Wanda RiceWanda S. Rice, 93, of Hebron, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Bridge Point Center in Florence.  She was a member of Mount Victory Baptist Church and former member of Ludlow PTA, Band Boosters and Civic Club.She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil Adron Rice (2013) and son, Ronald Rice (2014).Survivors include her daughter, Julia...

Emma OliverEmma Oliver, 88, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church. Emma was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She also loved going out to eat. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rebecca Bertke and twin-sister,...

Claude HellebushClaude W. Hellebush, 88, of Erlanger, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2021. Dear husband of Nancy Schultz Hellebush for 60 years.  Loving father of David Wayne Hellebush, deceased.  Loving brother of Gene Paul Hellebush, June Hellebush Phillips and William Earl Hellebush, all who predeceased him. Son of the late William “Sonny” Hellebush and Martha Hellebush.  He also leaves...

Rita Wirth GorleyRita Wirth Gorley, 50, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Tidewell Hospice in Ellenton, FL.Rita was a teacher for many years where she taught at Daughtry Elementary then most recently, Gullett Elementary, both in Bradenton, FL.  Besides her love of teaching, she enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking and traveling, but most of all...

Richard BertRichard Lee “Dick” Bert, 84, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was a retired Technician from Optical Mechanics, Inc. and was also a talented artist.Dick was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Bert, Sr.; mother, Florence Beatrice Cramer Bert and brother, Leonard Bert, Jr.Survivors include his brother, Robert...

Wayne BrownWayne Brown joined thousands of others on Mississippi River’s Mud Island (Memphis, Tennessee) in May 1987 when the famous World War II bomber, the Memphis Belle, was opened to the public for a coming home exhibition at the Memphis Belle Pavilion.  After securing autographs from famed pilot Robert Morgan and Belle icon Margaret Polk, Brown climbed into the plane....

Martha K. MelinMartha K. Melin, 98, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Bromley, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Spring Arbor of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. She was a loving mother and homemaker.  Martha was member of Immanuel United Church of Christ of Bromley. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with family.Survivors include her loving son, Thomas (Michele)...

Tony KidwellTony Kidwell died peacefully with his family by his side on March 11, 2021 in Edgewood, KY.  Tony, the son of Ruth Knochelman Manning, was born March 16, 1956 in Covington, KY. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Tina VanHagen Kidwell of Villa Hills. Tony and Tina were married April 20, 1979, and have two...

F. Eugene NorrisF. Eugene Norris, 91 of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Anna Norris; devoted father of Carol (Charles) Ingram, Deborah (Robert) Hastings, Patricia (Dennis Harden) Norris, the late Sharon (James) Ottaway, and Karen (Gene Alexander) Norris, loving grandfather of Ronald (Rena) Crepps, Conlan Thompson, and Alexis Ottaway. ...

David WilsonDavid A. “Peck” Wilson, 73, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a Truck Driver for the Gap. David loved woodworking, upholstering furniture and fishing.He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura “Jean” Wilson (2007).Survivors include his sons, David Wilson, Jr. of Independence, Mike Damron of Taylor Mill,...

Bruce Todd SchaferBruce "Todd" Schafer was called home on Sunday August 15, 2021, at age 59. He was born on July 1, 1962, and was a long-time resident of Liberty, KY. He was an avid outdoorsman, plumber and owner of Schafers Construction, and a member of the NKY Adventure Team. He was also a Mason at the Masonic Lodge and...

Dolores "Faye" ReinhartDolores “Faye” Reinhart, 85, of Bromley, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.She was retired from the Accounting Department at The Kroger Company. Faye was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley and the Bromley Fire Department.  She was a former President of the Bromley PTA.  Faye loved spending...

John A. MoyerJohn Albert Moyer, 79, of Erlanger, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  John was a retired Sprinkler Fitter with Automatic Sprinkler local #669.  He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.  John was an avid sports fan.  He loved golfing, bowling, playing corn hole, Nascar racing, UK basketball and football,...

Carolyn A. KiralyCarolyn A. Kiraly, 67, of Latonia, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Machine Operator for Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger.  Carolyn liked reading, knitting and crocheting.  She loved animals, especially dogs, and playing computer games.Survivors include her son, Wesley (Maxine) Kiraly of Florence; daughter, Kristina (Adam) Johnson...

Mark FutrellMark Futrell, 81, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his residence.  Mark served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  He was a retired truck driver for U.S Pole Company.  Mark was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow.  He was an avid UK Basketball fan and loved watching them on...

David OlligesDavid Olliges, 66, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Rosedale Green in Covington.  He worked in Delivery for DHL.David served our country in the U.S. Navy.Survivors include his devoted wife of 37 years, Pamela Olliges of Ludlow; step-son, Jeff Creekmore; step-daughter, Kim Steinborn; brothers Lawrence Olliges of Erlanger, Thomas Olliges of Erlanger, Charles Olliges of...

Betty J. FugateBetty J. Fugate, 93, of Aurora, IN passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was a retired Housekeeper for Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company. Betty enjoyed spending her time dining out, traveling to Las Vegas and watching airplanes at the airport.Survivors include her daughter, Sharon McDermott of Aurora, IN; son, James (Barbara) Fugate of Cincinnati; sister, June Hensley...

Randy DauweRandy Lee "Cuzz" Dauwe, 66, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence.  Randy was an Iron Worker with Union Local 44. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.  Randy was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He was also a member of The Coyote Club in Cold Spring for many...

Karen RedixKaren Redix, 57, of Edgewood, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.  Karen loved gardening but most of all she loved spending time with her family.Survivors include her father, Robert Redix; brother, Randall (BJ) Redix of Edgewood; sisters, Deborah (Paul) Oberschlake of Edgewood, Rita Stone of...

Elizabeth "Betsy" BrewerElizabeth “Betsy” Egan Brewer, 77, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence. She was a retired cafeteria worker with Ludlow High School. Betsy was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church and a past member of the Ludlow PTO and Athletic Boosters.Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Harold “Jay” Brewer...