Obituaries

Oct 26, 2018

Jane Frances Melton,

Passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born October 19, 1933 to the late Gilford and Ella Clifton. She married Edward D. Melton, who precedes her in death. Jane had a passion for Shoe Box Ministry’s and her family wishes for all Memorial Contributions to be sent to this charity. She was a...

Oct 25, 2018

Bill “Stoney” Stone,

Of Florence, Kentucky passed away October 25, 2018. He was born to the late Audrey and Marie Stone in 1938. In 1956 he married Toni Carson Stone, who survives him. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force. After 50 plus years “Stoney” retired from the L&N/CSX Railroad in 2000. He spent his...

Oct 25, 2018

Raymond A. Marshall, 87, of Covington, Kentucky passed away on October 25, 2018 at Jewish Hospital, Kenwood.  He was born on March 22, 1931 to the late Jesse A. and Francis Marshall.  On February 3, 1968 he married Wanda Conner and she preceded him in death on December 24, 1999.  Raymond was no stranger to work and started as...

Oct 24, 2018

Howard Allen Stone (age 74) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 24, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. He joins his parents, Audrey and Marie, and his brothers, Donald and Bill, in Heaven. Howard's spirit carries on through his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara, and his beloved brother Earl (Grace) Stone. Howard served in the US Air...

Oct 23, 2018

Tim Weinel,

67 of Covington, Kentucky passed away October 23, 2018 at St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas. Tim enjoyed reading James Patterson books, drawing, any outdoors activity and especially enjoyed UK Basketball. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Debora (nee: Kaltenback) Weinel; daughter Jennifer (Jason) McErlane; grandchildren Evelyn and Eleanor; father Ken Pennington; sister Lora...

Oct 14, 2018

Jeffrey Wallace, 65, of Union, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2018 in his home.  He was born on January 15, 1953 to William and Edythe Wallace.  On April 12, 1975 Jeff married Jane O’Bryan, and she survives.  Jeff served in the Air Force as a pilot.  He then worked for and retired from Delta Airlines.  He enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2018

Deshane Warren Watkins of Florence, Kentucky passed away on October 13, 2018 at the age of 38.  He was born on January 5, 1980 to David and Amanda Watkins.  He was employed by Environmental Demolition Group of Erlanger, Kentucky.

Deshane is survived by his parents David and Amanda Watkins of Florence, KY; brothers Rick (Karla) Watkins of...

Oct 11, 2018

Mary Bray, 89, of Verona, Kentucky passed away on October 11, 2018 at St Elizabeth Hospital, Florence.  On September 15, 1929, Mary was born to the late Cecil and Allene Faulkner.  She married Joseph Stanley Bray who preceded her in death.  Mary belonged to the Boone County Sugar and Spice Homemakers.  She enjoyed quilting and left many quilts as...

Oct 8, 2018

Mae Cora Iles, 35, of Ludlow passed away on October 8, 2018 at University of Cincinnati Hospital.  She was born February 12, 1983 to the late Elvis Iles, Sr. and Tina Iles.  Mae worked as a waitress at Frischs and was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.

Mae is survived by her husband Joseph Turner; children...

Oct 8, 2018

Sylvia Kidney, 85, of Ft Thomas, Kentucky passed away on October 8, 2018 at St Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.  She was born on April 24, 1933 to the late Clinton and Georgia McIntosh.  On September 3, 1955, Sylvia married Thomas Kidney and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2011.  Sylvia enjoyed bowling, Bingo and gambling at the casinos....

Oct 5, 2018

LaVerne Winfred Garrigus age 91, resident of Rosedale Green, passed away October 5, 2018. She was born to the late Shorty and Betsie Paragin on December 14, 1926. LaVerne was formally a resident of Ryland Heights, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Dean Garrigus, son Steven Kelly Garrigus and grandson...

Oct 5, 2018

Tom Jett,

Of Latonia, Kentucky or as Tom would say “Upper Taylor Mill” passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at UC Medical Center. Tom was born in 1950 to the late Robert and Mary June Jett.  He was an avid UK Basketball fan, enjoyed gardening, vacationing at Daytona Beach and was known to be a collector of...

Oct 3, 2018

JoAnn Hooper,

70 of Florence, KY passed away October 3, 2018. She was born March 25, 1948 to Virginia and Victor Kattine. She graduated from Georgetown High School and received a degree in business from Southern Western. JoAnn is preceded in death by her son Kevin Ament. She is survived by her son Keith Ament and daughter...

Sep 29, 2018

Jerry Edward Cooper, 81 of Covington, KY passed away on September 29, 2018. He retired from Jefferson Smurfit as a Pressman. He loved to Fish, Hunt and most of all spend time with his family. Jerry was preceded in death by his Wife, June Marshall Cooper; Sons, Jerry E. Cooper,II and Jeffry L. Cooper; Parents, Allen and Delora Haynes Cooper;...

Sep 28, 2018

Rose Marie Carter, 73 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on September 28, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her Parents, James and Ottie Sevier Murray. Rose is survived by her Children, Micheal Carter, Thomas Carter, Robert "Ric" Carter and Andrea O'Malley; Brother, James Murray; Sisters, Jane Horstman, Carla Farrar, Jamie Murray and Jeannine Setser; 7...

Sep 27, 2018

Norma Louise Koors, 83, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on September 27, 2018 at the Baptist Village. Norma was born on April 23, 1935 to the late Benjamin and Olga Otten. On her 18th birthday she married Donald Koors and he survives. Norma was a longtime member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church where she was a cook for the...

Sep 23, 2018

Flora Lou Hafer, 90 of Florence, KY was received in Heaven on Sunday, September 23, 2018. A Visitation will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 11am until time of Funeral Service at 1pm. Burial will immediately follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. You may leave online condolences at www.floralhillsmemorialgardens.com

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