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.
James L. Brown
Apr 10, 2023
James L. Brown Jr., age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. James was born in London, Kentucky on July 22, 1955 to James Lowell Brown Sr. and Ruby M. (Johnson) Brown. James was a 40+ year member of the Washington Masonic Lodge in Hamilton. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Kelli Vierling
Apr 8, 2023
Kelli R. Vierling, age 56 of Hamilton, entered heaven on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 15, 1966, she was the daughter to June (Adams) Wilson and Ralph Wilson. Kelli personified kindness and will be remembered as loving, amiable, creative, witty, selfless, and generous. Memories of Kelli and memories with Kelli will be forever cherished....
Gerald H. Suedkamp
Apr 6, 2023
Gerald H. Suedkamp, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Jerry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 27, 1937 to John Suedkamp and Margaret Finan Suedkamp. Jerry married Carol Grohal on August 31, 1963 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. He was in the United States Military for 4 years and went on...
Larry Joseph Richardson, Sr.
Apr 6, 2023
Larry Joseph Richardson, Sr., age 82 of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Larry was born in rural Butler county, Ohio on April 2, 1941 to the late Lawrence John Richardson and Stella Louise (Howe) Richardson. He attended Talawanda High School, graduating in 1959. A year later, he married his high school sweetheart, Deanna Lemmons. He worked...
Walter Paul Sherry
Apr 3, 2023
Walter Paul Sherry, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday, April 3, 2023. Paul was born in New Cumberland, West Virginia on April 2, 1937 to George and Anna Belle Sherry. On April 7, 1961, he married the love of his life, Wanda Scott. Paul served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne. He retired...
Gary A. Augustine
Mar 30, 2023
Gary A. Augustine, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 15, 1952 to Carl Augustine and Dorothy (Muter) Augustine. He worked for numerous years for AK Steel and Sy Shaw Construction and was a member of the New Miami Church of Christ. Gary had a great sense...
Bernice Howard
Mar 28, 2023
Bernice Howard, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Bernice was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 22, 1934 to Simp and Kate (Dixon) Fike. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Elmer Howard. Together they had seven children. Roger (MaryAnn) Howard, Elmer (Paula) Howard Jr., Ronald (Becky)...
Cassus "Cash" Johnson
Mar 26, 2023
Cassus M. Johnson Jr., age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Cash was born in Richmond, Kentucky on June 8, 1942 to Cassus Johnson Sr. and Stella (Young) Johnson. He owned and operated CJ’s Home Improvement for over 50 years. Cash is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Johnson; four children, Mindy (Martin)...
Bobby F. Musgrove (Grove) Jr.,
Mar 24, 2023
Bobby F. Musgrove (Grove) Jr., ran his race, finished his course and made it home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1956 in Cincinnati to Fayette (Boggs) Musgrove and the late Rev. Bobby (Grove) Musgrove, Sr. He is survived by the love of his life, Debra Y....
Emily Anne French
Mar 22, 2023
Emily Anne French, age 36, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Emily was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1986, to Stephen French and Martha Anne (nee Muncy) French.
Emily is survived by her mother, Martha Anne French, several aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins. She also is survived by many...
Cordell Mckenzie
Mar 22, 2023
Cordell McKenzie, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park, 2421 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Keith Russell officiating.
Donna M. Trudel
Mar 21, 2023
Donna M. Trudel, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Donna was born in San Rafael, California on June 26, 1941 to Alexander and Helen (Emmerich) Maybury. On April 25, 1964, she married Gary Trudel. Together they raised their three sons in Minneapolis, Minnesota before moving to Hamilton, Ohio in the...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Ballinger
Mar 20, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Ballinger, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023. Kenneth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 20, 1968 to Linda (Leger) Ballinger and the late Hobert Ballinger. Kenneth graduated from Hamilton High School and went to work for Hamilton Lumber Company. After their closing, he went to work for Tipco Punch...
Ike Hamblin
Mar 20, 2023
Ike Hamblin, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 20, 2023. Ike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 26, 1954, to William Hamblin and Harriett (Baker) Hamblin. Ike spent his time fishing, riding his Harley, and loved his family dearly. Ike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joyce Ann Hamblin and...
Jacob "Jake" Boothe
Mar 14, 2023
Jacob “Jake” Boothe, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Jacob was born in Slade, Kentucky on January 2, 1929 to Aaron “Floyd” Boothe and Nirvesta “Belle” Branson Boothe. Jacob served in the US Army from 1946 -1949. He was a part of the Big Red One Infantry Division, and during...
John Ray Carmack
Mar 14, 2023
John Ray Carmack, age 71 of Oxford, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1952 to the late Raymond and Beatrice (Koebel) Carmack. John graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1971 and was a member of the FFA. After graduation, he went to work for...
Joann L. Schoeler
Mar 13, 2023
JoAnn L. Schoeler, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, March 13, 2023. JoAnn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 7, 1937, to the late John Hartleb and Lucille (Zecker) Hartleb.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Joseph (Diane) Schoeler, Scott (Cindy) Schoeler, Susan (Marc) McManus; her brother, Jay A (Dale)...
Miles Bradley Tipton
Mar 9, 2023
Miles was born February 10th, 2023 to Madison Burton and D.J. Tipton, joining his brother Kash. He is survived by his parents, his brother, his uncles Brandin Tipton and Maxwell Burton, his Grandma Jody Burton, Grandpa Robert (Amanda) Burton, Great Grandparents Glenn (Patty) Hibbard, Dennis Burton, and Lucille Simmons. He is also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins:...
Sharon L. Hogan
Mar 9, 2023
Sharon Hogan, 68, of Hamilton OH, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She married the love of her life, Herbert Hogan on March 12, 1977. During their nearly 46 years of marriage, they had two children and a grandson - along with a lifetime of love and memories.
Sharon...
Darrell S. Payne
Mar 7, 2023
Darrell Scott Payne, 59, passed away suddenly and peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home. Darrell was born and raised in Seven Mile, Ohio. The son of Darrell L. Payne and Lenora (Gray) Payne.
Darrell grew up with his brother, Jerry M. Payne, and graduated from Edgewood High School where he enjoyed playing football, baseball, and...


