Obituaries

Aug 17, 2019

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Mary Lynda Slamka-Richter, 65 of Monroe, Ohio formerly of Covington, KY passed away on August 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. She worked several years for the Lakota Local School District.  Lynda loved animals, renovating homes as well as interior...

Aug 15, 2019

Mary Eleanor Hargis Goff,

died peacefully on the morning of August 15, 2019 at the age of 88.

Mary was born to Frank Hargis and Cora (Garrett) Hargis on July 15, 1931 in Rockport, Indiana where she graduated from Rockport High School.  She received an Associates Degree from Stephens College, Columbia, MO and a Bachelor’s...

Aug 14, 2019

Gayle Hodge (nee Ambrose),

wife of Gene Hodge (59 years), Devoted mother of, Debbie Hodge, David (Shirley) Hodge, Dale (Paula) Hodge, Patty Hodge, Beth (Dan) O’Connell, Matt Hodge.  Loving Grandmother of, Kimberly, Danielle, Jennifer, Daniel, David, Timothy, Jasmyne, Raegan, Audrey, Quinlan, and 7 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Pat (Steve) Lindsey. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces...

Aug 13, 2019

Myrna L. (Sue) Engelken,

71 of Florence, Kentucky peacefully entered heaven on August 13, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born to the late Donald and Helen Gresen on August 8, 1948 in Springfield, Illinois. She later married James (Al) Engelken who survives her. After 32 years of service, Sue retired from the IRS....

Aug 7, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Jean Calhoun, 82, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on August 7, 2019 at St Elizabeth, Florence.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on February 15, 1937 to the late Oscar and Eva Bell MacFerren.  On April 25, 1953, Dottie married Harold Calhoun and he survives.  Dottie was a nurse’s assistant for many years, and she loved to...

Aug 6, 2019

Bonnie Jean Brown, 63, of Crittenden, passed away on August 6, 2019 at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was born in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Howard and Mary Alice Teal.  In 1975 Bonnie married William Brown, Jr.  Bonnie was a collector of angels, and she enjoyed crafting, drawing, coloring and crocheting.

Along with her parents,...

Aug 6, 2019

Patricia Nicheols age 76 passed away surrounded by her loved ones on 8/6/19. She was born to Walter and Rita Cartwright. She married the love of her life James Nicheols of 54 yrs. Pat chose to stay home and raise their 2 daughters. She is survived by her daughter Michele Hazenfield and husband Jeff Hazenfield and her 2 grandsons...

Aug 5, 2019

James “Jim” Brinkley,

72 of Independence, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. A veteran of the US Army, Jim served his country during the Vietnam Era. Jim was a member of the Florence Masonic Lodge. He was a car enthusiast and an avid fisherman. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Joie Brinkley....

Aug 1, 2019

Elwood Edward Ford Houston, 80, of Ryland Heights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          passed away on August 1, 2019 at St Elizabeth, Edgewood.  He was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to the late Tyra and Mary Ellen (Gumm) Houston.  On July 13, 1957 Elwood married Donetta Taylor and she survives.  Elwood served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.   He...

Jul 31, 2019

Robert Wilder, 54, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on July 31, 2019 at St Elizabeth Edgewood.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert Wilder and Janice (King) Wilder.  He later married Lynn.  Robert was a brick layer for 20 years, working the last 4 at LSI Industries in Erlanger.  He  attended Lifechange Church in Milford, Ohio...

Jul 29, 2019

Brenda Joy Carr,

73 of Ryland Heights, Kentucky passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Brenda worked on the Taylor Mill Life Squad from 1979-1992 as an EMT and as a dispatcher for the Greater Cincinnati Airport Police Department. She was also a bus driver for the Kenton County School District and a member...

Jul 28, 2019

John E. Graven, Sr, 84, passed away on July 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice, Edgewood. He was the son of the late Elizabeth and Raymond Graven.

After graduating from high school he served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam as a Civil Engineer. John was known to always be ready to lend...

Jul 28, 2019

Barbara Sue Agricola,

78 of Independence, Kentucky passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Barbara enjoyed sewing and gardening; she also was a “Red Hat”. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Francis A. “Tony” Agricola; children Robert A. Agricola, Thomas Brian Agricola, Suzanne R. Parker and...

Jul 28, 2019

Juanita Campbell, 94 of Florence, KY passed away on July 28, 2019. She retired and worked for over 50 years as a seamstress at Shillito’s, Sax 5th Avenue and McAlpins. She was preceded in death by her husband Denver Campbell, her son William Hawkins, Jr. and her grandson Robert Hawkins. Juanita is survived by her children Janice (William) Stanley, Mary...

Jul 28, 2019

Millard Hobbs, Sr., 78, of Covington, Kentucky peacefully passed away on July 28, 2019 at St Elizabeth, Edgewood.  He was born in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Junior Hobbs and Nora Grey.  On January 21, 1968, Millard married the love of his life Brenda Hoskins.  He was a well loved mechanic in the Fairview area and enjoyed drag racing with...

Jul 27, 2019

Darlene Erskine (nee Hisle), 66, of Highland Heights, Kentucky, passed away on July 27, 2019.  She was born in Newport, Kentucky to the late Eugene and Mary Ann Hisle.  On November 27, 1971 she married E. Wayne Erskine, and he survives.  Darlene enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the Casino.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her...

Jul 20, 2019

Dale Dear, 84, passed away on July 20, 2019 at St Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.  He was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Kirk) Dear.  Dale married Carolyn Knox, and she preceded him in death.  Dale was a car salesman for Robke Chevrolet for 35 years before retiring in 1996.  He enjoyed his retirement years fishing on Watts...

Jul 6, 2019

Arnold Herald,

75 of Florence, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. He served in the United States Army, in Vietnam, during the Vietnam Era. Later retiring from the United States Air Force. Arnold is survived by his brothers Kelly Herald Jr., Donald Herald, Ronald Herald and Gary Herald; sisters Delsi Mae Stevens, Wanda Bole, Carol Russell...

Jul 4, 2019

Diane K. Blum

69 of Taylor Mill, Kentucky (formerly of Dayton, Ky) passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband of 19 years Vernon Blum, who was the love of her life; and parents Paul and Gloria Wilburn. Diane is survived by her son and daughter in law Gary James and...

Jul 2, 2019

Robert H. Faehr, 84, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away on July 2, 2019 at St Elizabeth, Florence.  He was born to Alexander and Margaret (Herzog) Faehr.  He married Geraldine Cook and she preceded him in death in 2015.  Robert retired after 60 years in the trucking business.  He loved spending time with his grandkids and enjoyed spending their inheritance...