Obituaries

May 15, 2021

Gladys (Spada) Vallandingham,

79 of Independence, Kentucky passed away at her home on Saturday, May 15, 2021. After high school she worked at Richard Skinner music store in Ludlow. Gladys watched and helped raise all her grandchildren and baby sat all the neighborhood kids. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Maime Spada, her...

May 14, 2021

Kyle Vincent Dakota Thompson, 25 years old, of Brooksville KY, was called home by our Lord on May 14th , 2021 in University of Cincinnati Hospital.

Visitation will be 6:00pm May 20th at Locust Pike Pentecostal Church in Taylor Mill Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 am May 21st  at Locust Pike Pentecostal Church in...

May 9, 2021

Rodney Dwayne “Rod” Kincer

Erlanger – Passed away on May 9, 2021 at the age of 32. Rod had such a big heart and was willing to do anything for anyone. He was a loving son that was very respectful and loyal to those he cherished. In his free time, Rod enjoyed hobbies like hunting and fishing....

May 8, 2021

Bryan L. Troxel

38 years old passed away at his home in Florence, Kentucky on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He loved fishing, his camo and making things. He is a loving father to his baby girl Paisley Troxel; 3 boys Bryan Lige, Noah and Dakota Troxel. He is also survived by his mother Sherry Troxel; sister Stephanie...

May 5, 2021

Stephen “Steve” Cummins

Taylor Mill – Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at the age of 74. Steve was a loving husband, devoted father, and man of faith. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. For many years, Steve was a tour guide for the Garden of Hope, which was very...

May 3, 2021

Ruthann Brockman,

72, of Latonia, Kentucky passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Brockman. Ruthann taught Sunday School, Junior Church and enjoyed cooking for her church family. She also taught Bible Study at the Colony where she lived. She was especially proud of her nieces and nephews and...

Apr 30, 2021

James “Jim” Cavanaugh

Independence – Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021 at the age of 71. Jim was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds, UK Basketball and his absolute favorite, the Cincinnati Bengals. He was a very hard worker and had a successful 42-year career at ADP as a computer programmer. In his...

Apr 26, 2021

James “Jake” O’Brien,

78 of Erlanger, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Dr. John and Ann O’Brien. Jake enjoyed golfing, fishing, boxing and being in the outdoors. He loved to watch his children and grandchildren play football and would be...

Apr 26, 2021

William Lawrence “Bill” Finke, 83, of Cold Spring, Kentucky, went on to be with his Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021.  Bill valued hard work- he was a machinist at American Tool Works for 26 years.  He also worked at Klockner and Cincinnati Gear before his retirement from International Knife and Saw.

Bill loved his country, and...

Apr 21, 2021

James “Peanut” Roland,

80 of Latonia, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He loved to watch Dirt Late Model Racing and was an avid Flea Marketer. Peanut retired from Ford Motor Company after nearly 40 years. He is survived by his children James “Nute” Roland, Mike “Mickey” Roland, Debbie (Dave) Roland, John (Vicky) Roland, Charlette (Jesse)...

Apr 17, 2021

Larry Banks Sr.

68 of Verona, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He had a strong work ethic, priding himself on never missing work. Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children Larry (Christie) Banks Jr., Steven (Chasity) Banks, Joseph Banks and Timothy Banks; mother...

Apr 17, 2021

Vickie Beers of Union, KY passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 at the age of 62. Vickie was a kind and humble woman with an amazing energy. She was very giving and opened her home to many over the years. Vickie was an active and enthusiastic church member at Community Family Church where she sang in the choir....

Apr 14, 2021

Jackie Ross (Hawkins) of Latonia passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at the age of 66. Jackie had a successful 25+ year career at Duke Energy. She enjoyed meeting with friends at her Duke Energy Retirement Luncheon Group and the Latonia Luncheon Group. She loved to play card games with friends, especially Euchre. She is survived by her...

Apr 12, 2021

Ann M. Novogroski

Lakeside Park, KY – Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2021 at the age of 87. Ann was the most compassionate, understanding, and supportive person you could ever meet. She was a full-time mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that dedicated her life to her family. She experienced the loss of her mother...

Apr 10, 2021

Marshall E. Newell

Florence, KY – Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 10, 2021 at the age of 78. Marshall was a proud US Army Veteran and Retiree that served two consecutive terms in Vietnam. He enjoyed hobbies like playing Bingo, going fishing and deer watching. Marshall was a kind man that saw the...

Apr 9, 2021

Marie Hurtt,

83 of Taylor Mill, Kentucky passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was a member of the Covington First Church of The Nazarene, where she was often on mission trips with Work and Witness. Marie spent 20 years as a Navy wife raising 4 children while her...

Apr 9, 2021

Robert E. Bollman

Covington – Passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 71. Bob enjoyed driving his Chevy II, The Bollman Bullet, at the Thornhill and Edgewater racetracks. He worked for the Kitchen and Tile Company, before owning and operating the business. He also owned the Roberto’s Pizzeria in Covington.  Whenever he was not...

Apr 7, 2021

Rob Duddey of Covington, Kentucky passed away on April 7, 2021 at the age of 66. Rob was a 1972 graduate of Holmes High School, he went on to have a successful 20 year career at the IRS before retiring as a manager. He was a Cincinnati Reds fan and avid baseball card collector, he maintained a booth for...

Apr 6, 2021

Dawn Elizabeth Meyer,

Age 55 of Walton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021. She was born July 2, 1965 to Betty and John Meyer, who preceded her in death. Dawn enjoyed the simple life, spending time with her family and pets. She is survived by her husband William Cooke; daughters Brittany Meyer, Erin Meyer and...

Apr 4, 2021

Dave Vaughn of Newport, Kentucky passed away on April 4, 2021 at the age of 47. Dave is survived by his son, Kyle Smith; sister, Devyn Roberts; brother, Johnny Vaughn; nephew, Kyle Roberts; niece, Kayla Moore; great-niece, Baylee Faecher; aunt, Nora Moscow; best friends, John Thompson, Misty Couch, Adolfo Valle and many more loving friends. He was preceded in death...