Obituaries

James P. Banks

James P. Banks

James P. BanksJames P. Banks, 67, of Erlanger, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his residence. He was owner of Banks Heating and Cooling company.He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnes and Maude Banks; and siblings, LeRoy Banks and Laura Jean Wilson.Survivors include his loving wife, Debora Banks of Erlanger; sons, Brian James Banks of Cincinnati,...

Lee Haggard

Lee Haggard

Lee HaggardLee Haggard, 86, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He retired after working 34 years as an Engineer for C&O Railroad.  Lee served our country in the United States Army.  He was member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Kentucky Colonels.  Lee loved spending time with his family.  ...

Carolyn Usleaman

Carolyn Usleaman

Carolyn UsleamanCarolyn Ann Usleaman, 82, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was an insurance agent for Commonwealth Insurance Company. Carolyn was a member of Bromley Christian Church. She loved gardening, baking and crocheting. Most importantly she loved her family.Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Usleaman;...

Donald Ruark

Donald Ruark

Donald RuarkDonald E. Ruark, 88, of Ft. Wright, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere and a proud graduate of Elder High School. He always declared that his best friend was Jesus!Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Frances Matracia Ruark;...

Sally Meyer

Sally Meyer

Sally MeyerSally Sue (Slusher) Meyer, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  Sally resided in Walton with her husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Meyer.  Prior to living in Walton, Sally and Bill enjoyed living in Owenton.  They raised their 3 sons while residing in Bromley where Sally volunteered for many years...

Amy Duncan

Amy Duncan

Amy DuncanAmy Elizabeth Duncan, 38, of Bromley, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at her residence.  She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a great lover of music.Survivors include her daughter, Sydney Duncan of Bromley; mother, Joan Duncan of Bromley; brothers, James (Pearl) Duncan of Independence, Shane Duncan of Walton,...

Robert Malone

Robert Malone

Robert MaloneRobert “Denny” Malone, 72, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a retired truck driver for Miller Lite.Denny served our country in the U.S Army. He was an active member of the Ludlow Vets, an avid UK Basketball Fan, golfer and he loved fishing.  Denny was also an accomplished...

Mary Jane Estep

Mary Jane Estep

Mary Jane EstepMary Jane Estep, 88, of Bromley, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at her residence.She was a cafeteria manager with the Kenton County School System.Mary was a member of Ludlow Baptist Church, a co-owner of Sweet-N-Eat, owner/operator of Estep Catering, Cafeteria Manger for Bromley Elementary and Caywood Elementary, Cafeteria worker at River Ridge Elementary and Turkeyfoot Elementary...

Geneva Gullion

Geneva Gullion

Geneva GullionGeneva Gullion, 75, of Ft. Mitchell passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.She was retired from the Department of Transportation as an Administrative Assistant.Geneva was a faithful member of Lakeside Christian Church.  She was Prom Queen of her class at Dixie Heights High School in 1956.  She had an energetic personality and was...

Franklin D. Bell

Franklin D. Bell

Franklin D. BellFranklin D. Bell, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Manatee River Assisted Living in Palmetto, FL. He was a retired Conductor with CSX Railroad.  Frank served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Ludlow Springs Hobo Club and Beard Club through the Hobo Club.Survivors include his loving wife...

Paul Huff

Paul Huff

Paul HuffPaul Huff, 83, of Villa Hills, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was a retired Brew Master for Samuel Adams Brewery. Paul proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Henry Church in Erlanger and the Villa Hills Gardening Club, he loved gardening.  Paul...

Ann Bell

Ann Bell

Ann BellAnn Bell, 60, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood.  Ann was a caring person who loved spending time with her family.  She will be greatly missed by her husband of 30 years, Frank Bell, Jr.; daughter, Jessica Lynn Gamble of Ludlow; brother Gerald (Elaine) Arnold of Oak Point, TX; sisters, Louise...

Brandon Brown

Brandon Brown

Brandon BrownBrandon Curtis Brown, 29, of Covington passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his residence.  Brandon was a Server for TGI Fridays in Crestview Hills.  He was a social butterfly who could light up any room.  Brandon loved books and music, especially Brittany Spears, whose dance moves he mastered by continuously imitating her videos and dreaming of being...

Muriel L. Collier

Muriel L. Collier

Muriel L. CollierMuriel Collier, 98, of Erlanger, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was born on December 22, 1920 and is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Harry Witt Roth and her husband, Arthur H. Collier.  Muriel is survived by her two daughters, Harriet J....

Roberta Sowder

Roberta Sowder

Roberta SowderRoberta Sowder, 83, of Independence, formerly of West Covington, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.She and her late husband, Virgil, established the Sowder Trucking Company and later purchased the H. Johnson Moving Company in Covington which the family still owns.  Roberta was a member of Grace Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene...

Carolyn Mcguire

Carolyn Mcguire

Carolyn McGuireCarolyn J. McGuire, 49, of Erlanger, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her residence.  She was a homemaker. Carolyn loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.Survivors include her daughter, Christy (Shane) Townsend of Covington; sons, Justin (Kelly) Gabbard of Walton, Dylan McGuire of Erlanger; sister, Gail Gabbard of Erlanger; brother, Matthew (Katie) Gabbard of Richmond, KY...

Linda Ann Bunning

Linda Ann Bunning

Linda Ann BunningLinda Ann Bunning, 73, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired schoolteacher at Ockerman Elementary School and member of the Kentucky Teachers Association. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Linda is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ann Goodpaster and brother,...

Augustus G. Hulette

Augustus G. Hulette

Augustus G. HuletteAugustus G. Hulette, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Rosedale Green in Covington.  He was a warehouse superintendent with the United States Government in Ft. Knox, Kentucky.  Augustus was a member of Elizabethtown Christian Church, loved hunting and traveling the U.S. as an antique dealer.He is preceded in death by wife, Nelly Hulette...

Mary L. Burlew

Mary L. Burlew

Mary L. BurlewMary L. Burlew, 92, of Ludlow passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.Mary was a homemaker, who loved spending time with friends and being a caregiver for family.  She was also a Kentucky Colonel.Mary is survived by her brother-in-law, Henry Burlew of Hebron; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in...

Christine Mcpherson

Christine Mcpherson

Christine McPhersonChristine McPherson, 38, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  She was a homemaker who loved making funny videos with her children, singing and doing surveys.  Her family loved her attempts at cooking and her mother loved trying to help her, but a chef she was not!  Christine was bright,...