Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

Donald Scott Whiteker, 86, of Independence, Ky, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Don was born on September 6, 1936, in Cythiana, Ky. Son of George and Agnes Whiteker.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Spaulding in June 1957. He spent his entire career with R.A. Jones as a computer programmer,...

Jun 28, 2023

Fern Rose Webster, 76, of Taylor Mill, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.   She was born November 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late Carmine Bonaventura and Carmela Smeraldo Bonaventura.  She was retired from Cincinnati Bell and was a former member of San Antonio Catholic Church in Western Hills.  She is survived...

Jun 20, 2023

Janice Elaine Heeger, 81, of Independence, went to the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Daughter of the late Ed and Evelyn Hitch. She is survived by her children, David Heeger, Deborah Stephenson, Deana Kimble and Denise Hoffman; her 10 grandchildren and six great  grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Graveside services will...

Jun 20, 2023

Rhoda Colston, 72, of Union, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Rhoda was born on May 29, 1951, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Addington. Rhoda is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Doug) Brefeld; son, David (Tiffany) Colston; grandchildren Alicia, Johnathan, Mathew, Tyler, Landon, and Makenzie. She is preceded in death by her sister,...

Jun 19, 2023

Stephen Joseph Yanke, 62, of Florence, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on July 15, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Orville and Rita Yanke. Stephen is survived by his mother, Rita Yanke; sister, Karen Niece; brothers, David (Leisa) Yanke and Ronald (Debra) Yanke; nieces and nephews, Samantha Bryant, Brandon Yanke, Lindsey (Clark) Yanke,...

Jun 17, 2023

Jun 17, 2023

Wilma Ruth Jones, 84, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Wilma was born on February 3, 1939, in Lanesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Orlin and Theodora Lieber. Wilma is survived by her husband, Marvin Jones; daughter, Rhonda (Mark) Clayton; granddaughters, Ashley (Stephen Thomas) Clayton and Leah Clayton; great-grandchildren, Nolan Clayton and Savannah Clayton; sisters, Elaine...

Jun 16, 2023

Catherine Marie Templeton, 59, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, Kentucky.  She was born February 16, 1964, in Dayton, Kentucky, the daughter of Loretta Ciccarella Templeton and the late Paul S. Templeton, Sr.  She was a Registered Nurse having graduate from Northern Kentucky University; she is survived by her daughter, Virginia...

Jun 15, 2023

Juanita Christophel, 60, of Independence, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Juanita was born October 24, 1962, in Bogotá, Colombia, the daughter of the late Pedro and Gloria Carreno. Juanita battled cancer for 20 years of her life. Juanita completed a four year journalism degree in Bogotá and then studied at a Catholic college for a year in Paris. She...

Jun 15, 2023

Patricia Goetz Steffen, 91, of Cold Spring, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Patricia was born on October 26, 1931, in Covington, the daughter of the late Earl and Alice Wight. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Rita Purkiser) Goetz; son, Charles (Tanya) Goetz; grandchildren Heather Hicks, Tish Arthur, Chaz Goetz, Scott Goetz, Joanie St. Pierre, Bill Goetz,...

Jun 14, 2023

In loving memory of Gary Allen Irwin, 63, of Erlanger Kentucky, who died Wednesday June 14, 2023. He was born August 1, 1959, in Covington Kentucky. A son of Fred Irwin and the late Lucille Puckett Irwin. 

 

Gary is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carole Irwin.

 

He is survived by brothers James Irwin, Stan...

Jun 11, 2023

Maisley Jo Cornett passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Maisley was the treasured daughter of Justis Cornett and Kirsten Koehler. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 PM. Floral Hills is honored to serve Maisley’s family. 

 

 

Jun 10, 2023

Johnny Anderson, 78, of Fort Mitchell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on June 10, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on October 18, 1944. He worked as a Machine Tender for Rock Tenn Paper Company for 35 years, retiring in 2011. Johnny was an avid UK basketball...

Jun 7, 2023

Michael Edward Hatfield, 65, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born May 7, 1958, the son of the late Edgar Hatfield and Margie Harter (nee Tucker). He is survived by his brothers, Rick (Kim) Hatfield of Cincinnati, OH, Mark (Karen) Hatfield of Ryland Heights, KY, Bill (Tracy) Harter of Independence, KY, John Hatfield of Florida,...

Jun 7, 2023

Deborah Lynn Chadwick, 52, of Independence, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was born July 20th, 1970 in Carlisle, Ohio, daughter of Bennie B. Barnes and Donna Craig Barnes of North Port, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey "Jeff" Chadwick, her parents, her only daughter Maleah Brooke Glass of San Diego, California,...

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia Gay Peters, 66, of Covington, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fort Thomas.  She was born August 14, 1956, in Covington, a daughter of the late Harold and Billie Pangburn Peters.  She is survived by her boyfriend, Dave Trutschel; her daugher, Crista Oaks; sisters Donna Phillips and Linda (Jack) Haggard; brothers Bobby (Dorothy) Peters; Mike (Linda)...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert Junior Raleigh, 71, of Crittenden, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born December 11, 1951, the son of the late Robert and Ollie Raleigh. He is survived by his wife, Susan Raleigh, son Jason (Tina) Raleigh, daughters April (Anthony) Helton and Autumn (Derek) Caldwell, 11 grandchildren, brothers Joseph David (Jennifer) Raleigh, Vernon Lee (Marlene) Raleigh, Ronald Dean...

May 31, 2023

Ernest W, 86 of Independence, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.   Ernie retired from Pepsi Cola.  Ernie loved spending time with Jesus and his family who will deeply miss him.   Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Lee, his son Anthony Kissick, daughter-in-law Debbie Kissick, and daughter Darlene Brewer.  Survivors include...

May 23, 2023

Marguerite “Teri” Behar, 73 of Latonia, Ky went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023.  She had previously worked at New Perceptions in Edgewood and had been a volunteer at Rosedale Green.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Behar, and Lorraine Moskowitz. Teri is survived by her family and care takers, Dave and Lee...

May 23, 2023

Bradley James Lambert, 28, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Liberty Township, Ohio, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born December 13, 1994, in Cincinnati, the son of Roxanne Lambert of Middletown.  He was a Skilled Machine Operator for Kraft-Heinz Company.  He is survived by his cousin, Raymond Noah Tibbetts (cousins closer than brothers); Michael...