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.
Jerry Cook
Sep 10, 2021
Jerry Cook Jr., age 67 of New Miami, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 20, 1954 to Gerald Sr. and Rebecca (Bowling) Cook. On November 11, 1972 in Hamilton he married Shawnie Rae McDaniel and she preceded him in death in 2017. Jerry was employed as a...
Mary L. Flynn
Sep 10, 2021
Mary L. Flynn, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in Totz, Kentucky on October 1, 1945 the daughter of Anderson and Allene (Church) Moore. On December 24, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she married Bill Flynn. Mary was a devoted Christian for more than forty years. She was...
Betty Lou Hurst
Sep 9, 2021
Betty Lou Hurst, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Betty was born in Jellico, Tennessee on December 22, 1935 to Charlie and Nola Mae Smith. On August 17, 1952, she married the love of her life, Ulysus Hurst. Betty was a very devoted wife, mom and mamaw.
Betty...
Sheila Heinrich
Sep 8, 2021
Sheila Heinrich of Poplar Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly in her home on the evening of September 8, 2021, at the age of 66. Sheila was born to George and Louisa Downey on July 13, 1955 in Manchester, KY. In 1963 her family moved to Hamilton, OH where she would finish school and graduate from Garfield High School. She...
Isabella Combs
Sep 8, 2021
Isabella “Izzy” Cates Combs passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the children she loved on September 8, 2021. She was 93 years old. The daughter of Jake Henry and Sarah Frances (Kerby) Cates, she had two brothers: Anse Havey Cates, and Clifford Faxon Cates, all of whom precede her in death.
Born in Big Hill, KY,...
Margaret "Peg" Smith
Sep 4, 2021
Margaret “Peg” Smith, age 63 of Seven Mile, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Peg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 11, 1958 to James McRoberts and Wanda (nee Barger) Bond. She graduated from Preble Shawnee in 1976. On October 14, 1978, she married Richard Smith in Jacksonburg, OH. Together, Richard and Peg...
Bonnie Mcmillan
Sep 3, 2021
Bonnie McMillan, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away in the company of friends and family on Friday, September 3, 2021. Bonnie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 11, 1954 to Sam and Joan (nee Loechtenfeldt) McMillan. She graduated from Taft High School. Bonnie worked for Mercantile as a systems analyst for many years. She enjoyed traveling and went...
Kevin Alexander Glenn
Sep 1, 2021
Kevin Alexander Glenn, age 27 of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Kevin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 22, 1993 to Kevin Alan and Tami (Loney) Glenn. Kevin graduated from Hamilton High School and attended Miami University. Kevin was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed playing video games. Above all, Kevin enjoyed spending time...
Mary Francis Dean
Aug 31, 2021
Francis was preceded in death by her mother and father, the Rev. Kit and Nanny Brock, her husband Otis Dean, her son and daughter in law, Kenneth and Pam Dean, her grandson Ryan Dean, her sisters Geneva Shepherd and Doris Mills, her brothers Fred Brock, Harold Brock, Eugene Brock, Don Brock and Boyd Brock, nephew Dennis Brock, and nieces...
Thelma Lee Roberts
Aug 31, 2021
Thelma Lee Roberts, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Thelma was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 16, 1936 to the late Reeda Dell and Elizabeth Lee (Ramsey) Roberts. Thelma was a graduate of Sharonville High School, class of 1954 and was a meter maid for the City of Hamilton for many...
Dessie C. Gay
Aug 29, 2021
Dessie C. Gay, age 82 of Hamilton, joined many of her family and friends in Heaven on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Dessie was born in Booneville, Kentucky on April 15, 1939 to Jim and Ruby Callahan. She was married for over 61 years to her husband, Bob Gay. Together Dessie & Bob have two children, Jim (Cathy) Gay and...
Linda Christine "Chris" Coffey
Aug 28, 2021
Linda Christine “Chris” Coffey, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Chris was born in Camp Polk, Louisiana on October 7, 1952 to Richard and Ruth (nee Duggins) Pfaffman. Chris graduated from Garfield High School, class of 1971. She retired from Proctor and Gamble after many years of service.
...Jeffrey W. Bowling
Aug 27, 2021
On Friday morning August 27, 2021, Jeffrey Bowling (53) passed away after sustaining multiple injuries from an accident on August 4, when he was struck by a car while on his motorcycle. Jeff put up the fight of his life, surpassing all medical expectations, but in the end, there was too much to heal and not enough time. But...
Jerry Wayne Courts Sr.
Aug 26, 2021
Jerry Wayne Courts Sr., age 79 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Jerry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1942 to Raymond and Annabelle (nee Patten) Courts. He attended Princeton High School. Jerry enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. After the Army, he was in sales for...
Michael J. Dezarn
Aug 25, 2021
Michael J. DeZarn, age 46 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Michael was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 9, 1975 to Joe Gentile and Vickie (Moore) Holland.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home. Funeral...
Robert "Bob" G. Minton
Aug 25, 2021
Robert “Bob” G. Minton, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 7, 1935 to Joseph Minton and Louise (Hurley) Minton. Bob worked at Champion Paper Company for over 45 years. He was a United States Army Veteran. On February 21, 1959 in Hamilton...
Hobert Wagner
Aug 25, 2021
Hobert Wagner, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands Assisted Living on August 24, 2021. He was born in Laurel County, KY to Luther & Geraldine (Jones) Wagner. He met and married the love of his life, Irene Harvey Wagner, on March 27 1954 and were happily married for 67 years. He served 3 years in the U.S....
Coleen Barger
Aug 24, 2021
Coleen Barger, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Coleen was born in Bowlingtown, KY on September 27, 1940 to Roy L. Smith and Ota (Barger) Smith. On July 25, 1958 she married Thomas Barger, and he preceded her in death in 1999. Coleen loved to travel, and loved spending time...
Jeanne Roberts
Aug 23, 2021
Jeanne Holdefer Roberts, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Monday, August 23, 2021. Jeanne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 17, 1944 to Charles and Irma Leonhardt Holdefer. She was a graduate of Taft High School and attended Hamilton Business College. Jeanne had briefly been employed at Ohio Casualty and as a...
Kylee Michelle Meiners
Aug 23, 2021
Kylee Michelle Meiners, age 9 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 17, 2012. Kylee was currently a fourth grade student at Bridgeport Elementary School. She attended Branches Church in Loveland, Ohio and was baptized there by her sister, Jazmin McFalls. Kylee loved being outdoors, and enjoyed camping, fishing,...


