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.
Bonnie Sue Mills
Oct 18, 2025
Bonnie Sue Mills, 83, went home to be with Jesus on October 18, 2025. Bonnie was born March 7,1942 in Glendale, California to William and Mary (Brelsford) Hopkins and later raised by her sweet grandma Velta Hopkins. Bonnie married the love of her life, Kenneth Mills Sr. on January 16, 1957. Together, they owned and operated Mills Tri-County Moving &...
Butch Bergen
Oct 15, 2025
Philip Robert (Butch) Bergen passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at age 63. Butch was a star football player for Stephen T. Badin High School in Hamilton, OH, class of 1980. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University and his master’s degree from The Ohio State University. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip...
David Michael Bush
Oct 14, 2025
David Michael Bush, age 75 of Reily Township, surrounded by family, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. David was born in Clover Fork, Kentucky on February 3, 1950 to Larry and Hazel (Mays) Bush. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. David served in the United States Army with 82nd and 101st Airborne...
Gary Gordon Lewis
Oct 16, 2025
Gary Gordon Lewis, age 78 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Gary was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on May 15, 1947 to Brownlow and Sadie (nee Gordon) Lewis. He served in the United States Army. He was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War and retired as CWO4. Gary worked at Carter...
Theresa J. Turner
Oct 11, 2025
Theresa J. Turner, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Theresa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1947 to Omer and Mary (Chalfant) Jacobs. Theresa graduated from Notre Dame High School. She retired from Southwest Regional Water District after many years of service. Theresa loved to hang out with her sisters...
Danny Lester VanDyne
Oct 19, 2025
Danny Lester VanDyne, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Danny was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 15, 1951. He was raised in Harrison, Ohio by his loving parents, Carl and Geraldine VanDyne along with his sisters and brothers. Danny was educated in Harrison Schools until he voluntarily joined...
Sherrol Meyer
Oct 16, 2025
Sherrol “Nicole” Meyer, age 41 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Nicole was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 17, 1984 to Richard Whigam and Angela (Patrick) Whigam. Nicole loved to read, crochet, diamond paint, and watch Tim Burton movies. Her favorite and most visited travel spot was Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For 23 years she was...
Nina Harris
Oct 12, 2025
Nina P. Harris (House), age 92 of Hanover Township, died at her home on Sunday, October 12, 2025 . Nina was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on September 25, 1933 to Chester House and Della (Cunigan) House. She married Denver Lee Harris of Kentucky in 1954, and he had passed away in 1992. Denver and Nina had 10 children. She...
Polly Mollberg
Oct 18, 2025
Polly Mollberg, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Polly was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 27, 1929 to Henry Asher and Malvery (Bowling) Asher. She loved attending church, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Polly is survived by her daughter, Kay (Terry) Wilson; granddaughters, Michelle (Denny) Deaton,...
Kimberly Thomas
Oct 12, 2025
Kimberly Thomas, a woman of boundless spirit and infinite love, passed away unexpectedly on October 12th, 2025. She was a proud daughter, devoted wife, nurturing mother, adoring grandmother, and loyal friend. Her love was deep, endless, and fiercely protective – her family was her world, and she would have chosen them a thousand times over.
Born with a heart full of...
Rita Catherine Wallen
Sep 30, 2025
Rita Catherine Wallen, 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Rita was born in Hamilton on October 23, 1935 to the late Ernest and Loraine (Kurry) Moelder. Rita attended St. Peter in Chains grade school and graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1953. Rita was a dental assistant for many years and later became a...
Jimmie Sloan
Oct 13, 2025
Jimmie L. Sloan, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, October 13, 2025. Jimmie was born in Alabama on December 16, 1949 to Sam O'Steen and Dorothy (Carter) O'Steen. He was a United States Army veteran.
Jimmie is survived by his wife, Pamela J. Sloan.
Cory McQuitty
Oct 11, 2025
Cory R. McQuitty, age 23 of Oxford, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Cory was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 21, 2002 to Woody McQuitty and Robin Williams. He loved animals, especially his dogs Nova, Amara and Leo. Cory enjoyed riding four wheelers, mudding, the ocean, kayaking, fishing, travelling and working on cars. He was very ambitious towards...
Robin L. Jarvis
Oct 10, 2025
Robin L. Jarvis, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 7, 1955 the daughter of Thomas N. and Betty L. (Meyers) Yeakle. Robin was employed as a Utility Specialist for the City of Hamilton for numerous years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed gardening,...
Geraldine Roark
Oct 9, 2025
Geraldine Roark is so unique she passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 on her 72nd birthday. Geraldine was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 9, 1953 to William Franklin Robertson and Floretta (Stepp) Robertson. She retired from the City of Hamilton in March 2001. Geraldine was a super creative person. She loved gardening, crocheting, quilting, & scrapbooking. She enjoyed...
Saundra L. Butler
Oct 5, 2025
Saundra L. Butler, age 60 of Fairfield, passed away at University of Cincinnati on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 18, 1965 the daughter of Richard and Mary (Bley) Pennington. Saundra’s life revolved around church and spending time with her grandchildren.
Saundra is survived by her son, Brandon (Sarah) Pennington; four grandchildren, Hunter, Izabella, Chandler,...
Dr. James Carroll Haynes, DMin
Oct 3, 2025
James “Jim” C. Haynes, 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 3, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1942, to O.F. and Garnet (Woodall) Haynes. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jim met the love of his life, Nancy (Moore), at Frankfort Pilgrim College in Frankfort, Indiana. They were married on May 27, 1967, at the First...
Margaret “Jean” Kerby
Oct 3, 2025
Margaret “Jean” Kerby, age 93 of New Miami, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025. Jean was born in Reily Twp, Ohio on July 11, 1932 to James and Phebe (nee Peacock) Kerby. She was the valedictorian of Seven Mile High School and graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College and Miami University. Jean traveled North...
Norma Sue Lunsford
Oct 2, 2025
Norma Sue Lunsford, age 87 of Mason, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Norma was born in Laurel County, Kentucky, on June 3, 1938, to Gilbert and Lucy (nee Miller) Combs.
Norma focused her time on creating a home for her family. She loved hosting extended family gatherings and celebrations. Norma also worked...
Ronald Leroy Britt
Oct 2, 2025
Ronald Leroy Britt, age 90, passed away peacefully at Westover Retirement Community in Hamilton, OH, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born during the Dust Bowl in Abilene, Kansas on March 1, 1935, the son of Elvin and Lona (Conn) Britt. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1958 to 1960. On...