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.

Lester Ray Riley
Feb 9, 2025
Lester Ray Riley, age 75 of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Lester was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 2, 1950. Husband to Tanya; father to Lester II, Rebecca, Christopher and Jennifer; son to Mildred and Bud Riley; brother to Ella, Lonnie, Wayne, Harold, Robert, Ronnie and Donnie; papa to 14 grandchildren;...
John F. Hunter
Feb 8, 2025
John F. Hunter, age 79 of Wayne Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025 while on his way home from a yearly photography show. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on August 10, 1945, the son of Jesse and Edith (Ward) Hunter. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was with...
Daniel Staton
Feb 8, 2025
Daniel Staton, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Daniel was born in Estel County, Kentucky on March 10, 1935 to Horace Staton and Reashy (Estes) Staton. He was a member of the Freemasons in Phoenix, Arizona for over 55 years. Daniel loved his garden, telling jokes, and spending time with his family.
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Carl Lamar Mcnamara
Feb 7, 2025
Carl Lamar McNamara, Sr, age 72 of Hamilton (Seven Mile), OH, passed away Peacefully on February 7, 2025 at 7:31 am in his home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 21, 1952 the son of Harry Sr. & Sylvia (Shoemaker) McNamara. Carl was employed at Dee Sign Company in West Chester/Norwood, OH for 25 years and a...
Donald Amos Buckley
Feb 7, 2025
Donald Amos Buckley, age 82 of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. Don was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 6, 1942 to Fayne and Catherine Buckley. He served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. Don fought in the Vietnam conflict and retired in the Air Force Reserve. In 1961, he married Judith...
Connie M. Finan
Feb 7, 2025
Connie M. Finan, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 7, 2025. Connie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 12, 1950, to James Lyons and Dorothy (Wolf) Lyons. She was an avid lover of pontoon rides on the Great Miami River. On May 17,1974, she married Ted Finan, and they recently celebrated their...
Kennetta Rose Hodge
Feb 6, 2025
Kennetta Rose Hodge, age 68 of Fairfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Kennetta was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 23, 1956 to Edwin and Dorothy (nee Swift) Tobergta. In 1976, Kennetta married the love of her life, Donald Hodge. She loved horses and animals, especially her dogs, Scrappy and Lulu. Kennetta...
Gene Adkins
Feb 5, 2025
Gene Adkins, age 69 of Okeana, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1955 the son of Don and Irene (Nelson) Adkins. Gene was employed as a steel worker for Mac Steel in Sharonville for over thirty-four years. He enjoyed his retirement working as a Realtor...
Sean Patrick Nolan
Feb 4, 2025
Sean Patrick Nolan, age 35 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Sean was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 17, 1989 to Gerri Nolan and Daniel Foy. Sean was an accomplished cyberpunk writer and author of Shades of Grey. While his creative writing focused on a dystopian future, Sean was very active in social justice activism....
Mel Peters
Feb 2, 2025
Melvin C. “Mel” Peters, age 83 of Trenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at 4:25pm. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 25, 1942, the son of Lawrence and Elona (Cash) Peters. Mel was an avid Nascar fan, boater and golfer for many years, loved to travel in his various RVs/Motorhomes, ride his Harley Davidson...
Dennis James Jones
Jan 31, 2025
Dennis James Jones (callsign KA8YRN), age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2025. Dennis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1959 to Betty Louise (Cox) Jones and the late James Frederick Jones. Dennis grew up in New Miami and was a professional driver for Pilot for many years. He enjoyed hunting...
Mary Lorene Robbins
Jan 30, 2025
Mary Lorene Robbins, age 89 of Covington, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Rosedale Green on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Mary was born in Tyner, Kentucky on September 7, 1935 to Roscoe and Margaret (nee Allen) Hunter. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Brooks Robbins.
Mary is survived by her children, Donna (Todd)...
Carl Benjamin Glaab Jr.
Jan 30, 2025
Carl Benjamin Glaab Jr., age 98 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Carl was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on October 20, 1926 to Carl B. Sr. and Emma (nee Lowe) Glaab. Carl served in the United States Army. On October 2, 1948, he married Wanda Gordon and together they raised seven children. Carl enjoyed working in...
Asenath Kay Menninger
Jan 29, 2025
Asenath Kay Menninger, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Kay was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 13, 1941 to Charles Harding and Edna (Morris) Harding. She retired from Ford Motor Company after more than 30 years. Granny loved her family, her faith, and her few cherished friends. Her smile and laugh were infectious,...
Ruby Joyce Prewitt
Jan 28, 2025
Ruby Joyce Prewitt, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Ruby was born in Jellico, Tennessee on March 5, 1933 to the late George and Ruth (Blevins) Selvia. Ruby graduated from Jellico High School and worked for Elder-Beerman and Richard’s Pizza for many years. Ruby married the love of her life, Winford Prewitt and together...
Reba J. Turner
Jan 27, 2025
Reba J. Turner, age 89 of Middletown, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. Reba was born in Phil Campbell, Alabama on July 2, 1935 to Samuel Sherrill and Rossie (Isom) Sherrill. She loved shopping, fishing, boating, and spending time with her family. Reba enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sporting events, spending time with her sister Martha, being outdoors...
Kathryn I. Smith
Jan 26, 2025
Kathryn I. Smith, age 82 of Hamilton, OH, passed away at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on May 25, 1942 to William C. Ignatius and Dorothy (Kiefel) Ignatius in Cincinnati, OH. Kathy was a 1960 graduate of Talawanda High School. On April 8, 1961, she married the...
David Lee Davis Sr.
Jan 25, 2025
David Lee Davis Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at The Community Living Center at Cincinnati VA Medical Center on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Dave was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 18, 1940 to Wiley A. and Mildred A. (nee Castator) Davis. He retired from CSX Railroad and Great Miami Railroad. Dave was a member of Timberhill...
Hershell D. Jones
Jan 25, 2025
Hershell D. Jones, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Hershell was born in Scottsburg, Indiana on January 17, 1942, to Oscar Jones and Verna (Felts) Jones. He was in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1969 as a Gunnery Sgt. On August 3, 1963, in Hamilton, he married Betty Calia....
Helen B. Roberts
Jan 23, 2025
Helen B. Roberts, age 103 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born in Salem, Indiana on March 3, 1921 the daughter of Silas and Cora Edna (Beck) Mitchell. On April 8, 1950 in Salem, Indiana she married Morris J. Roberts and he preceded her in death in 1992. Helen was...