Obituaries
Virginia Van Hagen
Jan 13, 2023
Virginia Van HagenVirginia Marie Van Hagen, 91, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence. Virginia was born in 1931 in Ft. Thomas, KY to Ralph and Marie (Haas) Leopold, the third of six children. Growing up during the depression shaped her worldview and fostered her strong faith and concern for...
Royce Johnson
Jan 4, 2023
Royce JohnsonRoyce Wayne Johnson "Skip" departed this life on January 4th, 2023 after a brief illness. Our Skip was larger than life and never met a stranger. He had enthusiasm and an insatiable curiosity about life and people. He was a born entrepreneur who established several successful small businesses very early in his career. He was many things throughout his...
William "Billy BJ" Lee Betz
Jan 4, 2023
William BetzWilliam "Billy", "BJ" Lee Betz, Jr., 42, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow, Kentucky. He was self-employed as a landscaper for 20+ years. Billy was a 1998 graduate of Ludlow High School where he excelled in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He will be remembered as...
Thomas Rebhan
Dec 30, 2022
Thomas (Tom) Joseph Rebhan, 75, of Covington, KY passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a retired area manager for Ameristop convenience stores. Tom was a graduate of St. John’s Grade School and Holy Cross High School. He was also a lifetime member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. Tom loved his family and...
William Ray Yates II
Dec 30, 2022
William YatesWilliam Ray Yates II, age 60, of Covington, passed away onFriday, December 30, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at his home. Bill graduated from Georgetown College with a bachelor’s degree in science, and Northern Kentucky University with an associate’s degree in Nursing. He had a huge passion for taking care of others and devoted his life to doing so....

Lois Patrick
Dec 25, 2022
Lois PatrickLois Patrick, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at The Oaks in Madisonville. She enjoyed listening to music and eating pizza.Survivors include her mother, Aline Vallandingham; brothers, Richard Bross of Southport, NC, Todd, and Kevin Vallandingham of both of Ludlow; sister, Jennie Baker of Ludlow and many nieces and nephews.Services will be held at...
Charles McCoy
Nov 26, 2022
Charles McCoyCharles Thomas McCoy, 66, of Bromley, passed away on Saturday, November, 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington. He retired from Aviation Services at the Greater Cincinnati Airport after 30 years. Charles served our country in the U.S. Navy. He liked working on computers, fishing, shooting guns and playing cards, but most of all, he loved spending time...
Randal "Randy" Dickman
Nov 23, 2022
Randal "Randy" DickmanRandal “Randy” Dickman. 63 of Ludlow, passed away onWednesday, November 23. 2022. He was a retired United States Postal Clerk. He also worked for Boone County Schools. He loved watching Notre Dame Football, golfing and hanging out with his family, especially his grandchildren.He is survived by his son, Brett (Sarah) Dickman of Erlanger; daughters, Lauren Dickman of Ludlow,...
Charles "Chuck" Carroll
Oct 17, 2022
Charles CarrollCharles “Chuck” Carroll, 58 of Latonia lost his battle with cancer on October 17, 2022. He peacefully left his earthly life surrounded by the comforts of his home. For many years he faithfully attended The Salvation Army and often assisted with the Christmas Kettle effort, and behind-the-scenes responsibilities of the Covington, Kentucky Corps. He enjoyed photography and became quite...
Ian Matthew Elliott
Oct 1, 2022
Ian Matthew Elliott, 40, of Bromley, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was an Equipment Operator for Beckman Coulter. Ian was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching UK Basketball, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds but most of all he loved his family, especially...
William (Bill) Franklin Young
Jul 6, 2022
William YoungWilliam (Bill) Franklin Young, 77, of Erlanger passed away onJuly 6, 2022 at his home. A lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, Bill graduated from Ludlow High School in 1962 where he was named an All-American Athlete playing both football and baseball. He was later inducted to both the Northern Kentucky and Ludlow High School Sports Hall of Fame. He...
James "Bruce" Hays
Jun 13, 2022
James “Bruce” Hays, 58, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. Bruce was a Sales Manager at Dyke Industries in Erlanger. His dream job, after retirement, was to be a pontoon shuttle captain at Walt Disney World. Bruce loved gardening, traveling, and cooking. His favorite food was TexMex and Italian. He also loved his two cats, Luna...
Louis Chalfant
Jan 6, 2022
Louis ChalfantLouis Chalfant, 91, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2022, at his residence. He was a retired Supervisor with the Federal Reserve in Cincinnati, Ohio.Louis was a lifelong member of St. Ann’s Church, where he was an Altar Server until age of 85. He was a member of Kelly Furnish VFW, the Ludlow Vets and was...
Margaret B. Meyer
Nov 16, 2021
Margaret B. MeyerMargaret B. Meyer, 92, of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Madonna Manor. She was born and lived most of her life in Ludlow, KY and retired from Cincinnati Bell after 35 years of service, working as a clerk in the engineering department. She enjoyed traveling with her family and trips with the Ludlow...
June Elizabeth Smart
Nov 5, 2021
June Elizabeth SmartJune Elizabeth Smart, 90, of Ludlow, passed away onFriday, November 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.She was a homemaker, mother, sister, loving grandmother, great grandmother and great- great grandmother. June was a member of Grace Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene, the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation and the Ladies Auxiliary 1148 in Bowling Green, Ohio.Survivors...
Douglas J. Kidwell
Nov 1, 2021
Douglas J. Kidwell, Sr., 54, of Covington, passed away on Monday, November 01, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Doug was a funny, sarcastic man who loved his dogs, watching Star Trek and working on cars. Most of all, he loved his family, who meant everything to him.
Survivors include his son, Douglas Kidwell, Jr. of Covington; brothers, William, Rob,...
JoAnn Ballinger
Aug 25, 2021
JoAnn M. Ballinger, 83, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was an extremely talented artist who studied at Northern Kentucky University and retired as an Art Teacher with Covington Public Schools. JoAnn was responsible for the initial Bulldog painting on the press box exterior of the Covington Holmes...
Diana N. Seibert
Aug 16, 2021
Diana N. Seibert, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Clerk at Star Bank, retired after many decades. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ludlow, active in W.M.U. missions and various youth programs. Diana was born in Harlan where she dreamed of singing with the...
Gordan A. Quinn
Aug 8, 2021
Gordan A. Quinn, 73, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He worked in construction and always had an outgoing and positive outlook on life. He was a happy and friendly person.
Survivors include his brother, Donald (Pat) Quinn of Union and close friend, Debbie Tag.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Roger Askin
Jul 28, 2021
Roger Askin, Sr., 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired Manager with Michel Tire Company.
Roger proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines.
He loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Askin (2008) and sister, Virginia Burns.
Survivors include...
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