Obituaries

 

The Northern Kentucky Tribune is pleased to publish obituaries at no charge. Obituaries for publication must be submitted electronically via email in text format to obits@nkytrib.com with “Obituary submission” in the subject line.

The Tribune is unable to accept hard copy text or images for obituary submissions.

Dorothy Bell Christian

9/19/1939 - 9/18/2026

Text:

Obituary For Dorothy Bell Christian

Dorothy Bell (Becraft) Christian, of Highland Heights, KY, formerly of Melbourne, KY, passed away on September 18, 2026.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Becraft and Della (Happy) Chandler; her siblings, Maggie Hatton, Elsie Young, and Franky Becraft; her great-grandson Noah Christian; her granddaughter, Jennifer Christian; her son, Kenneth Christian; and her husband, Paul “Big Chub” Christian.

She is survived by her sons, Paul “Little Chub” Christian and Mark (Brenda) Christian; grandchildren, Betty Jo (David Gill) Cox, Allyson Christian, Tony (Karen) Christian, and Drew (Lindsey) Christian; 14 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Roy (Betty Ann) Becraft; her sister, Della Hirth; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm with service beginning at 12:00pm on Thursday, September 24,2026 at the Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, 427 South Fort Thomas Ave. Fort Thomas, Ky 41075, Dorothy will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery., Southgate, Ky

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Christ Baptist Church 3810 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076

Condolences can be made at dmefuneral.com.

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences