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.
Merrill Brockman
Mar 7, 2023
Merrill Brockman, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Merrill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1943 to Elbe Brockman and Birdie (Stewart) Brockman. He worked for Mayflower Vans for several years. Merrill enjoyed playing bingo and car races at the nursing home and was loved by everybody there. He...
Kenneth Woodson Davenport
Mar 6, 2023
Kenneth Woodson Davenport, age 92, passed away at his home surrounded by family Monday, March 6th, 2023. Known to most as Ken, he was born in Baughman, Kentucky on July 24th, 1930 the son of John Henry and Nancy (Fields) Davenport. On June 6th, 1954 he married Florine (Corey) Davenport and enjoyed 44 wonderful years of marriage before her...
Robert James “Jim” Baxter
Mar 4, 2023
Robert James “Jim” Baxter, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Jim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 4, 1939 to Robert B. and Helen M. (nee Cahill) Baxter. Jim graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School. He graduated from Xavier University in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Jim served...
Betty J. Wills
Mar 3, 2023
Betty J. Wills , age 103 of Oxford, passed away at Knolls of Oxford on Friday, March 3, 2023. Betty was born in Athens, Ohio on May 8, 1919 to Homer Higgins and Helen (Eddy) Higgins. She attended Ohio University where she met her future husband Woody Wills. They were married in 1939 and moved to Oxford in 1948,...
Teasel Melba Hacker
Mar 3, 2023
Teasel Melba Hacker, age 82 of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, March 3, 2023. Teasel was born in Flint, Michigan on March 10, 1940 to William and Adeline (nee Engbloom) Hannafius.Teasel grew up in Boulder, Colorado where she met and married her first husband, Charles Barber. In Boulder, she was a beautician and homemaker. ...
Patricia M. Lewis
Mar 2, 2023
Patricia died on March 2, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born on December 23,1941, in Hamilton, Ohio to Earl and Marcella Dilyerd. Patricia was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Reily High School. She was a member of the Hamilton West Side Eagles, Auxiliary 3986, where she served as Chaplain. Patricia loved putting together puzzles, bingo,...
Phyllis A. Ante
Feb 28, 2023
Phyllis A. Ante, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Phyllis was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 20, 1936 to George Trauthwein and Eva (Cassidy) Trauthwein.
Phyllis is survived by her sons, David Ante and Dennis Ante; her daughters, Linda (Ron) Ott, Lisa...
Michael R. Stricker
Feb 27, 2023
It is with great sorrow and great thankfulness for God's mercy that the Stricker family announces the loss of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and crazy patriarch, Michael R Stricker. The man. The myth. The legend, who always caused a stir when he entered a room, quietly slipped out the back door around noon on Monday, February...
Jason Tyler Webb
Feb 26, 2023
Jason Tyler “Tiny” Webb, age 51 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jason was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 8, 1971 to Carl “Doug” and Dora (nee Wolfe) Webb. Jason graduated from Talawanda High School in 1989. He enjoyed fitness, going to the beach, playing softball and watching Atlanta Falcons football. Since the age of...
Gloria Ann Gardner
Feb 26, 2023
Gloria Ann Gardner, 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Gloria was born in Hamilton, OH on March 17, 1929 to the late Frank and Florence (Pottenger) Meder. Gloria worked for Fort Hamilton Hospital for many years as a secretary in Volunteer Services. In retirement, she volunteered extensively in the Hamilton community. In 1999, she was...
Gene S. Dunmyer
Feb 23, 2023
Gene S. Dunmyer, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Gene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 1, 1924 to Frank Dunmyer and Emma (Spring) Dunmyer. He was educated in the Hamilton City School System and attended the Miami University. At the age of 17 he was inducted into the United States Army Air...
Kerby J. Smith
Feb 20, 2023
Kerby J. Smith, age 86 of Mason, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, February 20, 2023. Kerby was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on August 5, 1936 to Hiram D. Smith and Virgie (Smith) Smith.
Kerby is survived by his wife, Loretta Smith of 63 years; daughter Marsha (Jean) Desfosses, Sandra Moore, Joey (Kim) Smith. ...
Ronald C. Acres
Feb 20, 2023
Ronald C. Acres, age 84 of West Chester, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Ron was born in Oneida, Tennessee on May 1, 1938, the son of Argie Acres and Opal (Payne) Acres. The Acres family later moved to Ohio, where his parents established the Amelia Florist. Ron graduated from Amelia...
Douglas G. Wilson
Feb 20, 2023
NCCS Douglas G. Wilson, U.S.N. (Ret.), 69, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born March 13, 1953 in Hamilton, son of the late Austin and Lucille (Delaney) Wilson. Known to most as Doug, he joined the Navy. While enlisted, he returned home and met Shonie Wolf, whom he married in 1975. He continued his...
Brian Taylor
Feb 20, 2023
Brian Timothy Taylor went home to be with Jesus on February 20 th , 2023 surrounded by his family.
Brian is survived by his parents, Larry and Patti Taylor; one Brother, Brent (Amber) Taylor; two nieces, Rachel and Charlie Taylor and one nephew, Jace Taylor. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends who...
Harold Lee Mcknight
Feb 19, 2023
Harold Lee McKnight, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born in London, Kentucky on May 11, 1934 to the late Dewey McKnight and Lillie (Johnson) McKnight.
Harold is survived by his children; Donnie Ray McKnight, Brenda (Tim) Hicks, Mark (Debbie) Lunsford, Bruce (Angie) Lunsford, Randy...
Carol Sanders
Feb 15, 2023
Carol Sanders of Oxford, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at the age of 67. Carol was born on October 25, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter to Donald and Frances Shoemaker. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Jack (JD) Sanders; daughter, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Amend; son, Wendell (Kelly) Knox; son, Rob Sanders;...
Antonio Vega
Feb 14, 2023
Antonio Vega, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Tony was born in Uvalde, Texas on February 26, 1924 to Victor Vega and Mariana (Gonzales) Vega. He served during World War II in the United States Army, and he was a welder/ fabricator for over 75 years. Tony was very social and enjoyed talking to...
Barry S. Spradling Sr.
Feb 14, 2023
Barry Stewart Spradling Sr., age 61 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Barry was born in Cynthianna, Kentucky on February 21, 1961 to Glen and Betty (Wagner) Spradling. Barry went to Fairfield High School. He worked for R.A. Miller Construction Company for 35 years. Barry enjoyed NASCAR racing.
Barry is survived by his mother,...
Della Mae Chasteen
Feb 14, 2023
Della Mae Chasteen, age 86 of Oxford, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Della was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 15, 1936 to the late Michael Cain, Sr. and Maymie Frances (Kirby) Cain. On June 12, 1954, she married Herbert D. Chasteen, Sr. She enjoyed flowers and when able, attending church. She was...


