Kentucky Obituaries

Mar 2, 2011

Dorothy G. Rippe, 83, of Crestview Hills, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at her home. She was a Secretary with Western and Southern Life Insurance Company. Ms. Rippe was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell and the 55+ Seniors Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and loved classical music and opera. Survivors include her many cousins and friends. She...

Feb 24, 2011

Margaret Jean Lowry Sutton, 82, of Florence, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sisters, Mary Evelyn Eubanks of Spartanburg, South Carolina and Roberta Lowry of Edgewood; and niece, June Bonnett of Florence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bud" Sutton in 2006; son, Terry Hiatt;...

Feb 23, 2011

Carlene Couch Tucker, 65, of Taylor Mill, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at her home. She was a retired hairdresser with Carol's Beauty Salon of Ludlow. Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Keturah Street Church of God in Newport and the Silver Belles. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Gene Tucker; mother, Mary Davidson Couch of Taylor Mill; sons,...

Feb 13, 2011

Patrick William Finstad, 82, of Cincinnati, died Sunday, February 13, 2011 at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. He was a retired Court Reporter for Judge Frank M. Gusweiler at the Hamilton County Justice Center. Mr. Finstad was a United States Army Veteran, having served as a Corporal during the Korean War. He also worked as a Scheduler of USO...

Feb 13, 2011

Sharon Carmella Worley Morris, 59, of Petersburg, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was an assembler for Post Glover Resisters of Erlanger and was an accomplished seamstress. Sharon is survived by her husband, Ronald Morris; three sons, Shawn Dale Morris of Crittenden, Christopher Wade (Stephanie) Morris and David (Penny) Morris...

Feb 11, 2011

John Brack Merrell, 79, of Covington, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a truck driver with Duro Bag Company. Mr. Merrell was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. Survivors include his son, Doug (Ronda) Merrell of Independence; brothers, Reverend Bill (Juanita) Merrell of Burlington and Charles Merrell of...

Feb 10, 2011

James B. Brown, 62, of Florence, died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He was a retired Federal Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. After his retirement from the ATF, he was a Prosecutor with the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Mr. Brown was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, a member...

Feb 10, 2011

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Donald Lee Williamson, 59, of Edgewood, died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a Computer Programmer with the University of Cincinnati. Survivors include his mother, Joanne Williamson of Southgate; and sisters, Beverly Bolender of Edgewood and Karen Corelus of Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Williamson. No public...

Feb 8, 2011

Barbara Lee Noel Haley, 64, of Covington, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Ray (Tina) Haley, Jr. of Independence; daughters, Tara (Thomas) Campbell of Hebron and Scarlet (Robert) Louden of Covington; sisters, Beverly Hamilton of Florence, Betty Wilson of Dry Ridge, and Karen Campbell of Covington; grandchildren,...

Jan 30, 2011

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James William Crutchleo, 64, of Covington, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an accomplished singer in the entertainment industry, often performing at many local benefits. Survivors include his son, Edward Crutchleo of Florence; daughters, Addie Crutchleo of Ludlow and Allison Vormbrock of Independence;...

Jan 29, 2011

Biography Georgia Hicks Gabbard, 51, of Cincinnati, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She worked in the restaurant industry. Survivors include sisters, Cathy (Don) Hobbs of Calvin, Kentucky and Jackie (Tina Valentine) Hicks of Derby, Connecticut; cousin, Alice Patton of Covington; nieces, Jaquline (Bob) Rouse and Cory Hobbs; nephews, Don Hobbs and Todd Reynolds; great niece,...

Jan 29, 2011

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Jeffrey Lee Rayborn, 49, of Ludlow, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was an IT Specialist with the Kroger Company. Jeff was a member of the Niagara Street Baptist Church of Cincinnati. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include his daughter, Jenna Rayborn of Ludlow; sons, Chris Rayborn and Jim Rayborn, both...

Jan 29, 2011

Marian "Tootie" Beacom Aylor, 95, of Taylorsport, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Bridgepoint Nursing Home, Florence. She was a Machine Operator for Gibson Greeting Cards. Mrs. Aylor was a member of Constance Church of the Brethren and a lifelong resident of Taylorsport. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. Survivors include dear friends, Fred (the late Marie) Hess and...

Jan 28, 2011

Jeffrey Wade Jensen, 59, of Florence, Kentucky, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Jeff was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was a 1969 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. A Vietnam-era Army veteran, Jeff served two years in Germany. He was a key player in the establishment of Expediters Online, a website...

Jan 27, 2011

Lila Jean Bentley Bole, 87, of Newport, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Fort Thomas. Lila was a homemaker and floral designer but most importantly, she was a grandmother. She was also formerly employed at Mesh's Dress Shop of Newport and Covington and was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport. Survivors include...

Jan 26, 2011

Dolores “Dolly” Wermeling Berling, 91, of Covington died Wednesday evening, January 26, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Berling was a member of St. Augustine Church of Covington, the Hilltoppers, St. Monica Society and the Pathfinders. She enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. Survivors include her daughters, Pat Trolley of Villa Hills, Nancy (George) Whitton of...

Jan 25, 2011

Lorraine M. Klug Drummey, 93, of Fort Wright, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Drummey was a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright and a former member of St. James Church, Ludlow. Survivors include daughters, Jacqueline Bising of Fort Wright and Patricia (James) O’Connor of Grove, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Randy...

Jan 25, 2011

Biography Maxine Vicars Hammons, 82, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a retired clerk from R.L. Polk Co. of Cincinnati after 40 years of service. She was a member of the Open Door Community Church of God, Erlanger. Survivors include her daughter, Faye Meadows of Latonia; sisters, Jewell Parker and Violet Jopock;...

Jan 22, 2011

Jack R. Helton, 68, of Verona, formerly of Hebron, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. He was a retired ASE certified mechanic for over 40 years. Jack is survived by his wife, Carol Garnett Helton; mother, Charlotte Burke Helton of Independence; daughter, Lana (Chuck) Cain of Verona; brothers, Chuck Helton and Dusty Helton,...

Jan 21, 2011

Esther Mary Stratman Ginn, 85, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at Woodcrest Manor in Elsmere. She worked in the cafeteria as a baker for the Covington Independent Schools, First District. Mrs. Ginn was a member of St. John Church of Covington and the Catholic Social Services. Survivors include her sons, Thomas A. (Susan)...