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.
Peter David Watson
Dec 2, 2022
Peter David Watson was born on January 15, 1963. The son of David W. and Sara (Thompson) Watson, Pete was a lifelong Butler County resident. He graduated from Badin High School in 1981. Pete spent several years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Fairfield Township. Throughout his life, Pete was an avid railroad enthusiast, amateur photographer, and enjoyed...
Norman D. Coombs
Dec 2, 2022
Norman Coombs died Dec. 2, 2022 following a fall at his residence near Brookville, Ind. He was born May 22, 1934 in Hamilton. He is survived by daughter Kim Coombs and grandson Morgan Coombs, who live on the Coombs farm in Lindale, Clermont County, and by brother Bill Coombs of Hamilton.
Norman was a championship golfer at...
Todd M. Collins
Dec 1, 2022
Todd M. Collins, age 50 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Todd was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 30, 1972 to Monroe Collins and Sharon (Webb) Collins. He was a 1991 graduate of Hamilton High School; and employed by R&L Electronics Hamilton Ohio for 25 years. His interests included spending time...
Wanda Tomlinson
Dec 1, 2022
Wanda Tomlinson, age 97 of Independence, Kentucky, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 26, 1925 the daughter of Kelly and Elizabeth (Moore) Spicer. In 1942 she married Mathew Joseph Tomlinson and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Wanda is survived by one...
Joe "Big City" Templeton
Dec 1, 2022
Joe “Big City” Templeton, age 48 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Joe was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 21, 1974 to Cathy (Moore) Templeton and the late Ronnie Templeton. He graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1992. He was an electrician at Duke Realty for many years before pursing a career as a...
Pamela Ray
Nov 29, 2022
Pamela Ann Ray, 67 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday November 29, 2022. Pamela was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on January 2, 1955 to Lillie (Johnson) Wright and the late Bobby Dale. She worked for Waffle House for many years as a manager and enjoyed meeting and making new friends. She loved going to...
Frederick M. Yordy
Nov 27, 2022
Frederick M. Yordy, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Frederick was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1939 to the late Edward and Janet (Fenzel) Yordy. Frederick was a proud graduate of Hamilton Catholic School, class of 1957. After graduation, he briefly enlisted in the U.S. Army before transferring...
Jason R. White
Nov 26, 2022
Jason R. White, age 35 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Jason was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 9, 1987 to Richard T. White and Jeannine (Carbary) White. He was educated in the Hamilton City School District.
Jason is survived by his children, Kaitlyn Marie White, Linkin White, Colton White, and Layla White;...
Terry Lynn Becker
Nov 25, 2022
Terry Lynn Becker, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Friday, November 25, 2022. Terry was born in Danville, Kentucky on May 6, 1960 to Lewis and Mary Graham. Terry grew up in North Side and went to Schwab Junior High School. She met her childhood sweetheart, Bill Becker. Together they raised their two children, Billy...
William Kenneth Hunter Fletcher
Nov 24, 2022
William Kenneth Hunter Fletcher, known as “Hunter,” to his family and friends left this life and returned to the arms of the Father on November 24th, 2022 at the age of 36.
Hunter was born in Florida, lived most of his life in Woodstock, VA and recently moved to Cincinnati, OH.
He fought addiction for...
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,...


