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4/21/1939 - 5/21/2026
Donald J. Jones, born April 21, 1939, in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was a devoted family man and a r...
3/7/1953 - 5/21/2026
Ronald Steven Zepf, 73, of Cold Spring, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born on March 7, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ron was known for his strong work ethic, war...
1/19/1980 - 5/21/2026
Jennifer Marie Rardin, 46, of Dayton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Jennifer was born January 19, 1980, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and was preceded in death by her beloved mother, P...
9/3/1967 - 5/20/2026
James David Hornsby III, 58, of Covington, KY passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1967, to his parents James David Hornsby II and Nellie War Vienna Blevins. He was known for his ...
5/30/1953 - 5/20/2026
Bobby Wayne “Wayne” Mains, 72, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Shirley A. and Robert W. Mains and his brother Timothy Mains...
9/3/1974 - 5/20/2026
Cheri Lea Nix, 51, of Florence, KY, passed away on May 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was born on September 3, 1974. Cheri was the beloved rock of her family, known for a smile that coul...
9/14/1947 - 5/20/2026
Derrell Ray Lowe Sr. age 78, of Latonia, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
10/9/1941 - 5/20/2026
Patricia "Pat" Fanthorp (née Schneider), born on October 9, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Florence, Kentucky. She leaves behind a legacy marked by strength,...
10/19/1949 - 5/20/2026
John D. Haines, age 76, of Florence and a longtime resident of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, with his wife, Karen, by his side. He was born on October 19, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to the ...
9/1/1946 - 5/20/2026
Hazel Jean Bentley (née Hannah), age 79, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at her residence in Union, Kentucky. Hazel was born on September 1, 1946, to the late Walter “Brud” Hannah and Jea...
2/13/1950 - 5/20/2026
Stephen Smith, 76, of Edgewood, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Steve was born in Bellevue, Kentucky on February 13, 1950; the son of the late John and Kath...
7/31/1949 - 5/20/2026
Edwin A. Woolever passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on July 31, 1949, to Floyd and Maxine Woolever. Ed married M...
3/24/1947 - 5/20/2026
James Patrick "Jim" Halpin, Sr. , 79, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was a retired firefighter with 20+ years of service in Covington, KY. After retirement, Jim enjoye...
4/17/1954 - 5/20/2026
It is with a heavy heart and bittersweet emotion that we share the passing of our brother, Stephen Daniel Vaughn. Steve was surrounded by family at his bedside when he crossed over into God’s care o...
7/25/1997 - 5/19/2026
Vincenzo "Vinnie" Gallichio, 28, of Highland Heights, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was a cook at The Post in Ft. Thomas, KY. Vinnie was born July 25, 1997 in Florence, KY. Vinnie is...
2/16/1941 - 5/19/2026
Loreen Pentecost, age 85, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Services will be private.
9/2/1958 - 5/19/2026
Angie Lee (Embry) Hilty, 67, of Walton, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. For years she battled many chronic illnesses, and she is now resting at peace. Angie grew up in Northern Kentucky as t...
10/16/1954 - 5/19/2026
James Thomas Murphy, affectionately known as "Murph," passed away on May 19, 2026, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. Born on October 16, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky, Murph lived a life marked by devotion to f...
1/21/1958 - 5/19/2026
Matthew John Bihl, 68, of Southgate, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born in Fort Thomas on January 21, 1958, he was the beloved son of the late Elmer and Judy Bihl and treasured son-...
10/29/1944 - 5/19/2026
Darlene Little, 81, of Elsmere passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2026. She was the daughter of James Nicholas and Alma Wilson. She enjoyed cooking in the kitchen for meals with h...
7/6/1949 - 5/19/2026
Bobby H. "Bob" Cornelius, 76, of Florence, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He retired as a fabricator from Boeing (the former McDonnell Douglas Aircraft) after 20+ years of service. Bob lov...
3/20/1962 - 5/19/2026
Thomas Alan Ford, 64, of Newport, KY, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 surrounded by his wife, Jennifer, daughter, Taylor, his two dogs and his four grand-dogs. Tom was born March 20,...
6/27/1945 - 5/19/2026
Margaret C. Owens (née Stewart), 80, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Margaret wa...
4/19/1930 - 5/19/2026
Ruth Margaret Riehle was born on April 19, 1930, in Milford, Ohio, to Emma and Leo Riehle. She was the third of five children, growing up during the challenging years of the Great Depression. Althoug...
5/27/1941 - 5/19/2026
Emma Lyn Bornhorst (nee Longstreet), 84 years of age passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care. Lyn was the loving wife for 64 years of Donald Bornhorst. Loving mother of Sheryl Anne Bornhorst...





