Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Homes

03/08/2026

Revona Burke

Revona Burke, age 89 of Hamilton, went home to be with Jesus at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 30, 1936 the daughter of Curtis and Alifair (Eldridge) Hamblin. Revona was employed as a nurse’s assistant for various nursing homes in Butler County for thirty-five years, retiring in 1995. On April 25, 1953, in Hamilton she married Jack Burke and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Revona is survived by four children, Ronald (Brenda) Burke, Jackie (Daryle) Forman, Douglas (Marti) Burke, and Tuesday (Kevin) Raley; five siblings, Jr. (Jeannie) Hamblin, Melvin Hamblin, Donnie (Carolyn) Hamblin, Rose Watts, and Della Mae (Kennard) Morris; special sister-in-law, Betty Burke; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Danny and Donald Burke; grandson, Danny Burke Jr.; and six siblings.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Rodney Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Jackie would like extend a special recognition to my daughter, Misty and my granddaugters, Alivia and Kerrie Miller.

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03/07/2026

Douglas Fike

Douglas Fike, a cornerstone of the Hamilton community and a man who turned every stranger into a friend, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 13, 1936, Doug spent his life proving that one person’s kindness and humor could light up an entire city.

Doug didn’t just live in Hamilton; he served it. In the 1970s, he was a dedicated member of R.E.A.C.T. (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams), providing a vital link for public safety. His leadership extended to the Hamilton Civic Association, where he served as President, working tirelessly to better the community he loved so dearly.

To those who knew him, Doug was defined by a rare, genuine warmth and a quick wit that could put anyone at ease. His true legacy, however, was built on the sidelines and in the dugouts of local parks. As a mentor and coach for youth baseball and soccer, Doug taught generations of young athletes far more than just the rules of the game. He taught them about integrity, sportsmanship, and the importance of showing up for one another.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet Fike. Doug is survived by his daughter, Sandy Oakes and her husband, Randy, and his son, Tim Fike and his wife, Carla. He was the proud grandfather of Jon Randal Oakes and his partner, Kaleigh Kinser, Danny Oakes and his wife, Stephanie, Brittney Quick and her husband, Freddie, Michael Fike, and Madeline Fike.

His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren: Parker, Tanner, and Tucker Oakes; Brenleigh Kinser; and Isabelle Quick and Ethaniel (Spike) Conley.

Doug’s life was a masterclass in community spirit. Whether he was leading a civic meeting, responding to an emergency call, or coaching a Saturday morning game, he did it with a heart full of kindness and a joke ready for anyone who needed a smile.

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03/06/2026

Daniel Louis Schmitz III

Daniel Louis Schmitz III, 64, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Daniel and Shirley (Schurger) Schmitz Jr. On June 4, 1982, he married Tonya Cozad. Danny was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Danny was a retired diesel mechanic, a job he enjoyed for more than 40 years. He had many hobbies, including bowling and hunting to name a few, but fishing held a special place in his heart. As a proud member of the Butler County Bass Masters for over 35 years, where he built many lifelong friendships and memories. More than anything, Danny cherished time with his family, especially grilling out at Hueston Woods and gathering together for the holidays.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Shirley (Schurger) Schmitz Jr. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Tonya Schmitz, and his four children: Shannon (Troy) Stamper of Williamsburg, Ohio; Mary (Bobby) Smith of Hamilton, Ohio; Daniel (Meagan) Schmitz of Fairfield, Ohio; Samantha (Cruz) Schmitz of Hamilton, Ohio, 13 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter,

Danny is also survived by his brother, Doug (Lori) Schmitz of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and four sisters: Debbie (Skip) Evens of Fairfield Township, Ohio; Diana (Robert) De Luna of Orlando, Florida; Dawna (Mel) Schmitz of Cincinnati, Ohio; Denise (Scotty) Wilmoth of Camden, Ohio, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A visitation will be held in his memory on Tuesday, March 10th from 12pm to 2pm with a funeral service immediately following at the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home located at 330 Pershing Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life and share in fellowship together.

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03/06/2026

Jesse Daniel Benoit

Jesse Daniel Benoit passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026 and, in doing so, left us a simple directive: "March forth". He was a dedicated, gentle, and generous man. In dying on the only date on the calendar that is a call to action when it is spoken aloud, he gifted us with a permanent reminder of his wish for us - that we move forward together and continue to build and celebrate the lives that we had shared with him and each other.

He was born in Tallahassee, FL on November 1, 1982, the youngest of four boys who would later be followed by their only baby sister. During his middle school years, his family relocated to North Adams, MA where he graduated from McCann Technical High School and he stole the heart of the girl who would follow him around the world. They married at nineteen, he joined the Air Force, and they lived happily and grew their family as the military shuffled them from place to place: Dover, DE. Yokota, Japan. Salt Lake City, UT. In 2013, after earning a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, he retired and they moved their family to Cincinnati, OH. It was there that they bought their forever home and affectionately dubbed it "The Burrow". Jesse had a deep-seated desire to help people that manifested itself as a post-military career in IT helpdesk, which he found fulfilling (even if he did occasionally mutter, "Did you submit a ticket?" and "Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?" in his sleep).

