Obituaries

May 29, 2022

Christopher Eugene “Chris” Thomas, 44 of Erlanger KY passed away Sunday May 29, 2022.  He was born June 23, 1977 in Covington KY.  Son of Tamara Braswell and the late Victor Abel.  He was very 420 friendly and loved fishing and gaming.  Survived by his loving wife, Christina of 11 years, who took very good care of him during...

May 27, 2022

James Franklin “Jim”  Sorrell, 76, of Covington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at home.  He was born October 11, 1945, in Dayton, Kentucky, a son of the late Jack Sorrell and Tevis Sorrell of Independence.  He was a retired Tax Examiner with the I.R.S. in Covington with 40 years of service. He was an avid reader and writer....

May 24, 2022

Nellie Thelma Carrier, 85, of Bellevue, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born in Casey County, Kentucky to the late John and Martha Sims. Nellie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Logue Carrier and son Michael Carrier. As well as her sisters Ethel Locke, Jaunita Richardson and brother Robert Sims. Survivors include her...

May 24, 2022

Loraine “Boots” Over, 95, of Newport, Kentucky, died peacefully at River Valley Nursing Home on May 24, 2022. Boots was a tax examiner for the IRS for many years and traveled the world both before and after retirement.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina (Duncan) Draper, two granddaughters, Laura and Allison, and three great grandchildren. She...

May 22, 2022

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, David Harold Christman passed away.  He was born January 24, 1965, in Cincinnati, a son of the late Dave and Rebecca Christman.  Dave always loved sports and movies.  He had a passion for cooking which he made into a career.  Dave is survived by his fiance Janice Freking and her son Jared; three brothers,...

May 21, 2022

David Edward Miller, 75, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dave was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served 4 years. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and cruising around in his cherished BMW Z4 convertible. But nothing compared to the joy he received from being Grrrpapa to his wonderful...

May 21, 2022

Barbara Jean Deckard, 76, of Morning View, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Barbara was a resilient woman who loved her family with all her heart. She will be dearly missed by all those who were touched by her. She is survived by three children, Gary (Annie) Deckard, Kristy (Johnny) Deckard and Dan (Michelle) Deckard, brother, Mickey...

May 20, 2022

Elvis Presley, 64, of Taylor Mill, Kentu- wait a second. That’s not right, apologies. He told us so many times his name was Elvis, even donning an Elvis ID in his wallet that he whipped out probably more than his real ID (confusing many cashiers and servers), sometimes even we got confused. Let’s try that again. Rick C. Bibbins,...

May 20, 2022

Bonnie Hinds McClanahan, 90, of Covington, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, her husband, and other loved ones on May 20.

She was a member of Runyan Memorial Christian Church, where she was an Elder. She was secretary at Holmes Junior High School for 16 years and a teacher’s aide for many years prior to that....

May 19, 2022

Emma J. Carnes, 84, of Erlanger, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood.  She was born November 2, 1937, in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Fred D. Solomon and Ella Stull Solomon.  She was retired as Cashier from Food Mart and Rempke.  She is survived by one son, LeRoy Carnes (Joann); one...

May 18, 2022

Patricia Sparks of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, cared for so many throughout her life during her time as a nurse, volunteer EMT, and amazing travel agent, but her dedication and unyielding love for her family and friends is the legacy she leaves behind. Pat passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in a room filled with love on Wednesday, May...

May 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) Alexander, 79, of Covington, KY, passed away early Monday morning on 5/16/22 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood after a short illness.

Bob was a retired mechanical engineer and liked to solve technical challenges.  He described himself as a problem solver.  In 1984 he received the National Innovation Award for his invention of the Chimney Guard chimney...

May 16, 2022

Arthur “David” LeMaster

(73), formerly of Staffordsville, KY, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, KY.

David is survived by Terri LeMaster, daughter Hope LeMaster (Josh Robinson), step-daughter Heather Harris (Derrick Harris), daughters Tammy L. Jones (Christopher Jones) and Judge Shannon L. Meyer, brothers Frank LeMaster and...

May 15, 2022

Earl C. "Tubby" Gross, 53, of Newport, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas.  He was born September 24, 1968, in Dayton, Kentucky, a son of the late Earl W. and Dora Ackmon Gross.  He is survived by his wife, Heather Gross; sons Nathan and Luke Gross; two brothers, seven sisters, and one granddaughter. ...

May 11, 2022

Betty Joyce Bowling, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Betty was born January 27, 1938 in Kanawha, West Virginia, the daughter of William and Florence Massey.

Betty left behind 8 sister and 2 brothers; 3 daughters, Janet, Rebecca, and Cindy; 1 son Robert; 16 grandchildren; 50...

May 9, 2022

Walter Riggs Sr, 82, of Brooksville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Walter is survived by his wife, Patricia Riggs and their children, Mary (Nicholas) Abplanalp, Walter Riggs Jr, William Edward (Mary Lou) Riggs, Paula J (Henry) Morgan, and Anna Marie (Shawn) Byrd. He is also survived by his sisters, Violet Bryant and Pearlie Fox, many beloved...

May 8, 2022

Judy Ann Napier, 73, of Covington, died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.  She was born February 2, 1949, in Covington, a daughter of the late Harold and Julia Whitten. She was employed by St. Elizabeth Healthcare.   She is survived by one son, David Napier (Aimee); one daughter, Lesa Walker; two sisters, Connie Sanders and...

May 7, 2022

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Jones

Liz was born November 24, 1939. She graduated from Lily High School, class of 1957. She retired from AT&T in 1989 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church. Liz is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Lottie Hodge of Corbin,...

May 6, 2022

John “Dutch” Heisler, Sr, 88 of Taylor Mill, KY went to heaven on May 6, 2022.  He was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church, and he proudly served our Country during the Korean Conflict as a United States Marine.  John was a dedicated independent insurance agent for many years and took great satisfaction in caring for his clients...

May 6, 2022

Serena Craig, 73, of Warsaw Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. Serena was an active member of the Women’s Auxiliary Club at the VFW and loved spending her free time gambling on the boat. Those close to her knew her best as the loving mother, grandmother and friend that she was. Serena is survived by her son Billy...