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.
James E. Cooney
Jan 15, 2022
James E. Cooney, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away after a long and very brave fight with cancer on Saturday, January 15, 2022. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 1, 1946 to Martin Cooney and Lucille (Clements) Cooney. He graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School, Ohio University, University of Oregon, and the Salmon P Chase School of...
Charles William Burdine
Jan 14, 2022
Charles William Burdine, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Charles was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 29, 1957 to the late Harvey William Burdine and Hattie Mae (Riley) Burdine. Charles was an electrician at John Morrell & Co. for over 20 years. Charles will be dearly missed by...
Laura E. (Rice) Jones
Jan 13, 2022
Laura E. Jones, age 70 of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Laura was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 4, 1951 to Robert and Cecilia (nee Nistler) Rice. On February 9, 1972, she married the love of her life Richard Wayne Jones Sr. Laura worked at Kohl’s E-Commerce for 15 years. She enjoyed baking, helping others...
Justin M. Mayes
Jan 13, 2022
Justin M. Mayes, age 28 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Justin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 26, 1993 to Michael Mayes and Kathlene (Woodruff) Mayes. Justin graduated from Talawanda High School in 2011. He was an avid video gamer, and made friends through this all over the world.
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Eula (Feltner) Cody
Jan 12, 2022
Eula (Feltner) Cody, age 86, of Fairfield, OH, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Thursday, January 12, 2022. Eula was born on August 23, 1935 in Toulouse, KY to George & Nannie (Wooten) Feltner. Eula retired from General Motors in Dayton, OH after 29 years of service.
Eula was a member of Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal...
Mary P. Hannahs
Jan 11, 2022
Mary P. Hannahs, age 78 of Hamilton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Mary passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home with her daughter Jennifer holding her hand. Mary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1943 to Alfronzo McKiddy and Gertrude (Donelan) McKiddy.
Mary was a woman of...
Melissa Elane Turner
Jan 11, 2022
Melissa Elane Turner, age 54 of Sardinia, passed away at Mercy Hospital - Anderson on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on January 1, 1968 the daughter of Rufus and Margaret Blanton Steele.
Melissa is survived by four children, Joy Helton, Jennifer (Nicholas) Reumann, Jeremiah Pace, and Tristan Turner; two siblings, Gladys (Jeff)...

John C. Taylor Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
John C. Taylor Jr., age 67 of Liberty, IN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 23, 1954 to John C. and Shirley (nee Lee) Taylor. John graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1973. On July 16, 1994, he married Mary Richardson. From a young age John...
William "Bill" H. Haynes
Jan 11, 2022
William H. “Bill” Haynes, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. William was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 13, 1943 to Howard Haynes and Mary (Waddle) Haynes. He retired from Champion Papers after 32 years of service. Bill enjoyed traveling, fishing, Kentucky Basketball, and country and blue grass music. William is survived by his...
Keith A. Rice
Jan 10, 2022
Keith A. Rice, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Huber Heights, Ohio on February 4, 1961 to Benjamin Rice and Carol Johannes Rice. Keith graduated from Wayne High School in 1979, and went on to attend the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School, Springfield Bible College, and the Anglican School of...
Jeremy Bret Buchanan
Jan 9, 2022
Jeremy Bret Buchanan age 25 of Hamilton went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday January 9, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1996 to Joseph Buchanan and Kimberly (Kammeron) Turner.
Jeremy was a 2014 graduate of New Miami. He was employed as a Tooling Specialist at FieldCore. He enjoyed sports, being outdoors, video...
Charlie Hurley
Jan 9, 2022
Charlie Hurley, age 87 of New Miami, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Charlie was born in Disputanata, Kentucky on September 28, 1934 to the late Robert Henderson Hurley and Mary (Baker) Hurley. Charlie’s passion was restoring old trucks. Starting with what others would simply call junk, Charlie would pour his time and energy into bringing them back...
Patricia Louise Moorhead
Jan 9, 2022
Patricia Louise Moorhead “Patsy”, age 74 of Okeana, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Patsy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 27, 1947 to Warren and Elma (nee Heet) Truster. Patsy graduated from Seven Mile School. On December 17, 1966, she married the love of her life, John Upton Moorhead. Patsy started her nursing...
James Scott Howard
Jan 8, 2022
James Scott Howard, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 8, 2022. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1962 to James Gardner Howard and Linda Lou (Bowling) Howard. James was a machinist for over 25 years. He enjoyed model cars. In his younger years he enjoyed being in the demolition...
Dianna S. Hesson
Jan 7, 2022
Dianna S. Hesson, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital - Fairfield on Friday, January 7, 2022. Dianna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1961 to the late Joseph and Gladys (Sawyer) Smith.
Dianna was known as Mom, Momma, or Nana to many more than her own children – She babysat for many...
Brenda G. Elliott
Jan 6, 2022
Brenda G. Elliott, age 70 of Oxford, passed away at Residence on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Brenda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 2, 1951 to the late Joe and Haley (McFadden) Yaden. Brenda graduated from Garfield High School in Hamilton, Ohio. She worked for Talawanda School District as a cafeteria manager for over 30 years. In retirement,...
Ricky W. Robertson
Jan 6, 2022
Ricky W. Robertson, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on February 10, 1955 the son of William and Floretta (Stepp) Robertson. On July 28, 1974 in Hamilton he married Kathy Miranda.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Kathy Robertson; two children, Justin...
Cecil Louis Daily
Jan 6, 2022
Cecil Louis Daily, also affectionately known as Sarge Daily, age 94, passed away Thursday January 6, 2022 at Spring Hills Middletown Assisted Senior Living Facility. He was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1927, to Cecil D. and Dorothy Daily. He survived 3 wars. At age 14, he signed up and entered WWII. He re-enlisted after the war and...
Clifford D. Kerr
Jan 4, 2022
Clifford D. Kerr, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Cliff was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on July 16, 1940 to Luther C. Kerr and Edna R. (Powers) Kerr. On September 4, 1958 in Hamilton, he married Joan Lewis. Cliff owned and operated Cliff's Barber Shop for over 56 years, retiring...
Patsy E. Huber
Jan 4, 2022
Patsy Edwina Huber, age 77 of Mason, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Patsy was born in Barboursville, Kentucky on September 26, 1944 to Clarence H. Cole and Wanda Jordan Cole. She loved riding motorcycles with her husband, Nascar, and camping. Patsy cherished her beloved dogs Susie, Gizmo, and Josie.
Patsy is survived by her son,...