Kentucky Obituaries

Jan 22, 2016

Peggy Jo Morehead Humphrey, 90, of Georgetown, formerly of Taylorsport, died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Dover Manor Nursing Home in Georgetown. She was a bookkeeper for Carlisle Construction for 25 years and loved to read and quilt.

She is preceded in death by husband, Virgil Humphrey; parents, Edgar and Elizabeth Grim Morehead; and sister, June...

Jan 21, 2016

Lucy M. Souther Gray, 99, of Florence, formerly of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Villaspring of Erlanger. She was a homemaker, longtime member of Bullittsburg Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and canning.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther W. Gray in 1999; her parents, Henry and Minnie Gaines Souther; and sister,...

Jan 18, 2016

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James Stuart Story, 76, of Covington, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at his residence.

He was a printer with Sidney Printing for 20 years and enjoyed collecting and refurbishing antiques.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Virginia Teegarden Story; and sister, Lois Ann Palmer. Survivors include son, James “Rusty”...

Jan 15, 2016

H.S. “Duke” Faulconer, Jr., 88, of Erlanger, passed away at his home on Friday, January 15, 2016.

Duke was born in Covington, Kentucky, to the late Herman S., Sr., and Willa Jett Faulconer. He graduated from Holmes High School and Eastern Kentucky State College, where he was voted “Mr. Popularity” as a senior. He was a World...

Jan 15, 2016

Luanne Hammons, 56, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kelly Hammons.

Survivors include her parents, Charles and Barbara Hammons of Ludlow; sons, Conley Hammons of Ludlow and Damon Hammons of Covington; three grandchildren; aunts; uncles; cousins;...

Jan 15, 2016

Ruth Williamson Menkhaus, 97, of Lawrenceburg Indiana, formerly a long-time resident of Independence and Taylor Mill Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2016 after several months of declining health.

Ruth was born in Miamitown, Ohih in 1918 and moved to Northern Kentucky when she married her husband, Robert “Bob” where both she and her husband...

Jan 13, 2016

Cynthia Lynn Willoughby Becknell, 62, of Covington, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Cynthia was a former cashier with Remke Market of Florence. She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her husband, David Becknell; daughter, Darcy Deaton of Covington; brother, Bert (Bertha) Willoughby; sisters, Vera Ford, Janet (Ed) Kelley,...

Jan 11, 2016

Helen C. Niehaus Koors, 98, of Covington, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.

She was a homemaker and longtime member of St. John Church, Covington.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Koors in 1994; and her parents, William and Sophia Exterkamp Niehaus.

Survivors include...

Jan 11, 2016

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Gary Edward Wooton, 60, of Florence, died at his home, Monday, January 11, 2016. He was a Warehouse Supervisor at E-Bay.

Surviving is his father, Edward Wooton, Lewisville-Clemmons, North Carolina; sons, Sean (Erin) Wooton and Adam Wooton, both of Florence; brother, Michael (Dawn) Wooton, of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Adalyn and Taylor; step mother, Carolyn Wooton, of...

Jan 10, 2016

Jamie Lynn Stapleton, 54, of Erlanger, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was an office administrator for Edward Jones Investment Company.

Jamie’s hobbies included fishing, crafts and spoiling her granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Stapleton Sr.

Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Lore;...

Jan 10, 2016

Marie Finan Knipfer, 88, of Florence, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She worked in the Trust Department and retired after 38 years of service with Provident Bank.

Marie was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was active in their Senior Group and Bowling Team. She enjoyed ceramics, bowling,...

Dec 25, 2015

Martha Jane Perry Miller, 77, of Florence, formerly of Hebron, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.

She was a retired school bus driver with the Boone County School System and enjoyed reading books.

She was preceded in death by husband, George Vinson Miller; and parents, Thomas and Eleanor Reinersman Perry.

Dec 22, 2015

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Charles A. “Charley” Reynolds, 61, lifelong resident of Ludlow passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was a machinist and member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ludlow. Charley was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Reynolds in 1987. Survivors include his mother, Mary P. Wren Reynolds of Ludlow; brother, James “Jimmy” Reynolds of Ludlow; and a host...

Dec 20, 2015

Nicholas James John Merriman, 27, of Burlington passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his parent’s home.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star for his bravery and heroism.

Upon his discharge, Nicholas began his private...

Dec 20, 2015

Julia Joan Hicks, 60, of Covington, KY died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at her home. She was born December 1, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH. She worked for Holiday Inn, Ft. Mitchell as an Executive Housekeeper, retiring after 24 years.

Julia was a member of Banklick Street Church of God. She was also a loving and devoted grandmother....

Dec 19, 2015

Robert Paul Bramlage, 79, of Burlington, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at University Hospital, Cincinnati.

He was a retired electrician who enjoyed boating and playing pool. Survivors include, wife, Hazel Couch Bramlage; sons, Robert Bramlage Jr. of Cincinnati and Gilbert Bramlage of California; brothers, John Bramlage of Cincinnati, Gerald Bramlage of California and Charles (Doug) Bramlage of...

Dec 12, 2015

Andrew “Chip” Brewster, 59, of Erlanger, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a production worker for Crane Composites in Florence. His hobbies included golfing and his car.

He was preceded in death by parents, Morris E. and Eleanor J. Casebolt Brewster.

Survivors include sons, John (Lauren) Brewster of Florence...

Dec 5, 2015

Opal Mae White Dotson, 84, of Hebron passed on to her heavenly rewards on Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was a longtime member of Kento-Boo Baptist Church, Florence and formerly attended Sand Run Baptist Church for many years. She formerly owned and operated Dotson’s Upholstery Company of Hebron and for many years she taught upholstery workshops and classes. Opal was...

Dec 4, 2015

Phyllis Huber Quance, 68, of Cincinnati passed away Friday at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Ohio. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Evelyn Paolercio Huber. Survivors include her husband, Donald Quance of Cincinnati; daughter, Jamie Christina (Marcel) Freeland of Elsmere, Kentucky; son, Jule Christopher Quance of Cincinnati; and grandchildren, Julian, Jayden, Isaiah,...

Dec 4, 2015

Tina Marie Shelanskey Beaudrey, 58, of Covington, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and loved gardening, Nascar and crocheting. Survivors include husband, Ron Beaudrey; daughter, Stephanie Cowan of Cincinnati; mother, Patricia Shelansky of New York; two brothers; sister, Hazel Cowan of Cincinnati; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a niece....