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.
Lois Winifred Jones
Aug 15, 2021
Lois Winifred Jones, 87, of New Miami, Ohio passed away on August 15, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1934 in Confluence, KY to the late Mose and Ella (Deaton) Feltner. She married her beloved husband Preston Jones on February 4th, 1956. She attended New Miami Church of God (now Rivers of Life) for over...
Ruth M. Asher
Aug 14, 2021
Ruth M. Asher, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 19, 1935 to David G. and Pearl (Cottingem) Colson. Ruth was a member of New Miami First Church of God. She was employed in the maintenance department at Square D Company for more...
Charles "Mike" Roe
Aug 13, 2021
Charles "Mike" Roe, age 72, passed away at home on Friday, August 13 with his wife Linda by his side.
He was born January 4, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio to Marshall and Josephine (Townsend) Roe. He graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1967. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corp and fought in the...
Jack Lee Croucher Sr.
Aug 12, 2021
Jack Lee Croucher Sr, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his families residence on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1935 to John and Ella (Saylor) Croucher. Jack was employed as a filling room attendant at Mosler Safe Company for thirty-six years, retiring in 1996. On December 19, 1964 in Hamilton...
James D. Smedley
Aug 11, 2021
James D. Smedley, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. James was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 28, 1952 to John Henry Smedley and Marie Helen (Lucas) Smedley. He was married to Sherry (Ballew) Smedley; and she preceded him in death in 2006. James enjoyed singing, playing his guitar, fishing, drawing,...

Gertrude "Trudy" Moreno
Aug 11, 2021
Gertrude Francis Moreno, age 72 of Cincinnati, passed away at Oxford Healthcare Center on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Trudy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 14, 1949 to Howard McKee and Hazel Naomi Denham.
Trudy is survived by her children, Anthony Wayne Justice, Sylvia LeeAnn (Rod Nicholas) Smith and Todd McKee Justice; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Krysten,...
Marie L. "Cookie" Wyatt
Aug 10, 2021
Marie L. “Cookie” Wyatt, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Cookie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 22, 1949 to Robert Timler and Dorothy (Cochran) Timler. In May of 1969, she married Gilbert Wyatt Jr. She enjoyed going on cruises; and most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Nancy Carolyn Becker
Aug 8, 2021
Nancy Carolyn Becker, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1937 to Elmer Howard O'Dell and Mildred (Dollman) O'Dell. Nancy was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.
Nancy is survived by her two sons, Steve (Sheila) Becker and...
Robert "Neil" Gabbard
Aug 7, 2021
Robert “Neil” Gabbard, age 79 of New Miami, passed away at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 15, 1942 the son of Elmer and Emma Jean (House) Gabbard. On July 7, 1962 in Hamilton he married Mary Jane Bowling. Neil was employed at Avon Products for twenty years,...
Randall Gene Hanes
Aug 6, 2021
Randall Gene “Randy” Hanes, age 65 of New Miami, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born in Greenfield, Ohio on December 5, 1955 to James Ralph Hanes Sr. and Barbara Joan (Ursell) Hanes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1981 and employed at AK Steel for...
Mary "Beth" Philpot
Aug 5, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Philpot, age 55 of Lindenwald, joined her brothers in Heaven on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 22, 1965 to Clarence and Barbara (nee Noe) Philpot.
Beth is survived by her mother, Barbara Philpot; her three children, Brandon, Brandi and Joshua Philpot; her granddaughter, Hyacinth Howell; and many other...
Dorothy Marie Messerschmitt
Aug 5, 2021
Dorothy Marie Messerschmitt, age 100 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton Senior Living on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Dorothy was born in Richmond, Kentucky on August 22, 1920 to Floyd King and Fannie (Singer) King. Dorothy was married to her beloved late husband William P. Messerschmitt Sr. and was a devoted mother of three children. She was...
Cliffford Ernest Fisher
Aug 3, 2021
Clifford Ernest Fisher, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cliff was born in Lafollette, Tennessee on November 5, 1934 to James and Bessie Fisher. Cliff served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On December 24, 1952, he married Mary Magdalene Hodge. Together they raised their five sons until her passing on...
James "Jim" Martin
Aug 2, 2021
James “Jim” Martin, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. Known to most as Jim, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 27, 1953 to the late Carey and Ruth (Mehl) Martin. Jim graduated from Edgewood High School and went on to work for Armco Steel, where he retired after over 30 years of...
Phyllis Jean Allen
Aug 1, 2021
Phyllis Jean Allen, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 27, 1944 to Billy Raymond and Beatrice (nee Harris) Winkler. On October 29, 1966 in Hamilton, she married Lloyd Allen. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandkids.
Phyllis is survived by...
Mary Gurung
Aug 1, 2021
Mary Gurung, age 28 of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Mary was born in Jhapa, Nepal on January 1, 1993 to Ram Gurung and Tulasi Gurung. Mary was a Sunday school teacher at Ebenezer Prayer House and an active member of the children’s ministries of the Nepali community churches of the U.S.
Mary will...
Brandie Renee Roark
Jul 31, 2021
Brandie Renee Roark, age 26 of Eaton, OH passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Brandie was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on April 22, 1995 to Mark Dwayne Roark and Sharon (Clark) Roark. Brandie was a cheerleader in school, enjoyed doing crafts, and loved being an aunt to her niece and nephews....
Doug R. Holland
Jul 30, 2021
Doug R. Holland, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021. Douglas was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 8, 1956 to George Holland and Doris June (Farmer) Holland. Doug enjoyed fishing trips on Lake Erie, live music, and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed most...
James "Rick" Combs
Jul 28, 2021
James “Rick” Richard Combs, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Rick was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 11, 1958 to James Lee Combs and Dorothy Florence (Miller) Spahr. Rick was a proud graduate of Fairfield High School, Class of 1976. Rick worked as a truck driver and drove for Dr. Pepper, Roadway, Le...
Karol Ann Mccracken
Jul 28, 2021
Karol Ann McCracken, age 82 of Seven Mile, passed away at Doverwood Village Health Care on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on December 11, 1938, the daughter of Charles Michael Sr. and Lily Mae (Hoskins) Urban. Karol was employed at the Butler County Court House following high school and then as the office manager...