Obituaries

Terry HarrisTerry Harris, 65, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was a retired Mechanic for Cincinnati Bell who currently worked as a driver for the Port of Cincinnati. Terry was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  He will be remembered by many riding his Harley, racing...

William Bannister, Jr.William Bannister, Jr., 63 of Covington passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his residence.He was a retired bus driver from TANK, was a family man and enjoyed transporting the Northern Kentucky Youth Football League Bengal Tigers football players and cheerleaders to sporting events.William is survived by his dear wife, Rhonda Huling of Covington; son, Jerome Bannister...

Nathaniel A. MarcumNathaniel Allen Marcum, 27, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his residence.  Nate loved music and was a very talented rapper and musician.  He also loved people and always tried to make them laugh even when he was struggling with his own problems.  Most of all he loved his family, especially his baby girl,...

Mark M JonesMark M. Jones, 51, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  Mark loved fishing, music and shows on METV.  Survivors include his loving wife, Fran Jones of Covington; son, Matthew Jones of Carrollton; daughter, Trista Jones of Carrollton; sisters, Caley Carpenter of Ludlow, Yevanna Foley of Dry Ridge, Tonya Courtney...

Gladys GodseyGladys P. Godsey, 88, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow.Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Godsey; sons, John Godsey, Steven Godsey; brothers, Edward Fugate, James Fugate, Danny Fugate, Claude Fugate, Robert Fugate and sister,...

Chris EdgingtonChristopher “Chris” Edgington, 50, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence.  He worked as a Global Solutions Consultant for Kofax. Chris was a parishioner of St. Pius X Church where he volunteered and was the chairman of the festival committee numerous times.  He was a 1985 graduate of Covington Catholic High...

Cleo McKnightCleo McKnight, 92, of Kenton Hills, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at her residence.  She retired from Dillard’s Department Store in 2011 after working there for 53 years.  Cleo loved bowling, traveling, shopping and dancing.  She loved that she had twin grandchildren and twin great-grandchildren.  Cleo was very generous and gave to any charity that requested a...

John "Jack" NienaberJohn “Jack” Nienaber passed away December 22, 2017.  He is preceded in death by parents Pete and Dorothy Nienaber and loving wife of 48 years Charlotte Lohmeire Nienaber. He is survived by his daughter Julia Nienaber Hurst (fiancé Don Brossart), grandchildren Riley and Lucas, his brothers Pierce (Pat) Nienaber, Joseph Sr (Peggy) Nienaber, and Bill (Phyllis) Nienaber and...

John C. McMillenJohn C. “Jack” McMillen, 75, of Ludlow, Ky passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 after a long illness.  Jack was raised on Western Avenue in Covington by loving parents Ercel and Ruth McMillen.  He was preceded in death by brothers Don and Bill, and sisters Carol, Joyce, and Jean.  Jack is survived by sister Kathy.Left to honor and...

Jeanette HighhouseJeanette Highhouse, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a Homemaker and member of Ludlow Christian Church.  Jeanette loved to read and do puzzles.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Highhouse (1991).Survivors include her sons, Kevin (Debbie) Highhouse of Villa Hills, Rob Highhouse of Ludlow;...

Joan VockeJoan Vocke, 77, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired clerk for the IRS and was a member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright.  Survivors include her devoted husband of 58 years, Edward Vocke of Ft. Wright; sons, John Vocke of Warsaw, Michael Vocke of...

Betty ShepherdBetty Shepherd, 96, of Florence, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at her residence.  She was a retired bookkeeper for Schmidt Poultry and was past Associate Director of Covington Protestant Children’s Home.  Betty was a member of St. John’s Congregational Church in Covington.  She loved playing cards, bowling, and was a great seamstress.Betty was preceded in death by...

Alexis MurrayAlexis J. Murray, 69, of Ft Wright, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired hair stylist and member of St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.  Alexis was an avid bridge player who loved cooking and entertaining.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Murray (2016) and brother, Brian Walden.Survivors...

Charles Gregory BrandtCharles Gregory “Greg” Brandt, 92, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at his residence.  He was a retired Senior Systems Designer for Merrell Dow in Cincinnati. Greg served our country in the US Navy during WWII.  He attended St. Ann’s Church in Covington and Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  Greg was a member...

Robin ShawRobin Shaw, 57, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Ludlow, received the gift of eternal life on April 28, 2017.  Robin loved flying, flight instructing and constructing home-built aircraft.He was preceded in death by his father, Merle Shaw; brothers, Mark Shaw, Steven Shaw; grandparents, Helen and Lynn Turner, and Anna and AJM Shaw.Robin will be lovingly remembered and missed by...

Christine LaughlinChristine Laughlin, 93, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a homemaker.  Christine was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Lloyd” Laughlin (1998).Survivors include her loving son, Lloyd O. Laughlin of Florence and daughter,...

Gary NelsonGary Nelson, 61, formerly of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.  Beloved son of Inez (and the late Richard) Nelson, brother to Dave (Libby) Nelson, Linda (Walt) Arvin and Wendy (Rich) Kravitz.  Silly uncle to Drew, Erin, Stefi, Hanna and Annie; great-uncle to Henry.  Funny, stubborn, opinionated, loving, obstinate, warm, frustrating, wonderful – all describe Gary at any given time.  He loved...

Myron HornyakMyron Hornyak, 84, of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in Edgewood, KY. He was a retired social worker for Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. Myron was a loving father and grandfather who had many hobbies. He was a talented stained glass artist, an avid cyclist and loved the theatre....

June ClinkenbeardJune L. Clinkenbeard, 83, of West Covington, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Sales Associate for Lange Jewelers.  June was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow.June is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Clinkenbeard (1985).Survivors include her sons, George Richey of Tampa, FL, Dan...

Sherry O'BrienSherry O’Brien, 70, of Dry Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her residence.  She was a retired Tax Clerk with the IRS.Survivors include her son, John (Katie Hall) O’Brien of Ludlow; daughter, Terry (Ronald Deatherage) Lynn of Dry Ridge; brother, Rusty Brun of Independence; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.Sherry was preceded in death by her...