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.
Charles W. "Bill" Shoot
Nov 17, 2021
Charles W. “Bill” Shoot, age77, passed away Wednesday, November 17 in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on June 24, 1944 the son of Charles and Caralee (Stewart) Shoot. He grew up and attended school in Mattoon, then attended college in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in Germany during the Vietnam...
Cecelia Faye Atwood
Nov 17, 2021
Cecelia Faye Atwood, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Faye was born in Wyoming County, West Virginia on December 11, 1941 to Henry and Hazel Ruth (nee Ledford) Caldwell. Faye married Hershel Atwood in 1964, he preceded her in death in 1986. She worked at West Haven Nursing Home for...
Patricia Sue Philpot
Nov 16, 2021
Patricia Sue Philpot, age 76 of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Sue was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 24, 1945 to William and Ruby (nee Gross) Carberry. Sue retired from General Motors, the Fisher Body Fairfield Plant.
Sue is survived by her son, Will Carberry; her...
James Clinton Day
Nov 16, 2021
James Clinton Day, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. James was born in Hulen, Kentucky on November 14, 1930 to Cecil Isaac and MaryLee “Oxie” (nee Middleton) Day. On March 27, 1954, he married the love of his life, Christine Sparks. James worked at his father’s business, Day’s Garage, in...
Juanita Ruth Moore
Nov 16, 2021
Memorial Service for Juanita Moore
Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home
1350 Millville Avenue
Hamilton, Ohio 45013
November 22nd 3:00 – 5:00
Juanita Ruth (Donley) Moore was born on January 30, 1946 in Oneida, KY to Wayne and Louise Donley. The second of four children.
She passed away...
Mathel D. Taylor
Nov 15, 2021
Mathel D. Taylor, age 86 of Millville, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Monday, November 15, 2021. Mathel was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 5, 1935 to the late J. G. and Gladys (Spaw) Dick. She enjoyed tending to her rose garden and socializing with her neighbors. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially...
Martha "Marty" Brown
Nov 15, 2021
Martha “Marty” Brown, age 100 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Martha was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 12, 1921 to the late John and Lena Clyde (Eads) Sapp. Known to most as Marty, she was a life-long member of the Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed volunteering and sharing her faith. She enjoyed walking,...
Phyllis J. Isaacs
Nov 15, 2021
Phyllis J. Isaacs, age 75 of Liberty Township, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Phyllis was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 27, 1946 to James H. and Margaret (nee Jones) Lewis. On September 12, 1964 she married the love of her life, Bill Isaacs.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill Isaacs;...
Erica Renee Iceman
Nov 15, 2021
Erica Renee Iceman, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, November 15, 2021. Erica was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 7, 1983 to Curt Fields and Diane (nee Wombles) Sanders. On March 26, 2005, Erica married her high school sweetheart, Jason Iceman. She attended Talawanda High School. Erica was a dedicated mom and...
Mark Alan Parsley
Nov 15, 2021
Mark Alan Parsley, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 28, 1960 the son of Clarence and Alfreda (Mays) Parsley. On October 17, 1980 in Trenton, Ohio he married Cheryl Langdon. Mark was employed with ODOT for thirty-three years, retiring in 2014 and...

Ina Mae Hannahs
Nov 14, 2021
Ina Mae Hannahs, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Ina was born in Cranden, Wisconsin on September 9, 1934 to Frank and Louise Thornbury. In December of 1954, she married the love of her life, Rex Hannahs. Ina obtained her Master’s Degree in History from The Ohio State University. Ina...
William "Bill" E. Smith
Nov 13, 2021
William “Bill” E. Smith, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 2, 1928 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Baber) Smith. Bill proudly served his country in WWII by enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his time in the service, he met the love of his life,...
Donna Jean Barich
Nov 13, 2021
Donna Jean Barich, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born in Sykesville, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1933 to Alphonse DeChurch and Olga (Fedeli) DeChurch. Donna was employed as a microbiologist for Proctor and Gamble for numerous years and for husband, Dr. Louis Barich for numerous years as...
Helen B. Rains
Nov 13, 2021
Helen B. Rains, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Helen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 4, 1938 to Henry and Martha (Lipphardt) Besanceney. Helen graduated from Hamilton High School in 1956. She was a telephone operator, and worked at Fairfield Deli for many years. On October 5, 1957 at...
James "Jimbo" E. Phelps
Nov 12, 2021
James “Jimbo” E. Phelps, age 52 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, November 12, 2021. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 14, 1969 to Mary Smith. On May 2, 1992 in Oxford, he married his best friend Holly Jackson. They shared their lives together for over 30 years. They had two sons James...
Vernon E. Robinson
Nov 11, 2021
Vernon E. Robinson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Vernon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 18, 1936 to Lincoln Robinson and Margaret (Lear) Robinson. Vernon worked at Southwestern Ohio Steel for many years. On July 5, 1969 in Hamilton, he married Viola D. Gaines. Vernon attended the New Harvest...
James T. Borup
Nov 10, 2021
James T. Borup, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. James was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 12, 1946 to James T. Borup Sr. and Louise (Steiger) Mitchell.
James had many names, The Preacher, Preacher Man, Rev. Jimmy Borup, Jim, Dad, and Papaw. Jimmy was an army Veteran...
Laymon Burns
Nov 9, 2021
Laymon Thomas Burns, age 58 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born in Springdale, Ohio on February 22, 1963 to Laymon Burns and Lois Knox Holland. He loved to play golf and watch sports, especially baseball. Laymon was a system analyst for several companies until he became ill.
Laymon is survived by...
Douglas D. Goins
Nov 8, 2021
Douglas D. Goins, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, November 8, 2021. Doug was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1943 to the late Carson and Pansy (Baker) Goins. Doug enjoyed sports and was a dedicated Browns fan. He also enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and keeping up with the pool for...
Robert "Bobby" Strong
Nov 7, 2021
Robert “Bobby” Strong, age 44 of Hamilton, passed away at University of Cincinnati on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 15, 1977 the son of Hobert and Betty (Settle) Strong. Bobby was a self-employed subcontractor for BBRents for numerous years. He loved spending time with family, especially the holidays and enjoyed bowling and...