Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Ralph Layle Gouge, Sr.

81, of Independence, has passed away after a brief illness. Ralph was born in Grant County and graduated from Grant County High School (1956). He married Wanda Sue Wagner of Crittenden (1957) and served in the Army for nine years. He was a Yard Master for the L&N Railroad, drove a Big Rig...

Mar 16, 2020

Debra Jamison

64, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky passed away Monday March 16, 2020. Debra was one of six children and the daughter of Marion and Mary Stepp. She was a loving wife, mother and “Dee”. She also liked to scrapbook and make greeting cards to give to people. Debra is survived by her husband of 45 years...

Mar 16, 2020

Ammendment to Services.. Per a directive from Governor Beshear, all funerals are limited to "Closest Family" with " Private Burials"

Betty Gubser

88, of Bellevue, Kentucky passed away on Monday March 16, 2020. Betty was an active woman who took day trips and walked in 5K’s. She loved bingo and Thomas...

Mar 14, 2020

Betty Kaltenback, 62 of Covington, KY passed away on March 14, 2020. She worked as a CNA with Healthsouth. She was preceded in death by her Parents, John and Virginia Kaltenback.  Betty is survived by her Children, Nicole Anderson, Rickey L. Murray, Jr., Amanda Jackson, Brittany Mahon and Makenzie Murray; 16 Grandchildren; Sisters, Debbie Weinel, Denise Gemmer and Michelle...

Mar 12, 2020

Hazel M. Ingram

88, of Erlanger, Kentucky passed on Thursday March 12, 2020. Hazel was a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a retired teacher from Latonia Elementary. Hazel is survived by her husband of 68 years Arnold Ingram; her children, Kathy Noyes (Tom), Jeff Ingram (Sherree), Mark Ingram (Marquerite)...

Mar 10, 2020

Margaret Frances Hayes Godby,

90 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Margaret was a charitable member of Hartwell Baptist Church. She was a seamstress for Palm Beach Company in Somerset, KY where she was originally from. After moving to the Greater Cincinnati area, she worked as a secretary for GE. She is preceded in...

Mar 9, 2020

Randall “Todd” Smith

47, of Independence, Kentucky passed away Monday March 9, 2020. Todd was known for his sense of humor and for being a loving husband, father and papaw. He is preceded in death by his brother Charles Smith. Todd is survived by his wife Stephanie McNabb Smith whom is was married to for 25 years...

Mar 8, 2020

Mary Alice Riley

71, of Highland Heights, Kentucky passed away Sunday March 8, 2020. Mary was a very loving, giving woman who always had the biggest smile on her face and didn’t know a stranger. She volunteered for numerous organizations such as; Parks and Recs, Highland Heights City Building and AARP doing taxes for the community. Mary...

Mar 6, 2020

Ursula “Margie” Margaret Mary Thelma Kissing Faehr, of Independence, KY passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on March 5, 1928; the daughter of Henry and Thelma Kissing. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, playing games of all varieties...

Mar 4, 2020

Robert Hardin, 87 of Highland Heights, KY passed away on March 4, 2020. He attended Latonia Christian Church and was an Army Veteran. Bob retired from Christ Hospital after 20 plus years.  He was preceded in death by his Wives, Myrna Hardin, Lorraine Hardin & Rose Hardin, also a Daughter, Cathy Monroe.  Bob is survived by his Children, Steve...

Feb 27, 2020

Glenda Sue (Brown) Painter

Sue Painter of Cold Spring, KY, age 74, entered her reward, Wednesday, February 27, 2020 at Seasons Care Center in Alexandria, KY.  She was born August 31, 1945 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late Vernon Bryant Brown and Beulah Gravely (Smith) Brown.  On April 8, 1971, she married Harold James Painter.  They have 2 sons, Thomas Vernon Painter (wife-Donna, children-Jenna Elizabeth, Benjamin Thomas) and James Alan Painter (wife-Carissa, children-Eli James, Alexa Jane).  She graduated from Crab Orchard High School,...

Feb 25, 2020

William “Bernie” Cavanaugh,

100 years of age passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Boone Springs Care Center. Bernie, lovingly known as the “Egg Man”, had a produce and egg route for over 65 years that went through Latonia and Covington. His passion was farming, caring for the Independence farm that his family has owned for over...

Feb 23, 2020

Randolph Leroy Gibson Jr.

78, of Ryland Heights, Kentucky passed away Sunday February 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice.  Randy was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and spent most of his life working for the U.S. Military. Randy is survived by his daughter Terri Gibson; son, Ronald Gibson; his sister Mary Jane Petzinger; his nieces Beverly...

Feb 20, 2020

William “Bill” Hugh Sizemore, 73, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Bill was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 5, 1946. He grew up in Campbell County, KY. He was married for 56 years to Geneva Sizemore and had four children. Bill’s main occupation was a truck driver and he saw most of the United States, but...

Feb 16, 2020

Kenneth Smith

77, of Florence, Kentucky passed away Sunday February 16, 2020. Kenny was known for his super sarcastic, witty sense of humor that always had people laughing. He loved going on golfing trips with his sons and grandsons. He spent most of his life working as a used car salesman and mechanic. He was a loving...

Feb 16, 2020

57, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2020. Cheryl was known for playing bingo and her chats while drinking coffee. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Wilma Deaton and her brothers, Mark Deaton and Anthony Deaton. She is survived by her son, Clinton...

Feb 15, 2020

44, of Covington Kentucky, passed away Saturday February 15, 2020. Warren was known for his funny sense of humor and his very determined personality. He was into electronics and collecting anything that had to do with the military especially items from WWII. He was a talented mechanic and loved skulls and Zippo lighters. Warren is preceded in death by...

Feb 14, 2020

Brian Otis Sexton, 39 of Ludlow, KY passed away on February 14, 2020. He enjoyed working on automobiles of all makes and models, he was also a Bengals fan. He was preceded in death by his Father, Don Sexton & Step-Father, Danny Crabtree & a Step-Sister, Vivian Rust. Brian is survived by his Son, Mason Sexton; Mother, Gloria Frances...

Feb 13, 2020

Misty Lorraine Coy

19, of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020. Misty enjoyed children of all ages. Her goal was to become an elementary teacher someday. Misty strived to be the best she could be. She was a straight A student and graduated high school 4th in her class. Misty also enjoyed reading the...

Feb 9, 2020

On February 9th Terrill Depew hung up his cape and gained his angel wings. He was a hero not only for his services during war, but the attention and love that his family garnered from his existence made him the perfect super hero. Terrill never gave up even when his health failed him, he knew the importance of wanting...