Obituaries

Katherine "Chick" Slay

Katherine "Chick" Slay

Katherine "Chick" SlayKatherine “Chick” A. Slay, 77, of West Covington, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a retired secretary for US Bank for 45 years.  Chick was a devoted member of Lakeside Christian Church and volunteered with Lakeside Travelers and Best Years. She was loyal friend to many and was an avid traveler.Chick...

Constance Griffith

Constance Griffith

Constance GriffithConstance “Connie” Griffith, 85, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her residence.  She retired from Lazarus Department Stores as the head Loss Prevention Agent.Connie loved to go dancing with her late husband, William, at the Conservatory Restaurant.  She left this earth to go dance with him in heaven.Survivors include her son, Mark Griffith of Covington;...

John Clare, Jr.

John Clare, Jr.

John Clare, Jr.John E. Clare, Jr, 64, of Edgewood passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his residence.  He was retired from the Shipping Department of the Sandvik Company in Hebron.  John proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.  He was a member of the Ludlow Baptist Church and was very involved with the Ludlow Vets.  John was...

Kathleen "Kitty" Britton

Kathleen "Kitty" Britton

Kathleen "Kitty" BrittonKathleen “Kitty” Britton, 90, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Rosedale Green in Covington.  She was an Administration Secretary with Ford Motor Company for over 30 years.  Kitty was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow. She loved knitting, tatting, baking, cooking and spending time with her nieces and nephews.Kitty...

Norma Stanley

Norma Stanley

Norma StanleyNorma Stanley, 86, of Park Hills, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was a Logistics Specialist with Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati. Norma was a member of Lakeside Christian Church. Family meant the world to Norma especially her grandchildren. She loved going to their sporting events. Norma enjoyed going...

Jacqueline Unthank

Jacqueline Unthank

Jacqueline UnthankJacqueline “Jackie” Unthank, 89, of Bromley, formerly of Wallins Creek, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a retired Bookkeeper for First National Bank of Ludlow and Covington Trust.Survivors include her loving daughter, Vickie (Bill) Ellis of Fort Wright; sister, Gerry (Alton) Johnson of Ludlow; dear nieces, Donna (Mike) Schwarberg of Villa Hills,...

Conard Owens

Conard Owens

Conard OwensConard Owens, 45, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a server for the Metropolitan Club and Summit Hills Country Club. Conard was a member of ISQCCBE of Cincinnati where he was Empress 17 and Ms. Red and White.Conard was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and...

Amy Wartman Littlewood

Amy Wartman Littlewood

Amy Wartman LittlewoodAmy Wartman Littlewood, 61, of Darlington England, formerly of Northern Ky, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018.Survivors include her devoted husband, Ian Littlewood of England; brothers, Tony, Ted, Bob, Tom and Sam Wartman and Bob Windmiller; sisters, Jeanne Hager, Mary Lou Duncan, Julie Wartman, Rita Costantino, Penny Masten and Christie Armstrong.She was preceded in death by her...

Laroy F. Kendall, Jr.

Laroy F. Kendall, Jr.

LaRoy F. Kendall, Jr.LaRoy Francis “Ken” Kendall Jr., age 90, passed away on April 13, 2021 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY.  He was born July 24, 1930, in Morristown, NJ to Ernestine Bishchoff Kendall and LaRoy F. Kendall.Ken graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in Finance.  He had a long career with IBM and after retiring he...

Jerry Parton

Jerry Parton

Jerry PartonJerry Lee Parton, 79, of Villa Hills, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home with family on Monday, September 10, 2018.  He grew up in Bromley, KY with his family and 4 brothers, Bobby, David, Pat and Ralph Parton with whom remained close throughout their lives. Jerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.  He...

Linda Berry

Linda Berry

Linda BerryLinda Berry, 68, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She retired from Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  Linda was an avid reader who enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles and watching Jeopardy.Survivors include her devoted husband of 54 years, Kevin Berry of Crescent Springs; sons, Christopher Berry of Crescent Springs, Benjamin Berry...

Ruth Hartman

Ruth Hartman

Ruth HartmanRuth Ellen “Big R” Hartman, 56, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her residence.  She worked in the cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Ft. Thomas.  Ruthie adored her nieces and nephews, they were her life.  She never knew a stranger and loved truly and deeply.Survivors include her brothers, Daniel “Bob” (Danell) Hartman of...

Robert Castle

Robert Castle

Robert CastleRobert Lee "Bob" Castle, 74, of Newport, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was a store clerk for 30 years at Sunoco Gas Station in Covington. Bob loved bowling and playing cards. He was also well known as “Bingo Bob” at the local bingo halls.Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Alma...

Anthony R. Eads

Anthony R. Eads

Anthony R. EadsAnthony Reece Eads, 90, of Crittenden, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence.  He retired as a Lead Mechanic for Duro Paper Bag.  Anthony loved hunting, fishing and taking care of his property.Survivors include his sons, Tony (Cathy) Eads of Naples, FL, Mike Eads of Lexington, Bob (Tina Renee) Eads of Erlanger; daughters, Barbara (JR)...

James L. Iles

James L. Iles

James L. IlesJames L. Iles, 69, passed away onMonday, March 14, 2022, at his home in Erlanger.  He was a mechanic at Jim’s Transmission in Florence.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines. Jim loved to fish, he loved model cars, boats, and history.  Mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.He was preceded in...

Eleanor Bender

Eleanor Bender

Eleanor BenderEleanor Ann Bender, 94, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born on September 30, 1924, she was the daughter of Edward J. “Boots” Bender and Neva Bender (nee Ostick).Preceded in death by her sister Mary Schille.Survived by her loving brother, Edward F. (Marlene) Bender; nieces, Terri Roa, Judy Barnett,...

Dorothy Williamson

Dorothy Williamson

Dorothy WilliamsonDorothy Williamson, 66, of Bromley, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. She worked in housekeeping at the Radisson Hotel. Dorothy is survived by her significant other, Steven M Ellis of Bromley; mother, Dorothy Barger of Bromley; daughter, DelMarie Dotson of Covington; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Family and friends are invited to a graveside...

Joseph L. Sharp

Joseph L. Sharp

Joseph L. SharpJoseph L. Sharp, 71, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was a pastor for over 40 plus years and served as Associate Pastor at Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.  Joe loved to preach and share God’s word and help anyone in need.  He was a...

James Bennett

James Bennett

James BennettJames “Boots” “Jim” W. Bennett, 74, of Lakeside Park, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He worked in plant maintenance and as an electrician for the NKY Water District and he did electrical work and assembled panel boards for Crouse Hinds Electric. Jim was a volunteer fireman for 24 years with the...

Mary Crotty

Mary Crotty

Mary CrottyMary Virginia (Terlau) Crotty, age 96, formerly of Villa Hills and Falmouth passed away on Tuesday, May 15 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was preceded in death by her parents William and Marie Terlau, brothers Dick, Jack and Bill Terlau, sister Vera Remke and daughter Jenny Kallmeyer.Survivors include her sister Kathleen Terlau of Florence, daughter Kathy Hough of...