Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

John Earon Steffen, 41, of Independence, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was born November 1, 1980 in Bloomington, Indiana, a son of Irvin J. and Constance D. Moore Steffen.  He was a retired Carpenter, of the Catholic Faith, and is also survived by his brother, John Erik Steffan; aunt Michelle Stenger,...

Sep 29, 2022

Plinnie Deaton, 81, of Independence, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was born August 26, 1941, in Hazard Ky., a daughter of the late Beecher Collins and Octavia Stidham Collins. She was married to Asberry “Shorty” Deaton, who preceded her in death February 23, 2016.  She is survived by her children, Scott Campbell,...

Sep 28, 2022

James Carl Butcher, 78, of Taylor Mill, passed from this life Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. July 17, 2022.   Jim was born May 6, 1944, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late James W. and Mary Louise Butcher.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carol Sue, his devoted son, James...

Sep 28, 2022

David E. Poe, 58 of Independence, Kentucky passed away tragically on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his place of employment. He was employed at GXO Logistics in Florence, Kentucky. He was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky on May 23, 1964 to Gene Poe and Janice Claypool Arthur. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dallas Arthur.  He leaves behind...

Sep 27, 2022

Lois Elaine {Luke} Bubenzer

May 3, 1941 - September 27, 2022

Crestview Hills, KY

Lois Bubenzer, 81, of Crestview Hills, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 with her family at her home.

Lois arrived into this world on May 3, 1941 born to Verna Mae (Mains) Luke and Lewis...

Sep 26, 2022

Margie June Schaufuss, 87 of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. She was very active with Taylor Mill Senior Citizens, an avid UK fan and she always bragged on her grandchildren to everyone.  She was preceded in death by her Husband, Richard Schaufuss and a Stepson, Rick Schaufuss.  Margie is survived by her three Loving...

Sep 26, 2022

Clara Treadway, 97, of Taylor Mill, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2022, at Rosedale Manor.  She was born December 4, 1924, in Manchester, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jack Wells and Vickie  Robinson Wells.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Latonia and enjoyed fishing, yard work and quilting.  She was married to Oliver Treadway, who preceded...

Sep 25, 2022

Jerome Michael Palmer

69 of Walton Kentucky, passed away on September 25, 2022. He was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late Jerome and Elizabeth Palmer. Jerry was a family man, deeply rooted in his Christian faith. He retired from GE Aviation in 2016 and enjoyed spending his spare time with his family, camping and long motorcycle...

Sep 24, 2022

Lillian Joyce Carter Downing, Age 86, resident of Taylor Mill, KY died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, KY. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Lillian’s joy was her family and her passion was serving God. Devoted Rosedale Baptist congregant and Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years, Lillian’s impact and influence are...

Sep 23, 2022

Opal Emogene Holt, 91, of Taylor Mill, passed away on September 23, at home. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed. Survived by four children, Teresa Lauterbach, Teena Weckesser, Traci Holt and Troy Holt (Kim);  grandchildren, Trey Cooper (Jessica), Megan Taphorn (Joe), Mark Clarkson (Erika) and Hope Gableman (Blake) and nine great-children, Carter,...

Sep 23, 2022

Ryan Michael Sullivan, 23, of Covington, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1998, in Cincinnati, a son of Tammy Lynn Sullivan. He was also a loving boyfriend of Taylor Shields and a son to his second mom Lynne Hagedorn as he lovingly referred to her....

Sep 21, 2022

Barbara L. Woolridge,

73, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky April 19, 1949 to her late mother and father Callie Fry and Matt Feltner. She is survived by her life partner Patrick Greeson; her five children Melissa, Peggy, Kathy, Lori and Johnny; her 13 grandchildren Nichole, Amber, Antonio, Ashley,...

Sep 20, 2022

Valerie Ann Oliver, 51, of Versailles, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022,, at Norton King’s Daughters Hospital.  She was born November 14, 1970, in Covington KY. Daughter of the late Frank Parshall and Mary Ann Tenney Holman, of Versailles IN. She is survived by her 3 children Michael&Cari of Versailles IN, Paul&Carrie of Franklin OH, And Ashley of Madison...

Sep 20, 2022

Eleanor Louise Simmons,77, of Wilder, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at home.  She was born January 30, 1945, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late Anthony and Virginia Ciccarella.  She was retired as a Custodian at NKU and was married to Kenneth Simmons, who preceded her in death in 2013.  She is survived by three sons, Cleve Samuel...

Sep 18, 2022

Pamela Mary Sexton, 69, of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at home.  She was born August 12, 1953, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late Kenneth Thiergartner and Marian Jung Thiergartner.  She was an EMT with Medic One and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and is survived by her husband, John Sexton; her children, John Sexton...

Sep 13, 2022

Tami Lou West, 60, of Morning View, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  Tami was born May 30, 1962, in Ft. Thomas, a daughter of Bettie Raye Farris Ishmael and the late Samuel Carl Ishmael. She devoted 26 years of dedicated service to Bray Trucking, Inc. She loved trips to Gatlinburg where her beloved black...

Sep 10, 2022

Brittney Howard Felts, 33, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at The University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was a loving and caring mother who was devoted to her entire family and all the patients she cared for at her work. Brittney is survived by her husband, Kenny Felts and their children, Brayden Howard, Jacob Felts and Kennedy Felts. Her...

Sep 9, 2022

David West, 55, of Taylor Mill passed away on September 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife Janice West, his brother, Bo West and his two faithful dogs, Brennan and Lola. He is preceded in death by his son, Ryan Meece, his parents, Bradley and Carolyn West and siblings, Patricia Woodsby and Connie West. If David wasn’t outside...

Sep 8, 2022

James “Jimmy” Lee Starks, 68, of Covington, passed away on September 8, 2022 in his home. Jimmy is survived his sisters Patty, who was also his caregiver, and Terri. Jimmy is also survived by his children Brian and Shannon; grandchildren Ian and Jenna; nieces and nephews Nikki, Chris, Tara, Corina, Alaina and Katlyn; 4 great nieces; 4 great nephews;...

Sep 6, 2022

Eva Farris was born December 5, 1918 in Havana, Cuba and died peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Rosedale Green, Latonia, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of seventy-two years, Oakley B. Farris.

Eva’s life began in Havana, Cuba where she grew up and attended Catholic grade school and high school. She went on to...