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.
Richard "Drew" Andrew Paul Robinson
Mar 28, 2022
Richard “Drew” Andrew Paul Robinson, age 34 of Trenton, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Andrew was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 7, 1987 to Richard Ray Robinson and Julie Anne Italiano. He attended Lee County Public Schools in Kentucky, graduating from Lee County High School in 2005. Even though he spent some time away from Hamilton,...
Taylor Allen Simms
Mar 28, 2022
Taylor Allen Simms, age 30 of Mason, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Taylor was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 17, 1991 to Thomas Simms II and Stacie (King) Spradlin. Taylor attended Hamilton and Talawanda area schools before graduating from Mason High School. Taylor enjoyed music, boating and any outdoor activity. He...
Rick Spiers
Mar 27, 2022
Ricky Allen Spiers age 67, quietly passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home in Virginia. He was born on August 4, 1954 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Bert C. Spiers and Robbie Jean (nee Callahan) Watson. Reared under the watchful and loving eye of his grandmother Ollie Ann, Rick transitioned from Hamilton schools to complete...
Nancy Sue Henderson Pratt
Mar 27, 2022
Nancy Sue Henderson Pratt, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on September 14, 1937 the daughter of Oscar and Gwendolyn (Lee) Henderson. Nancy was a 1955 graduate of Ashland High School. On February 20, 1956 in Ashland, Kentucky, she married Carlos Ray Pratt. Nancy...
David Turner
Mar 26, 2022
David Turner, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022. It had been a long journey home since suffering a massive stroke in 2019. He was the son of Earl and Iona Turner of Hamilton, who preceded him in death.
David married Emma Jean Allen in 1960 and they were married until her death in...
Peter Lee Mann
Mar 24, 2022
Peter Lee Mann, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Pete was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 22, 1951 to Harry and Mattie Mae (Goins) Mann. On September 23, 2000 in Hamilton, he married Debbie Surrett. Pete was employed as a truck driver for Pepsi Company for numerous years, before retiring....
Juanita Louise Eickelberger
Mar 24, 2022
Juanita Louise Eickelberger, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Juanita was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 12, 1929 to Robert Edward Miller and Ruth May Johnson Miller. Juanita was an elementary school teacher for Hamilton City Public Schools. On July 16, 1949, she married Robert J. Eickelberger. Juanita enjoyed...
Tyler James Coffey
Mar 23, 2022
Tyler James Coffey, age 31 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Tyler was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 17, 1990. He attended Hamilton City Schools. As a child, he played for both Westside and Lindenwald little leagues. He graduated from Hamilton High School. Tyler worked as a merchandiser for Pepsi-Co for many years. He was...
Rhonda M. Griffin
Mar 21, 2022
Born May 3, 1985; Rhonda Michelle Griffin (nee. Miller), age 36, brought a unique all-encompassing feeling of joy, love, acceptance, and sunshine to the lives of all who loved her. Our world will forever be darker without her smile.
Rhonda endured a lifelong battle with Crohn’s Disease, but never considered herself “sick” or a victim. She regularly...
Karla Ann Mills
Mar 21, 2022
Karla Ann Mills, age 58 of Camden, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 21, 2022. Karla was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 20, 1963 to Joyce Ann (Noes) Roark and the late Carl Everett Roark. Karla graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to complete the L.P.N. program at D. Russel Lee – Butler...
Bernard W. Davis
Mar 21, 2022
Bernard (Bernie) Davis, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on March 21, 2022. He was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1942, the son of Bernard “Boo” Davis and Frances (Sanders) Davis. Bernie graduated from Taft High School and was a member of the PGA of America and also a member of Queen of Peace...
Nawanna Anderson
Mar 20, 2022
Nawanna Anderson, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Nawanna was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 18, 1946 to Gilbert Patton and Elizabeth (Miller) Patton. She enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, camping, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
Nawanna is survived by her husband, Richard Anderson; her...
Shirley Ann Bowling
Mar 18, 2022
Shirley Ann Bowling, in the early hours of Friday, March 18, 2022, passed away peacefully in her home, surround by her loving family members. She was 81 years old. Shirley was born in Mary Helen, Kentucky, an unincorporated community of Harlan County, on March 3, 1941. She was born to Sherman and Ethal McQueen and was one of fifteen...
Jeann Blakley
Mar 16, 2022
Jeann Blakley passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky, on December 10. 1935 to Arkey and James Butler Ratliff. Jeann's family moved to Hamilton when she was a child and she graduated from Hamilton High School. Jean married Richard Blakley in 1965 and had a son Rexeford Kevin Ratliff. Jeann lived in many states...
Jeann Blakley
Mar 16, 2022
Jeann (Ratliff) Blakley passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on December 10, 1935 to Arkey and James Butler Ratliff. Jeann’s family moved to Hamilton when she was a child and she graduated from Hamilton High School. Jeann married Richard Blakley in 1965 and had a son Rexeford Kevin Ratliff. Jeann lived in many...
Thomas A. Bakonyi
Mar 14, 2022
Thomas A. Bakonyi, age 57 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 31, 1964 to Endre and Erika (Berghaler) Bakonyi. Thomas served in the Army for 19 years. After the Army he retired as an IT professional from MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station). Thomas loved fishing, hunting and spending...
Ronald Yancey
Mar 13, 2022
Ronald Yancey, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Ronald was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 30, 1948 to the late Earl and Opal (Strunk) Yancey. In 1968, he married the love of his life, Vicki Fields. Together, they raised three children in Hamilton. Known to many of his friends...
Jean Ann Fetherland
Mar 12, 2022
FETHERLAND, Jean Ann, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Jean was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 3, 1930, to the late James E. and Nancy (Logan) Fugate. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William M. Fetherland, son Patrick W. Fetherland, son-in-law Peter Cholkas, and siblings Mildred Henderson, James “Buddy” Fugate, Dorothy Butts,...
Marvin F. Riegler
Mar 12, 2022
Marvin F. Riegler, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Marvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 23, 1940 to William Riegler and Flora (Waltner) Riegler. He worked in education for 25 years as a carpentry teacher for Hamilton City Schools and then moved to D. Russell Lee as an administrator. ...
Rebecca A. Pratt
Mar 10, 2022
Rebecca A. Pratt, age 62 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 30, 1959 to Carlos Ray Pratt and Nancy Sue (Henderson) Pratt. Prior to her disability. Rebecca was employed as a Habilitation Coordinator for Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for numerous...


