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.

Robert M. Lowther Jr.

Robert M. Lowther Jr.

Jul 24, 2022

Robert M. Lowther Jr., died on Sunday, July 24, 2022, from pancreatic cancer.

He is survived by his dedicated and loving partner and husband of forty years, Ronald J. Smith; a loving and caring daughter, Judi Brown; his sisters, Louese (Robert) Daniel, Linda (John) Squitero, Debra (Robert) Townsend and the late Melody (Roger) Gill.

Extended...

Robert "Bob" Browning

Robert "Bob" Browning

Jul 24, 2022

Robert “Bob” Browning, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away in his wife’s arms and with his family by his bedside on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Bob was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on October 21, 1934 to Carter and Jane (Begley) Browning. On November 10, 1956, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Ledford....

Larry J. Dryer

Larry J. Dryer

Jul 23, 2022

Larry J. Dryer, age 52 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Larry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 15, 1970 to William John Dryer Sr. and Vandellia Reese.

Larry is survived by his children, Deziree (Jason) Bishop, Kyle Dryer, Jacob Hutchison, Anthony Hutchison, Keisha Ogle, Shianne Ogle, Lillian (Klay) Lewis and Gary Brovey...

Hazel L. Fuhrman

Hazel L. Fuhrman

Jul 23, 2022

Hazel L. Fuhrman, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Hazel was born in Greeleyville, South Carolina on August 14, 1943 to Carl Parker and Ruth (Ard) Parker. On October 20, 1963, she married Charles ‘Chuck’ Fuhrman in Sumter, South Carolina. Hazel was a beloved hair stylist at Lee’s Salon in Hamilton for 50 years....

Simon Adolph Fluckiger Jr.

Simon Adolph Fluckiger Jr.

Jul 22, 2022

Simon Adolph Fluckiger Jr. passed away on July 22, 2022, with his family by his side.  Simon was born on October 24, 1947, in Flat Lick, Kentucky, to Simon Fluckiger Sr. and Maude Fluckiger.  Growing up, Simon spent summers on his granny’s farm in Kentucky.  From an early age, Simon was a hard worker, helping on the farm and...

Richard R. Huber

Richard R. Huber

Jul 21, 2022

Richard R. Huber, age 99 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Richard was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 21, 1923 to Robert Huber and Clara (Swain) Huber.  Richard was a United States Army Veteran serving in WWII, from 1943-1945, where he received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.  He...

Margaret "Maggie" Wynn

Margaret "Maggie" Wynn

Jul 21, 2022

Margaret (Maggie) Wynn, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton.

Margaret was a lifelong resident of Hamilton and a 1955 Notre Dame High School Graduate. She worked 6 years at the Hamilton Municipal Court before marrying the love of her life, Dean F. Wynn in September 1960 at St. Stephen Catholic Church. After...

Millard Lakes

Millard Lakes

Jul 21, 2022

Millard Lakes, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Millard was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 27, 1926 to Walker Lakes and Grace (Coates) Lakes.  On April 23, 1955, in Hamilton, he married Marjorie Day, and she preceded him in death in 1992.  Millard was a United States Navy Veteran serving...

Daniel F. Monahan

Daniel F. Monahan

Jul 20, 2022

Daniel F. Monahan, age 62 of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Daniel was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 23, 1959 to Jerold Monahan and Joyce (Reeves) Monahan. He was a faithful member of Solid Rock Church in Lebanon, OH for 30 years.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 24 years, Helen Monahan;...

Donald F. Knapp

Donald F. Knapp

Jul 20, 2022

Donald F. Knapp, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Donald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 12, 1940 to Earl Knapp and Lucille (Wallace) Knapp. Donald married Janet Markle on April 17th 1965. He spent many years working at Knapp’s Texaco as a mechanic. Donald enjoyed fishing, spending time with...

William R. Vollmer

William R. Vollmer

Jul 17, 2022

William R. Vollmer, age 81 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. William was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 2, 1941 to Walter and Iva (Tussey) Vollmer. Bill was a life-long farmer, volunteer fireman, and school teacher. He served on various boards, including Talawanda School Board, Butler Tech Vocational Board, Farm Service Agency County Committee, and...

William "Buck" Jenkins

William "Buck" Jenkins

Jul 16, 2022

William “Buck” Henry Jenkins, age 72 of West College Corner, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Buck was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 6, 1949 to the late Robert Lawrence Jenkins and Alma Marie (Gross) Jenkins. Born and raised in Hamilton, Buck worked for Danny’s Poultry for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors –...

Georgia Hughes

Georgia Hughes

Jul 15, 2022

Georgia Hughes, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 15, 2022. Georgia was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 19, 1935 to Harvey and Della Gibson.

Georgia is survived by her daughters, Becky Hughes, Carolyn Hughes and Jacqueline (Timmy) Barrier; and many nieces and nephews. Georgia was preceded in death by...

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. ...

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