Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Gary Bricking

Erlanger – Passed away on June 21, 2021, with his wife of 53 years, Sandy, at the age of 78 in Sarasota, Florida. Gary was a devoted member of the Ft. Mitchell Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. Gary was a family man who valued his family over everything...

Jun 21, 2021

Kenneth Edward Brown, 72, died peacefully at his home on Monday June 21st, 2021. He graduated from Simon Kenton High School in 1966. He served in the US Army from 1966-1968 rising to the rank of Sargent. He was in Vietnam from 1967-1968 serving in the 26th Infantry of the Big Red One. He earned a Purple Heart and...

Jun 21, 2021

Sandy Bricking

Erlanger – Passed away on June 21, 2021, with her husband of 53 years, Gary, at the age of 77 in Sarasota, Florida. Sandy was a devoted member of Ft. Mitchell Baptist Church since 1984. There she worked as a bookkeeper, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for 37 years. Sandy always gave...

Jun 20, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, 2021 Elizabeth "Betty" Mahan passed away at the age of 78. She was a loving, caring, and giving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. Elizabeth was born on August 2, 1942 to Patton and Martha Bruner (Brown). On May 30th, 1959 she married the love of her life Edward Mahan. They raised four sons, Danny, Eddie, Robert "Bobby"...

Jun 18, 2021

Heather Marie Bitter

Florence – Passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the age of 31. Heather cherished her children and loved spending time with them. She was the manager at the Raising Canes Restaurant in Florence. Heather is survived by her daughters, Kayla Seigler, Kylee Seigler and Ava Bitter; her father, Mark Anthony (Marjie) Bitter;...

Jun 14, 2021

Ruby Elizabeth Keller Niehaus,

of Newport, Kentucky passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born to the late Raymond and Julia Walker in 1926. Ruby worked at Keller Bakery and the Downtown Cincinnati Walgreens Cosmetic Department. She attended St. John’s United Church of Christ. Ruby is survived by her children Judy Kiddy Eads, Betty Kiddy, Connie...

Jun 14, 2021

Glenn Roy Daniels,

Of Florence, Kentucky passed away on June 14, 2021. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Clifford and Euna Faye Daniels. Glenn was a member of 7 Hills Church and loved spending time with his family. He was a musician, playing the guitar in many bands, at church and many other venues...

Jun 13, 2021

Robert J. Niehaus Jr.

Independence – “The Legendary” Robert J. “Bob” Niehaus Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 13, 2021 at the age of 57. Bob had a successful career with O’Charley’s Restaurant for many years serving as G.M. He enjoyed a variety of activities in his free time including fishing, baseball,...

Jun 8, 2021

Silas Elijah Pyles,

God called His little angel home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He is survived by his father and mother Austin Pyles and Christina Hamilton. He is also survived by his sister Fraeya Marilou Hill; grandparents Ben and Jessica Hamilton, Crystal Baumgardner and Troy Cooper, Scott and Stacey Pyles, and Greg Oaks Jr.; aunts and...

Jun 5, 2021

Daryl Wayne Creamer

Cynthiana – Passed away on June 5, 2021 at the age of 58. Daryl is survived by his children, Jason Barnhill, Mackenzie Wells, Blake Gibson, Tachia Israel and Randy Creamer; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Angela Creamer; and brother, Vince Creamer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Creamer; brother, John Creamer,...

Jun 5, 2021

Benito Martinez-Frias,

52 of Elsmere, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. A man of great character and love for his family. Benito was a friend to many. He will truly be missed. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Martinez; children Emmanuel Martinez, Emily Martinez and Daniella Martinez; parents Simon Martinez-Rodriquez and Emilia Frias-Beas; siblings...

Jun 4, 2021

Hannah Joan Larison of Covington passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 67. Hannah is survived by her daughter, Julie (Jeff) Metz; granddaughters, Ruby, Grace and Autumn; siblings, Greg (the late JoAnn) Larison, Karen (Ronald) Rice, Rebecca (Robert) Raichle, Winford (Dana) Larison, John (Daria) Larison, Randall (Rhonda) Larison; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was...

Jun 4, 2021

Patricia (Patti) Boggs passed away on Friday June 4th at home. Patty was born in Covington Kentucky on November 28, 1957 to her parents Chuck and Ethel who preceded her in death. Patti was the wife of Jimmy Boggs and beloved mother of three sons, Wayne Strickland, Matthew Charles Strickland and Matthew Boggs.  Stepmother to Dwayne Ferguson, Darrel Ferguson, Dustin...

Jun 3, 2021

Mildred Ann Durham

Bellevue – Passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 82. Mildred loved her family more than anything, especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved her. Mildred is survived by her children, Dennis Ray Durham, Deborah (the late David) Sargent, Melinda (Phil) Young, Terry...

Jun 1, 2021

Jonathan Craig Thompson, 29 of Independence, KY passed away on June 1, 2021. He is survived by his Parents, Craig and Karla Harney Thompson; Sister, Karly-Robyn Thompson; Grandmother, Lee Corbin; Nephew, Parker Thompson; Aunt & Uncle, Lisa and John Harrington.  Floral Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thompson family.  All services will be private for the family.  In Lieu of...

May 23, 2021

Terry Huff

51 of Goshen, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Wenatchee, Washington to the late James and Louise Huff. Terry was employed with Jones, Lange and Lasalle. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, going to concerts and traveling. Terry was a man of faith and loved his family. He is...

May 22, 2021

Linda Rose Mullins of Covington passed away on May 22, 2021 at the age of 80. Linda was a very loving and caring person that cherished her family. She was outgoing and had a lot of energy, she loved to travel in her free time. Linda had a successful 39-year career with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She is survived by...

May 20, 2021

William A. Ruth Jr., 78, of Newport went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. William was a man of faith that proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Newport First Church of the Nazarene for many years where he enjoyed singing and spending time...

May 20, 2021

Jerry Gibson Sr.

76 of Crittenden, Kentucky passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He enjoyed walking and Dirt Track Racing. Jerry along with his brothers were the 1st generation of the Gibson Race Team. His strong work ethic started at an early age working on the tobacco farms and continued...

May 17, 2021

Eva Francis Perry of Independence, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home, holding the hand of her daughter, on May 17, 2021 at the age of 85. Eva was a loving mom, grandma and great grandma that cherished her family more than anything else. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and working outside in her gardens, planting flowers. She...