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.
Barbara J. Hounchell
Apr 25, 2022
Barbara J. Hounchell, age 84 of Middletown, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 25, 2022. She fought the good fight of faith and finished her race on this earth. (2Timothy 4:7) Barbara was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 28, 1937 to Clarence Bertsch and Grace (Watkins) Bertsch. ...
Daniel M. Needham
Apr 25, 2022
Daniel M. Needham, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. Daniel was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 6, 1948 to Edward Needham and Lois (Gibson) Needham. He graduated from Hamilton High School and joined the military, serving in Vietnam. Daniel was a devoted lifetime member of the Monkey Mutual Aid Society. He was a...
John Harry Stephenson
Apr 22, 2022
John Harry Stephenson, age 74 of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. John was born in West Chester, Ohio on August 24, 1947 to the late Joseph and Hazel (Schwing) Stephenson. John graduated from Lakota High School and attended Miami University. John worked at Complete Pet Mart and later worked for Specks in Indiana. John was known...
Charles W. Smith
Apr 20, 2022
Charles Wayne Smith, age 73 of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Charles was born in Patterson, Ohio on December 12, 1948 to Charles William Smith and Arzella Babb Smith. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1966 and went on to marry Peggy Ann Murrell on March 18, 1971. He made his career on the CXS...
Leah R. Whitmore
Apr 20, 2022
Leah R. Whitmore, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 28, 1936 the daughter of Charles and Helen (True) Payne. Leah served her community for forty years as a school bus driver for New Miami Schools.
Leah is survived by her...
Paul R. Goos
Apr 19, 2022
Once upon a time Paul Goos was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Robert and Imogene (Scofield) Goos on July 1, 1946. Paul graduated from Talawanda High School in 1964 and (by the skin of his teeth) was a graduate of Parsons College.
Paul’s grandfather (Lyle Scofield) started L.E. Scofield Window and Door (in 1946, 1947 or 1948...
Alice V. Hartmann
Apr 18, 2022
Alice Virginia (Combs) Hartmann, born on March 16th 1928, went to be with her heavenly family on April 18th 2022. She had just celebrated her 94th birthday. She was the beautiful daughter of the late Lillie E. Laws and Obal Combs. She was one of 8 children (4 boys & 4 girls). Widow of Vern Ashton Hartmann. Alice Graduated...
Terry James Angel
Apr 18, 2022
Terry James Angel, age 48 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Terry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 8, 1974 to Gary Wayne Angel and Peggy Ann Cunagin-Angel. Terry enjoyed watching NASCAR and NCAA basketball. When he wasn’t watching TV, he loved driving through the country, windows down and radio up in any one...

Sharie Lea Sexton
Apr 18, 2022
Sharie Lea Sexton, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 18, 2022. Private services will be held by the family. Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Donna Lynn Kiser
Apr 17, 2022
Donna Lynn Kiser, age 70 of Monroe, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Donna was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 14, 1951 to Donald Jackson and Barbara Christine (Gann) Bertram. Donna was a hairdresser for many years at Chris’ Cut and Curl before she became and prospered as a real estate agent at Star...
Alfred C. Molter
Apr 17, 2022
Alfred C. Molter, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Alfred was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 2, 1944 to the late Chester and Hazel Fern (Liming) Molter. Alfred was a 1962 graduate of Taft High School and attended the University of Cincinnati for drafting & design. He worked for Mosler Safe before he...
Brian I. Morro
Apr 15, 2022
Brian I. Morro, age 63 of West Chester, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Friday, April 15, 2022. Brian was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 13, 1958 to Michael J. Morro and Frances (D'Agate) Morro. On July 25, 1998, in Orlando, FL, he married Laurie Trunzo. Brian in his younger years enjoyed racing cars and working...
Darrell Lee Payne
Apr 13, 2022
Darrell Lee Payne, age 77 of Seven Mile, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Darrell was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 5, 1944 to the late Archie and Bertha (Creach) Payne.
He was the beloved husband of Lenora (Gray) Payne of 59 years; the loving father to his two sons, Darrell Scot and Jerry Payne;...
Price Gibson Jr.
Apr 13, 2022
Price Gibson Jr., age 69 of Middletown, passed away at Optimized Senior Living on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Price was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 13, 1953 to Price Gibson Sr. and Thelma Howard Gibson. Price worked at Greenwood Cemetery and retired from AK Steel after many years of service.
Price is survived by his sons,...
Steven Wayne Miller
Apr 10, 2022
Steven Wayne Miller, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Known to most as Steve, he was born in Jackson, Kentucky on June 10, 1957 to the late Shelby and Nita Sue (Callahan) Miller. Steve began working for Ford Motor Company shortly after high school. He briefly left Ford to serve his country in the...
Billy Paul Clay, Iii
Apr 9, 2022
Billy Paul Clay III, age 28 of Middletown, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Billy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 22, 1993 to Billy Paul Clay, Jr. and Mara Krishock. Billy attended Fairfield City schools. From childhood, Billy was a Star Wars and Marvel fan. He was a gifted artist and will...
Thomas Allan Brown Sr.
Apr 7, 2022
Thomas Allan Brown Sr., age 62 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Thomas was born in Wilmington, Ohio on January 16, 1960 to Gerald Franklin Brown Sr. and Anna Jean (Gibbs) Brown. Thomas graduated Class of 1978 from Lebanon High School. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Thomas was an outdoorsman; he enjoyed...
Carol Anne Gambrell
Apr 6, 2022
Carol Anne Gambrell, 61, of Hamilton passed away on April 6, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton following a five year battle with breast cancer. Born August 14, 1960, she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Amiot) Kirby. Carol was a 1978 graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School. On May 20, 1983, she married Michael Gambrell...
William E. Stumpf Sr.
Apr 5, 2022
William E. Stumpf Sr., age 65, passed away on April 5, 2022 at his home in Trenton, OH. Before moving to Trenton he was a longtime resident of Monroe, OH. He was born on October 2, 1956 in Hamilton, OH.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from the Monroe Police Department...