Obituaries

Kenneth “Kenny” Karl Vaught, 70, of Florence, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born on May 10, 1955, to the late William and Shirley Vaught, Kenny was a proud longtime resident of Boone County, KY. Even though he was born in Somerset, KY and lived various times in Georgetown, KY and Findley, OH, after retirement from Marathon Oil, Kenny returned to his “home” in Florence, KY.

Kenny was a 1973 graduate of Boone County High School, where he was a multiple time class president and lettered in football.

After graduating from Northern Kentucky University, Kenny began his career in education, teaching social studies and serving as dean of boys at Newport Middle School, where he also coached football. Driven by a passion for justice and public service, he went on to earn his law degree from Chase Law School in 1985 and became a practicing attorney. His career included roles with LexisNexus and Marathon Oil.

Deeply rooted in his community, Kenny was a member of the First Church of Christ and served on the Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission. He cared deeply about the place he called home.

Kenny had a rich love for life and family. He was especially a fan of youth and high school football where he volunteered as a coach and avidly followed his son, Brady’s career. He was a devoted fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, and UK athletics. He relished trips to Mecum Auto Auctions.

He had a great appreciation for music and was especially devoted to the Beach Boys and Elvis – whose concerts he attended. The Doors and The Eagles were also just a few of his favorites.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Shirley; grandchildren, Gemma Bray and Aidan Wagner; and fur baby, Buddy.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Julie Vaught; children: Jessica (Scott) Bray, Karly (Gregory) Raper and Brady Vaught; stepdaughters, Amanda (Brian) Myers and Allie (Charlie) Ramshaw; grandchildren: Macie and Beau Bray, Archer and Jocelyn Myers, Charlie Jr., Hudson and Maxwell Ranshaw; sister, Donna (Bob) Edwards; sister-in-law, Mary (Rick) Baker and children, Joshua, Dave and Bill; brother-in-law, Pat (Carol) Keedy; niece, Amanda (Andrew) Hawkins and son, Ethan; nephew, Jason (Emily) Edwards and children, Mary, Kate and Will.; niece, Mary Sweet Branmstedt and her children, Kassia and Jacob; grand dogs: Rocky, Bentley, Boss and Leo; as well as other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service, 12:00 PM, at First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, KY 41005, with burial to follow at Union-Rice Cemetery in Union, KY.

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