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.
Brenda Edmonds
Feb 19, 2022
Brenda Edmonds, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Brenda was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 8, 1947 to Elisha and Eunice Pennington. On June 17, 1967, she married Jim Edmonds. Together, they owned and operated Twin City Supermarket.
Brenda is survived by her...
Coyt F. Rains
Feb 18, 2022
Coyt F. Rains, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1941 to Coyt A. Rains and Lilly (Sibert) Rains. Coyt graduated from Hamilton High School in 1959, and on June 28, 1969 he married Carolyn Jones at the Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. He was a local...
Yolanda "Lonni" Arnold
Feb 18, 2022
Yolanda “Lonni” Arnold, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Friday, February 18, 2022. Known to most as Lonni, she was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1941 to the late Lee and Mabel (Crank) Arnold. Lonni was a school bus driver for many years with Hamilton City Schools. She also drove a charter...
Patricia L. ("Patty") Dale
Feb 17, 2022
Patricia L. Dale “Patty”, age 73 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born in Covington, KY on August 22, 1948 to John G. Hoersting and Marion J. (Sahnger) Hoersting. Patty married Mike on January 15, 1972 in Cincinnati, OH; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Patty was a...
Heather Wilkins
Feb 16, 2022
Heather Wilkins, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Heather was born on March 27, 1935 in Clay County, Kentucky to Levi and Laura (Stidham) Burns. On August 12, 1955, she married the love of her life, Ray Wilkins. Heather worked at Ohio Causality for many years. She enjoyed writing poetry and crocheting.
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Andrea "Bunny" Fox
Feb 16, 2022
Andrea “Bunny” Fox, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Bunny was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 8, 1948 to Orbin and Yagel (nee Hymer) Ash. On December 23, 1977 in Hamilton, she married William J. Fox. She was a member of Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God. Bunny...
Ronald Shafto
Feb 16, 2022
Ronald Shafto, age 73 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Rosa Charlotte Shafto (nee Teague); his children, Elizabeth (Todd), Christopher (Missy), and John (Kera); as well as his most beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Cecelia, Xander, Taylor, Riley, Dylan and Cora. He is...
Roger L. Kline
Feb 16, 2022
Roger L. Kline, age 79 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Roger was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 28, 1942 to Arthur Kline and Audrey (Harmon) Kline. He worked for AK Steel as a draftsman for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Roger and his wife, Gerri (Jones), were married on March 9,...
William E. Hammock
Feb 16, 2022
William E. Hammock, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1951 to Lawrence and Wilma Irene (Lawson) Hammock. On September 23, 1972 in Hamilton, he married Sherry Dees. William was a veteran of Vietnam Era with the United States Army from 1969 to...
Brooks Lee Beyersdoerfer
Feb 15, 2022
Brooks Lee Beyersdoerfer, 31, son of Brenda Beyersdoerfer and Charles Beyersdoerfer, Sr., both of Cincinnati, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Brooks is survived by his wonderful, loving mother, Brenda and father, Charles, Sr.; his siblings, Brittany Jo, Bristin and Charlie; his grandmother, Daisy; his nieces and nephews, Brooklyn Jo, Daisy Jade, Jay, Dominic, Blake and Maisyn; his...
Louis Minnielli
Feb 15, 2022
Louis “Louie” Minnielli, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Louis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 6, 1936 to the late Samuel and Theresa (Landi) Minnielli. Louis proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After his time in the service, Louis returned home to Hamilton and founded his own...
Deborah J. Lakes
Feb 13, 2022
Deborah J. Lakes, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on February 13, 2022. Deborah was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 23, 1951 to James Mooney and Gladys Peel Mooney. Deborah is survived by her loving husband Timothy Lakes, her children James (Niki) Lakes, Mandy (James) Hart. Her grandchildren Emmalee (Adam) Forch, Timothy (Kelsie)...
Ralph "Doug" Douglas Smith
Feb 13, 2022
Ralph Douglas Smith, age 64 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Known to most as Doug, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1957 to the late Ralph Smith and Jane (Hart) Smith.
Doug graduated from Fairfield High School, class of 1975. Doug’s love for baseball started at...
Rick Johnson
Feb 12, 2022
Rick Johnson, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 2, 1952 to Samuel and Connie (Evans) Johnson. On September 7, 1974 in Hamilton, he married Sandy Ash. Rick was employed as a school bus driver for Fairfield City Schools for thirty years, retiring in...
Ronald E. Couch
Feb 12, 2022
Ronald E. Couch, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 31, 1936 to Elmer and Gladys (McPherson) Couch. Ronald graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954 where he was an All-Ohio football player and was elected captain of the North South All-Star game. Ronald attended the University...
Brenda Diane Giddens
Feb 11, 2022
Brenda Diane Giddens, age 68 of Kettering, left her earthly residence to be home with the Lord on February 11, 2022. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 3, 1953 to the late Neal and Mattie (Murray) Brackett. Brenda is reunited in Heaven with her husband Owen Giddens, as well as her parents and many loved ones that...
Jason A. Cook
Feb 10, 2022
Jason Alvin Cook, age 43 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Jason was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1978 to Alvin Cook and Joyce (Fagg) Price. He attended Hamilton High School and enlisted into the United States Army in 2008. He completed a tour in Afghanistan as a SPC. On March 23, 2016, he...
Marta Martin
Feb 9, 2022
Marta “Marty” L. Martin, age 70 of Oxford, passed away at the Knolls of Oxford on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Marta was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 25, 1951 to the late Horace Luther Sparrow Jr. and Ona Odette (Roush) Sparrow. On October 4, 1980, she married Gerry F. Martin from Cincinnati and together they resided in Oxford....
Larry St. George
Feb 8, 2022
(St. George, Larry) Larry St. George, 67, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Hamilton, Ohio. Larry was born March 11, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Norman and Charlotte (Gabbard) George. He fought a hard battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism.
A master hairstylist and colorist, he spent decades living out west to pursue his professional...
Michelle Pence
Feb 8, 2022
Michelle Renee Pence, age 39 of Seven Mile, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Michelle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1982 to Beverly (Barker) Pence and the late Steve Pence. Michelle was a graduate of Edgewood High School, Class of 2000. She went on to attend Butler Tech and earned her STNA certificate. She worked...


