Obituaries

Helen Margaret Biddle Smoot, 85, of Hebron passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Saturday August 9, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was the 9th child of 13 born to Frank and M...

James P. Mastronardo, 78, of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked as a planne...

Carol Ann Turk, 72, of Walton, Kentucky, passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1952, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (née Kenyon) Smith. Carol dedicated o...

Jane Lother (nee: Tebbe), 94, of Independence, KY, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Rosedale Green. Jane was a devoted mother, grandma, memaw, great-grandma and friend. She was an avid reade...

Nancy Ann Hicks (nee Schroth), 71, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. Nancy graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1971, and worked as a bookkeeper at a family b...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dusten Kaleb Fowee, age 21 of Elsmere, Kentucky who was called home to Heaven on August 2, 2025. Kaleb was a junior in college at NKU going int...

Steven “Steve” Lilley, age 46, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1978, Steve lived a life full of lo...

Carl Wayne Dean of Augusta, KY passed away July 26, 2025, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center. Wayne was the son of the late Carl and Mila Dean. He is survived by his love of over 20 years, Jackie Broo...

Gregory Dean “Greg” Morris, age 64, of Oakwood, Ohio (formerly of Cincinnati), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Greg’s greatest joy was his family. H...

Elizabeth Ann Harrington Luessen, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born May 9, 1950, in Ravenna, Ohio, Beth grew up in nearby Kent with her parents, William and Mary ...

Cary Robert Friedly, 75, passed away Monday July 21, 2025 at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Cary was born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan area and was a graduate of Michigan State Universit...

Catherine R. Khan went home to the Lord on Sunday July 20th, 2025, at the age of 89 years old while peacefully surrounded by family. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, the late Rashid Kha...

Barbara A. Hellmann, age 68, of Edgewood, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025. A dedicated Registered Nurse, Barbara spent over 32 years serving at Children’s Hospital. Her life’s...

Beverly Elaine Burcham, 78, of Burlington, KY, passed away on July 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 24, 1947, Beverly grew up in Burlin...

Mary Kay, age 92, wife of the late Ron Kenning, entered into eternal rest on July 20th, 2025. She was born Mary Katherine Widrig on February 12, 1933, to the late Thomas and Catherine Widrig and was ...

Gilbert “Gil” Waymeyer passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at the age of 96. Born to Frank and Hilda Waymeyer (née Albers), Gil lived a life rooted in family, quiet strength, and appreciati...

Catherine “Cathy” Beetem (née Payne), age 79, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Rosedale Green on July 18, 2025, where she was a beloved resident. She was born in Eaton Rapids, Mi...

Beverly “Bo” Howard, of Florence, Kentucky, was born on July 22, 1941, in Corbin, Kentucky, and departed this life on July 14, 2025, just days before her 84th birthday. The daughter of Vernon and...

“The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love. ”— Pope Francis Nicole “Nicki” Mignonne Talbott Torres, age 38, passed away in her slee...

Anna Mae Bodurek, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1928, in Landville, West Virginia. Anna attended Berea College before marrying the love of her life, Fe...

Patricia J. Aylor, age 84, of Florence, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on February 10, 1941 to James B. and LaVerne H. Sayers (nee Cot...

James Hamilton Humphries, 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 8th at Central Baptist Hospital with his loved ones at his side. He was born on July 13, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the l...

Howard J. Stratman, age 93, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 08, 2025. He was the long time owner/operator of Overwein Upholstery, a member of the Dutchmen’s Rod and Gun Club...

Jay Weissmann, 68, of Burlington, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2025. Jay was born on May 21, 1957, in Covington to the late Calvin Douglas and Eula Vernice (nee Taylor) Weissmann...

Steven “Steve” Peck passed on July 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 20, 1949, to the late James and LaVerne (Hahn) Peck, Steve served in the United States Navy before pursuing his educ...