Obituaries

 

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10/18/1930

- 2/18/2026

10/18/1930 - 2/18/2026

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...



7/29/1932

- 2/17/2026

7/29/1932 - 2/17/2026

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...



12/13/1946

- 2/17/2026

12/13/1946 - 2/17/2026

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. ...



9/29/1943

- 2/16/2026

9/29/1943 - 2/16/2026

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...



8/18/1941

- 2/16/2026

8/18/1941 - 2/16/2026

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...



9/27/1946

- 2/16/2026

9/27/1946 - 2/16/2026

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. ...



7/15/1934

- 2/16/2026

7/15/1934 - 2/16/2026

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 ...



4/1/1930

- 2/16/2026

4/1/1930 - 2/16/2026

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 ...



9/17/1935

- 2/16/2026

9/17/1935 - 2/16/2026

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 ...



3/30/1968

- 2/15/2026

3/30/1968 - 2/15/2026

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...



7/28/1946

- 2/15/2026

7/28/1946 - 2/15/2026

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...



9/16/1940

- 2/15/2026

9/16/1940 - 2/15/2026

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 ...



11/30/1941

- 2/15/2026

11/30/1941 - 2/15/2026

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...



8/19/1961

- 2/15/2026

8/19/1961 - 2/15/2026

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...



12/15/1988

- 2/15/2026

12/15/1988 - 2/15/2026

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...



3/14/1932

- 2/15/2026

3/14/1932 - 2/15/2026

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...



7/31/1943

- 2/14/2026

7/31/1943 - 2/14/2026

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...



3/3/1956

- 2/14/2026

3/3/1956 - 2/14/2026

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...



5/8/1928

- 2/14/2026

5/8/1928 - 2/14/2026

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 ...



2/26/1981

- 2/14/2026

2/26/1981 - 2/14/2026

Crystal Lynn Combs, 44, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at UC Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 26, 1981, at Jewish...



2/2/1963

- 2/14/2026

2/2/1963 - 2/14/2026

Lori Ann Erpenbeck, 63 years of age passed away Saturday February 14, 2026 at her residence. Lori was preceded in death by her parents Anthony W. and Beverly Erpenbeck Sr. Lori is survived by her bro...



9/9/1942

- 2/14/2026

9/9/1942 - 2/14/2026

Doris Ann Jones, 83, of Alexandria passed away on February 14, 2026. She was the daughter of John Jones and Reva Bowling. She worked at NKU as housekeeping. She enjoyed playing Bingo, scary movies, c...



1/30/1948

- 2/13/2026

1/30/1948 - 2/13/2026

David Isaac Nicholas, 78, of Walton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Born on January 30, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky, he was the son of ...



5/28/1952

- 2/13/2026

5/28/1952 - 2/13/2026

James “Jim” Edward Meyer, 73, of Melbourne, Kentucky, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1952, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sauerbach) Meyer. Jim was preceded in death by his par...



10/25/1962

- 2/13/2026

10/25/1962 - 2/13/2026

Guido F. Maehren, 63, passed away on February 13, 2026 at his home in Cold Spring, Kentucky. He was the President of Thompson Enamel Company in Bellevue, Kentucky. He was an avid fisherman, stand out ...