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.
Dixie A. Jones-Miranda
Oct 4, 2020
Dixie A. Jones-Miranda, age 39 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Dixie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 7, 1981.
Dixie is survived by her mom, Annetta Phelps; her children, Anthony Estrada, Cristian Miranda, Gabriela Miranda and Arianna Miranda; her ex-husband, Hector Miranda; her brothers, James...
Virgil Colwell
Oct 4, 2020
Virgil Colwell, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Virgil was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 16, 1939 to Chester Colwell and Dorothy Colwell. He worked at S.O.S. as an Overhead Crane Operator for many years; he loved fishing, spending time with his family; and also enjoyed playing music and going to church.
...Bernadette (Hayes) Bradley
Oct 3, 2020
Bernadette Bradley, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Bernadette was born in Oneida, Kentucky on September 15, 1944 to Henry and Ollie (nee Murrell) Hayes. Bernadette will be remembered for being a loving mother, sister and aunt.
Bernadette is survived by her son, John (Dewana) Wise; her granddaughters, Morgan...
Neva Denning
Oct 3, 2020
Neva J. Denning, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Soin Medical Center on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Neva was born in Foster, Kentucky on August 4, 1933 to the late Carl and Kathleen (Routt) Allender. Neva had a heart of gold and was a devoted mom, grandma and great-grandma. Her love and care will always be present with...
Georgia Louise Hubbard
Oct 3, 2020
Georgia Louise Hubbard, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Louise was born in Bonny Blue, Virginia on April 7, 1938 to the late Henry Earl and Nora (Sexton) Woodyard. Known as Lou to those closest to her, she enjoyed dinning out and playing cards. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and...
Timothy R. Hale
Oct 2, 2020
Timothy R. Hale, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, October 2, 2020. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 3, 1958 the son of Roy and Irene (Hopkins) Hale. Timothy was employed in the street maintenance department for the City of Hamilton for 25 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member...
Ricardo Lamont Lewis
Oct 2, 2020
Ricardo Lamont Lewis, age 58 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Friday, October 2, 2020. Ricardo was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 30, 1962 to Reginald Lewis and Barbara Jean Harvey Lewis. Ricardo worked for Everdry Waterproofing; who was an amazing company to work for and was so good to him over the years.
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Leslie J. Taylor
Sep 30, 2020
Leslie J. Taylor, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Leslie was born in Ross, Ohio on February 17, 1944 to Leslie A. Taylor and Maude Myers Taylor. Jimmy will be missed by all who knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his sister, Loraine Cosby; nieces, June Bowling, Diane Natali,...
James Lee Walker
Sep 24, 2020
James Lee Walker, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Jimmy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 30, 1965 to Della (nee Rowland) Brown.
Jimmy is survived by his brother, Mike Brown; his aunts and uncles, Paula (Ed) Reid, Lula (Gene) Combs, Kathie (Randy) Broughton, Marlene Reaves, Berneta Finney, Jimmy (Susie) Rowland;...
Alford Lonnie Riley
Sep 22, 2020
Alford “Lonnie” Riley, age 69 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at UC Medical Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Lonnie was born on March 13, 1951, the son of Ace Riley and Mildred Vowell (Fields). Lonnie was a carpet installer most of his hard working days, as well as a United States Army Veteran.
Lonnie was proceeded...
Lieselotte “Liese” Banas
Sep 19, 2020
Lieselotte “Liese” Banas, age 92 of Gahanna, OH, formerly of Hamilton, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Sage Park Alzheimer's Special Care Center on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Lieselotte was born in Gleiwitz, Germany, on November 16, 1927 to Josef Istel and Charlotte (Wieshalla) Istel. In 1949 in Germany, she married Thadeusz Banaszczyk, and he preceded her...
Ronald J Kinzer Jr.
Sep 19, 2020
Ronald J. Kinzer Jr., age 54 of Fairfield, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Ronald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 19, 1966 to Ronald J Kinzer Sr. and Rose J. Hodge Kinzer. Ronald was a minister for over 20 years Light House Ministry Worship Center.
Ronald is survived by his...
Nettie Jane Baker
Sep 18, 2020
Nettie Jane Baker, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Mountain Crest Nursing Home on Friday, September 18, 2020. Jane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 29, 1933 to Ova Blankenship and Lucy (Loman) Blankenship. Jane was a secretary in the Hamilton City School District for many years, working mostly at the Board of Education office. She has...
Leona Carol Newton
Sep 16, 2020
Leona Carol Newton, age 67 of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Leona was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 21, 1952 to the late William and Doris (Stephens) Bennett. Leona was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Middletown. She enjoyed quilting and crafting, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her...
Johnny Peal Jr.
Sep 15, 2020
Johnny Peal Jr., age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Johnny was born in Richmond, Kentucky on September 5, 1937 to John Fletcher and Delora Peel. On May 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janet Waters. He retired from SOS in Hamilton, Ohio, after many years of service....
Thomas C. Weber
Sep 12, 2020
Thomas C. Weber, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Tom was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 20, 1926 to Ralph Anthony Weber and Elizabeth Margaret Fuerst Weber. On August 5, 1950 he married the love of his life, Rosemary Berger in St. Ann’s Church Hamilton. He worked for 44...
Emma Rose Creech
Sep 10, 2020
Emma Rose Creech, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Emma was born in Breathitt Co., Kentucky on February 11, 1934 to Lee Adams and Mattie Johnson. She attended school in Owsley Co., Kentucky and on June 24, 1950 she married Congress Creech in Booneville, Kentucky.
Emma worked for...
Gene F. Bastian
Sep 10, 2020
Gene Francis Bastian, 87, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed on to his heavenly home on September 10, 2020, of natural causes.
Gene was born September 5, 1933, in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Morrow High School in 1951. In 1952, he began his career at the Fisher Body/General Motors (GM) auto plant in Hamilton, OH, as a math...
Richard S. Kellum
Sep 10, 2020
Richard S. Kellum, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Rick was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 12, 1953 to the late William and Betty (Collins) Kellum. He was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School. After high school, Rick went to work for Armco Steel and went on to...
Deana D. (Lyttle) Davidson
Sep 8, 2020
Deana D. Davidson (Lyttle), age 56, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Hamilton, Ohio.
Deana is survived by her husband, Tyrone "Keith" Davidson; her mother, Jerry Cornett; her brother, Kenneth (Kristina) Lyttle; her sister, Monica Meyer; her daughters, Brandy (Todd) MacWatters and Jennifer (Billy) Richey; her son, Michael MacWatters; her step-son, TC Baumgardner; her best...