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.
Virginia Sandlin
May 5, 2022
Virginia Sandlin, age 84 of Middletown, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Virginia was born in Crockettsville, Kentucky on June 19, 1937 to the late Farmer and Rose (Turner) Asher. Virginia enjoyed travelling and gardening, but above all, she loved being a grandma. Virginia will be dearly missed by her children, Terry (Deborah) Sandlin,...
Jerry W. Chaney
May 4, 2022
Jerry W. Chaney, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Jerry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 31, 1955 to Glen Chaney and Ella (Taylor) Sutherland. On December 22, 1972, in Greenville, SC, he married Sheila Hall. He attended Four Square Pentecostal Church of God for over 40 years.
...Michael Raymond Johnson
May 3, 2022
Michael Raymond Johnson, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Michael was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 9, 1957 to the late William D. Johnson and Frieda (Neely) Johnson. Known to most as Mike, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Mike is survived by his children, Autumn (Donnie) Johnson; William A. (Nicole) Johnson;...
Merlin L. Hoover Jr.
May 3, 2022
Merlin L. Hoover Jr., age 77 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Merl was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on September 28, 1944 to Merlin Hoover Sr. and Wilma Barber Hoover. Merl had a strong work ethic and even had his own successful lawn mowing business during high school. He began developing his mechanical skills while...
Florence H. Harbin
May 3, 2022
Florence H. Harbin, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Florence was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on May 2, 1935 to John Henning and Mary (Burke) Henning. Bert and Flo raised their family in Millville, OH. Their daughter Judy died in December 1986 driving to school on RT 27 in Ross and coined it the...
Brian Shelby Emmert
May 2, 2022
Brian Shelby Emmert, age 66 of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. Brian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 5, 1955 to the late Richard Emmert and Dorothy (Neubacher) Stone. Brian previously worked for Ace – Greenlawn, Waste Management, and most recently, for Hamilton City Schools Transportation. He was an active member of Edgewood Baptist Church,...
William K. Grant Jr.
May 2, 2022
William K. Grant Jr, age 88 of Trenton passed away on May 2, 2022 at Bickford of Middletown. Bill was born in January of 1934 in Pineville, KY to William K. and Zora (Stewart) Grant. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and he retired from the railroad after 42 years of employment.
Bill is...
Karen L. (Zoz) Petree
May 1, 2022
Karen Louise Petree nee Zoz, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Karen was born in Boone County, Kentucky on October 9, 1965 to William Zoz and Vivian L. Howard. Karen was a long time employee of 30 years at Frisch’s, West Hamilton. She frequented the Towne Pub in Hamilton and enjoyed going to Miami...
Roberta Loretta Herr
May 1, 2022
Roberta Loretta Herr, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Roberta was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 4, 1953 to Robert Lierer and Helen (Watt) Lierer. On April 16, 1969 in Hamilton, she married Jack Herr. Roberta worked for 23 years at Rieman and Arzman Drywall. She was a faithful visitor...
Patrick Henry Clay Brandenburg
May 1, 2022
Patrick Henry Clay Brandenburg, age 48 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 5, 1973 to Royce and Sharon (Howell) Brandenburg.
Patrick is survived by three children, Coree Brandenburg, Cameron (Samantha Metz) Brandenburg, and Brady Brandenburg; his mother, Sharon Brandenburg; two grandsons; three siblings,...
Clyde R. Patrick
Apr 30, 2022
Clyde Randall Patrick was born on November 7, 1943. The 9th child of Nora Hammons-Patrick and Chester Patrick. He was born in a family home on Star Hill in Hamilton Ohio. Later moving with family to Farm in Reily Ohio where he was proud of his perfect attendance for 10 years out of 12, being captain of the basketball...
David Wayne Hammons
Apr 30, 2022
David Wayne Hammons, age 42 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 10, 1980 to Dean and Wanda (Bowlin) Hammons.
David is survived by two children, Ethan Walls and Haylie Hammons; devoted fiance, Tawnya Morales; one brother, Dean Hammons of Tennessee; and numerous other...
Millard R. Chansler Sr.
Apr 29, 2022
Millard R. Chansler Sr., age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 29, 2022. Millard was born in Liberty, Kentucky on February 22, 1950 to William C. Chansler and Susie Mae (Godbey) Chansler. Ray worked at Rumpke for 45 years until his retirement. Ray's favorite part of the day was driving to the cemetery three...
Oliver E. (Earl) Pence Jr.
Apr 29, 2022
Oliver E. Pence Jr., “Earl”, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2022. Earl was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 21, 1945 to Oliver Earl Pence Sr. and Bertha (Thompson) Pence. Earl graduated from Ross High School class of ’63. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...
Andrew Eldon Martin Purdy
Apr 28, 2022
Andrew Eldon Martin Purdy, age 42 of Seven Mile, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Known to most as Andy, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 10, 1979 to Kenneth Eldon Purdy and the late Phyllis Elaine (Saylor) Purdy. Andy was an amazingly talented artist and graphic designer. He was also a gifted writer and poet....
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...