A self-proclaimed nerd, he loved Star Wars, video games, board games, and horror movies: essentially, he loved to play. He was creative and loved to create cosplays from scratch to wear to conventions. He taught himself how to sew costumes and crochet. He found joy in everyday things and he readily shared this joy with his wife and his children and his friends. He was proud of the fact that we cultivated an environment of laughter in our home and he worked every single day to be a better dad than he had been the day before. He even got ordained in order to perform his daughter's marriage ceremony last fall. Being a dad was his calling and he excelled at it.

As cancer took him from us far too soon, Jesse's "survived by" list is very long: his wife of twenty-four years, Reece Benoit; his three children, Riley (Will) Fenton, Maxwell Benoit, and Wesley Benoit; his bonus-kid/sister-in-law, Taylor (Ezra) Dennis; his parents, Barbara Lampron of North Adams, MA, Jeffrey Benoit of Cincinnati, OH, and step-mother Marcia Benoit of Chattahoochee, FL; his siblings, Josh (Kelli) Benoit, Jonas Benoit, Josiah (Kimberly) Benoit, Heidi (Jason) Cooper, Cherie (Tom) Vuong, and Kerri (Michael) Taddia; many nieces and nephews; and too many important extended and chosen family members to name.

Jesse's death did not come as a surprise, as he was given an eighteen-month prognosis back in 2024. We decided as a family that we wanted to celebrate him while he was still with us and held his FUN-eral on September 13, 2025 - eighteen months from the day he was given that prognosis. His family and friends did not disappoint - they traveled from all over the country to come and dance, share stories, play with balloon swords, and even get matching tattoos with him. He was thoroughly celebrated and loved. His burial at Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary will be a private event.

Jesse spent two summers of his youth in Haiti with an organization now called "The Haiti Plunge", helping to build schools and hospitals. This cause has always been dear to him and we request that donations be made in his honor in lieu of flowers. (https://www.thehaitiplunge.org)

We also request that whoever reads this joins us in following his directive, on his behalf: Find joy and march forth.

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03/05/2026

We are pleased to formally welcome John W. Vinnedge II to our staff at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home.

John is a licensed funeral director and embalmer who has been connected with our funeral home in various capacities since 1998. He is a 2012 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and earned his master’s degree in education from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. John also spent 12 years serving as an embalming instructor at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where he helped educate and mentor many future funeral professionals.

John recently returned to the funeral home and has been a wonderful addition to our team over the past two months. His experience and dedication to the profession make him a great asset to the families we serve.

At Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, our mission has always been to serve families when it matters the most with compassion, dignity, and the highest level of care, and we are grateful to have professionals like John who share that commitment.

John lives in Hamilton with his wife, Lisa; their two children, Liam and Eleanor; and their German Shepherd, Milo.

Please join us in giving John a warm welcome back to Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home. We are grateful to have him as part of our team.

03/05/2026

Michael T. Fry

Michael T. Fry, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Mike was born in Mariemont, Ohio on November 18, 1952 to Michael S. and Lillian B. (Burnett) Fry. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Mike retired from AK Steel after many years of service. Mike was the New Miami Fire Chief from 1983-1989. He was an active member of the Hamilton Moose 36, Eagles #407 and Durwin-Schantz American Legion Post 138. On September 14, 1990, he married Toni Fry, she preceded him in death in 2020.

Mike is survived by his son, Chad Fry; his stepchildren, Charlie Tipton and Michelle Whitehill; his grandchildren, Austin, Katelynn, Jaren, Jaiden, Justin, Jordan, Jake, Codee, Zoe and Casey; his great-grandchildren; his companion, Debbie Clark; his siblings, Betty Sargent, Lori Fry, and Donald Fry; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael Fry; his spouse, Toni Fry; and his siblings, Charlotte Geisz, Herbert Fry, Joe Fry and Norma Hammons.

Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45011. Memorial service will follow at 7:00PM.

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03/05/2026

Kevin A. "Cowboy" Conrad

Kevin A. “Cowboy” Conrad, age 67 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 8, 1958 the son of Ray L. and Julia (Humphries) Conrad. Kevin enjoyed music, his time to himself, and when he was around others he always lit up the room.

Kevin is survived by his two sisters, Connie (Bill) Hamilton and Kris Miller; his longtime friend Steven K.; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Penny Conrad; and his beloved aunt, Mona.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home.

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03/04/2026

Teresa (Mick) Fookes, age 61 of Seven Mile, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Teresa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 27, 1964 to Thomas and Edith (Tackett) Mick. Teresa graduated from Adena High School in 1982. She earned her nursing degree from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing. Teresa retired from Fort Hamilton Hospital after serving as an ICU nurse for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, cheering on her children’s sports, her animals and a good dance party.

