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.
Marvin Hubbard Sr.
Jan 29, 2022
Marvin Hubbard, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Hospice of Hamilton just two weeks shy of his 83 rd birthday.
Marvin was born on February 12, 1939 to Pauline and Cecil Hubbard in Hammond, Kentucky in Knox County.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Gail (Herrick) Abaecherli
Jan 28, 2022
Gail Herrick Abaecherli, age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. Gail was born on July 24, 1944 to Ruth Herrick Abaecherli and Carl Edward Abaecherli. Gail graduated Cum Laude from high school in Lebanon, Ohio in 1962 and was in the National Honor Society. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Gail had a...
Jerry Hoskins
Jan 28, 2022
Jerry Hoskins, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. Jerry was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 26, 1940 to the late Howard and Ada Elkins Hoskins.
Funeral service will be private and held at a later date.
Troy S. Gross
Jan 28, 2022
Troy S. Gross, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on April 25, 1932 the son of Vernon and Dorothy (Townsend) Gross. On November 9, 1955 he married Sue Brandenburg and she preceded him death in 2018.
Troy is survived by four children,...
Scott Huntsberger
Jan 28, 2022
Scott Huntsberger, age 61 of Williamsdale, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 1, 1960 the son of Bob and Betty (Nunnemaker) Hunstsberger. Scott was employed as a carpenter for Conger Construction Group for the past twelve years. He was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers and Stevie Ray Vaughn...
Timothy Kellum
Jan 27, 2022
Timothy J. Kellum, age 64 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1957 to William and Betty (Collins) Kellum. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1976, and is an alumni of Bowling Green in Western Kentucky. Tim was and will always be a...
William "Billy" S. Anderson
Jan 27, 2022
William “Billy” S. Anderson, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Billy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 19, 1970 to Kenneth Anderson and Linda (Thomas) Anderson.
Billy is survived by his siblings, Tina (Carl) Prichard, James Minton, Ken Anderson Jr. Beverly (Ross) Imholte, Robert (Jenni) Anderson, and...
Ellen N. Lawson
Jan 26, 2022
Ellen N. Lawson, age 77 of Oxford, passed away, due to pancreatic cancer, at her residence on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in the company of her children.
Ellen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 18, 1944 to Frederick Langenheim and Ruth Hodsdon Langenheim. She showed an early interest in words and events, creating a successful newspaper...
Harold Wayne Rhodes Sr.
Jan 26, 2022
Harold Wayne Rhodes Sr., age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Wayne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 26, 1952 to William and Millie (Powell) Rhodes. On October 28, 1972, he married the love of his life, Sandy Richards. Wayne retired from Hamilton Tool and Hamilton Casters after many years of...
James "Jim" H. Benge
Jan 23, 2022
James “Jim” H. Benge, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022. James was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 28, 1962 to Thomas Benge and Barbara (Jewell) Benge. On August 19, 1988 in Hamilton, he married Tami Boothe. He was a United States Navy Corpsman serving from 1984-1987. Jim worked...
Lawrence Bednar
Jan 22, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you my patient of 5 years, Lawrence Bednar died in Hospice of Blue Ash as a result of Complications from Covid 19. Larry was 84 with no underlying health issues but was not vaccinated by choice.
He leaves behind his devoted nurse, Debby, his beloved caregiver, Patrice...
Leonard Drew
Jan 22, 2022
Leonard Drew, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Leonard was born in Orlando, Kentucky on March 29, 1937 to the late George and Anna Marie (Jones) Drew. On January 12, 1963, Leonard married the love of his life, Vada Smith Drew. He worked for Western States Machine Company as a...
Clara Elizabeth Farthing
Jan 21, 2022
Clara Elizabeth Farthing, 76 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on January 21, 2022 at Fort Hamilton. Clara was born on March 23, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio. Clara survived by her children Mary F. Eversole (Charles), Dudley Farthing Jr., Donna Kane (late James), Daniel Farthing. She has 22 grand kids, and many great grand kids, and great great grandkids. Clara...
Sue (Crank) Baldwin
Jan 21, 2022
Sue (Crank) Baldwin, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Sue was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 3, 1941 to the late Clyda (Flynn) and Norman Crank, Sr.
Sue attended Hamilton Big Blue and she looked forward to her luncheons with her classmates, “The 59er.” Sue worked many years in the catalog...
Donald Ira Mccoy
Jan 21, 2022
Donald Ira McCoy, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Donald was born in Pittsburg, Kentucky on October 5, 1933 to John McCoy and Grace (Love) McCoy. Donald was a Mason; a Shriners member; involved in the Korean War POW organization; and also a member of the Butler County Sheriffs Association. Donald worked and retired...
Kathleen A. (Brewer) Hamilton
Jan 20, 2022
Kathleen A (Brewer) Hamilton
Her beautiful soul left this earth for heaven on January 20th 2022. Born on February 19th 1949 to Alice (Combs) Hartmann and Fred Brewer. Loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She always had a smile to lend. Early in life Kathleen's passion was cosmetology. Later it became her grandchildren "Grandma Bubbles" as...
Linda Lee Burdette
Jan 19, 2022
Linda Lee Burdette, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 3, 1942 to Richard Schlotterbeck and Marjorie (Carpenter) Schlotterbeck.
Linda is survived by her children, Joey Richardson, Jennie (Randy) Saylor, Lisa Richardson; her four grandchildren, Ashley (Matt Keyes) Saylor, Rebecca Richardson, Tiffany...
Marie Batten
Jan 19, 2022
Marie Batten, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Marie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 1944 to the late Paul and Sylvia (Hafertepen) Luneack. Marie was an associate at J.C. Penny in Colerain for over 20 years, retiring in 2010. In retirement, she volunteered at Fort Hamilton Hospital in the gift shop....
Richard Ward Brewer
Jan 18, 2022
Richard Ward Brewer passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 in Hamilton, Ohio. Dick was born on August 12, 1933 in Butler County, Ohio.
Dick grew up in the country fishing and hunting with his brothers Kenny and Teddy. He attended school in Seven Mile, OH where he played football and basketball. He always enjoyed attending the...
Tommie Acuff Jr.
Jan 18, 2022
Tommie Acuff Jr., age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born in Jasper, Tennessee on November 22, 1949 the son of Tommie Sr. and Effie M. Acuff.
Tommie is survived by his wife, Pam Acuff; two children, Brandi Acuff and Tommie Acuff III; two stepchildren, Jeff (Jennifer)...


