OBITUARIES
Kentucky Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area
Irmgard "Irma" Thoma
Aug 14, 2026
Irmgard "Irma" Victoria Thoma of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 21, 1938, in Selb, Germany, Irma's life was marked by resilience, dedication, and kindness.
Irma's early life experiences in Germany during World War II shaped her into the determined and compassionate person she became. Her parents secretly resisted...
Paul Dickmann
Jul 15, 2026
Paul Joseph Dickmann, 91, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Hebron, Kentucky and Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Port Charlotte.
Paul was born in Covington, Kentucky on August 19, 1934, to the late, Louis H. and Eva M. “Peg” (Anderson) Dickmann. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force....
Virginia Lee Brandon
Aug 12, 2026
Virginia Lee (Cummins) Reeves Brandon, 93, of Florence, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Rosedale Green Latonia.
Virginia was born on March 28, 1933, in Hebron, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Harriett Elizabeth (Darby) Cummins. A charter member of Hebron Baptist Church, Hebron, she loved following the Cincinnati Reds and University of Kentucky Basketball. Virginia also enjoyed bird...
Mary Ann Ginn
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Ann (Banks) Ginn, 83, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, following a brief illness.
Mary Ann was born on April 12, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky to the late Homer and Emma (Moore) Banks. She was a homemaker, a Deli Clerk for the former Flick’s IGA, Burlington, and a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter...
Anthony Jason Davenport
Jul 9, 2026
Anthony Jason "JayBird" Davenport, 54, of Bellevue, Kentucky, formerly of Ludlow, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Jason was born on March 9, 1972, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late H. Wayne and Carol Sue (Turner) Davenport.
Jason worked as a carpenter for Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky,...
Kenneth Lynn Wilder
Jul 6, 2026
Kenneth Wilder, age 79, of Erlanger, passed away July 6, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice. He was born March 4, 1947, in Covington, KY, the son of the late George A. and Ruby (Zion) Wilder.
Kenny served his country for four years in the U.S. Army. After honorable discharge, he worked as a welder, retiring after 35 years.
Survivors include his...
Betty L. Sears
Jul 4, 2026
Betty L. (Powell) Sears, 97, of Covington, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Highlandsprings Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Betty was born on October 12, 1928, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Robert and Margaret (Cheek) Powell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith.
Surviving is a grandson, Dylan Stucker and a host...
Mary Lou Mallicoat
Jun 29, 2026
Mary Lou (Griffin) Mallicoat, 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Ohio.
Mary Lou was born on August 26, 1938, in Rising Sun, Indiana to the late Calip and Cora (Bell) Griffin. She was a homemaker and longtime member of the Free Christian Church of God, Hamilton, Ohio.
Mary Lou was preceded in...
Vada L. Thornberry
Jun 29, 2026
Vada L. (Jones) Thornberry, 79, of Ludlow, Kentucky passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger, Kentucky.
Vada was born on May 6, 1947, in Edmond, West Virginia to the late Earl Joseph and Mamie Julia (Bragg) Jones. She was a retired Teacher’s Aide for the Ludlow Elementary School; a member of Southside Baptist Church, Covington,...
Albert "Sonny" Sarver, Jr.
Jun 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Albert “Sonny” Sarver Jr., 93, of Park Hills, Kentucky, who left us on June 24, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Born on December 19, 1932, to Albert Sarver Sr and Louise Ochs Sarver, Sonny lived a life filled with love for his family, an infectious smile, a bubbling kindness and humor. He...
Luis Alberto Hernandez Mendez
Jun 18, 2026
Luis Alberto Hernández Méndez, de 41 años y residente de Hebron, Kentucky, falleció inesperadamente el jueves 18 de junio de 2026 en el centro médico St. Elizabeth Healthcare de Florence, Kentucky. Luis nació el 12 de febrero de 1985 en Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela; era hijo de Ysvel Méndez y del difunto Luis A. Hernández Rondón. Trabajó durante varios años...
Teena M. Schultz
Jun 16, 2026
Teena Marie (Wilson) Schultz, 74, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her son’s home in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Teena was born in Kenton County, Kentucky on February 9, 1952, to the late Jefferson E. and Peggy (Soward) Wilson. A graduate of the Northern Kentucky University Nursing program, she began her career at the former Booth Hospital, Florence and...
Mary Lou Boots
Jun 1, 2026
Mary Lou (Shannon) Boots, 75, of Villa Hills, Kentucky died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Mary Lou was born on June 26, 1950, in Trenton, Michigan to the late Gerald and Beatrice (Schoemer) Shannon. She received her BSN from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing and was a retired Registered Nurse for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Mary Lou...
J. Edward Livezey
May 27, 2026
J. Edward Livezey, 82, of Edgewood, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth Healthcare following a brief illness.
Edward was born on August 17, 1943, in Frederick, Maryland to the late Joseph Livezey, Jr. and Anna (Gall) Livezey. A graduate of Penn State University and longtime member of Immanuel Methodist Church, Lakeside Park, Ed...
Terri Ann Gard
May 27, 2026
Terri Ann (Proffitt) Gard, 72, of Milford, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Traditions of Deerfield, Loveland, Ohio.
Terri Ann was born on May 30, 1953, in Schenectady, New York to the late Stanley and Janice (Smith) Proffitt. She worked for many years at Kroger Silverlake and was a member of the Catholic Church. Terri Ann enjoyed spending time...
Pauline Vanderpool
May 20, 2026
Pauline Fox Vanderpool, 96, of Elsmere, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home.
Pauline was born on May 15, 1930, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to the late Frank E. and Bessie Florence (Boone) Fox. She, and her husband, Letcher owned and operated R & L Vending Company for many years together, providing service to the IRS Covington (Flat Top)...
Norman Cornell
May 9, 2026
Norman Cornell, 89, of Crestview, Florida, formerly of Burlington, Kentucky and Jamestown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence in Crestview. Norman was born on October 24, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jim and Mina (Yokum) Cornell.
He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and served his country in the US Army. Following...
Ruth Klein
May 3, 2026
Ruth E. (Reeves) Klein, 92, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Ruth was born on December 23, 1933, in Constance, Kentucky to the late John and Myrtle (Peeno) Reeves. She had a God given talent on the Piano and the Accordion and was a teacher for both instruments at Wurlitzer Music and...
Jannette Kim Welch
Apr 28, 2026
Jannette Kim Welch, 61, of Erlanger, Kentucky died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home.
Jannette was born on August 13, 1974, in Orlando, Florida to Chun Sil Kim Seo and the late Herman Stewart Welch. She was a bartender for many years.
Survivors include her mom, Chun Sil Kim Leem; stepfather, In S. Seo; sons, Joseph “JJ” Eastin and Evan...
Russell Mains
Apr 27, 2026
Russell E. Mains, 61, of Petersburg, Kentucky died on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elsmere.
Russ was born on December 22, 1964, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to Elmo Mains and the late Rose Mary Siegrist. He was a stock clerk and cashier.
Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Mary Siegrist.
Survivors include his father, Elmo E....
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