OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

Carter Momberger

Carter Momberger

Jun 12, 2025

Carter Riddle Momberger, 79, of Hebron, died Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky. 

Carter was born on July 5, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clifford B. Momberger and Mary E. (Riddle) Momberger Carter. He was a salesman for most of his career in Medical Equipment and Supplies and he served in the US Army in...

Lowell Ginn

Lowell Ginn

Jun 9, 2025

Lowell Grant Ginn, 83, of Florence died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence, Kentucky. 

Lowell was born on October 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ralph “Carl” and Claudia (Hollar) Ginn. He was a retired service technician for Sears Roebuck & Co for 30 years and a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

Doris Jean Mullins

Doris Jean Mullins

Jun 6, 2025

Doris Jean Mullins, beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by her family at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, Kentucky. Born on May 28, 1931, in Morningview, Kentucky, to the late William Ransom and Flora Bernetta (Sexton) Morgan, Doris Jean filled the lives of many with her unwavering faith,...

Marie Braun

Marie Braun

May 31, 2025

Marie Braun (1953-2025), a tireless advocate for the disabled in Kentucky has passed away. Born Mary Louise Miller in Sebastian Branch, Breathitt County, she resided in Covington for most of her life. Her Cerebral Palsy did little to slow her down.

She married Prentice Shelby Jones in 1975. Both witnessed to the need for disabled people to be loved and touched...

Carolyn Spille

Carolyn Spille

May 29, 2025

Carolyn Marie (Egan) Spille, a beloved resident of Villa Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, at the remarkable age of 99. Born on December 17, 1925, in Covington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Bernadetta (Hackman) Egan.

Throughout her life, Carolyn embraced a multitude of...

Philip Taliaferro III

Philip Taliaferro III

May 26, 2025

Philip Taliaferro III—accomplished attorney, proud veteran, dedicated public servant, and pillar of the Northern Kentucky community—passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, at his home, surrounded by his children.

Phil deeply believed in serving his country, his community, and the people who relied on him. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps during the...

John Dye

John Dye

May 17, 2025

John T. Dye, 78, of Hebron, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence, Kentucky. 

John was born on July 22, 1946, in Hebron, Kentucky to the late Oliver H. and Barbara R. (Edwards) Dye. He worked for more than 20 years at Cincinnati Milacron as a machine technician and then finished his career as the Plant Manager for...

Lillian "Didd" Burns

Lillian "Didd" Burns

May 12, 2025

Lillian J. “Didd” Burns, 94, of Petersburg, Kentucky died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Villaspring Health and Rehabilitation, Erlanger. 

Didd was born in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky on September 29, 1930, to the late Stanley and Agnes (Hodges) Stephens. She worked for many years as a U.S. Postal Clerk at the Petersburg Post Office and as a clerk for Belleview Sand...

James "Jim" Nussbaum, Sr.

James "Jim" Nussbaum, Sr.

May 11, 2025

James D. “Jim” Nussbaum, Sr., 73, of Erlanger died Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. 

Jim was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 1, 1951, to Charles and Velma (Knochelmann) Nussbaum. He was a retired Purchasing Supervisor for General Electric, Evendale, Ohio and was a member of Mother of God Church, Covington. Jim enjoyed hunting, gardening,...

Kimberly Tincher

Kimberly Tincher

Apr 4, 2025

Kimberly L. (Collins) Tincher, 62, of Hebron, died unexpectedly on April 4, 2025. 

Kim was born on April 26, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to the late John Paul and Carol (Ham) Collins. She worked for many years for U S Bank as a Manager in the Sorting Department. Kim enjoyed online gaming and traveling. She was a former softball coach who...

Betty Lou Johnson

Betty Lou Johnson

Mar 28, 2025

Betty Lou (Banks) Johnson, 83, of Cincinnati, Ohio died Friday, March 28, 2025, at Hospice of Cincinnati, Anderson. 

Betty was born on July 17, 1941, in Belleview, Kentucky to the late Homer and Emma Lee (Moore) Banks. She was a 4th Grade Elementary Teacher for the Boone Co. School District at Goodridge Elementary for 32 years and a member of the...

Ellen Goodridge

Ellen Goodridge

Mar 28, 2025

Ellen “Peggy” Colletta Goodridge, 89, of Burlington, Kentucky, the heart and soul of our family, passed peacefully with the love of her family in her heart, on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Ellen was born on March 6, 1936, to the late Charles and Ellen Young and was the beloved wife of the late William Louis Goodridge. She also had the most...

Chester Berry

Chester Berry

Mar 23, 2025

Chester Leroy Berry, 92, of Florence, Kentucky died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. 

Chester was born on February 12, 1933, in Cherry Fork, Ohio to the late Roy E. and Bertha (Foster) Berry. He was an Educator and Special Needs Teacher for 52 years, serving both the Boone County Kentucky School District and the Adams...

Johnny Johnson

Johnny Johnson

Mar 23, 2025

Johnny M. Johnson, 79, of Wilder, Kentucky died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. 

Johnny was born on August 19, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Johnny and Esther (Lemming) Johnson. He served his country with pride in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. Johnny spent his career as an Industrial/Commercial Security Officer, and he was a...

Alice Brown

Alice Brown

Mar 9, 2025

Alice C. (Goodridge) Brown, 90, of Independence, passed away Sunday evening at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky. 

Alice was born on April 30, 1934, in Taylorsport, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Essie (Morehead) Goodridge. A longtime active member of Florence Baptist Temple, Burlington, for many years, she worked in various restaurants in the area as a server. Alice was also a retired bookkeeper for...

Robert "Bob" Picklesimer

Robert "Bob" Picklesimer

Feb 23, 2025

Robert Eugene “Bob” Picklesimer, 66, of Dry Ridge passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home. 

Bob was born on May 23, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky to the late Proctor and Lula Rose (Manning) Picklesimer. For many years, he was a machine tender for Equitable Bag and then Duro Bag Co. Bob enjoyed fishing and being with his...

Albert Bonar

Albert Bonar

Feb 19, 2025

Albert L. Bonar, 88, of Crestview Hills, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood, Kentucky. 

Al was born on December 24, 1936, in Erlanger, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Lula Edna (Tanner) Bonar. He was a retired Barber, and he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. 

He was preceded in...

Timothy Holt, Sr.

Timothy Holt, Sr.

Feb 14, 2025

Timothy Eugene Holt, Sr. of Warsaw, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Gallatin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. 

Tim was born on January 21, 1952, in Petersburg, Kentucky to the late Lewis E. “Gene” and Rose (Teeters) Holt. A lifelong mechanic and car enthusiast, he enjoyed Drag Racing and Choppers. He also enjoyed fishing in his spare time. 

Tim...

Mary "Margie" Blackburn

Mary "Margie" Blackburn

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Margaret “Margie” Blackburn, 71, of Covington, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at the VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Margie was born on November 28, 1953, in Covington, Kentucky to the late James William and Julia Mae (O’Rourke) Blackburn. She served her country in the US Army and was a Parking Lot Attendant at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Margie was...

Patsy McGuire

Patsy McGuire

Feb 7, 2025

Patsy Ruth (Snelling) McGuire, 94, of Petersburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Boonespring Health and Rehabilitation Center, Union. 

Patsy was born on September 14, 1930, in Covington, Kentucky to the late Howard and Margaret (Hensley) Snelling. A longtime resident of Petersburg, she was a member of the Petersburg Baptist Church. 

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...