Obituaries
Donald Ray Weaver
Nov 7, 2026
Donald Ray Weaver, 85, of Bromley, passed peacefully on November 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky to father Lloyd Weaver and mother Mable Weaver (Rouse).
Don led a life defined by service, hard work, and devotion to others. He graduated from Holmes High School in 1959 and later served in the...
Joyce Hannah Tappan
Nov 6, 2026
Joyce Hannah Dillon Tappan, 88, passed peacefully on November 6, 2026. She lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, family, friendships, travel, and a deep love of horses, sailing, and skiing. Joyce was loved by all who knew her.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Joyce was the daughter of Viva Widdis and Joseph Dillon, naturalized citizens from Canada who settled in Redford,...
James Charles Rigney
Oct 29, 2026
James "Jim" Charles Rigney, 90, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at The Summit of Edgewood. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by hard work, family, and a love of fishing.
Jim was a proud retiree of Cincinnati Bell, where he spent 37 years as a splicer. Jim...
Gerald "Jerry" Whistler Helm, Jr.
Oct 19, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Whistler Helm, Jr., 75, of Newport, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
Jerry was employed as a sound engineer with IATSE Cincinnati Stagehands Local 5 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His work reflected a steady and meaningful part of his life, and he was proud to be part of that community for many years.
To...
Thomas C Norden
Oct 11, 2026
Thomas Norden, 58, of Burlington, passed away on October 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence. He was born on September 28, 1968, in Norwood, Massachusetts, and lived in Walpole until 1991, when he moved to Kentucky. Tom lived with steady strength and quiet character, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Tom worked as a network engineer...
Linda Jean Exeler
Oct 11, 2026
Linda Jean Exeler, 76, of West Covington, KY, passed away peacefully at Villa Springs of Erlanger, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her unforgettable personality, quick wit, generous heart, and the countless lives she touched.
Linda dedicated 37 years of her career to serving others as a waitress at Colonial Cottage, where her hard work and exceptional personality...
Thomas A. Cappel
Oct 8, 2026
Thomas A. “Tommy” Cappel, 66, was a one-of-a-kind soul whose wonderful sense of humor, gentle spirit, and love of life brought joy to everyone who knew him.
Tommy dedicated 38 years to BAWAC, where he was a valued member of the community. His years there were a testament to the importance of having a place to belong, meaningful work to do,...
Helen Marie Combs
Sep 20, 2026
Helen Marie Combs, 88, née Durbin, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1938, in Sullivan, Kentucky, and will be remembered as a woman whose heart was centered on family and whose presence brought warmth, steadiness, and love to those around her.
Helen was super family oriented, and her family was truly...
James "Scott" Graue
Sep 7, 2026
James “Scott” Graue, 62, of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought love and humor to those around him.
Scott was born in Kingsville, TX but lived the majority of his life in Northern Kentucky. In recent years he was known...
Roger L. Laws
Aug 26, 2026
Roger L. Laws, 87, of Hebron, KY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. Roger was a beloved husband, father, grandpa ("Peepaw"), brother, friend, and proud member of his community. Known for his outgoing personality and his ability to never meet a stranger, Roger had a way of making everyone...
Neta Jean Highhouse
Aug 15, 2026
Neta Jean Highhouse, née Feltner, 92, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Born on December 11, 1933, in Hazard, Kentucky, Neta's life was filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Throughout her life, Neta found great joy in her family, she is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Gary) Margolen of Petersburg, KY and Libby...
Betty Jean Arns
Aug 12, 2026
Betty Jean Arns (née Campbell), 87, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Village Care Center in Erlanger. Betty’s 87 years were filled with unwavering devotion to her family, steadfast dedication to her community, and countless small acts of love that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Betty’s warm spirit radiated most clearly into...
Beverly Lynn Griffith
Aug 8, 2026
Beverly Lynn Griffith, born on April 1, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, in Florence, Kentucky. Beverly’s life was one of dedication, trailblazing, and deep love for her family and community.
Beverly was the beloved daughter of the late William Raymond Griffith and Constance Marie Griffith. From an early age, she demonstrated the determination and strength...
Brenda J. McMillen
Aug 6, 2026
Brenda Joyce McMillen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Edgewood, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 11, 1947, in Clay County, Kentucky, Brenda’s steadfast warmth, generous heart, and ever-present smile brightened the lives of all who knew her. Brenda had a loving, kindhearted spirit that came to...
Nancy Marie Lamphier
Aug 6, 2026
Nancy Marie Lamphier (née Boettcher), 79, of Florence, passed away on August 6, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. In her 79 years, Nancy touched countless lives with her warmth, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
In her professional life, Nancy was dedicated to serving others, working as a housekeeper at the Hilton Hotel in Florence and later...
Betty Godby
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Godby, née Shores, 84, of Elsmere, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Villa Springs Care Center, Erlanger, KY. Born on July 9, 1942, in Covington, KY.
Betty lived a full and meaningful life rooted in devotion to family, faith, and hard work.
Betty’s early years in Covington laid the groundwork for a lifetime of compassion and steadfast values....
Carolyn A Jacobs
Jul 29, 2026
A Tribute to the Life of Carolyn Jacobs
Known professionally as C.J. Spaulding
Carolyn Jacobs, known professionally to many as C.J. Spaulding, passed away peacefully and comfortably at her home in Covington, Kentucky. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, faith, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.
Independent to the end, Carolyn proudly maintained her driver’s license and was still driving...
Dale Robert Williamson
Jul 24, 2026
Dale Williamson, 78, of Covington, passed away on July 24, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 18, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dale’s life was marked by steadfast dedication to his family and his chosen trade.
Throughout his long career, Dale was a master carpenter & head of maintenance at the renowned Don Cesar Beach Resort and Spa on St. Pete...
Harold D. West
Jul 21, 2026
Harold D. West, 72, of Bromley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Villa Springs Care Center in Erlanger. Throughout his seventy-two years, Harold touched the lives of those around him with warmth, devotion, and a steadfast love for his family.
Harold is survived by his brothers Tom (Denise) West of Burlington and George West of Sharonville. Harold’s dedication...
Ruth Ann Stallman
Jul 21, 2026
Ruth Ann Stallman (née Niehaus), 80, of Crestview Hills, formerly of Washington, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was born on October 18, 1945, in St. Meinrad, Indiana, to Amil and Agnes Niehaus. Ruth faced life’s many challenges with courage and grace, spending her final moments surrounded by her...
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