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.
Shirley Ann Frederick
Oct 30, 2022
Shirley Ann Frederick, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Fairfield Place. Shirley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 24, 1935 to Willard and Freda (James) Arent. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Class of 1953. She was joined in matrimony to Paul Edward Frederick on October 23, 1953. He preceded...
Kyle M. Clark
Oct 29, 2022
Kyle M. Clark, age 29 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Kyle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 22, 1992 to Kenneth Clark and Diana Digges. He was a family man, and his whole world was his daughter Autumn. Kyle never met a stranger and loved everybody who crossed his path. He had a great...
Mattie Hibbard
Oct 29, 2022
Mattie Hibbard, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mattie was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 2, 1932 to Frank Hollin and Stella (Jackson) Hollin. On June 6, 1946 she married Rubin Hibbard and together they raised 8 children. Mattie was loved tremendously by her family.
Mattie is survived by six children,...
Michael Dallas Whitaker
Oct 29, 2022
Michael Dallas Whitaker, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 6, 1965 to the late Mike and Karen (Carrington) Whitaker. Mike graduated from New Miami High School, class of 1983. He worked as a mechanic most of his life and was the proud owner of Mike’s Auto...
Joann L. Bartels
Oct 24, 2022
JoAnn L. Bartels, aged 82 of Hamilton, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, surrounded by family and is at peace with our Lord. JoAnn was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on September 12, 1940 to James Leroy Hall and Mary Marie (Burner) Hall. She was past President of Professionals Guild of Ohio, Local 1960. Past Trustee Butler-Warren-Clinton County Labor...
Samantha L. Bowling
Oct 22, 2022
Samantha LaShea Bowling, age 30 (according to her she was “29”), was tragically taken away from us on October 22, 2022. She was born on January 20th 1992 in Hamilton Ohio to Bobby and Melissa Bowling. Sam graduated from Stephen T. Badin high school and went on to become an RN. She worked as a nephrology nurse at DaVita...
Clyde "Cj" Gray
Oct 22, 2022
Clyde Gray, known as CJ, age 71 of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
CJ was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 4, 1951.
CJ and his wife Sandy were married May 8, 1993. His favorite hobby was being a God’s servant. He loved winning souls to the Lord. He worked at...
Donald Robinson
Oct 21, 2022
Donald Robinson, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 21, 2022. Don was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 24, 1963 to Damon Eugene Robinson and Jacqueline Kay (nee Loman) Quick. He was an avid member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Don was maintenance engineer for Serve City. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church....
Donna Gibson
Oct 21, 2022
Donna J. Elkin-Gibson, age 66 of Lindenwald, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Friday, October 21, 2022. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 14, 1956 to Walter and Imogene Bartels. Donna had worked at Frisch’s for 18 years. She enjoyed attending and being a member of The Highway of Holiness Pentecostal Church. Donna above all loved...
Charlie Cope
Oct 21, 2022
Charles “Charlie” Douglas Cope, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Charlie was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on May 29, 1942 to the late Robert and Garnett (Creech) Cope. Charlie grew up on the farm and left when he was 17 to work on the railroad, which brought him to Cincinnati. On January 5,...
Joyce Kincer
Oct 21, 2022
Joyce M. Kincer, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Joyce was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 11, 1940 to the late Shelby Lee Davis and Augusta (Ramsey) Davis. After moving to Hamilton, she married the love of her life, Guiles Kincer and raised a family together. Known to many of the neighborhood children...
Gerald "Jerry" Allen Zehler
Oct 20, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Allen Zehler, age 74, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at his home in Middletown, Ohio. Gerald was born on November 2, 1947 on at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio, to Homer and Marjorie Jean (Weaver) Zehler.
Jerry grew up in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield Senior High School in Hamilton, Ohio...
Ruth Mullins
Oct 20, 2022
Ruth Mullins, age 93 of Somerville, OH passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 15, 1929 to Charles K. Robinson and Lena (Riddell) Robinson.
Ruth is survived by her daughter in law, Kathy Mullins; her daughter, Lisa (Ray) Maylone; her grandchildren, Shannon (Gary) Eichler and...
Sarah Edna Halcomb
Oct 20, 2022
Sarah Edna Halcomb, age 95 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at SEM Haven of Milford. Sarah was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 7, 1927 to Elmer and Cora (nee Barnett) Mullins. On May 1, 1948, she married the love of her life, William Halcomb. Sarah was dedicated member...
Asher Rhodus
Oct 19, 2022
Asher Elijah Rhodus was born Wednesday, October 19, 2022, to the parents Ryan and Camerin (Tucker) Rhodus at Mercy Fairfield Hospital. He weighed 2 pounds, 5 ounces and was 14.5 inches long. Asher was held and loved on by his Mommy & Daddy and surrounded by loving family and friends. He was perfect in every way with the cutest...
Zella M. Messer
Oct 19, 2022
Zella M. Messer, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Zella was born in Harlan, Kentucky on May 14, 1928 to Becham Shoemaker and Ethel (Gilbert) Shoemaker. She was known to everyone as Mom. Zella loved gardening, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family.
Zella is survived...
Darrell Beckett
Oct 19, 2022
Darrell Beckett, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Known to many as Big Jake, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 27, 1946 to the late Donald H. and Dorothy J. (Glordan) Beckett. He graduated from Talawanda High School, Class of 1964. After graduation, Darrell took...
Erma A. Hodge
Oct 17, 2022
Erma A. Hodge, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Erma was born in Wheelwright, Kentucky on April 18, 1933 to Curtis Lambert and Cassie (Chaffins) Lambert. On August 25, 1950 she married Everett Hodge, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Erma loved attending Church and had been a member of Greenhills United...
Rev. Harville H. Duncan Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
Harville H. Duncan, Jr., passed from this life to his forever home on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at University Hospital in West Chester, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Hopkins and his father, Harville H. Duncan, Sr.
He is survived by the love of his life since 1964, Lois (Kolar) Duncan, his...
Daisy H. Winkler
Oct 16, 2022
Daisy H. Winkler, age 81 of Hamilton, moved on to her Heavenly home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Daisy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1940 to James Hubert and Nellie Rosie (Brandenburg) Rowland. Daisy was so well known and loved by everyone that knew her. She was a self-proclaimed “crazy cat lady”; those that knew her...