Kentucky Obituaries

Jul 2, 2014

Howard “Duke” Tibbs, 92, of Fort Wright, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. Born June 30, 1922 in Dayton to the late Howard, Sr. and Dorothy Kersting Tibbs, Duke was a retired driver and warehouse foreman for George Schmidt Wholesale Grocers. As a teen, he was scouted by the Brooklyn Dodgers to play ball,...

Jun 30, 2014

William Joseph “Bill” Phillips, 71, of Fort Mitchell died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. He was a machinist and retired supervisor for General Electric, Evendale. Bill was a member of the Sunday Morning Club and he loved to fish. Survivors include son, Kelly (Christina) Phillips of Florence; brother, Kevin (Jackie) Flynn of Fort Mitchell; sisters, Kimi (Tom)...

Jun 28, 2014

Donna Jean McWethy, 81, went to be with her Lord on June 28th, 2014, after a long battle with lymphoma. She was one of twelve children, born to Jacob and Eva Nixon on August 30th, 1932. Beloved wife of 64 years to Alfred E. McWethy. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven McWethy, and three siblings; Emma...

Jun 25, 2014

Glenna Marie Mullins, 73, of Fort Mitchell died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Glenna attended Northern Kentucky University, received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She had a distinguished career for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a social...

Jun 24, 2014

Larry B. Ligon, 62, of Burlington, passed from his life on June 24, 2014, into the loving arms of God to join his wife, Mary Teresa, who passed on January 14, 2014. They were married 36 years. Larry was born on January 20, 1952 in Petersburg, to Jack Ligon, now deceased, and Margaret Pepper Sprengelmeier of Ft. Mitchell. He was...

Jun 21, 2014

Carol Sue Ryle Furnish, 66, of Florence, formerly of Erlanger, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Paducah, Kentucky Affectionately known as “Nanny” by her grandchildren and those who knew and loved her, she was a homemaker and member of the Erlanger Christian Church. Carol was born on December 25, 1947 in Covington to Leon E....

Jun 13, 2014

Urban “Bud” Sander, 68, of Hebron died Friday, June 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to Urban Frank and Esther Luensmann Sander, who are deceased. Bud married Maryann Pagano on May 25, 1968, she survives. He graduated from Ross High School, Class of 1964 and retired from General Electric. He was...

Jun 10, 2014

Dorothy M. Berning nee Fightmaster, 95 of Erlanger died Tuesday at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and attended Latonia Christian Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Paul E. Berning in 2007 and her parents, William and Pansy Dugger Fightmaster. Survivors include sons, Edward (Joan) Berning of Cincinnati and Paul (Jackie) Berning of Independence;...

Jun 8, 2014

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Ronald Charles Romig, 81, of Florence, formerly of Cleveland, OH, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to Charles W. and Thelma Sheffler Romig, who are deceased. Ronald was a master plumber, having worked for General Motors for...

May 30, 2014

Jean Marie Wood Nevel, 88, of Hebron died Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home. Born October 30, 1925 in Covington to the late John and Marie Sweitzer Wood, Jean was retired as the secretary of Hebron Lutheran Church, where she was also a member. She was also a past president of the Connor Band Boosters and the Eastern Star....

May 18, 2014

Nelson “Sonny” Hamm, 79, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday May 18, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Fort Thomas. He was born on February 7, 1935 in Ludlow to the late Leroy and Evelyn Schafer Hamm. Sonny was a former lumber yard associate for Ideal Supplies in Ludlow. He was a member and former Deacon at Ludlow...

May 15, 2014

Rev. Dr. Clarence Ray Lassetter of Fort Wright, passed away May 15, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was welcomed into Heaven by his first wife Jean Rasco Lassetter and step son David Glass. Clarence was the son of Benjamin Poole Lassetter and Lola Louise Lyle, he was born in Harperville, Mississippi on May 13, 1926....

May 10, 2014

Bonnie L. Mullins Hornsby, 79, of Hebron died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her home. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Media Hickey Mullins. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Roy Hornsby; daughter, Terry (Mark) Vanarsdale of Hebron; sisters, Bernice Taylor of Alexandria, Wanda (Don) Sprague of Warsaw, Mae Creekmore of...

May 10, 2014

Guy Carlisle, 87, a lifelong resident of Walton, KY died May 10, 2014 of natural causes. He was born in Walton on December 19, 1926. The son of Charles and Myrtle Carlisle, he was married to Betty Carlisle for 59 years before her passing in 2009. Their daughter, Connie died in 1974. A veteran of WWII, Guy served in Italy...

May 9, 2014

Beulah C. “Billie” Godsey, 96, of Hebron, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Providence Pavilion, Covington. Born October 11, 1917 in Ferguson, Kentucky to the late Andrew and Abbie Nevels Godsey, Billie was a retired executive secretary for AT&T, Cincinnati, member of the First Baptist Church, Ludlow and she enjoyed bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, UK Basketball and the...

May 6, 2014

Earl Lee Bodenbender, 58, of Hebron, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. He was a superintendent for Hinkle Contracting Corporation, a member of Sand Run Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Thelma Brown Bodenbender. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer K. Mahan Bodenbender; daughters,...

Apr 29, 2014

Vivian J. Merrell Ashcraft, 63, of Hebron, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. Vivian was born on June 14, 1950 in Hebron to the late Luther “Doc” and Ruby E. Qualls Merrell. She was an employee of the Kroger Company in Florence and member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gary L....

Apr 26, 2014

Samantha Jo “Sambo” Ramsey, 19, of Covington died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. She was a pre-school teacher for Children’s Inc. and a 2013 graduate of Covington Holmes High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lewis Ramsey and a grandfather, Robert L. Ramsey. Survivors include her mother, Brandi Jo Brandenburg Stewart...

Apr 26, 2014

Judith Lee “Judy” Haupt Kraus, 67, of Villa Hills passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. Judy loved her most recent position as school secretary for Villa Madonna Academy. She previously had a successful career in banking at First National of Covington, Provident Bank and Total Systems in...

Apr 24, 2014

Lola Clark Weaver, 68 of Florence, formerly of Dover, Kentucky, died Thursday morning, April 24, 2014 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. Born April 16, 1946 in Whitley City, Kentucky to the late Found and Flossie Phillips Clark, Lola was a former nurse’s aide for several nursing homes. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John Weaver, Sr. of Florence;...