Obituaries

Dennis Roy New, Sr., 86, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era, and a member of Latonia Christian Church in Latonia, KY. Dennis was a retired railroad conductor after 40 years of service. He proudly served as a police officer with Taylor Mill, KY, Fort Wright, KY, Kenton County Sheriff's Department and the Internal Revenue Service.

Dennis loved photography and had a heart for growing plants and flowers. He adored spending time getting to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife: Thelma J. "Jodi" New; son: Dennis Roy New, Jr. and step-daughter: Kristin Lashua.

He is survived by his daughter: Elise (Richard) Baucum; daughter-in-law: Janet New; grandchildren: Brandy (Michael) Pearcy, Lauren (Dustin) Mills, Brianna Baucum, Aaron Courtney, Elijah Lashua and great-grandchildren: Annalynn, Sarah, Raelynn, Riley and Rory.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 10:30 AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment will follow at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Lane, Williamstown, KY 41097.

Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com.