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.
Bill Grubbs
Jul 27, 2021
Bill Grubbs, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Bill was born in Hazard, Kentucky on March 8, 1957 to William and Eve Grubbs. On June 2, 1982 he married Anetta Payne. He worked at Dashers for many years. Bill enjoyed playing baseball, watching the Reds, Bengals and Wildcats and above all,...
Newell Raymond Collins Jr.
Jul 27, 2021
Newell Raymond Collins Jr., age 83 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Newell was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 10, 1938 to Newell R. Collins Sr. and Argolda Ellis Collins. He attended Hamilton City Schools. Raymond also worked at Ford Motor Company, and enjoyed western movies, garage sales, boating, camping, fishing at Brookville Lake, and...
James Bowling
Jul 27, 2021
James Isaac Bowling, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at The Laurels of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. James was born in London, Kentucky on December 12, 1941 to the late Coston and Ida Mae Bowling. Known to many as Jim, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge (CVS-33). After his time in the service,...
Walter H. West
Jul 24, 2021
Walter H. West Jr., age 52 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Walter was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 9, 1968 to Walter West Sr. and Betty Jane (Morrical) West.
Visitation will be held at Fairfield Baptist Church, 1072 Hicks Blvd. Fairfield, OH 45014 on August 13, 2021 from 6:00pm...
Beulah Partin
Jul 24, 2021
Beulah V. Partin, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Beulah was born in Laurel Co, Kentucky on May 8, 1937 to Seaberry and Rushie (nee Taylor) Love.
Beulah is survived by her daughters, Janet (Steve) Trustowski, Jennifer Partin and Melissa (Terry) Reiff; her grandkids, Cheyenne Miller and...
Barbara L. Enderle
Jul 23, 2021
Barbara L. Enderle, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, July 23, 2021. Barb was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 4, 1934 to Russell and Nora Bock. On June 18, 1952, she married Ralph “Mike” Rose. Together they raised two children, Dennis and Debby Rose. On December 20, 1991, she married Larry Enderle....
Brenda Star Rice
Jul 21, 2021
Brenda Star Rice, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 13, 1958 to the late William and Lillian (Scott) Rice. Brenda was a school bus driver for Hamilton City Schools for many years. Brenda enjoyed the outdoors, especially when she was with the...
Carol J. Singleton
Jul 21, 2021
Carol J. Singleton, age 86 of Cincinnati, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born in New Miami, Ohio on June 6, 1935 the daughter of Edward and Grace (Cox) Eubanks. On August 5, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana, she married Jesse Singleton and he preceded her in death in 1980. Carol was employed...
Linda Sue Winkler
Jul 20, 2021
Linda Sue Winkler, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 14, 1948 to Mildred “Mickey” and Robert Day. Linda graduated from Talawanda High School. On April 29, 1972, she married Dale Winkler. Linda retired from Hamilton City Schools after many years of service....
Ronald Paul Dakin
Jul 16, 2021
Ronald Paul Dakin, age 52 of Franklin, passed away at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant on Friday, July 16, 2021. Ron was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 27, 1969 to Gerald and Marilyn (nee Boehm) Dakin. He was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. Ron was previously employed by the USPS Cincinnati Bulk Mail Center.
Ron...
Ronald Gentry
Jul 14, 2021
Ronald Gentry, age 74 of Gratis, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Ronald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 10, 1946 to James Earl Gentry and Louise (Owens) Gentry. On June 10, 1972 in Hamilton, he married Shirley Turner, and she preceded him in death in 2009. Ronald lived his...
Elizabeth Deppe Montgomery
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Elizabeth Deppe Montgomery, age 83, of Fairfield Township, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home with family members by her side. She was born in New Bern, NC, on May 28, 1938, daughter of the late Nelson Sylvanus Barker and Frances Koonce Barker. Elizabeth attended high school at Peace College in Raleigh, NC. She then attended...
Angela E. Mcwilliams
Jul 11, 2021
Angela E. McWilliams, age 59, of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 11th, 2021. She was born in Hamilton on November 7th, 1961 the daughter of James Hough and Sharon Truitt. Angel was a 1979 graduate of Ross High School. Angel was known for her extraordinary cooking. She delighted in gardening and fishing. Angel loved nothing...
Deniese Dermon
Jul 11, 2021
Deniese Dermon, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Deniese was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1952 to David Jones and Janet VonStein. Deniese worked at General Motors for 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and grilling out. Deniese is survived by her husband, Mike Dermon; her son, James Reimer; her step-children,...
Patricia Ann Payne
Jul 11, 2021
Patricia Ann Payne, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Patricia was born in Canton, Ohio on August 29, 1932 to the late Robert Garris and Gertrude (Risher) Leyman. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #330 and the Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post #7670. Patricia enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with friends, but...
Marvin Griffin
Jul 9, 2021
Marvin E. Griffin, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. Marvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1956 to the late Hardin and Dorothy (Hubbard) Griffin. Marvin Served in the U.S. Army. He went on to work at Liebel-Flarsheim and West Carrollton Parchment. He enjoyed fishing and Ohio State football. Marvin was a...
Cecil Clyde Estes
Jul 9, 2021
Cecil Clyde Estes, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on February 23, 1935. Cecil was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was employed by the Talawanda School District for numerous years, before his...
Charles Mullins
Jul 8, 2021
Charles Mullins (Papaw) age 83 of Hamilton, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Charles was born to the late Wilmer and Ivas (Gabbard) Mullins in Livingston, Kentucky on January 3, 1938. Charles married the love of his life Geneva (Schultz) on October 11, 1958.
Together they had 5 children, Penny (Tim)...
Steven Edward Martin
Jul 7, 2021
Martin, Steven Edward (Steve). Age 65. Passed from this life Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the UC Medical Center.
Steve was born on May 24, 1956 to William (Bill) Martin and Darlene (Wagner) Martin in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised by his grandparents, Everett and Mary Martin in Mt. Salem, Kentucky, after the death of his mother...

Eligha G. Allen
Jul 7, 2021
Eligha G. Allen, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 19, 1950 to Lige Allen and Laura (Sams) Allen. Eligha married Donna Napier on May 19, 1972 and they had been married for 49 years. He was a veteran of the United States...