Obituaries

Barbara Sue Herald - Coal Miner's Daughter, Social Justice Warrior, Culinary Artist, New Testament Christian, Voracious Reader, and Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend - peacefully transcend...

Paul Thomas Brown, age 77, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on February 19, 2026. Paul was born in Paris, Tennessee, on October 3, 1948. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army an...

Karen I. DeRuiter, 71, of Florence, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home. She was born March 12, 1954, in Long Island, New Yoirk, to the late Gordon R. Gray and Catherine A. Rampmaier Gray...

With a grateful heart for her many blessings, Joan Schoettelkotte returned to her Heavenly Father on February 18, 2026. She was a good and faithful servant, filled and guided by the Holy Spirit.

Olga SD Weiss, 95, of Taylor Mill, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Boonespring Nursing Home. She was born October 18, 1930, in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Oscar Holden...

Ronald “Ron” Grady, 93, of Bellevue, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was a Warehouse Foreman with Union 76 Oil Company for over 50 years. Ron loved to spend time outdoors, espec...

Anna “Bea” Taylor, 93, of Alexandria, formerly of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Cold Spring Transitional Care. She was a retired retail clerk with Kmart. Bea loved her fam...

David "Dave" Neil Searle, 79, of Wilder, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026. Dave was born December 13, 1946 to Robert Searle and Thelma Bromilow (nee: Stinson) in Chicago, Illinois. ...

Leonard E. Adams, 84, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 27, 1941, in Covington to the late Leonard and Mary (née Schappert) Adams. L...

Claudia Sue Broering (nee. Wagner), 82, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her residence while surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1943 in Newport where she g...

Laura Toler Polson, 84, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee, and most recently of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 16, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1941, to...

Michol T. Williamson, 79, of Florence, KY died peacefully at her home Monday evening, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Michol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. ...

Helen Hampson, a vibrant spirit whose warmth and zest for life touched the hearts of everyone around her, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Edgewood, Kentucky, surrounded by her beloved ...

Vester Mahan, 95, of Burlington, Kentucky, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026. Vester was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, to his late parents, John and Nellie Mahan. He is also preceded ...

Kenneth William Mertle , 90, of Cold Spring, formerly of Newport, KY passed away Peacefully on February 16, 2026. He was a Mail Clerk with USPS. He served honorably as a member of the United States ...

Tina Louise Long, 57, of Covington, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She enjoyed Halloween and seeking out haunted places to visit with her family. Tina loved to dance and have a good ti...

Loma Blanche Marqua, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1946. Loma spent her early years visiting her grandparents’ farm in Corbin, Kentucky — a place t...

Joseph Wayne Schwaller, age 85, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky. Joe was a retired independent truck driver, a proud ...

Charles Ray McEntee, 84, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born November 30, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky, Charlie lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and love for his f...

Martha Luella Ferrante, 64, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her residence. She was the Director of Catering Sales with the NKY Convention Center, Covington. Martha was an En...

Amy Michelle Cooper, 37, of Williamstown Kentucky was born December 15, 1988, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood Kentucky. She departed this life to her eternal home at her residence on February 15...

Mildred Ann Brown (nee Brearton), 93, of Elsmere KY passed away on February 15, 2026. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Richard and Thomas, daughter Julie, granddaughters Amy, Holly, and Mic...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Bennie M. Doggett, age 82, of Covington, Kentucky, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio...

Cheryl Ann Varner, age 69, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. She was born March 3, 1956, in Long Beach, California, to the late Roland and Shirley (Zurbriggen) Karshner. As a teenager, Che...

Ruth Amelia Reis (nee Schalk), 97, passed away on February 14, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was a Food Demo Sales Representative with Meijers Grocery in Cold Spring. Ruth was a ...