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.

William "Bill" V. Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

James M. Boggs

James M. Boggs

Jun 29, 2022

James M. Boggs, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born May 26, 1943 in Williams Creek, Kentucky to Belvia Lucas and Arnold Boggs. On October 30, 1965 he married the love of his life Charlotte (Glancy) Boggs in Hamilton. They were married for over 50 years until her...

John C. Pfirrman

John C. Pfirrman

Jun 29, 2022

John C. Pfirrman, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 29, 1959 to Melvin and Mary (Applegate) Pfirrman. John was a proud graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School, class of 1978 and attended Cincinnati State where he studied computer programming. John co-founded Computer Professionals Unlimited in...

Donald L. Wyckoff

Donald L. Wyckoff

Jun 28, 2022

Donald L. Wyckoff, age 81 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1941 the son of Garland and Dorothy (Farley) Wyckoff. Donald was a 1959 graduate of Hamilton High School.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Diane Wyckoff; one brother, Michael (Denise)...

Lynn Louis Pottenger

Lynn Louis Pottenger

Jun 28, 2022

Lynn Louis Pottenger, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Lynn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 24, 1939 to Earl and Mary Eva (Faucett) Pottenger.

Lynn is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings,...

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