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.
Donald F. Knapp
Jul 20, 2022
Donald F. Knapp, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Donald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 12, 1940 to Earl Knapp and Lucille (Wallace) Knapp. Donald married Janet Markle on April 17th 1965. He spent many years working at Knapp’s Texaco as a mechanic. Donald enjoyed fishing, spending time with...
William R. Vollmer
Jul 17, 2022
William R. Vollmer, age 81 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. William was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 2, 1941 to Walter and Iva (Tussey) Vollmer. Bill was a life-long farmer, volunteer fireman, and school teacher. He served on various boards, including Talawanda School Board, Butler Tech Vocational Board, Farm Service Agency County Committee, and...
William "Buck" Jenkins
Jul 16, 2022
William “Buck” Henry Jenkins, age 72 of West College Corner, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Buck was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 6, 1949 to the late Robert Lawrence Jenkins and Alma Marie (Gross) Jenkins. Born and raised in Hamilton, Buck worked for Danny’s Poultry for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors –...
Georgia Hughes
Jul 15, 2022
Georgia Hughes, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 15, 2022. Georgia was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 19, 1935 to Harvey and Della Gibson.
Georgia is survived by her daughters, Becky Hughes, Carolyn Hughes and Jacqueline (Timmy) Barrier; and many nieces and nephews. Georgia was preceded in death by...
William "Bill" V. Turner
Jul 14, 2022
William “Bill” V. Turner, age 61 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Bill was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 7, 1961 to the late Granville “Doc” and Ruth (Miller) Turner. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy. After his time in the Navy, Bill returned to his parent’s hometown of Hamilton...
Sherry Shipley
Jul 14, 2022
Sherry Shipley, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Sherry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 6, 1958 to Gorrell and Betty Jane (McKee) Peters. Sherry graduate from Garfield High School class of 1976. On June 19, 2004, she married Steven Shipley. Sherry worked as an aide for Hospice of...
Joshua Webb
Jul 12, 2022
Joshua Dwayne Webb, age 40 of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Joshua was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 2, 1982 to Diana (Bennington) Webb and the late Dolphus “Doc” Webb. Joshua will be remembered for the love he had for his friends and family.
Joshua is survived by his mother, Diana (Thedus) Webb;...
Don "Bink" Ruppert
Jul 12, 2022
Don “Bink” Ruppert, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Bink was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 24, 1951 to Craig and Thelma “Sis” (Bowling) Ruppert. Bink graduated from Hamilton Garfield class of 1969. He retired from Champion International Paper after 31 years of service. On September 23, 1994, he married...
Gregory E. Rand
Jul 12, 2022
Gregory E. Rand, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Greg was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1952 to John Rand and Thelma (Stivers) Rand. He graduated from Taft High School in 1970 and went on to join the Local Pipefitters Union 392 in 1971, in which he was a working member for...
Norma J. Combs
Jul 9, 2022
Norma J. Combs, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Norma was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 22, 1937 to Eugene Schalk and Lillie (McKee) Schalk. She married Johnnie Combs on November 30, 1968 and was a long-time member of the Hamilton Church of God.
Norma is survived by her son, Jody...
Vela R. Feltner
Jul 7, 2022
Vela R. Feltner, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Vela was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 31, 1946 to Charles Fields and Wanda (Combs) Fields. Vela enjoyed traveling, vacationing with her family, watching wrestling every Monday night, going to the casino with Bo Hibbard, and especially playing with her grandchildren. ...
Robert P. Ellis
Jul 5, 2022
Robert P. Ellis, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Bob was born in Mount Healthy, Ohio on August 4, 1949, to Robert J. and Betty Jane (Vedder) Ellis. Bob graduated from Badin High School in 1968. On November 20, 1971, he married Gina Combs.
Bob is survived by...
Charles "Mickey" Fraasman Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
Charles “Mickey” Fraasman Jr., age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Mickey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 6, 1944 to Charles Sr. and Edith Fraasman-Greene. On March 27, 1976, he married the love of his life, Donna Kincer. Together they built their family in Sunman, Indiana then moved to...
Isaiah Johnson
Jul 5, 2022
Solomon Isaiah Johnson, age 26 of Cincinnati, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Isaiah was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March 15, 1996 the son of James Edward Johnson and Cynthia Ann Hancock.
Isaiah is survived by his mother, Cindy Hancock; four brothers, Corey (Kelsey) Hancock, Jordan Johnson, James and...
Deborah A. Schmaltz
Jul 5, 2022
Deborah A. Schmaltz, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Deborah was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 16, 1949 to Anthony and Ruth (Turner) Kalivoda. She graduated from Taft Senior High School in 1967. On February 15, 1969, she married the love of her life, Michael D. Schmaltz. Deborah was...
Clara E. Heitfeld
Jul 5, 2022
Clara E. Heitfeld, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Clara was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 15, 1932 to Carl Fellman and Stella (Eubanks) Fellman. On January 26, 1952 in Hamilton, she married George Heitfeld, and he preceded her in death in 2013. She was a member of Queen...
Paul C. "Bud" Braun
Jul 2, 2022
Paul C. “Bud” Braun, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 22, 1931 to Paul W. and Erma Braun. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jerry and Robert Braun, and his beloved wife of 59 years, Marjorie Braun. After his ...
Jeanette Sue Peters
Jul 1, 2022
Jeanette Sue Peters, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at her Residence on Friday, July 1, 2022. Sue was born on January 25, 1944 to Blaine and Maud Holland Day. She worked as a Finance Banking Manager for Aurgroup and Hamilton City Credit Union. Sue enjoyed volunteering at Fort Hamilton Hospital and loved cooking for friends and family. She...
Irene Hunter
Jul 1, 2022
Irene Hunter, age 88 of Liberty Twp., passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, July 1, 2022. Irene was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on January 29, 1934 to the late Willie and Sarah (Sandlin) Thompson. On June 7, 1952, she married Forrest Hunter, who preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy...
Wanda Sue Grinnell
Jun 30, 2022
Wanda Sue Grinnell, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Sue was born in Wyoming County, West Virginia on October 28, 1940 to the late Henry and Hazel Ruth (Ledford) Caldwell.
Sue will be dearly missed by her children, Scott Grinnell and Kelley (Patrick) Bradley; her grandkids, Ashley, Eric (Brandi), Leila, Ava,...