OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

Sylvia Snow

Sylvia Snow

Jan 22, 2017

Sylvia Snow was born on Christmas Day in 1928. She passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the age of 88.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert “Bob” Earl Snow. In 1950, their honeymoon took them on a year-long journey to visit all 48 states in the United States, traveling...

Donald North

Donald North

Jan 22, 2017

Donald Wayne North, 65, of Florence, passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. He was a truck driver for Schwans Foods in Florence for 35 years, a member of Constance Church of the Brethren for 51 years and a founding member of the Sons of the American Legion in Florence. His hobbies included motorcycles,...

Oakley Fugate

Oakley Fugate

Jan 18, 2017

Send Flowers Oakley Fugate March 10, 1934 - January 18, 2017

Oakley Fugate, 82, of Petersburg passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017. He was a farmer for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Delores Quicksall Fugate. Survivors include a sister, Pauline Fugate of Harrison County, Kentucky; brothers, Grover Fugate of Hebron,...

Norma Farmer

Norma Farmer

Jan 15, 2017

Norma Jean Middleton Farmer, 80, of Burlington passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was a retired Assembler for Johnson Controls and a homemaker.

Norma was a graduate of Hebron High School Class of 1954 and a longtime member of Sand Run Baptist Church.

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

Otwell Price

Otwell Price

Jan 15, 2017

Otwell “Ott” Price, 92, of Burlington, passed away Sunday January 15, 2017 at Cold Spring Transitional Care. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a retired general manager of Lee Drugs in Columbus, Georgia and an avid UK basketball and Cincinnati Reds fan.

He was preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Maggie Giles Price; and...

Opal Kwozalla

Opal Kwozalla

Jan 14, 2017

Opal Mae Earlywine Kwozalla, 109, formerly of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Rosedale Green in Latonia. Opal was believed to be the oldest citizen of Kenton County and had resided at Rosedale Green for over six years. She was born on November 20, 1907, in Seelyville, Indiana, to the late William and Maude...

Alice Wallace

Alice Wallace

Jan 10, 2017

Alice Rhea Reynolds Wallace, 73, of Florence passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

She was a homemaker and member of Fort Mitchell Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Moss G. and Grace Elizabeth Chambers Reynolds.

Survivors include a son, Michael Thomas (Jenny) Wallace of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Robert Moss...

Ruthann Sands

Ruthann Sands

Jan 10, 2017

Ruthann Marie Barth Sands, 71, of Covington passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Ruthann owned and operated her own hair salon, Beau Belle of Bellevue for many years. She felt her calling was to help those with hair loss by transforming hair pieces. She also enjoyed gardening.

She was preceded...

Carol Bosley

Carol Bosley

Jan 8, 2017

Carol Ann Ferguson Bosley, 74, of Cincinnati died Sunday, January 8 at Mercy Hospital Anderson. Carol was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Cincinnati and enjoyed playing golf. She is preceded in death by her parents, Burle and Gertrude McGivern Ferguson; and brother, Sonny Ferguson. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Donald Bosley; sons,...

Virginia Schewene-Worley

Virginia Schewene-Worley

Jan 1, 2017

Virginia H. Schewene-Worley, 96, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Rosedale Green in Latonia. She was a homemaker, a 50 plus year member of Holy Cross Church in Latonia and enjoyed writing poetry and entering writing contests.

Virginia was preceded in death by husband, Mervell J. Worley; and parents, Charles and Elizabeth Gastinger Schewene....

Wayne Mills

Wayne Mills

Dec 29, 2016

Wayne Mills, 66, of Fort Mitchell, passed away Thursday December 29, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Covington.

Wayne was a retired sprinkler pipe fitter with Union Local #669, a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed motorcycles and Nascar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Olga Sims Mills.

Survivors include daughters, Kristy (Jeff)...

Colonel Bonta (Ret'd)

Colonel Bonta (Ret'd)

Dec 28, 2016

Ret. Colonel Stanley G. Bonta, 81, of Florence passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Stan had a distinguished career in the United States Army and proudly served his country in two tours of combat in Vietnam. Throughout his career, he earned numerous medals of valor including the Legion of Merit with one...

Margaret Matracia

Margaret Matracia

Dec 19, 2016

Margaret H. Hall Matracia, 89, of Verona, died Monday, December 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood.

She was a former jewelry processor with Gordon B. Miller, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the JCs Wives. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and in her later years, traveling with her sister.

She is preceded...

Jane Rauch

Jane Rauch

Dec 19, 2016

Jane M. Calkins Rauch, 85 of Villa Hills, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.

Jane was born on April 20, 1931, in Cincinnati to the late Ralph G. and Ruth Vonderheid Calkins. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She was an Ambassador at CVG for many...

Keith Megerle

Keith Megerle

Dec 18, 2016

Keith Dennis Megerle, 50, of Covington passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He worked for Pre-Stress Services Industries of Melbourne, Kentucky.

Survivors include his parents, James D. and Darlene M. Jakeway Megerle of Covington; sons, Josh Megerle of Florence and Shane Megerle of Covington; sisters, Sugar (Brian) Cole of Ludlow and Jill...

H. Davenport

H. Davenport

Dec 18, 2016

Wayne Davenport, 72, of Ludlow passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016.

Wayne was a retired Boilermaker and a member of Boilermaker’s Union Local # 105. He served his country proudly as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Wayne enjoyed cooking and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by a...

Sondra Sewell

Sondra Sewell

Dec 15, 2016

Sondra Hammons Howard Sewell, 52, of Newport passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was a waitress for Covington Chili.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Sewell; daughters, Courtney Hammons of Newport and Raven Hammons of Covington; sons, Jerad Howard of Ludlow and Colin Howard of Dayton; mother, Verda Hatter Hammons of Covington and father, Harold (Faye) Hammons...

Robert Hauck

Robert Hauck

Dec 12, 2016

Robert E. Hauck, 85, of Burlington passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at his home. He was retired from the Proctor & Gamble Company.

Robert was a longtime member of Hebron Baptist Church and he served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and...

M.G. Stewart

M.G. Stewart

Dec 9, 2016

M. G. “Jerry” Stewart, 79, of Edgewood, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home. He retired after 37 years from Duke Energy in Energy Marketing. Jerry was a member of the Dutchmen’s Rod and Gun Club, NRA, Les Cheneaux Sportsman’s Club and Island Wildlife. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an Eagle Scout.

He was preceded in death...

Dr. John MD

Dr. John MD

Dec 8, 2016

Dr. John D. Redden, M.D., 93 of Fort Mitchell passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. He was in private practice in Covington for more than 60 years, having only retired about 3 years ago.

Dr. Redden was a longtime member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and...