OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

Bernett McDine

Bernett McDine

Jan 22, 2023

Bernett Vogt McDine, 97, of Crescent Springs passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home.

Bernett was born on April 9, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Frances Linneman Vogt. She was a longtime member and Deaconess for Bromley Christian Church, Bromley, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clifford “Mickey”...

Shirley Souther

Shirley Souther

Jan 12, 2023

Shirley Steadman Souther, 87, of Hebron passed away Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.

Shirley was born on July 23, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio to James Harold and Dorothy Lloyd (Davis) Steadman. She was a homemaker, longtime member of Bullittsville Christian Church, Burlington and a former member of the Hebron Lions Club.

Shirley...

Joanie Baker

Joanie Baker

Jan 4, 2023

Joanie Marshall Baker, 77, of Ludlow passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Joanie was born on August 28, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky to John Raymond and Beatrice (Sims) Marshall. She retired from Duro Bag Co after 27+ years.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her sons, Doug, Joe...

Roger Knapmeyer

Roger Knapmeyer

Dec 31, 2022

Roger William Knapmeyer, 80, of Covington passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Pavilion at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington.

Roger was born on April 1, 1942, in Covington, Kentucky to Charles and Elizabeth (Clark) Knapmeyer. He was the retired owner of the former Knapmeyer Pharmacy, Erlanger and a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Leilani Bennett Mahan

Leilani Bennett Mahan

Dec 31, 2022

Leilani Bennett Mahan, 85, of Hebron, passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her residence. She was a member of Sand Run Baptist Church in Hebron and retired as a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service. She enjoyed reading and loved feeding the birds.

Leilani was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Cleveland Mahan; son, Andrew Thomas...

Theresa Nguyen Gamble

Theresa Nguyen Gamble

Dec 23, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Theresa Nguyen Gamble.  She passed away at the age of 46 on Thursday, December 23, 2022 at 5:30am.  She was peacefully at sleep at home with family.  Theresa courageously battled cancer for 2½ years.  Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Patrick, and her 8 year old son, Noah. ...

Mary "Peggy" Markey

Mary "Peggy" Markey

Dec 20, 2022

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Markey, 71, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ludlow, Kentucky, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington.

Peggy was born on January 14, 1951, in Covington, Kentucky to Thomas and Catherine (Clapp) Markey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Thomas R. Markey....

Michael R. Evans

Michael R. Evans

Dec 19, 2022

Michael Ray Evans, 64, of Florence, formerly of Erlanger, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home.

Michael was born on January 23, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky to Mary (Etler) McDonald and Bernice Evans. Michael was a Nurse’s Aide for most of his career providing home health care.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife,...

Perry B. McComas

Perry B. McComas

Dec 18, 2022

Perry Bavis McComas, 62, of Erlanger passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Born on July 13, 1960, in Covington, Kentucky to Ronald L. Sr. and Jacqueline (Tackett) McComas, Perry was a retired mechanic for Goodyear Tires, Florence, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his brothers, Ronald L. (Nellie) McComas, Jr....

Dr. William Anthony Recker

Dr. William Anthony Recker

Dec 16, 2022

Dr. William Anthony “Bill” Recker, 77, of Cold Spring, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Bill was loved so dearly and brought so much happiness to the many hearts he touched. He was always kind, caring and understanding towards the people he loved. He was a blessing and God's gift to everyone he...

Roger Creekmore

Roger Creekmore

Dec 4, 2022

Roger J. Creekmore, 60, of Ludlow passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati.

Roger was born on November 28, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to Jasper “Jay” and Alma Delores (Zornes) Creekmore. He was a graduate of Ludlow High School Class of 1981, and a truck driver for many years with...

Kim W. Houseman

Kim W. Houseman

Nov 28, 2022

Kim William Houseman, 75, of Edgewood, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood surrounded by loving family, friends, laughter, tears, and one final viewing of his favorite movie, Christmas Vacation.

Kim was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Pam; beloved father to his two daughters, Lindsey and Sarah;...

Flora "Flo" Kelleher

Flora "Flo" Kelleher

Nov 28, 2022

Flora “Flo” Kelleher, 90, of Erlanger passed away November 28, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Williamstown, KY. 

Flo was born January 16, 1932 to the late Ewel and Callie Woods King in West Harrison, Indiana.  She was a retired Registered Nurse for Dr. James Kelley for many years – and loved by all her patients.  She was a member...

Wyoma Kitz

Wyoma Kitz

Nov 25, 2022

Wyoma E. (Reeves) Kitz, 97, a lifelong resident of the Stringtown area of Hebron, passed away Friday evening, November 25, 2022 at her home.

Wyoma was born on September 16, 1925, across the road from where she died in Stringtown to parents John and Myrtle Peeno Reeves. Wyoma was a seamstress for the Globe Corporation and a lifelong member...

Stephen Hurst

Stephen Hurst

Nov 21, 2022

Stephen Kent Hurst, 64, of Hebron passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Steve was a wonderful man. He and his wife, Holly, enjoyed many adventures together, traveling the country and vacationing with the kids. He also loved Corvettes, Camaros and the Colts. 

He finished his career as a 737 captain flying among...

Barbara VanDeren

Barbara VanDeren

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Jones Van Deren, 88, of Lakeside Park, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Erlanger.

Barbara was was involved with the Salvation Army of Northern Kentucky and Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection. She enjoyed cross stitch, cooking, reading, and spending quality time...

Janice Ratcliff

Janice Ratcliff

Nov 20, 2022

Janice Ratcliff (Roehler) was called home to the Lord on November 20, 2022. She passed away at her home in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Janice was born on January 2, 1942 to Thelma Hunter in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Janice has many names to those she loved, and who devoutly love her. Mom, Wife, Grandma, Gaga, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and friend. Janice always...

James Burns

James Burns

Nov 19, 2022

James Clayton Burns, 85, of Burlington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his home.

James was born on August 24, 1937 in Kettle Island, Kentucky (Bell County) to Hargis and Victoria (Sutton) Burns. James retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a financial analyst and he had also worked in the...

Donald G. Blackburn

Donald G. Blackburn

Nov 16, 2022

Donald G. Blackburn, 88, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his residence.

He was active at Woodhaven Baptist Church in Burlington, a U. S. Army veteran, and a retired assistant engineer after 45 years with Formica in Cincinnati. Donald enjoyed target shooting, motor cycling, cars, watching westerns on television and reading.

He was preceded in...

Hilda Holt

Hilda Holt

Nov 15, 2022

Hilda Bailey Holt, 63, of Erlanger, formerly of Hebron, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.

She was a warehouse worker and enjoyed crafting and collecting gnomes.

Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, David Daniel “Danny” Holt in 2014; son, Phillip Holt; grandson,...

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