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.
Sarah Edna Halcomb
Oct 20, 2022
Sarah Edna Halcomb, age 95 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at SEM Haven of Milford. Sarah was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on April 7, 1927 to Elmer and Cora (nee Barnett) Mullins. On May 1, 1948, she married the love of her life, William Halcomb. Sarah was dedicated member...
Asher Rhodus
Oct 19, 2022
Asher Elijah Rhodus was born Wednesday, October 19, 2022, to the parents Ryan and Camerin (Tucker) Rhodus at Mercy Fairfield Hospital. He weighed 2 pounds, 5 ounces and was 14.5 inches long. Asher was held and loved on by his Mommy & Daddy and surrounded by loving family and friends. He was perfect in every way with the cutest...
Zella M. Messer
Oct 19, 2022
Zella M. Messer, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Zella was born in Harlan, Kentucky on May 14, 1928 to Becham Shoemaker and Ethel (Gilbert) Shoemaker. She was known to everyone as Mom. Zella loved gardening, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family.
Zella is survived...
Darrell Beckett
Oct 19, 2022
Darrell Beckett, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Known to many as Big Jake, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 27, 1946 to the late Donald H. and Dorothy J. (Glordan) Beckett. He graduated from Talawanda High School, Class of 1964. After graduation, Darrell took...
Erma A. Hodge
Oct 17, 2022
Erma A. Hodge, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Erma was born in Wheelwright, Kentucky on April 18, 1933 to Curtis Lambert and Cassie (Chaffins) Lambert. On August 25, 1950 she married Everett Hodge, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Erma loved attending Church and had been a member of Greenhills United...
Rev. Harville H. Duncan Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
Harville H. Duncan, Jr., passed from this life to his forever home on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at University Hospital in West Chester, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Hopkins and his father, Harville H. Duncan, Sr.
He is survived by the love of his life since 1964, Lois (Kolar) Duncan, his...
Daisy H. Winkler
Oct 16, 2022
Daisy H. Winkler, age 81 of Hamilton, moved on to her Heavenly home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Daisy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1940 to James Hubert and Nellie Rosie (Brandenburg) Rowland. Daisy was so well known and loved by everyone that knew her. She was a self-proclaimed “crazy cat lady”; those that knew her...
Kristopher Aaron Abshire
Oct 16, 2022
Kristopher Aaron Abshire, age 48 of Oxford, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 16, 2022 after a long battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Kristopher was born in Mount Carmel, Ohio on March 30, 1974 to Joyce Abshire. Kristopher grew up in Milford with his siblings, where they started their love for Ohio...
Bonnie Faye Amis
Oct 15, 2022
Bonnie Faye Amis, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by her beloved friends on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Bonnie was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on July 30, 1938 to the late Roy and Bertie (Roberts) Bowling. Bonnie loved working in the yard planting flowers and going to church with her friends and family.
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Jody L. Combs
Oct 15, 2022
Jody L. Combs, age 53 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Jody was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1969 to Johnnie Combs and Norma (Schalk) Combs. He graduated from Hamilton High in 1987 and continued his education at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated in 1992 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Jody...
Mary Oma Price
Oct 15, 2022
Mary Oma Price, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Mary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1956 to Bart Reed and Betty (Casteel) Shiflet. In 1971, she married William R. Price, who preceded her in death in 2005. Mary worked for Butler County Department of Human Services as...
Tom Allen
Oct 14, 2022
Tom “The Rev.” Allen, age 71 of Bardstown, KY, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Tom was born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 6, 1951 to the late Thomas and Ivee (Arthur) Allen.
His life motto was “It’s either an adventure or an experience” and his life sure was an adventure. A few of his...
Tom Allen
Oct 14, 2022
Tom “The Rev.” Allen, age 71 of Bardstown, KY, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Tom was born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 6, 1951 to the late Thomas and Ivee (Arthur) Allen.
His life motto was “It’s either an adventure or an experience” and his life sure was an adventure. A few of his...
Austin W. Gleason
Oct 14, 2022
Austin Wesley Gleason, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, October 14, 2022. Austin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1930 to Andrew and Goldie (Mullen) Gleason. Austin is a graduate of Hamilton High School and University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. Austin worked for 50 years as a pharmacist, including...
Ronald "Chico" Treat
Oct 14, 2022
Ronald Treat, 72 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at his residence on Friday October 14, 2022 with his family by his side. Known to many as Burt or Chico, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 24, 1950. He is the son of late Deamus A. Treat and Ollie Mae Treat. On January 11, 1974, he married the...
Rhonda C. Becker
Oct 12, 2022
Rhonda C. Becker, age 52 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Rhonda was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 15, 1970 to Charles Chapman and Linda (Anderson) Chapman. Her hobbies included spending time with her nieces, nephews and grandbabies at the pool, and dance parties in the living room. She loved fiercely and had a soft...
Stephen Miller
Oct 11, 2022
Stephen Miller, age 73 of Hanover Township, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Stephen was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Nathan Miller and Maxine (Maddock) Miller. Stephen was raised on a farm in Reily Township, Ohio. He was a proud member of the graduating class of 1967 at Reily High School, where he was...
Florence M. Rowland
Oct 11, 2022
Florence M. Rowland, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Florence was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 8, 1931 to Farmer and Mary Helton. On August 25, 1956, she married the love of her life, Nathan Rowland. Together they had three children and enjoyed a good life together. Florence loved...
Thomas C. Eberwein
Oct 10, 2022
Thomas C. Eberwein, 74, of Hamilton, OH, died on Monday, October 10, 2022, Born April 14, 1948, Tom was the son of the late Scipio Albertus and Virginia Eberwein. Tom graduated from Hamilton Taft High School, Class of 1966; Miami University, Class of 1970; and The University of Cincinnati, College of Law, 1973. Tom was preceded in death by...
Shanda Wyatt
Oct 9, 2022
Shanda Wyatt, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Southwest Ohio on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Shanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 31, 1957 to Arthur Wyatt and Flossie (Napier) Wyatt. She was a fierce spirit who was loved by many friends and family, and she will be missed dearly.
Shanda is survived...


