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.
Malachi Chesley Hopkins
Jun 6, 2022
Malachi Chesley Hopkins, age 46 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 26, 1975 the son of Donald Hopkins and Ada Chestine Riley.
Malachi is survived by father, Donald Hopkins; five children, Brianna, Kaylee, Jalynn, Alyssa, and Malachi Jr.; two siblings, DeeDee (Mike) Ollis and Erik (Reeva)...
Delores A. Wagonfield
Jun 4, 2022
On June 4, 2022, Delores Ann Wagonfield "Lorsey", age 93, passed away in Hamilton, Ohio. Delores was born May 17, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a Stewart High School graduate. Delores grew up in Darrtown and later moved to Hamilton. She married the love of her life, Clyde "Punk" Wagonfield in 1948. Punk passed away just months shy...
Dorothy May Gabbard
Jun 4, 2022
Dorothy May Gabbard, age 87 of Hamilton, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Dorothy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 10, 1935 to Harold and Ethel (Wilson) Richmond.
Dorothy was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived...
Polly Lucas
Jun 4, 2022
Polly Lucas, age 95, of Hamilton, Ohio, lost her battle with cancer on June 4, 2022.
Polly was born on June 4, 1927, in Frew, Kentucky to Dover and Katie (Hendrix) Cornett. She was a member of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ. Polly loved to garden, make quilts and was known for her awesome apple cakes. She...
Sue Supinger
Jun 3, 2022
Sue Supinger, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 5, 1952 the daughter of Jack L. and Etta Frances (McDaniel) Stewart. Sue was a member of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Katie (Rich) Heidorn; three...
Shirley Paulette Warren
Jun 2, 2022
Shirley Paulette Warren, age 79 of Barbourville, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Shirley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 8, 1943 to Anthony Paul Daley and Ada Fay (Monroe) Daley. Shirley is survived by her children, Tina Phillips, Wanda (Lee) Dales, Jack Warren, Henry Warren, Susan (Marty) Carpenter; 16 grandchildren; and 29...
Kathleen "Kathy" Sue Dakin
Jun 1, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Sue Dakin, age 68 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on June 1, 2022. She was born August 19, 1953 in Newark, Ohio to the late Mabel Ellen Hutson and Richard Leon Hutson.
Kathy is survived by her caring and loving husband of 29 years, Terry Dakin; her daughters, Tammy Sue Catterton (Richard...
Gregory John Pennington
Jun 1, 2022
Gregory John Pennington, age 37 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by his loving siblings at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Greg was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 5, 1984 the son of Gracie A. Pennington and Elmer L. Thompson. Greg’s greatest accomplishment was his son, Jamison Gauge Pennington. He enjoyed fishing, family and always kept...
Carole L. Castrucci
May 31, 2022
This is the life of my Grandma, Carole Lee Castrucci. She was born on December 13th, 1933 to Arthur Borger (her Father) and Hazel Borger (her Mother). She was a loving sister to Arthur Borger Jr. and wife to Robert Castrucci Sr.
After marrying her high school sweetheart, Robert (my Grandpa), on March 7th, 1951, they began...
Carol Ann King
May 31, 2022
Carol Ann King, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Carol was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 7, 1943 to the late Jack and Mary (Laseke) Hill. She graduated from Central High School in Cincinnati. She went on to work as a secretary at Proctor & Gamble before working at Fort Hamilton Hospital, where...
Della "Benita" Martin
May 30, 2022
Della “Benita” Martin, 85, a lifelong resident of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away Monday May 30, 2022. Benita was born in Hamilton, Ohio and attended Hamilton City Schools. She graduated from cosmetology training in 1969 and worked at the Cut & Curl Salon on Hamilton’s Westside for several years. Benita made many friends during her 40 plus year career as...
Marguerite Anne Lamb
May 28, 2022
Marguerite Anne Lamb, age 62 of West Chester, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 26, 1959 the daughter of Hobert and Virginia (Grove) Lamb.
Marguerite is survived by her aunt, Carolyn Grove; her cousin, Kimberly Grove Forman; and numerous other relatives and friends. Marguerite was...
James R. Egner
May 26, 2022
James R. Egner, age 51 of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1970 to James E. and Patricia S. Egner. James graduated from Hamilton High School class of 1988. James enjoyed spending his time making flags, working on cars and spending time with his family.
James...
Karla Sue Rice
May 26, 2022
Karla Sue Rice, age 71 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Karla was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 21, 1950 to Boyd and Sarah (Stinger) Green. On February 21, 1970 in Hamilton, she married the love of her life, John Rice. After taking time to raise her family,...
John Gregory Holbrock
May 26, 2022
John Gregory Holbrock, 76, died May 26, 2022, from complications of COVID, ending an exhausting and bravely fought battle against a multitude of recent ailments.
John was born in Covington, Kentucky, on November 17, 1945, to Greg and Bernice (Heringer) Holbrock. John graduated from St. Xavier High School and went on to Xavier University, where he earned...
Gary E. Cain
May 25, 2022
Gary E. Cain, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 16, 1947 the son of James and Ellen (Steele) Cain. Gary attended Hamilton City Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. He was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States...
Timothy Dylan Jacob Elam
May 22, 2022
Timothy Dylan Jacob Elam, age 26 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Dylan was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 18, 1995 to Timothy Darrel Elam and Ryan Lynn Feicht. Dylan went to Madison High School where he played football and baseball. He loved the Steelers, Star Wars, Rick and Morty and was obsessed with Juice...
Johnie "Grey Wolf" Gross
May 21, 2022
Johnie “Grey Wolf” Gross, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on December 27, 1956 to Troy Gross and Sue (Brandenburg) Gross. Johnie graduated from Garfield Senior High in 1974 and married the love of his life, Pam King, the following year in March of 1975. He spent years...
Kenneth Francis Marcum
May 18, 2022
Kenny Marcum
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Francis Marcum, age 62, of Lebanon, Ohio on May 18th, 2022.
Kenny is survived by his parents, Kenneth, and Patricia Marcum; Sisters, Linda (Alan) Andrews, Debbie (Tom) Schmidt, and Stephanie (Gary) Roberts. His daughters Rachel (Cody) Farris, Elise Smith, and Jessica...
Stanley Martin
May 18, 2022
Stanley Martin, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Stanley was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 20, 1938 to Mack Martin and Lillie (Proffit) Martin. He moved to Ohio in 1956, and shortly after he met the love of his life, Shirley Abner. The two got married in Liberty, Indiana and were inseparable for...