Teresa is survived by her mother, Edith Mick; her loving husband of 23 years, Shawn Fookes; her three beautiful children, Zachary Sherlock, Emily (Scott) Elfers and Steven (Maria) Sherlock; her step-son, Jacob Fookes; her grandson, Hudson Sherlock; her siblings, Tim (Missy) Mick, Jenny (Victor) Dennis and Cathy (Mike) Wolf; her brother in law, Pat Currier and Scott (Jennifer) Fookes; her mother-in-law, Mary Fookes; her sister-in-law, Melissa (Mike) Goodlet; and her several nieces and nephews. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Mick; her sister, Angie Currier; and her father-in-law, William Fookes.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 3028 Pleasant Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM with celebrant Fr. Larry Tharp. Burial will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

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03/04/2026

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03/03/2026

Frances Shevella Irene Yates, 61, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2026.

Frances was a strong, spunky, and resilient woman whose love for her family was the center of her life. She was a devoted mother to Nicole (Phillip) Trumbull and Kayla (Lisa) Smith. She was also a proud and loving grandmother to Julia and Noah Trumbull, and two other grandchildren who brought her endless joy.

She was the beloved sister of Ruby Digonno and Archie Smith. A loved Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her late husband, Jerry Yates; her sons, Christopher Harding, Derryck Moore, and Steven (Lee) Sears; her parents, Doranto (Bud) and Dorthey Smith; and her brother, Richard Smith.

Frances will be remembered for her strength, her spirited personality, and the deep love she had for those closest to her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.

The family would like to thank the staff at Huntington Court and Bella Care Hospice for their out pouring love and support during the last few months. We cannot thank everyone individually but the staff’s stories and other residents stopping in to say their final goodbyes to her. Has meant the world to her family.

Funeral and Visitation Services will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 on Friday, March 6, 2026. Visitation from 4-5pm, Funeral service at 5pm.

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03/02/2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate Ricky Lynn Bunger—a husband, father, proud Papaw, great-Papaw, and faithful servant whose love and laughter will be remembered for generations. While surrounded by family, Rick went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 after his battle with cancer.

Rick was a family man. For 54 years, standing beside Pam, the love of his life, through every season. Their marriage was a testimony of commitment, laughter, partnership, and love. As a dad and Papaw, he was his children’s and grandchildren’s biggest fan. Whether at a sporting event or school program you could always count on hearing his loud cheers and unmistakable whistle ringing out. That whistle wasn’t just loud—it was full of pride, encouragement, and unwavering belief in the ones he loved most.

Rick was also a dedicated and hardworking man throughout his career. He retired after 36 years from Ford Motor Company, where he was known for his skill, strong work ethic, and the occasional naps. He took pride in providing for his family and, despite early mornings, long shifts, and countless hours, he still showed up for his family and never missed a game or event.

He loved the outdoors, spending time in Texas, and fishing with his children and grandchildren. After three years of chasing a legendary bass, he finally reeled it in just one day before his diagnosis—a victory his family will always cherish as a testament to perseverance.

A devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and Arkansas football, Rick enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: riding his Harley with friends, playing games with the family, having taco nights, drinking sweet tea or black coffee with a 25 cent Little Debbie cake. He loved setting up the Christmas houses and making the village for all to see. He enjoyed church leagues of blitz ball and bowling, and loved putting on a comedy show for the church ladies dinners. Most days, you would find him in his cowboy boots—boots that weren’t just footwear but part of who he was.

His faith was the cornerstone of his life. After seminary, he served leading music, teaching Bible classes, and mentoring youth at church camp. He loved using acrostic poems to make his preaching memorable. He lived what he taught: show up, serve God faithfully, love deeply, and cheer loudly..

Though he may no longer be whistling from the sidelines or spending his days at sporting events, his legacy continues in every lesson taught, every cheer shouted, every hymn sung, and every family story retold. His life was marked by his faith and love in God, humor, loyalty, and a wholehearted love for family.

He was a husband, a daddy, a papaw, a teacher, a leader, and a friend. And he will be missed by everyone beyond measure.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 54 ½ years, Pam Bunger (Gadd); his daughters, Rachel Bunger, Rebekah (Mike) Bridge, Deborah (James) Evans and Leah Defrates; his grandchildren, Alan, Zachary (Macayla), Alexa, Chloe, Athan, Cayden, Payton, Annalyse, Xayden, Adalynn, Paisley and Marissa; his three great-grandchildren, Blake, Callie-Jean, Larkin and one on the way, Ella; his siblings, Ronnie (the late Donna) Bunger, Renee (Bill) Trussell and Randy (Betty) Bunger; and many nieces and nephews. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bobbie Bunger; and his sons, Nathanael and Aaron Bunger.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Scott Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.

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03/01/2026

Norma Lee (Wagers) Butner of Oxford, Ohio stepped into Heaven at 6:22 am on February 27, 2026. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky to Felix and Ollie (Turner) Wagers. Norma married the love of her life, William C. Butner Jr. on November 24, 1979. Together they loved and raised seven children: Paula (Bryan) Sizelove; Virginia (Charles) Anderson; Vickie (Ann) Butner; Carolyn (John) Howard; Paul (Stephanie) Jones; Robert (Tracy) Jones; and Jennifer Turner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, and her grandson William. She leaves her children, twenty-four grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren, her two brothers Felix Wagers II and Rudy Neiman, as well as her brother-in-law Roger Butner to cherish her memory.

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