Obituaries

Sep 18, 2020

Wanda Lee Carter

73, of Crittendon, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Carl Carter; son Shane (Jen) Carter; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers Bill (Mildred) Rose, Tim (Joan) Rose and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 11...

Sep 17, 2020

William Cummins, 78, of Covington KY, died at 9:17 A.M. on Thursday September 17, 2020 at Genesis Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born July 10, 1942, in Covington, a son of the late Raymond and Nancy O’Freal (Jones) Cummins. He was a United States Marine Vietnam Atomic Veteran and a Master Electrician. William was preceded in death by his...

Sep 16, 2020

Deborah Ann Burden

May 9, 1951 – September 16, 2020

69, of Cold Spring passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Debbie grew up and lived in Cincinnati most of her life, until she crossed the river to live in Covington and then in Cold Spring, KY. She loved music, dancing, concerts and singing every...

Sep 14, 2020

Jake J. Grout

69, formerly of Covington, KY passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 14, 2020 at his residence in Lexington, KY. He went to Holy Cross High School. Jake proudly served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Kuhr-Grout in 2016 and parents Jesse and Lorraine Grout. Jake...

Sep 13, 2020

Michael “Mike” Scroggins

73, of Latonia, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Mike worked for almost 30 years for Sears as repair technician. In his later years he was a bus driver for TANK & Kenton County Schools. Mike enjoyed local sports, especially UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Bengals. Mike is survived by his son Brian...

Sep 11, 2020

On Friday September 11, 2020, Johnathan Allen Hamilton, hardworking and loving father of five children, passed away at the age of 33.

Johnathan was born December 31, 1986 in Edgewood, KY to Robert Hamilton and Linda Jones. He was a successful carpenter who loved what he did. He attended Seven Hills Church. His hobby was going to...

Sep 11, 2020

Tony Mueller

46, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on September 11, 2020. Tony was an avid sports fan that loved UK and the Cincinnati Bengals. He worked in Florida as a maintenance manager and enjoyed playing golf. Tony had a bright spirit and lived his life to the fullest, he will be greatly missed by all of...

Sep 9, 2020

Dianna Glaser

76, of Independence, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Dianna was a resident of Independence for 50 years. She graduated from Simon Kenton High School before going on to Louisville Baptist Nursing School. Dianna retired from a longtime career at St. Elizabeth Covington and is a...

Sep 5, 2020

Cristello, Kristian Joy, "KJ" formerly of Covington KY, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020. She was born September 28, 1984 in Fort Thomas, KY. She is survived by her three children; Abbrielle Wren, Bryce Wren, and Ava Beckett. Her long time boyfriend Joe Beckett, her mother and stepfather Larry and Brenda Coleman, her father and stepmother Larry and Leslie...

Sep 4, 2020

Gail Ann Barnes,

74, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 surrounded by her family. Gail was a member of Latonia Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children Rick (Mary) Barnes, Ralph (Joni) Barnes, Daniel (Leigh) Barnes, John (Jackie) Barnes and Colleen...

Sep 4, 2020

An American Hero

William Paul Jones, born on July 23rd, 1928 in Covington, KY. After graduation he became a police officer for the city of Covington for many years.

Joined the U.S. Army in 1954. Dad received many medals of honor, one in particular for creating a new filing system for the Army. He did...

Sep 1, 2020

Jacqueline S. McKinley

69, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Jackie loved to play bingo and her summer vacations to Gatlinburg. She is survived by her siblings Wilma Akers, Madeline Conklin, Holly (Gaylon Sr.) Wimsatt, Mark (Deb) Schnitzler; many loving nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Penny. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 1, 2020

William “Bill” Baird,

75, of Alexandria, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Bill proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed fishing, the great outdoors and was proud of his Indian Heritage. Bill mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother Opal Baird; nieces...

Aug 31, 2020

Gene Biven

83, of Verona, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. Gene was dedicated to his career at Harry Grau & Sons for many years. He enjoyed spending time traveling and camping with his wife, Jewel. Gene is survived by his wife Jewel Biven (nee Lewis); children Cecil E. Biven Jr., Terry Biven, Randy Biven, Donna...

Aug 28, 2020

Gregory Wayne Spurlock, 59 of Independence, KY passed away on August 28, 2020. He was a self-employed carpenter.  He was preceded in death by his Father, Lowell Spurlock; Greg is survived by his Mother, Peggy Spurlock; Sister, Karen Spurlock; Brothers, Darryl Spurlock (Gina), Scott Spurlock (Paula Banks) and David Spurlock (Bobbie Kilburn); Several Nieces & Nephews. A Graveside service...

Aug 28, 2020

Margaret L. Troxel

92, of Florence, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. A loving mother and cherished grandmother, Margaret was a Bingo Hall of Famer that loved going shopping at flea markets. She is survived by her children Donna Fishersher, Bev Hatter, Wayne (Debbie) Troxel, Sherry Troxel and Bernie Troxel; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 4...

Aug 26, 2020

William “Bill” Whalen 61 of Southgate Ky. passed away peacefully in his sleep August 26, 2020 next to his loving wife of 41 years. Bill loved above all things his family, fishing, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He prided himself in his family and enjoyed teaching everyone of us to fish. He is survived by his wife Patricia Whalen, Daughter...

Aug 19, 2020

Jacob Cody “Jake” Kitts,

36 of Erlanger, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Jacob graduated from Scott High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served in Afghanistan and the Philippines. He then flew drones for a private contracting company. One of Jacob’s final acts was to help others by being an organ donor....

Aug 14, 2020

Della Mary Sams Eibeck was born May 21, 1957 in Covington, KY. She passed on August 14, 2020. Della leaves behind her Husband, John Eibeck; Son, Vernon Leffler, Jr.(Belinda Baynum); Daughter, Amber Perez Chun(Faustino Perez Chun); Mother, Betty Turner (Step-Dad, Mackie Turner); Sister, Betty Justice(Brufford Justice); Step-Brother, Christopher Turner(Beth Turner); Step-Sister, Vickie Hurst(Grey Hurst); Brother-in-Law, Garnett Lyons; Grandchildren, Mathew,...

Aug 12, 2020

Debbie Cook, 56 of Florence, KY passed away on August 12, 2020. She enjoyed Camping, Motorcycle Riding and watching the Cincinnati Bengals.  She was preceded in death by her Parents, Larry Miracle and Ethel Rice Miracle Davidson; Sister, Sherry Miracle and a Brother, Larry Miracle.  Debbie is survived by her Husband of 33 years, William “Butch” Cook and several...