Obituaries

Dennis Deaton passed away on September 26, 2026 at the age of 69. He was born in Ft Thomas on April 23, 1957 and was the son of Marvin and Pauline Deaton. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Piercef...

Robert “Bob” Downey passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time he spent with his famil...

Esther Gene Ballinger, 78, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born to the late Milton Stevens Jr. and Ruth Gene Fisk Stevens. Esther/Essie/Essie Gene was bo...

Joshua Craig Baker, 51, died Friday, September 25, after a long battle with cancer. Josh grew up in Kentucky and lived there until he and his family moved to Boston six years ago. He spent his career...

Thomas W. Hall, 32, of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born on December 28, 1993, in Erlanger, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Thomas and Anne M. Hall (nee C...

Jeoffrey Keith Long, 84, of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, at Emerald Trace, surrounded by his loving family. Jeoff, as he was affectionately known, was born o...

Mary Nancy Lang, 84, of Independence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late Frank Joseph Lang and Ruby Clay De...

Sandra Christine Cunningham (nee Baxter), age 74, of Dayton, Kentucky, passed away on September 25, 2026. She is survived by her sons, Lonnie Thompson and Shannon Cunningham; her daughter-in-law, Lor...

Karen Henn, a wonderful aunt, passed away peacefully on September 25th 2026, at her home. She is survived by her sister Teresa Schaub; brothers John Henn and George Henn; and many nieces, nephews, an...

Dorothy Starnes, 90, of Independence, Kentucky, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 25, 2026. Her earthly journey came to an end as she entered her eternal home. ...

Paul Ray Stephens, 81, of Latonia, died Thursday, September 25, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Mary Wissmann with Mary and his granddaughter Timmi at his side. He was born November 5, 1944, in Cin...

Lorenda Cooper, 87, of Erlanger, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at Villasprings Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1939, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Wesley Stamper and ...

Donna W. Hayes (nee Harrison), 84, of Butler, KY, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary (nee Gosney) Harrison; and two siblings, Robert Har...

William (Bill) T. Wilson, 76, of Fort Thomas, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was the son of the late William F. and Eleanor (Scheffler) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his sister, ...

Joy D Griffith, 87 of Latonia, Kentucky, passed away on September 25, 2026. She was the cherished daughter of Dorsie and Rachell Turner born in Breathitt County on April 15, 1939. She retired from th...

Debra "Debby" Lynn Fogle, 66, of Covington (Latonia), KY, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. She attended Newport High School and earned her associates degree from the University of Phoenix. ...

David Emerson, 61, of Alexandria, KY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at his home. He was the son of John and Delores Emerson. He was preceded in death by his father John. He is survive...

Ronald Joseph Riegler Sr. , 71, of Union, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Thomas surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on July 22, ...

Ryan Louis Pitts, 42, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home in Crittenden, Kentucky. Born in Cincinnati to Robert Pitts and Nanci Kleiman Pitts, Ryan graduated from Scott High School i...

Robert Howard “Bob” Traft, 69, of Ludlow, Kentucky, passed away on September 24, 2026. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Bob served his country during the Vietnam era. Bob is survived b...

Mary F. Meek, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Emerald Trace Rehabilitation. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 19, 1934, to the late George and Viola Branden...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Vanover, Sr. , 51, of Covington, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He enjoyed working with his hands and liked tinkering with things. Joe was a maintenance worker by t...

Wanda Gene Platt of Independence, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Moores Hill, Indiana on July 15, 1947, to the late Clara (...

Barbara A. Proctor age 91, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born in Eastern Kentucky to Herbert and Sarah M. Combs (nee Jones). She was preceded in death by ...

Steven L. Moermond, 77, of Latonia, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was born May 30, 1949, in Dayton, Kentucky, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret Miller Moermond. He was a retired Aut...