OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

Dr. William Anthony Recker

Dr. William Anthony Recker

Dec 16, 2022

Dr. William Anthony “Bill” Recker, 77, of Cold Spring, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Bill was loved so dearly and brought so much happiness to the many hearts he touched. He was always kind, caring and understanding towards the people he loved. He was a blessing and God's gift to everyone he...

Roger Creekmore

Roger Creekmore

Dec 4, 2022

Roger J. Creekmore, 60, of Ludlow passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati.

Roger was born on November 28, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to Jasper “Jay” and Alma Delores (Zornes) Creekmore. He was a graduate of Ludlow High School Class of 1981, and a truck driver for many years with...

Kim W. Houseman

Kim W. Houseman

Nov 28, 2022

Kim William Houseman, 75, of Edgewood, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood surrounded by loving family, friends, laughter, tears, and one final viewing of his favorite movie, Christmas Vacation.

Kim was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Pam; beloved father to his two daughters, Lindsey and Sarah;...

Flora "Flo" Kelleher

Flora "Flo" Kelleher

Nov 28, 2022

Flora “Flo” Kelleher, 90, of Erlanger passed away November 28, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Williamstown, KY. 

Flo was born January 16, 1932 to the late Ewel and Callie Woods King in West Harrison, Indiana.  She was a retired Registered Nurse for Dr. James Kelley for many years – and loved by all her patients.  She was a member...

Wyoma Kitz

Wyoma Kitz

Nov 25, 2022

Wyoma E. (Reeves) Kitz, 97, a lifelong resident of the Stringtown area of Hebron, passed away Friday evening, November 25, 2022 at her home.

Wyoma was born on September 16, 1925, across the road from where she died in Stringtown to parents John and Myrtle Peeno Reeves. Wyoma was a seamstress for the Globe Corporation and a lifelong member...

Stephen Hurst

Stephen Hurst

Nov 21, 2022

Stephen Kent Hurst, 64, of Hebron passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Steve was a wonderful man. He and his wife, Holly, enjoyed many adventures together, traveling the country and vacationing with the kids. He also loved Corvettes, Camaros and the Colts. 

He finished his career as a 737 captain flying among...

Barbara VanDeren

Barbara VanDeren

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Jones Van Deren, 88, of Lakeside Park, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Erlanger.

Barbara was was involved with the Salvation Army of Northern Kentucky and Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection. She enjoyed cross stitch, cooking, reading, and spending quality time...

Janice Ratcliff

Janice Ratcliff

Nov 20, 2022

Janice Ratcliff (Roehler) was called home to the Lord on November 20, 2022. She passed away at her home in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Janice was born on January 2, 1942 to Thelma Hunter in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Janice has many names to those she loved, and who devoutly love her. Mom, Wife, Grandma, Gaga, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and friend. Janice always...

James Burns

James Burns

Nov 19, 2022

James Clayton Burns, 85, of Burlington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his home.

James was born on August 24, 1937 in Kettle Island, Kentucky (Bell County) to Hargis and Victoria (Sutton) Burns. James retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a financial analyst and he had also worked in the...

Donald G. Blackburn

Donald G. Blackburn

Nov 16, 2022

Donald G. Blackburn, 88, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his residence.

He was active at Woodhaven Baptist Church in Burlington, a U. S. Army veteran, and a retired assistant engineer after 45 years with Formica in Cincinnati. Donald enjoyed target shooting, motor cycling, cars, watching westerns on television and reading.

He was preceded in...

Hilda Holt

Hilda Holt

Nov 15, 2022

Hilda Bailey Holt, 63, of Erlanger, formerly of Hebron, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.

She was a warehouse worker and enjoyed crafting and collecting gnomes.

Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, David Daniel “Danny” Holt in 2014; son, Phillip Holt; grandson,...

Joel Clore, III

Joel Clore, III

Nov 12, 2022

Joel Enright Clore III, 66, of Ludlow, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a retired production line manager after 34 years with the Ford Motor Company in Sharonville, Ohio.

He enjoyed fishing, playing golf and watching all his favorite shows on his big screen television. ...

Elizabeth Daulton

Elizabeth Daulton

Nov 9, 2022

Elizabeth Christine Daulton, 93, of Union, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her residence. She was a retired machine operator with Johnson Controls in Florence.

Elizabeth enjoyed being a mother and a homemaker, and loved gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and reading.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Parker F. Daulton;...

Kurt Brown

Kurt Brown

Nov 6, 2022

Kurt Bradley Brown, 36, of Burlington, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 06, 2022 at his residence.

Kurt was a Boone County High School graduate (2004).

Kurt enjoyed playing chess, frisbee golf, teaching himself how to play guitar and spending time with his family.  As a child he loved...

Lonnie Becker

Lonnie Becker

Nov 5, 2022

Lonnie Becker, 63, of Dayton, Kentucky passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.

Lonnie was born on November 5, 1959, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to Edward R. and Florence A. (Redmond) Becker.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tony Becker.

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Vera Scudder Gripshover

Vera Scudder Gripshover

Nov 1, 2022

Vera L. Scudder Gripshover, 89, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Baptist Village in Erlanger.

She was a homemaker and a member of Petersburg Baptist Church. Vera enjoyed fishing and euchre.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Scudder, her second husband, George Gripshover,...

Carol Walton

Carol Walton

Oct 26, 2022

Carol S. Walton, 77, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired nurse with St. Luke and St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence.

Carol was the last living charter member of Kento-Boo Baptist Church in Florence where she played the church organ for over...

Gerald Bailey

Gerald Bailey

Oct 25, 2022

Gerald Lee Bailey, 74, of Edgewood, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Pavilion Health Care in Covington.

Gerald was a retired organist and choir director for 16 years at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Lakeside Park where he was a member. He also worked at Action Ministries in Covington. He enjoyed music, and spending...

William "Bill" Bruegge

William "Bill" Bruegge

Oct 25, 2022

William T. “Bill” Bruegge, 59, of Elsmere, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

He was a United States Marine Veteran, a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and an airline mechanic with Endeavor Airlines at the Greater Cincinnati International Airport. Bill enjoyed cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles and was very involved with...

Michael Newland

Michael Newland

Oct 20, 2022

Michael Wayne Newland, 62, of Hebron, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

Mike is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe and Laura (nee Goodridge) Newland and Delbert and Lela Engle.

He is survived by his parents, Earl Wayne and Doris Newland; sister, Jeannie; aunt,...

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