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.
Kim C. Hubbard
Aug 23, 2021
Kim C. Hubbard, age 64 of Lindenwald, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Monday, August 23, 2021. Kim was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 11, 1957 to Ben and Norinne (nee Moak) Hubbard.
Kim is survived by her parents, Ben and Norinne Hubbard; her siblings, Rocky (Donna) Hubbard, Teri (Terry) Ivers, Rusty (Rhonda) Hubbard and...
Donald Engel
Aug 20, 2021
Donald Eugene Engel, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Known to most as Don, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 15, 1948 to the late Clarence and Emma Elizabeth (Schrader) Engel. Don graduated from Garfield High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Navy,...
Carl Finley
Aug 18, 2021
Carl Finley, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Carl was born in Hyden, Kentucky on February 11, 1935 to the late George and Lilly (Asher) Finley. On January 6, 1956, he married the love of his life, Betty Irvin in Buchanan, West Virginia. Carl was an over-the-road semi truck driver...
Gerald "Jerry" M. Wheeler
Aug 16, 2021
Gerald “Gerry” M. Wheeler, age 74 of Trenton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021. Gerry was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 29, 1946. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of Sergeant. Gerry worked at various retail stores over the years and was...
Gwen Mcbee
Aug 16, 2021
Gwen McBee, age 64 of Liberty Township, passed away at UC Medical Center on Monday, August 16, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1957 to Beverly and Joyce (King) Babb. On May 3, 1975 in Hamilton, she married Gary McBee.
Gwen is survived by her husband, Gary McBee; four children, Amanda (David) Kincaid,...
Doris Jean Buell
Aug 16, 2021
Doris Jean (Stacy) Buell, age 79, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 16, 2021. Jean was born in McGoffin County, Kentucky on April 3, 1942, the daughter of Bud & Rose (Rice) Stacy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as “Aunt Jean” to many nieces, nephews, and family members. She...
Lois Winifred Jones
Aug 15, 2021
Lois Winifred Jones, 87, of New Miami, Ohio passed away on August 15, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1934 in Confluence, KY to the late Mose and Ella (Deaton) Feltner. She married her beloved husband Preston Jones on February 4th, 1956. She attended New Miami Church of God (now Rivers of Life) for over...
Ruth M. Asher
Aug 14, 2021
Ruth M. Asher, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 19, 1935 to David G. and Pearl (Cottingem) Colson. Ruth was a member of New Miami First Church of God. She was employed in the maintenance department at Square D Company for more...
Charles "Mike" Roe
Aug 13, 2021
Charles "Mike" Roe, age 72, passed away at home on Friday, August 13 with his wife Linda by his side.
He was born January 4, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio to Marshall and Josephine (Townsend) Roe. He graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1967. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corp and fought in the...
Jack Lee Croucher Sr.
Aug 12, 2021
Jack Lee Croucher Sr, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his families residence on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1935 to John and Ella (Saylor) Croucher. Jack was employed as a filling room attendant at Mosler Safe Company for thirty-six years, retiring in 1996. On December 19, 1964 in Hamilton...
James D. Smedley
Aug 11, 2021
James D. Smedley, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. James was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 28, 1952 to John Henry Smedley and Marie Helen (Lucas) Smedley. He was married to Sherry (Ballew) Smedley; and she preceded him in death in 2006. James enjoyed singing, playing his guitar, fishing, drawing,...
Gertrude "Trudy" Moreno
Aug 11, 2021
Gertrude Francis Moreno, age 72 of Cincinnati, passed away at Oxford Healthcare Center on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Trudy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 14, 1949 to Howard McKee and Hazel Naomi Denham.
Trudy is survived by her children, Anthony Wayne Justice, Sylvia LeeAnn (Rod Nicholas) Smith and Todd McKee Justice; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Krysten,...
Marie L. "Cookie" Wyatt
Aug 10, 2021
Marie L. “Cookie” Wyatt, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Cookie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 22, 1949 to Robert Timler and Dorothy (Cochran) Timler. In May of 1969, she married Gilbert Wyatt Jr. She enjoyed going on cruises; and most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Nancy Carolyn Becker
Aug 8, 2021
Nancy Carolyn Becker, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1937 to Elmer Howard O'Dell and Mildred (Dollman) O'Dell. Nancy was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.
Nancy is survived by her two sons, Steve (Sheila) Becker and...
Robert "Neil" Gabbard
Aug 7, 2021
Robert “Neil” Gabbard, age 79 of New Miami, passed away at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 15, 1942 the son of Elmer and Emma Jean (House) Gabbard. On July 7, 1962 in Hamilton he married Mary Jane Bowling. Neil was employed at Avon Products for twenty years,...
Randall Gene Hanes
Aug 6, 2021
Randall Gene “Randy” Hanes, age 65 of New Miami, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born in Greenfield, Ohio on December 5, 1955 to James Ralph Hanes Sr. and Barbara Joan (Ursell) Hanes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1981 and employed at AK Steel for...
Mary "Beth" Philpot
Aug 5, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Philpot, age 55 of Lindenwald, joined her brothers in Heaven on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 22, 1965 to Clarence and Barbara (nee Noe) Philpot.
Beth is survived by her mother, Barbara Philpot; her three children, Brandon, Brandi and Joshua Philpot; her granddaughter, Hyacinth Howell; and many other...
Dorothy Marie Messerschmitt
Aug 5, 2021
Dorothy Marie Messerschmitt, age 100 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton Senior Living on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Dorothy was born in Richmond, Kentucky on August 22, 1920 to Floyd King and Fannie (Singer) King. Dorothy was married to her beloved late husband William P. Messerschmitt Sr. and was a devoted mother of three children. She was...
Cliffford Ernest Fisher
Aug 3, 2021
Clifford Ernest Fisher, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cliff was born in Lafollette, Tennessee on November 5, 1934 to James and Bessie Fisher. Cliff served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On December 24, 1952, he married Mary Magdalene Hodge. Together they raised their five sons until her passing on...
James "Jim" Martin
Aug 2, 2021
James “Jim” Martin, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. Known to most as Jim, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 27, 1953 to the late Carey and Ruth (Mehl) Martin. Jim graduated from Edgewood High School and went on to work for Armco Steel, where he retired after over 30 years of...


