OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

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...

Imogene Regenbogen

Imogene Regenbogen

Jan 30, 2025

Imogene Rouse Regenbogen, 96, of Burlington, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Fort Wright. 

Imogene was born on July 29, 1928, in Florence, Kentucky to the late Albert H. and Luella B. (Tanner) Rouse, Sr. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Hebron Church of Christ. 

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Richard A. Brake, Jr.

Richard A. Brake, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Richard A. Brake, Jr., known affectionately as Rick to his family and friends, was born on October 23, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His adventurous spirit and kind heart took him on a journey through life that came to a close on January 25, 2025, at UC Medical Center. At 66 years old, Rick left behind a legacy that will be...

Jean C. Lancaster

Jean C. Lancaster

Jan 23, 2025

Jean C. Kleintank Lancaster, 88, of Union, died, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home. Everyone who knew Jean also knew how organized she was, and the following obituary is prepared from information she wrote and wished to share at her passing. 

Jean was born on February 12, 1936, to John Ellwood and Lillian (Herrmann) Kleintank in Bromley, Kentucky, and was...

Karen Jo Baugh

Karen Jo Baugh

Jan 21, 2025

Karen Jo Baugh was born on October 30, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a bright smile and a heart that brimmed with compassion, she dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge, the nurturing of young minds, and the glorification of her faith. Karen passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, leaving behind a...

Ronald "Lefty" Pegg

Ronald "Lefty" Pegg

Jan 18, 2025

Ronald C. “Lefty” Pegg, Sr., 78, of Ludlow passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Lefty was born on August 4, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Sherman and Mildred (Perry) Pegg. He was a partner in the Autobody Shop of LBJ Autobody of Covington until his retirement. Lefty was a member, Deacon and...

Herb Adams

Herb Adams

Jan 16, 2025

Herbert L. “Herb” Adams, 93, of Bromley, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his residence. 

Herb was born on July 24, 1931, in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Jesse Lawrence and Louvina (Griffith) Adams. He spent most of his career as a Car Salesman for his brother, Howard Adams Toyota and then Beechmont Ford. Herb loved boating, being outdoors...

Cecilia Heinz

Cecilia Heinz

Jan 15, 2025

Cecilia G. Heinz peacefully passed away on January 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, Kentucky. 

Born on July 3, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Cecilia was a retired Accounts Payable Clerk at Lacome, 

She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Chrysta (Anthony) Taulbee, and her beloved grandchildren, Jameson Taulbee and Ashlyn Taulbee. Cecilia is also survived by her brothers,...

Robert "Bob" Brandenburger

Robert "Bob" Brandenburger

Jan 14, 2025

Robert John Jude “Bob” Brandenburger, 79, of West Covington passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. 

Bob was born in West Covington at home on January 25, 1945, to the late Adolph E. and Catherine (Schenk) Brandenburger. He was a lifelong member of St. Ann Church, West Covington. 

Bob was a Painting Contractor and also the Director of Maintenance at...

Carrol Fay Rice

Carrol Fay Rice

Jan 9, 2025

Carrol Fay (Casteel) Rice, 81, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence, Kentucky. 

Fay was born on October 15, 1943, in Harlan, Kentucky to Riley Edward and Edith (Carmical) Casteel. She was a longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Ludlow and retired after many years of private housecleaning for numerous families. 

In addition to...

Galen Burns

Galen Burns

Jan 7, 2025

Galen Ray Burns, 72, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. 

Galen was born on February 8, 1952, in Petersburg to Galen S. and Lillian (Stephens) Burns. He was a retired Ramp Agent for Delta Airlines at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Galen attended Belleview Baptist Church and enjoyed horses and horse racing. He...

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