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.
Michael Wayne Hicks
Jun 17, 2021
Michael Wayne Hicks, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 10, 1962 to Samuel Hicks and Mazlene (Jordan) Hicks. Mike was employed at Marcell’s Towing Service for over 30 years. He always worked to provide for his family. He enjoyed going fishing,...
Mary K. Wesley
Jun 17, 2021
Mary K. Wesley, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Mary was born in Burr, Kentucky on October 4, 1936 to Brightie Morris and Becky (Turner) Morris.
Mary is survived by her children, Debbie (Mike) Bishop, Belinda Reeder, and Timothy Sergent; her four grandchildren; her 8 great grandchildren; and...
James R. Metcalf
Jun 17, 2021
James “Jim” Metcalf, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 9, 1956 the son of Paul and Leila (Robbins) Metcalf. On October 19, 2007 in Hamilton he married Lorri Sheffstall. Jim was employed as a truck driver for Schneider and ABF Trucking for...
Joseph Manuel Lairson
Jun 17, 2021
Joseph Manuel Lairson, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Joseph was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 13, 1958 to Gertrud and Manuel Lairson. Known to most as Joe, he attended New Miami schools and later joined the U.S. Army. After his time in the service, he worked various jobs until he found his...
Hugh Douglas Mullins
Jun 16, 2021
Hugh Douglas Mullins, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Doug was born in Livingston, Kentucky on January 6, 1943 to Wilmer and Ivas (nee Gabbard) Mullins. Doug was a New Miami High School graduate class of 1961. He went on to serve in the United States Army, being deployed to Vietnam....
Betty C. Terrill
Jun 15, 2021
Betty C. Terrill, age 76 of Hamilton, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Betty was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 19, 1945 to the late Edgar and Ruby (Brock) Bowling. Betty was a vivacious, loving friend to everyone she met. She leaves behind a very large family with whom she...
Linda Lou Stewart
Jun 14, 2021
Linda Lou Stewart, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Linda was born in Birch Lick, Kentucky on June 16, 1942 to Leonard and Lula (nee Johnson) Hurst. She met her husband, Walter Stewart, her hunk of burning love, when she was 14 and married on June 16, 1960 on her 18 th birthday. Linda...
Douglas George Lake
Jun 11, 2021
Lake, Douglas George, age 64 of Morgan Township passed away on June 11, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1957, the son of George and Nora Etta (Tuggle) Lake, in Hamilton, Ohio. He married Valerie Maxey (born 1 day earlier, in the same hospital) on May 12, 1979, and she preceded him in death on September 13, 2008. ...
Roger Wayne Turner
Jun 10, 2021
Roger Wayne Turner, age 58 of Okeana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Roger was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 26, 1962 to the late Jack and Wanda (Isaacs) Turner. He was a graduate of Ross High School, Class of 1981. Roger went on to work for O’Gara – Hess & Eisenhardt...
Michael Shane Gabbard
Jun 9, 2021
Michael Shane “Schickett” Gabbard, age 48 of New Miami, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital ER on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Shane was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 9, 1972 to James and Melvena (nee Cox) Gabbard. After being together for 16 years, he married Diana House on June 20, 2015. Shane graduated from New Miami High...
Judie Woolum
Jun 9, 2021
Judie L. Woolum (Gordon), 80, of Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 9, 2021. Judie was born on June 21,1941 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Geneva DeZarn Rison who preceded her in death on June 18, 2010. Judie retired from Kroger in 2003.
Judie was dedicated to her family and is survived...
Von Barger
Jun 8, 2021
Von Barger, age 82 of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Von was born in Sizerock, Kentucky on September 30, 1938 to Frank and Polly Hamblin Barger. He served in the United States Army for 15 years. On October 23, 1978, he married Carol Barger. After his time in the military, Von was a deputy sheriff for...
Angela Marie Kramer
Jun 6, 2021
Angela Marie Kramer, age 46 of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Angie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 17, 1975 to Larry and Fran Burress.
Angie is survived by her children, Chelsea (Adam) Tohey, Daniel Kramer Jr., Isabella Kramer, Chloe Kramer and Savannah Kramer; her grandchildren, Sophia and Norah Tohey; her mother, Fran...

Barton Lee Bowling
Jun 6, 2021
Barton Lee Bowling, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Graveside service will be held at Somerville Cemetery, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Gary J. Embs
Jun 5, 2021
Gary J. Embs, age 83 of Reily Township, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on November 21, 1937 the son of Delbert and Lenna (Allen) Embs. On August 11, 1964 in Liberty, Indiana, he married Linda Sue Howard. Gary was employed in the housing and dining department at Miami...
Joy E. Edmonds
Jun 5, 2021
Joy E. Edmonds, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Joy was born in Richmond, Kentucky on February 19, 1937. On November 11, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Clarence Edmonds and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2018. Joy was retired as an adminstrative assistant at Walt Disney...
John E. Steele
Jun 3, 2021
John E. Steele, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 7, 1957 the son of Dwight and Janice (Miller) Steele. On September 14, 1989 in Hamilton he married Connie Brown. John was employed as a beater room engineer at Champion Paper Company for...
Roy Kamphaus
Jun 3, 2021
Roy Kamphaus, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 21, 1946 the son of Cornelius “Neil”and Anne (Fath) Kamphaus. On June 18, 1966 in Cincinnati, he married Sue Ann Mastin. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of...
Randi S. Spenny
Jun 2, 2021
Randi S. Spenny, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Randi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 3, 1965 son of Norval Spenny and Ericka Thomas. Randi married Tammy Spenny on December 18, 2017. Randi was a genuine, kindhearted man. He loved the outdoors, his family and going to church....
Frankie Lee Holland
May 31, 2021
Frankie Lee Holland, age 34 of New Miami, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Frankie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 9, 1986 to Lee and Maxene (nee Mills) Holland. Frankie graduated from Butler Tech Vocational School with his welding certificate. He went on to work as a fabricator. Frankie loved spending time with his little girl,...