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.
Buddy Brown
Feb 18, 2021
The Rev. Buddy Brown passed away quietly and made his grand entrance into Glory at his Hamilton residence on Feb. 18, 2021, after a courageous 3-year battle against cancer.
Buddy was born in 1935 in Pigeon Roost, KY to Viola (Brock) Brown and Robert Brown. He attended the local schools and graduated from Bush High School in...
Carol A. Kelly
Feb 17, 2021
Carol A. Kelly, age 79 of Bradenton, Fl, passed away at her home, surrounded by close family members on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Carol was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1941 to Roy E. and Eleanore Hendricks. Carol was a granny to all, who loved her dearly. She was everyone’s secret keeper. She loved to travel and...

Gary W. Peak
Feb 16, 2021
Gary Peak, age 66 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Gary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 25, 1954 to Cecil and Madeline Peak. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Western Hills High School. On April 18 th , 1998, he married the love of his life, Debbie Peak. Gary worked at...

Sue Cornett
Feb 16, 2021
Arlene Sue Cornett, said to be “the most stubborn child her mother ever had,” stubbornly passed away on February 16, 2021. She is now finally going to find out “who tied that pup.” Sue was the daughter of Forrest D. and Miriam (Schwartzstrauber) Campbell, who for many years were the proprietors of the Campbell Funeral Home. Sue worked as...
Dorothy (Dot) Jean Wilson-Richardson
Feb 15, 2021
Dorothy (Dot) Jean Richardson-Wilson of Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6:45AM. Dot was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Bryant. She retired from Fort Hamilton Hospital where she worked as a Receptionist for 24 years. She was recognized for her volunteer work at...
Marjorie Clemans
Feb 14, 2021
Marjorie L. Clemans, age 79 of Hamilton, was called home to be with the Lord, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Marjorie was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on May 23, 1941 to the late Harry and Virgie (Napier) Wilder. Marjorie was a country homemaker with a good, old-fashioned set of family values. She liked...
Geraldine Rice
Feb 14, 2021
Geraldine M. Rice, age 97 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Geraldine was born in Provo, Utah on January 20, 1924 to George M. Barnett and Marcella Maloney Barnett.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Sandra Kinch of Laughlin NV, John (Sandra) Rice of Hamilton OH and David (Shirley) Rice...
Patty R. Mccartney
Feb 13, 2021
Patty R. McCartney, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Assisted Living on February 13, 2021. Patty was born in Hamilton, OH on August 23, 1927 to Alfred Vogel and Rose (Wimmer) Vogel. On August 25, 1951 Patty married Thomas W. McCartney Jr., who preceded her in death 2004. She graduated from Hamilton High in 1945 and continued...
Cecil Lakes
Feb 13, 2021
Cecil Lakes, age 92 of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 31, 1928, the fifth of eight children, to Walker and Grace (Coates) Lakes. In his younger days, he enjoyed camping and skiing. Cecil retired from Beckett Paper Company after 30 plus years as a...
Monroe Jones
Feb 12, 2021
Monroe M. Jones, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield on Friday, February 12, 2021. Monroe was born in Vicco, Kentucky on March 26, 1941 to the late James and Sally (Combs) Jones. Known to many of his friends as Fred, he enjoyed bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Monroe is survived by his...
Nelma Fay Rowland
Feb 12, 2021
Nelma F. Rowland, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away on February 12th, 2021. She was born on July 1st, 1940 in Garrett, Kentucky to Elijah and Evelyn Collins.
Mom,
Totally dedicated to family
Strong person – always the corner stone of the family
Good listener – always willing to listen...
Carol Sue Parker
Feb 11, 2021
Carol Sue Parker, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Carol was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 1946 to Carl Hughes and Mildred Durham Hughes. Carol made many friends while working for the city of Hamilton and through her love of people she had never met a stranger. She...
Ashley Nicole Felty
Feb 10, 2021
Ashley Nicole Felty, age 30 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Ashley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 3, 1991 to Rodney Felty and Janet Hogden. Ashley loved spending time with family, especially her son, Tristan, and her three nieces. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping and making memories with family.
Ashley is survived...
Dale Leroy Lakes
Feb 8, 2021
Dale Leroy Lakes, age 61 of Oxford, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Dale was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 28, 1960 to the late Kenneth Lakes and Helena (Murphy) Lakes-Saylor. Dale was a member of the Laborer’s Union Local 534 and worked in construction for many years. He was a good handyman and could fix most...
Alice Lee (Steffey) Dobson
Feb 4, 2021
Alice Lee Steffey Dobson, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 17, 1947 to Whitey and Cora (nee Jameson) Steffey. On June 18, 1977, she married Jack Dobson. Alice retired from Ross Middle School teaching 7th & 8th grade Social Studies after...
Carol Anne Mushaben
Feb 3, 2021
Carol Anne Mushaben, 67 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at her residence, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Carol was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Rosemary (Weigand) Mushaben.
Carol attended St. Bernard’s grade school in Spring Grove Village, (formally Winton Place), and graduated from Our Lady of the...
Ricky D. Clemmons
Feb 2, 2021
Ricky Dean Clemmons, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Ricky was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 4, 1960 to Ora Lee (Brinegar) and the late Bert Clemmons. Ricky was a retired Ironworker from Local #290. He enjoyed fishing in Florida and cooking for his friends and family. Ricky is survived by his mother,...
Marcella C. Thier
Feb 1, 2021
Marcella C. Thier, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 1, 2021. Marcella was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 30, 1931 to Edward and Florence Holstein. On November 28, 1953, she married the love of her life, Joseph E. Thier. Marcella was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from...
Elmer "Lou" Louis Walters
Jan 28, 2021
Elmer "Lou" Louis Walters, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Lou was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 20, 1940 to Elmor Walters and Marjorie (Ramey) Walters. On February 7, 1970 in California, he married Nickee Miller. He was a retired Army and Navy Veteran, serving in the Military for...
Donna Jean Brockman
Jan 27, 2021
Donna Jean Brockman, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 9, 1929 to Louis Schurger and Virgie Baker Schurger. She was employed at Columbia Federal for 9 years.
Additionally, Donna helped support the family business at The Elbo Room in Fairfield.
Donna...