Obituaries

Jul 7, 2014

Bruce "Butch" Keller, 80, of Latonia, Kentucky passed away July 7, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Florence. He is retired from Williams and Company, Cincinnati/Nashville. Butch is a Veteran of the Korean War where he received the Purple Heart Medal. He was also a member and Past Commander of the VFW Post #6095 in Latonia, Kentucky. Butch is preceded in...

Jul 6, 2014

Dorothy Comer, 95, of Latonia, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Rosedale Green Care Center. She was a member of the Latonia Baptist Church for over 60 years where she worked in the nursery. Dorothy was a care giver and loved working in her garden. She was one of twelve children born to...

Jul 5, 2014

Janice Sole (Fryer), 66, of Alexandria, Kentucky passed away July 5, 2014 at the Highland Springs Care Center. She was a member of the Pilgrim Chapter of the Eastern Star in Massachusetts. Janice was a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church in Cold Spring, KY. She was loved knitting, reading and cooking. Janice is survived by her husband Lawrence Sole;...

Jul 4, 2014

John Riggs, Sr. 74, of Independence, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He worked for Crescent Paper Tube for 43 years and was a member of the Good Guy Club. John is survived by his wife Pat Riggs; children Connie (Mark) Smith of Independence, KY, John (Dianna) Riggs, Jr. of Rising Sun, IN, Jeff...

Jun 30, 2014

Carolyn Marshall, 65 of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Drake Center, Cincinnati. A 1966 graduate of Holmes High School, Carolyn retired from Katz Teller Brant and Hild Law Firm, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was an enthusiastic member of The Red Hat Society. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband Thomas E. Marshall; children Thomas S....

Jun 12, 2014

Ruth E. "Mickey" Sears, 80, of Elsmere, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Silverton Pointe Nursing Home, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was retired from the IRS, Covington, Kentucky. Mickey was preceded in death by her daughter Debra Lynn Walters. She is survived by her son Bob (wife Linda) Sears; grandchildren Mike, Dawn, Heather, Brett and Tony; 8 great grandchildren;...

May 30, 2014

Marilyn Rigg Stevens (78) of Cold Spring, KY passed away May 28, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was a former teacher and Vice President of Lou Stevens, Inc. She was a church pianist and produced and directed children's musical programs. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis E. Stevens Jr. and her daughter Lori Anne (Stevens) Diesman....

May 23, 2014

Michael Wm. "Pop" Brefeld, 65 of Walton, Kentucky passed away May 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, Kentucky. He worked for Duro Paper Bag Manufacturing for 46 years as VP of Purchasing and the Fire Chief of Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department from 1969 until 1975. Michael is survived by his wife Kathy Brefeld; daughters Kelly Brefeld and...

May 7, 2014

Gary Williams 54, of Florence, Kentucky passed away May 7, 2014 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. Gary was a loving husband, devoted father and friend. He loved UK Basketball. Gary is preceded in death by his father Carl Williams. He is survived by his wife Linda Williams, his children Bayley, Brittany and David Williams. He is also survived by his...

May 6, 2014

James Wilder, 69 of Newport, Kentucky passed away May 6, 2014 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital. James retired as the Custodial Manager at the Newport Courthouse and he was a Veteran of the US Navy. James is survived by his wife Jean Wilder and son James Wilder, Jr. He is also survived by his step children Lizabeth Hawkins, Antone Cruz and...

May 6, 2014

Lawrence J. "Larry" Meier, 65, of Erlanger, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. Larry loved spending time with his family and friends and had a passion for Horse Racing. He was a veteran of the US Army who served during Vietnam. Larry retired from Kinder Morgan Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is preceded in...

May 4, 2014

Doyle Vann, 85 of Elsmere, Kentucky passed away May 4, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, Kentucky. He is retired from General Motors, Norwood Plant and a US Army Veteran, who served during the Korean War. Doyle is preceded in death by his wife Eva Vann, daughter Rosetta Eileen Caudill and 16 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his...

Apr 27, 2014

Interment Details

Floral Hills Memorial Gardens

Apr 18, 2014

Barbara Whiteker, Age 76, of Independence, Kentucky entered into eternal peace Friday, April 18, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born January 1, 1938 in Sanfordtown, Kentucky. The daughter of Henry Spaulding and Virgie Spaulding Peacock. Barbara graduated from Simon Kenton High School with the class of 1957. In June of 1957 she was united in marriage to Don...

Apr 17, 2014

Ava Grace Dorsey was born on April 16, 2014 at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, KY. She passed away at 12:46 am on April 17, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Melissa Dorsey and her siblings Kyler, Keegan, Kaedyn and Mackenzie Dorsey. Ava Grace is also survived by her grandmothers Sandra Gullett and Judyth Dorsey along with her...

Apr 16, 2014

Lori A. Diesman (nee Stevens) 51, passed away April 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family in Cold Spring, Kentucky. Ms. Diesman leaves behind her husband Patrick, sons Samuel and Maxwell, brother Steve (Louis E. III), mother Marilyn R. Stevens. She was preceded in death by her father Louis E. Jr. Lori attended the University of KY and...

Apr 11, 2014

Hazel (Burton) Bowling, Born on March 26, 1927 died on Friday, April 11, 2014 (age 87) at home with her family at her side. She worked in retail at the Coppins Department Store, Covington. Hazel enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilgus Bowling (2011). Loving and dedicated mother to her...

Apr 10, 2014

Sara Mae Baker, 78, of Covington, Kentucky passed away April 10, 2014. She is retired from the IRS, Covington. Sara enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her animals. She is survived by her husband Kelly Baker. Sara is also survived by her children Karen (husband Keith) Berte, Kelly (wife Chris) Baker and Craig Baker; and 7...

Apr 3, 2014

Sandra Lee Brewer, 65, of Independence, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Sandy was retired and a faithful member of the House of Deliverance Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and enjoying what God created for us. Survivors include her loving husband Ernest Brewer, three daughters and three son-in-laws, on son and daughter-in-law, eight grandchildren,...

Mar 29, 2014

Clyde "Randy" Scroggins, 59, of Burlington, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He is survived by his wife Patty Hopkins and his children Matt (Carrie) Scroggins, Kyle (Felisha) Scroggins and Travis Scroggins. Other survivors include his grandchildren Kylie, Karsyn, Nash and Ridge; sisters Deborah Guilkey and Deana Spicer. Memorials suggested to St. Elizabeth...