Kentucky Obituaries

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;...

Apr 24, 2014

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Bonnie L. Seaman Graham, 89, of Walton, died under the loving care of the staffs at the Baptist Convalescent Center of Newport, Kentucky and St. Elizabeth Hospice of Edgewood, Kentucky. Born a twin on March 21, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Andrew and Signora Saturn Seaman, Bonnie enjoyed creating beautiful homes for her family in the...

Apr 21, 2014

Richard A. “Dick” Walker, 86, of Taylor Mill, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was born on September 18, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John Dudley and Francis Ward Hicks Walker. Dick was a finance manager and last employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the...

Apr 20, 2014

Carl A. Ledbetter, 79, of Crestview Hills, formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1934 in Cincinnati, to the late Robert and Katherine Royce Ledbetter. Carl was a painter for Crouse-Hinds Products, Blue Ash, member of Ludlow Baptist Church and enjoyed horse racing, yard work and spending time with his...

Apr 17, 2014

Willie Koching, 60, of Dry Ridge, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. Willie was born on February 14, 1954 in Dinklage, Germany to the late Willi and Gertrud Schneikert Koching. He was a diesel mechanic for T/A of Florence and enjoyed NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Abdon Koching; daughters, Monica (Bobby)...

Apr 13, 2014

David A. “DaDa” Dallas, 65, of Florence, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1948 in Covington, to the late Zane and Dorothy Atkins Dallas. David was a master contractor with Peck Hannaford & Briggs Company, Cincinnati, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 24 and Hebron Lutheran Church. Survivors...

Apr 6, 2014

Waverly S. Schneider, 51 of Covington, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was a graduate of Conner High School and the University of Kentucky. She was an interior designer, administrative assistant and a process review agent. Waverly was an art lover and sold many of her designs on-line and in area stores. She loved...

Apr 4, 2014

Nancy Annette “Annie” Tiller, 60, of Independence, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Salem Woods Nursing Home, Cincinnati. She was born on July 27, 1953 in Cincinnati to the late Claude W. and Doris Imogene Mabry Tiller. Nancy was a beautician, member of Bethesda Community Baptist Church and member of the Florence Community Chorus. She is survived by brother,...

Apr 1, 2014

Janet G. Kidwell Norris, 78, of Erlanger, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at her home. She was a retired insurance clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Norris in 1996 and her parents, Gasham L. and Maude Gabbard Kidwell. Survivors include son, Stephen D. Norris of Erlanger; grandchildren, Sean D. Norris of Erlanger, Stevee Maree (Andy)...

Mar 21, 2014

Geraldine K. Day Berry, 79, of Glencoe, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. She was a retired realtor with Jim Huff Realty. Born October 17, 1934 in Constance, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Myla Idler Day, Geraldine attended Oakland Baptist Church and enjoyed crafting. Survivors include husband, Oliver Berry of Glencoe; son, Rick (Vicki) Turner of...

Mar 20, 2014

Norma Jean Insko Stewart, 82, of Cincinnati, formerly of Ludlow, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at The Residence at Salem Woods, Cincinnati. She was a retired realtor in the Cincinnati area for many years. Survivors include her husband, William J. Stewart of Cincinnati; daughter, Susan Davis of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Allison Davis of Cincinnati; niece, Jorja (Harold) Daniels of Oldsmar, Florida;...

Mar 20, 2014

Ralph Lee Prabel, 89, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Mountain Crest Rehab Center, Cincinnati. Born February 25, 1925 in Constance, Kentucky to the late Harry and Flora England Prabel, Ralph was retired baggage handler with American Airlines and an associate with MIddendorf-Bullock Funeral Homes. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Burlington, the Hebron...

Mar 12, 2014

Rita Wofford Dickmann, 46, of Ludlow died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. She was a bookkeeper and a member of First Baptist Church, Ludlow. Surviving is husband, Robert L. “Bobby” Dickmann of Ludlow; children, Julia Furnish, Josh Furnish and Steven Dickman all of Ludlow, Ashley Furnish of Florence and Courtney Furnish of Covington; mother, Vada...

Mar 10, 2014

Beatrice Nina Bruce Wyler, 87, of Florence, formerly of Cincinnati, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born on March 3, 1927 in Joliet, IL to the late Otto and Anna Vick Bruce. Beatrice was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Stacey A. (Renee) Wyler of Cedar, MI, daughter, Stephanie A. (Scott) Wyler-Croswell of Milford, OH,...

Mar 10, 2014

Neil Anthony Johnson, 41, of Lakeside Park, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1972 in Covington, to Johnny M. and Patricia E. Roberts Johnson. Neil was a former employee of Packaging Unlimited, Covington. He is survived by his parents, son, Michael Lee Hensley of Hayden, KY, brothers, Nick Johnson of Seattle, WA,...

Mar 9, 2014

Betty Jean Hukill Pence, 71, of Ludlow died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her daughter’s home. Betty was retired from Deelites Dairy Bar (formerly Reeves Drive-In), Ludlow. She attended First Baptist Church, Ludlow and was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. Chapter # 42. Following her retirement, she worked for the Ludlow Family Pharmacy for five years. She enjoyed golfing...

Mar 3, 2014

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Arthur L. “Art” Putthoff, 77, of Bromley died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Fort Thomas. He retired after more than 30 years of service with General Motors, Norwood. A United States Air Force veteran of Korea, Art was a member of Colonel Clay F &...