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.

Tyler James Coffey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin

Mar 8, 2022

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin, 25, of Hamilton passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8 th , 2022. She is survived by her Mom, Tina Pratt and father, Daniel Sandlin; her 3 siblings, Lisa Hazelwood, Kelly Sandlin and Will Ray; her Grandparents, Jane and Don Self and Bob Johnson; her Boyfriend, Patrick Lairson; her cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

Boyd D. Martin

Boyd D. Martin

Mar 7, 2022

Boyd D.Martin, age 84 of Fairfield, entered into his eternal reward on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. Boyd was born in St. Charles, Virginia on March 29, 1937 to the late Robert and Hazel (Sherman) Martin. Boyd was a loving and humble man that had compassion for those that struggled, valued...

Joan M. Doherty

Joan M. Doherty

Mar 7, 2022

Joan M. Doherty, age 83 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 7, 2022. Joan was born in Manhattan, New York on April 3, 1938 to John Finneran and Lorraine (Brett) Finneran. Joan was an Art Teacher on Long Island for over 35 years. Joan is survived by his children, Anne Gerdes, Ed Doherty, Jim Doherty,...

Norma Jean Mullins

Norma Jean Mullins

Mar 7, 2022

Norma Jean Mullins, age 64 of Hamilton, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 7, 2022.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 20, 1957 the daughter of Elmer Stanley and Billie Jean (Garrett) West.  Norma was a 1975 graduate of Lakota High School.  She married Tim Mullins, her best friend and the love of her life,...

Judith Mcmaken

Judith Mcmaken

Mar 7, 2022

Judith McMaken, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Cedar Village in Mason on Monday, March 7, 2022. Judy was born in Newark, Ohio on August 4, 1935 to Robert and Elsie Bentz. Judy met her husband, Bob, while working at Rankin & Rankin Insurance and were married on May 5, 1956. They moved to Hamilton in 1962 for...

Sharon Tye

Sharon Tye

Mar 6, 2022

Sharon Tye, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Sharon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 31, 1960 to Jim and Darla Strong. On December 3, 1977, she married the love of her life, Larry Tye. Sharon enjoyed fishing, playing BINGO and cards, picnics with her family and long car...

William Lewis

William Lewis

Mar 6, 2022

William Lewis, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Bradford Place. William was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 10, 1936 to the late Thad and Dora (Cox) Lewis. Known to most as Bill, he graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1954. William worked for Ford Motor Company at the Sharonville Plant, retiring...

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