Kentucky Obituaries

Mar 23, 2012

Elizabeth Lee Baugh Houp, 80, of Newport, formerly of Ludlow, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Ft. Thomas. She was a nurse for Dr. Robert McCabe and a member of St. Johns Congregational Church, West Covington. Elizabeth was born on June 8, 1931 in Ludlow to the late Michael and Macie Haines Baugh. She was preceded...

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Lou Rose Hardin, 91, of Erlanger, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Mary was born July 2, 1920 in Tennessee to the late Ed and Edna Keith Rose. She was a homemaker. Her son, Joseph “Joey” Hardin, Jr. died in 2004. She is survived by her husband, Joseph G. Hardin, Sr., daughter, Vivian A....

Mar 18, 2012

Manlius “Manny” R. Goodridge, 93, of Bellevue, formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Cincinnati, OH. He was born on May 31, 1918 in Taylorsport, Kentucky to the late Raymond M. and Sadie Morehead Goodridge. His wife, Avalon Hood Goodridge died in 1995. Mr. Goodridge was a business planner for General Electric...

Mar 17, 2012

Thomas M. Wright, 59, of Elsmere, died Saturday at his residence. He was a Vietnam Army veteran, and a brick mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Vivian Rothwell Wright. Survivors include brothers; Ralph Wright of Elsmere, Raymond (Theresa) Wright, of Florence, Daryl (Michelle) Sheets of Morehead, KY. and sister Donna (Jon) Sheets of Florence....

Mar 14, 2012

Marcella F. Bradford, 87, of Covington, formerly of Fort Mitchell and Hebron, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She retired in 2011 from the Human Resources Department of Liebel Flarsheim/Covidian Company of Cincinnati after 69 years of employment. Ms. Bradford was a member of Fort Mitchell Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was...

Mar 13, 2012

Carol Ann Beckman Daugherty, 71, of Crescent Springs, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. Carol was a homemaker, member of Welcome House Outreach and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crescent Springs. She was born December 31, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Henrietta Schell Beckman. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2012

Arlene S Gibeau passed away on March 12, 2012. She leaves behind a husband of 62 years Richard, five children Toddy, Ricke, Blair, Rena, and Julie, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She lead an active life and was a friend to many. She lived life as a dancer, a mother, a teacher and was active in the arts community. Many...

Mar 12, 2012

Anna Mae Baker Hatton, 74, of Covington, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, Kentucky. She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons, Marion Bedwell of Lexington, Danny (Nina) Bedwell of Lexington, Tommy Bedwell of San Antonio, Texas, and Mark Bedwell; daughters, Sally (Theresa Smith) Bedwell, of Covington, Diana Bedwell, of Richmond, Kentucky, Carolyn Bedwell of Florida, and...

Mar 10, 2012

Regina Julia Lubbe Hoefker Hallbach, 86, of Fort Thomas died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was the former owner of Hoefker Grocery Store, Covington. Survivors include daughter, Jill (Michael Henry) Hoefker of Fort Thomas; sons, Jack (Pam) Hoefker of Hendersonville, Tennessee and James Hoefker of Fort Wright; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Mar 10, 2012

Mary “Jean” Radenheimer Thomas, 79, of Villa Hills, formerly of Fort Mitchell, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Madonna Manor. She was a homemaker. She was formerly employed at Procter and Gamble and at Gloria Dei Pre-School as a Teacher's Aide. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and was a graduate of Villa Madonna Academy, Class of 51....

Mar 8, 2012

James E. "Jim" Hornbeck, 68, of Independence died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. James was a retired warehouse supervisor manager for T.J. Maxx Co., a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Kelly-Furnish V.F.W. Post # 7099 and the American Legion Post # 20, Elsmere. Mr. Hornbeck was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Nellie Riggs...

Feb 25, 2012

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Betty Jean Fisher, nee Gibson, born April 22, 1919 in Kansas City, KS passed away on February 25, 2012 in Surprise, Arizona. Most of her life was lived in Cincinnati, OH until her move to Phoenix, AZ in 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie (Mitchum)and Warren Gibson; her husband of 38 years, Eldridge H.;...

Feb 18, 2012

Charlie Merrell, 89, of Hebron, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. He was born in Lancaster, Kentucky on June 16, 1922 to the late John B. and Fannie Mae Hill Merrell. Charlie was a self-employed farmer and carpenter and a long time member of Sand Run Baptist Church, Hebron. He is survived by sons,...

Feb 13, 2012

Robert C. “Bob” Shoemaker, 79, of Newport, formerly of Morningview, died Monday morning, February 13, 2012 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. He was a retired Engineer for the CSX Railroad. Bob was a lifetime member of Colonel Clay #159 F&AM Masonic Lodge and a United States Air Force Veteran of Korea. Survivors include his sons, Robert (Sherry) Shoemaker of...

Feb 12, 2012

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Thomas Charles Bonar, Sr., 77, of Lewistown, Montana, formerly of Erlanger, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was retired after owning Turfway Camper Sales for 37 years. Mr. Bonar was a United States Air Force Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Florence United Methodist Church...

Feb 10, 2012

Carrie Marie Wesley Estes, 70, of Petersburg, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Estes was a former cook for the Boone County School System, Bullittsburg Baptist Campground and was a member of Bullittsburg Baptist Church. She was born on February 25, 1941 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Bessie Lamb Wesley. Carrie loved reading and...

Feb 9, 2012

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Frankie LaPratt Nocero Martin, 76, of Independence, died Saturday, February 9, 2012 at her home. She was a retired hostess with Denny’s Restaurants. A former Alabama beauty queen, she enjoyed horse racing, the casinos, traveling, and crocheting. An animal lover, she enjoyed watching hummingbirds. She was also a fan...

Feb 9, 2012

David Roger Beasley, 83, of Florence, died Thursday, February 09, 2012 at his home. He was a retired Journalist and Copy Editor with the Cincinnati Enquirer. David was a United States Army Air Corps and Air Force veteran, having served in both World War II and Korea. He was a member of the Friends of the Boone County Library...

Feb 7, 2012

Denis James Snider, 83, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a retired Construction Superintendent for Messer Construction Company. Mr. Snider was a United States Army veteran, having served in Korea and a member of the Carpenters Union and the American Legion. He loved all sports and was a former coach of...

Jan 25, 2012

Norma Sue Begley Wright, 58, of Versailles, Indiana, formerly of Petersburg, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Madison, Indiana. She was an Electric Diagnostic Tech with Dearborn County Hospital. Sue enjoyed collecting antiques and various knickknacks. Survivors include her husband, Franklin "Frankie" Wright; daughter, Julie Hurt of Hebron; son, Jason (Tammy) Hurt of Independence; step...