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.
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,...
Susan J. Webb
Jan 3, 2022
Susan Jane Webb, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, January 3, 2022. Susan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 17, 1942 to Vernon and Florence (nee Pfister) Weigand. Susan graduated from Notre Dame High School. On December 27, 1960, she married the love of her life, Herman Webb. Susan worked as a...
Ruth C. Haight
Jan 3, 2022
Ruth C. Haight, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 3, 2022. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 8, 1936 to Albert E. Tabler and Hilda (Gardner) Tabler. She was a loving and devoted wife to Victor J. Haight for 63 years before his passing in 2020.
Ruth is survived...
Mary Lou Collins
Jan 3, 2022
Mary Lou Collins, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 3, 2022. Mary Lou was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on June 29, 1938 to George Melter and Mary C. (Ridout) Melter. On June 28, 1958 in Cincinnati, she married Donald Collins, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mary Lou was the...
Sally Hubbard
Jan 2, 2022
Sally Lou Hubbard, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Sally was born in Trenton, Ohio on April 13, 1937 to Robert and Della Mae (nee Kirk) McKenney. She graduated from Trenton High School, class of 1955, where she was the homecoming queen. Sally met the love her life, Harry Hubbard, and married him on...
Kenneth Ivey Sr.
Jan 2, 2022
Kenny Ivey Sr, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Bethesda North Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1964, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Bert and Bertha (Tirey) Ivey. He was married to Diana (Crouch) Ivey and they have three sons, Kenny Jr (Holly) Ivey of Hamilton, Jesse Ivey, and Greg Ivey...
John Henry Rice
Jan 2, 2022
John Henry Rice, age 73 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 2, 2022. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 2, 1948 to Robert Rice and Cecilia (Nistler) Rice. John worked at Champion Paper Company for over 38 years. On February 21, 1970 in Hamilton, he married Karla Green. John loved studying the Bible,...


