Obituaries

Delaney Hope Eary, 19, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Delaney will be remembered as a beautiful young woman that had a true heart of gold. She always thought of others first and made it a point to make everyone feel accepted and included. Delaney was very creative and had a love for art. She enjoyed painting, photography, dance, and baking. Delaney graduated from Cooper High School, where she was a member of the yearbook committee; allowing her to let her artistic abilities shine. She was also a tremendous animal lover. She is survived by her mother and step-father Noelle and Herschel Stoner, who lovingly called her “Rabbit”; her father, Jaime Eary; brothers, Dalton Eary and Dexton Stoner; grandparents, Vicki Berberich, Sherry and Sam Eary, and Hershell Stoner; her aunts and uncles, Mickey Berberich, Melissa Johnston, Meredith Fitzsimmons (Micah), Nat Stoner (Meagan), Erica Eary, and Jeremy Eary (Britt); her nieces, Rayna and Nova; and many cousins, extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Berberich. Delaney’s family will never let her beautiful smile be diminished. They are committed to continuing her legacy of love and compassion despite her being taken from us way too soon. Friends and family will gather for a visitation on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church, 9379 Gunpowder Road, Florence, Kentucky 41042, where she attended her entire life, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Burlington Cemetery, Burlington, Kentucky. A celebration of life will immediately follow the interment at 8033 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005. Stith Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to:
www. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-delaneys-family-in-tragedy. Memories or online condolences may be shared with Delaney’s family at www.stithfuneralhome.com.