Obituaries

Donna Joy Scroggins (née Wright), age 85, of Florence, Kentucky, entered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Though her family mourns her passing, they find comfort in knowing sh...

Isaac Napier, Jr. , 70, looked deep into the face of affliction with incredible strength and grace before passing away on July 14, 2026. Throughout his journey, Jr. displayed tremendous courage and u...

Mark Alan Motz, of Independence, Kentucky passed away on July 14, 2026. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a. m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at St. Barbara Church, 4042 Turkey Foot Road, Erlanger, Kent...

Shelia Diane Braun, 72, of Crescent Springs, KY, passed away on July 14, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday July 18. 2026 from 9:00AM-11:00AM at Don Catchen Family Funeral Home in Elsmere, KY. A gr...

James “Jim” Key, 80, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on July 14, 2026. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life during a visitation on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 5:00 p. m. t...

Bobby Allen Hearn, born on September 20, 1959, in Carrollton, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at his home in Independence, Kentucky, on July 14, 2026. His unexpected passing has left an emptiness in th...

David Albert Bricking, 73, of Dayton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Carol S. Himes, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 p. m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 p. m. , Saturday, July 18th at Christ Church...

Russell Steven Preston, age 71, of Northern Kentucky, passed away on July 14, 2026. Russell was born on May 12, 1955, in Covington, Kentucky. He spent his life working hard and providing for his fami...

Leroy Beekman, 70, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Born on December 3, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Leroy lived life on his own terms and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He foun...

David "Dave" Wayne Lillard, 51, of Covington, KY, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was an arborist and skilled tree climber. Dave had a passion for anything outdoors, motorcycles and fixing e...

Margie A. Kemen, 88, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, passed away at home on Monday, July 13, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born November 28, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late...

Annemarie Head, 83, of Erlanger passed away peacefully at Villa Spring Skilled Nursing Facility on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born in Germany on October 3, 1942. She met the love of her life; Doy...

Peggy Ann Schmitt, née Pohlman, 81, of Manchester, TN, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, in her home leaving behind a legacy filled with warmth, love, and countless cherished memories. From her ...

Sherman Earl McNew, 79, of Melbourne, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 13, 2026. Born on December 7, 1946, Sherman was the son of the late Cheste...

Sara Mae Robinson, 87, of Latonia, KY, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish in Covington, KY. Sara was a secretary at Pickering Hardware Store in Cincinnati, OH...

Judy Guidugli, 75, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Ft. Thomas, Hebron and Florence, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Monday, July 20, 2026 at...

Hurstle Lynn Acres, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on April 26, 1948, in Oneida, Tennessee, Hurstle lived a life centered on family, simple joys, and making lasting memories...

Mary Cecilia Findley, age 71, of Taylor Mill, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born January 23, 1955, to Patrick and Beatrice Findley, Mary is preceded in passing by her parents; siblings, Steve Fi...

Michelle Marie Wolfe, aged 68, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on July 12, 2026, surrounded by her children after a brave battle with cancer. Born on March 27, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky, Mic...

Christina McManus, 55, of Elsmere, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on November 12, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Ronald and Julia Botkins (nee Patto...

Todd A. Black, 58, of Alexandria, KY passed away on July 12, 2026, on the family farm surrounded by his family that he loved dearly. Todd was born on May 26, 1968, to his parents Ronald and Helen (Pet...

Michael “Mike” Cottrell, 74, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on July 11, 2026. Mike was born on December 5, 1951, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Nancy (Nee Curnett) Egan. He proudly served hi...

Debra Ann Bowling of Independence, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. Deb was a proud member of Visalia Baptist Church. She loved the Lord dea...

Ruth Arlene Marksberry, age 87, of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. Born on May 22, 1939, in Bimble, Kentucky, Ruth was the daughter of the late Hubert and Lucy Hopkins. She...