Obituaries

Sep 3, 2022

Kathleen Weiler Brewer,

born on December 6, 1945, passed away on September 3, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Jack and Beverly Weiler. She spent most of her childhood in Cincinnati, then moved with her family to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

She met her husband, Jim Brewer, while she...

Sep 2, 2022

Barbara Rosa Moore, 79, of Covington, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.  Barbara was born April 5, 1943, in Huntington, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Steven Combs and Dorothy A. Simon.  She was married to Robert Lee Moore, who preceded her in death.  She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Moore...

Aug 27, 2022

Barbara Alexander,

81 of Ft. Wright, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was a member of Greater Vision Full Gospel Church in Independence, Kentucky. Barbara was a powerful Prayer Warrior who loved to spread the good news of the Lord. She enjoyed attending church, watching Hummingbirds and going on...

Aug 25, 2022

Rose Marie Wood, 61, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Christ Hospital. Rose was born on January 9, 1961, in Covington, Kentucky. She was a good-hearted woman who never knew a stranger and found joy in her career as a nursing assistant. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking with her grandkids, gardening and listening to rock...

Aug 25, 2022

Rosalee Lynn VonderPorten, infant daughter of David and Megan VonderPorten, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital in LaGrange, Kentucky.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Elliott David VonderPorten; her grandparents, Ricky Beers and Richard and Linda VonderPorten; her uncles and aunts, Paul and Kyleen VonderPorten; Mark and Beth VonderPorten; Michael...

Aug 20, 2022

Franklin (Frank) Ehlman leaves his wife Phyllis of 47 years of marriage. He leaves behind 6 children: Jeff Ehlman of Fairview, Jenny Ehlman Walker of Holiday, Florida, Jerry Allender of Ludlow, Steve Allender of Burlington, Toni Kay Allender of Ryland Heights and William (Billy) Allender of Ludlow, Ky. As well as many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded...

Aug 15, 2022

Timothy Joseph Suedkamp, 63, of Silver Grove passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born on December 19, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky. Timothy was a loving, caring brother and friend who enjoyed anything that had to do with being outdoors. He is survived by his siblings, Kevin (Jenna) Suedkamp, Linda (Larry) White, Kimberly (Jimmy) Kleete and Joseph...

Aug 13, 2022

Gail Frances Brunst, 74, of Independence, KY passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her home, with her family surrounded at her bedside. She was born October 5, 1947, in Covington, a daughter of the late John and Goldie Proffitt. Gail was a homemaker for over 30 years and played a key role in making memories for her grandchildren....

Aug 9, 2022

Rita Fannon (Martinez), 57, of Amelia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Rita was a retired cosmetologist whose love and laughter could light up any room. She is survived by her children, Breanne Fannon, Cierra Fannon and her beloved grandchildren, Sawyer Moore and Finley Moore. As well as her father, Alfonso Martinez and brother, Anthony Martinez and her...

Aug 9, 2022

Judith Ann Spencer, 77, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home.  She was born November 7, 1944, in Hillsboro, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elijah Beekman and Minnie Mae Jackson Beekman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Spencer and one grandson.  Surviving are daughters Pam Blevins (Ron Kays) and April...

Aug 6, 2022

Helen Marie Tackett, 81, of Highland Heights, Kentucky, passed away at home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Diana Lynn (Dale) Lusk, Ward (Tina) Tackett, Charles (Misty) Tackett and Doak (Angie) Tackett, as well as eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, (brother) Larry...

Aug 5, 2022

Michaela Anna Reams Bray (Michi/Mich/Wee), 62, of Cold Spring, passed away August 5, 2022 in Livingston, MT. She was lost under tragic circumstances while checking off an item on her bucket list, flyfishing, with her husband and son on the Yellowstone River.

She was born in Würzburg , Germany September 27, 1959 to Ursula and Marilon Reams. Michaela...

Aug 2, 2022

William Howard Charles Brown I, 34, of Crittenden, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood.  He was born January 2, 1988, in Edgewood,  son of William F. Brown, Jr., of Crittenden,  and the late Bonnie J.Teal Brown. Grandson of Wanda F. Rubin, He is also survived by his children, Dallas M. Jones, William J. Brown, Holly...

Aug 1, 2022

Shawn Anthony Kirst, 43, of Covington, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood.  He was born May 26, 1979, in Tampa, Florida, a son of the late Anthony Kirst and Carolyn Rimer Kirst, of Erlanger.  Shawn was employed as a Computer Programmer for HR Profile, Inc. for over 20 years, and was devoted to his band,...

Jul 30, 2022

Wanda Jo Daly, 80, of Covington, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Wanda had many interests and passions. She was a wonderful piano player and enjoyed sketching landscapes and wildlife on the farm she spent her later years on. At another period in time, those hobbies could easily have been developed into...

Jul 16, 2022

Harold  Dean "Jim" Hayes, 85 of Latonia, Ky passed away surrounded by his family on July 16, 2022.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Trinity Masonic Lodge 163 in Newport and American Legion Post 11 in Newport.  Jim was preceded in death by two sons, James and Donald...

Jul 11, 2022

Bruce Cox Jr, 95, of Crittenden, Ky, was born on July 1, 1927 in Richmond, Ky. and died Monday, July 11, 2022. He retired as an electrician from IBEW. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Anita Caldwell Cox of Crittenden Ky. Preceded in death by parents Bruce Cox Sr, Minnie Witt Cox, Sisters, Virginia Norris, Lucille Douglas, brother, Lemuel...

Jul 8, 2022

Ethel M. Wright, 93, of Ft. Thomas, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Carmel Manor Nursing Home.  She was born on February 5, 1929, in Newport, KY. A daughter of the late Fred Riesz and Amanda Lampe Riesz. Ethel was a very loving and giving mother and grandmother. She was loved by everyone she came...

Jul 8, 2022

David Byron Wallace, 87, of Covington, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was born July 19, 1935, in Williamstown, Kentucky, a son of the late John L. Wallace and Rosa Belle Earls Wallace.  He is survived by one son, David N. Wallace;  four daughters, Glenna Steele, Divina Morgan, Michelle Nall,  Tawanya Wallace Pyles,...

Jul 5, 2022

Deborah Gripshover, 64, of Covington, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Deborah is survived by her partner, Michael Chipps, her mother, Beverly Cobb and her children Josh (Hope) Willen and Elisabeth Collins, stepchildren Mollie (Paul) Brinkman, Jacob Gripshover and Sam Gripshover. As well as her sister Ruth (Jim) Coriell and brother William Cobb. And many beloved grandchildren....