OBITUARIES
Kentucky Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area
Mary Westerman
Dec 2, 2023
Mary Frances Westerman, 98, originally of Louisville, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was married for sixty years to the love of her life, Charles B. Westerman, who predeceased her. She retired from teaching in the Jefferson County Public Schools after 28 years. She had been a resident of Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, Kentucky, for twelve years.
She...
Donald M. Buck
Nov 27, 2023
Donald M. Buck, 89, of Covington, passed away, Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
He was a Korean Army Veteran and a retired draftsman with Cooper Industries. Donald enjoyed working with stained glass and fixing things. He also enjoyed bicycling and walking his dogs.
Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Stella...
Gary McKenzie
Nov 15, 2023
Gary Lynn McKenzie, 66, of Villa Hills, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Gary was born on May 19, 1957, in Covington, Kentucky to Alfred and Carole Rae (Brown) McKenzie. He was a retired Training Manager for Zwicker & Associates of Hebron and enjoyed golfing at Devou Park and spending time with his family and friends....
Mark C. Hempfling
Nov 3, 2023
Mark Charles Hempfling, 69, of Hebron passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Mark was born July 13, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky to Charles F. and Almeda Doris (McCain) Hempfling.
He was an orchardist on the family farm, Valley Orchards, for most of his life. He and his wife, Marcia, owned and operated numerous greenhouses and were well known...
Kevin A. Mertes
Oct 30, 2023
Kevin Arthur Mertes, 59, of Villa Hills, passed away at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky on Monday, October 30, 2023, following a brief illness.
Kevin was born on August 24, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Louise (Ziegler) Mertes. He was a flooring technician for Huff Flooring of Hebron. Kevin served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed motorcycles,...
Paula J. Chalfant
Oct 26, 2023
Paula Jean (Seibert) Chalfant, 61, of Villa Hills, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home.
Paula was born on September 25, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to Paul D. Sr. and Carolyn (Bruck) Seibert.
A Logistics Specialist and dedicated employee of the Hub Group, she was a longtime member of Gracepoint Community Church of...
Stephen E. Stamates
Oct 24, 2023
Stephen E. Stamates, 72, of Florence and Buffalo, New York died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Stephen was born on September 27, 1951, in Buffalo, New York to Eugene George and Maryann F. (Koscielniak) Stamates. He was an AGV Tender for the Ford Motor Stamping Plant, Woodlawn, NY, retiring after 33 years of service.
He...
Ernie Lee Lainhart
Oct 10, 2023
Ernie Lee Lainhart, 68, was born May 18, 1955, in Boone County, Kentucky to Hubert and Nannie Pearson Lainhart and died October 10, 2023, at his home in Elsmere, Kentucky.
Ernie is survived by his life partner, soul mate, and best friend of 36 years, Kim Doss, their two dogs, Maybelle and Bailey, his brother, Odis (Rojene) Lainhart, Kim’s mom,...
Michael Tolle, Sr.
Oct 8, 2023
Michael G. Tolle, Sr., 71, of Covington passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 16, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William H. and Alma J. (Gailey) Tolle. He was the retired owner of Tri-State Roadside Services and a member of Latonia Christian Church, Latonia.
Michael was preceded...
Norma May Hudson
Oct 2, 2023
Norma May Bullock Hudson, of Hebron, Kentucky, died October 2, 2023.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 16, 1933, to James Earl Bullock and Ellen Rogers Bullock, Norma graduated Withrow High School, University of Cincinnati B.S., Thomas More College, and Xavier University with a Master of Education degree. She retired from teaching at Conner High School.
She enjoyed...
William Henry Poynter
Sep 29, 2023
William Henry Poynter, of Walton, died peacefully at his home at the age of 96.
William received an associate’s degree from the Ohio Mechanics Institute of Oklahoma. He retired from the FAA where he was a Radar Technician. He proudly served his country in the Army 11th Airborne Division where he was stationed in Japan.
He was very...
Gary Lee Ashcraft
Sep 25, 2023
Gary Lee Ashcraft, 61, of Hebron, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.
He was a retired maintenance worker for the Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky in Fort Wright. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vivian Merrell Ashcraft; parents, Conley and Dolores...
Dallas Mullins
Sep 20, 2023
Dallas Mullins, 65, passed away peacefully in his Burlington, Kentucky home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a valiant fight with renal failure.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Mullins, his sons, Daniel (Erin), Benjamin (Randi), Matthew (Shelley), and Andrew (Beth), and his nine beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his...
Lois Lavaughn Conrad
Sep 18, 2023
Lois Lavaughn (Watts) Conrad, 88 of Hebron, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at The Seasons of Alexandria.
She was a home maker and a member of Fort Mitchell Baptist Church. Lois enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Linville and Audrey Watts; brothers, Ronnie Watts and...
Marlene Joyce Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
Marlene “Joyce” (Worrell) Lewis, 82, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Covington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio.
She was a 1958 graduate from Harrison County High School in Cynthiana, Kentucky and retired as a mailroom clerk with the I.R.S. in Covington.
Joyce enjoyed watching television and going out for...
Betty J. Merrell
Sep 5, 2023
Betty J. Merrell, 92, of Burlington, passed away September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed crossword puzzles, games, and spending quality time with her great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larkin Merrell; daughter, Sherry Merrell; daughter in law, Diane Merrell; and parents, Walter, and Mae...
Ruth Ann Mollman
Sep 3, 2023
Ruth Ann (Geyer) Mollman, 79, of Warsaw, Kentucky, formerly of Ludlow, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday September 3, 2023.
Ruth was born May 10, 1944, in Elsmere, Kentucky to William and Catherine (Chalk) Geyer. Ruth was a retired filing clerk in the Radiology Department of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood and a longtime faithful member of...
Helen Topmiller
Aug 22, 2023
Helen R. Topmiller, 99 of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Edgewood.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Ann Church and St. John Church in Covington. She enjoyed bingo, baking, watching television and spending quality time with her family.
Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack...
Mathew Lee Craddock
Aug 18, 2023
Mathew Lee “Booh” Craddock, 29, of Cincinnati, passed away at his residence, Friday, August 18, 2023.
He was a member of Florence Baptist Temple in Florence and worked as a factory worker for Coca-Cola in Cincinnati.
Mathew is survived by his father, Philip Castle; mother, Tina Pike; siblings, Amber Atwood, Subrina Craddock, Justin Craddock, and Brandi Pike; children,...
Margaret Tanner
Aug 12, 2023
Margaret Frances Tanner, 74, of Elsmere, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Marg was born on November 24, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky to Thomas and Beulah (Ransdell) Hopson. She was a 1968 graduate of Dixie Heights High School. She graduated from the Northern Kentucky State Vocational School of Practical...
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