, 1964, in Cincinnati, he married Susan Rebel. Ronald was a self-employed contractor and owner of Upkeep...
Rachel Jean Sullivan
Nov 22, 2022
Rachel Jean Sullivan, age 39 of Hamilton, was called home to Christ on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Rachel will be deeply missed by her children, Maria Gressler, Steven Weber Jr. and Damion Gill. She is survived by her parents, Alyson (Steve) Fryer and Robert (Rhonda) Fay; her siblings, Bridget (Trevor) Tallent, Robert (Christy) Frederick and Roxanne Fay;...
James D. Hurley
Nov 20, 2022
James D. Hurley, age 79 of Middletown, passed away at Majestic Care of Middletown on Sunday, November 20, 2022. James was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on July 30, 1943 to Tip Hurley and Gladys (Sparks) Hurley. James was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1967 -1969. James is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Hurley; his nephew...
James M. Watson
Nov 20, 2022
James (Jim) Matthew Watson, Age 67 of Hamilton, OH passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, in Hamilton, OH. Jim was born to Jack and Liz Watson on July 31, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 26, 1976, he married Marcia Vanness (who survives him).
Jim is also survived by his son, Matt (Mary Catherine) Watson; his...
Chester S. Newton
Nov 20, 2022
Chester S. Newton, age 84 of Somerville, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Chester was born in Sparta, Kentucky on September 19, 1938 to Vernis Newton and Stella (McKinney) Newton. Chester worked at Krupp Hoesch and HP Duescher for many years, retiring in 2000. On September 16, 1972 in Somerville, he married Leona Carol...
Ben C. Ballinger
Nov 19, 2022
Ben C Ballinger, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Ben was born in Liberty Township, Ohio on May 8, 1929 to Daniel Ballinger and Janie (Gadd) Ballinger. He was a Medical Corpsman Sergeant in the United States Airforce for 3 years, and upon being honorably discharged he married Geraldine Fischer on February 16, 1952....
Clarence Sizemore
Nov 19, 2022
Clarence was born on October 27, 1941, and went home to be with Jesus on November 19, 2022. The 5th eldest child of Jeff and Sarah Sizemore, Clarence was born at home on Bear Creek in Manchester, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Smith, on June 18, 1960. They went on to have 3 children together,...
Paul A. Webb Sr.
Nov 19, 2022
Paul A. Webb Sr., age 78 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 27, 1944 to Robert Webb and Ethel (Allen) Webb. On July 5, 1962, Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served multiple tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on October 8, 1966....
Victoria Smith
Nov 19, 2022
Victoria “Red” “Vicky” Ann (Sandlin) Smith, age 62 of Hamilton, OH passed away Saturday November 19, 2022 at 1:28am at Fort Hamilton Hospital surrounded by family and friends following a courageous ten-month battle with lung cancer. Vicky was born on December 23, 1959 to Frank and Virginia (Asher) Sandlin in Hamilton, Ohio. Vicky was the fourth oldest of eight...
Gertrud Lairson
Nov 17, 2022
Gertrud Lairson, age 90 of New Miami, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Gertrud was born in Fechenbach, Germany on July 24, 1932, to the late Josef and Paula (Klingenbeck) Arnold. On May 15, 1954, she married an American serviceman, Manuel Lairson and moved to his hometown of New Miami. After his untimely...
Charlotte M. Doyle
Nov 16, 2022
Charlotte Marie Doyle, age 79 of Burlington, KY, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Charlotte was born in Corbin, Kentucky on November 16, 1943 to John and Georgie Warren. Charlotte was an adoring mother and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed listening the music, especially gospel; cooking; puzzles and word searches.
Charlotte...
Dolores F. Brune
Nov 15, 2022
Dolores F. Brune, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Dolores was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 30, 1935 to Milan Brune and Antionette (Okruhlica) Brune. She worked at Winters Bank in Oakwood, Ohio as a bank teller for 37 years and volunteered at Fort Hamilton Hospital gift shop. Dolores enjoyed playing cards, visiting...
Janet L. Fox
Nov 15, 2022
Janet L. Fox, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Janet was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 27, 1936 to Walter Gersbach and Irene (Rothe) Gersbach.
Janet is survived by her husband, Gordon Fox; her children, Greg (Pam) Fox, Michelle (Steve) Miller; her grandchildren, Troy (Kristen) Fox, Tyler...
Ronald H. Alexander Sr.
Nov 14, 2022
Ronald H. Alexander Sr., age 66 of Hamilton, transitioned over on Monday, November 14, 2022. Ronald was born in Joliet, Illinois on August 7, 1956 to his loving parents, Rev. Hobert Wendell Alexander and Rev. Ethel Turner Alexander. He was the youngest of four children.
Ronald completed his high school education at Garfield High School. He worked...
Robert C. Vollet
Nov 14, 2022
Robert C. Vollet, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, November 14, 2022. Robert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 22, 1957 to Jacob Vollet and Mae (Brumley) Vollet. Robert was employed by Local #534 as a laborer for over 30 years. Robert enjoyed fishing, billiards, football, baseball, Nascar and coaching sporting events....
Shelby Jean Carito
Nov 13, 2022
Shelby Jean Carito, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Shelby was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 12, 1947 to the late Woodrow and Hazel (Stewart) Owens. She was a graduate of Garfield High School. A few years after graduation, she married Michael Carito. Together, they settled down in...
Edna Mills
Nov 13, 2022
Edna Mills, age 91 of New Miami, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Edna was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 16, 1931 to Jessie Hubbard and Samantha (Jackson) Hubbard. Edna is survived by her loving children, John Mills, Jake (Lorraine) Mills, Maxene (Lee) Holland, Edna (Calvin) Williams, Judy (Kathleen) Mills, Bessie (Ted Shivner) Shoemaker;...