Obituaries

Betty A. Townsend, 88, of Latonia, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Paintlick, KY, where she was born. Betty was a homemaker for most of ...

Brenda Brown, 74, of Walton, Kentucky, passed away leaving behind a legacy of generosity, color, and unmistakable individuality. Brenda was a giving soul who believed deeply in helping others, especi...

Melinda J. Wakefield, 77, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She was born April 28, 1948, in Harrison, Ohio, daughter of Walter S. Wakefield and Florence M. Johnston. She spen...

Sharon Lynn Brown, born February 11, 1953, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late Lillard and Edith (née Richter) Brown, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Sharon lived a life marked by deep f...

Richard "Dick" W. Himmler, 80, of Park Hills, Kentucky, affectionately known as "Pappy," passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 26, 1945, in Frederick, O...

Janet Sue Brown Setters, age 78 of Union, KY passed away on January 19, 2026. Janet was born on May 8, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Chester Brown and Geneva Isaacs Brown. She retired after ma...

Donald Lee Townsley, 93, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away on January 19, 2026 at his home in Dayton, KY. He was born at his home in Dayton to the late Albert and Hazel (Crawford) Townsley. ...

Marvin Daniel Hoerlein passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. He recently celebrated his 85th birthday surrounded by loved ones. Marvin was the beloved husband of Freida Stephenson, whom he shar...

Sandra Jean Hines Vicars, age 66, of Burlington, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Sandy was a devoted member of F...

Doris M. Hicks, 96, of Edgewood, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, KY. Doris had a passion for learning ...

Nellie Louise Napier (nee Long), 67 of Newport, Kentucky passed away January 17, 2026 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Marlene (nee Faller) Long. Survived by her loving...

Jennifer Jurgens, age 60, of Wilder, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born to the late Robert and Mary Ann Brown (née Rausch) and was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, gra...

Mary Jo Rechtin, age 77, of Union, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Walto...

Robert Joseph "Bob" Simmons, 69, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing Home. He was born April 29, 1956, in Covington, the son of the late George Simmons, Jr. and...

Saundra “Kay” Lockett, age 82, of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Kay was the daughter of Rice W. Lear Sr. and Geneva Howard Lear, who preceded her in death....

Charles Van "Chuck" Tripp, 65, of Florence, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 6, 1960, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Clarence Edward Tripp and Martha Virginia He...

Dana Marie Franxman Mills passed away quietly with her family by her side on January 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was 62 years old. Born in Covington, Kentucky, she was t...

Lois Clarkston, 89, formerly of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Alexander City, Alabama, on January 15, 2026. Lois was born in Jackson County, Kentucky, to her ...

Zara Ledford Mathis, age 91, of Morning View, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family. Zara was the former Owner and Ope...

Lola Ann Cheeks, 81, of Jonesville, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Dry Ridge. She was born September 9, 1944, in Laurel County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Laddle Cottongim and Sybil G. O...

Reverand Harold Rickey Webster, 74, of Covington, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was the son of Jim Webster and Juanita Thomas. He was a Reverand of Certified Hypnotherapist and a member of Maso...

Alice Faye Works Gilvin, age 85, of Morning View, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Faye was a retired bus driver, faithfully serving her community for over 40 years. ...

Don C. Valentine, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born in Heidrick, Kentucky, to the late Caleb and Nora Valentine. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 66 ...

Terry Wayne Hall Sr. passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Edgewood, Kentucky, at the age of 77. Born on July 29, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, Terry was a lifelong resident of Northern Kent...

Janet Deleene Whittamore, of Burlington, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was the daughter of John Stricker and Joyce Stricker. Janet retired from Keebler, where she worked as a packer. She loved...