Obituaries
Juanita J. Luster
Jun 6, 2021
Juanita J. LusterJuanita J. Luster, 89, of Taylor Mill, Ky passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Ky. She and her husband, Jesse, served in the ministry for over 35 years, ministering in over 10 churches in various states. Juanita served as the church pianist and touched the hearts of...
Steven Brian Yates
May 25, 2021
Steven Brian Yates, 46, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a Landscaper and a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. Survivors include his sons, Steven Brian Yates, Jr., Bobby Michael Kaeff; daughters, Alexis Morgan Yates, Ariana Faith Threlkeld, Haley Shell Yates, Emma Rose Yates; parents, Timothy and...
Ruth Faragher
Apr 26, 2021
A woman who defied age and embraced life, Ruth “Bootsie” Faragher graced this earth for 95 years emanating light and love to all who were fortunate enough to know her. After a short illness, she passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 surrounded by family.
Ruth was born to George and Mary Kleier in Ludlow Kentucky and graduated from Notre Dame...
Gilbert E. Godby
Apr 4, 2021
Gibert E. Godby, 85, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Village Care Center in Erlanger. He was a retired waiter and host at Queen City Club in Cincinnati. Gil was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a very outgoing and friendly man...
Anita Baker
Mar 21, 2021
Anita Baker, 80, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Villaspring of Erlanger. She worked in food service at St. Luke’s Hospital and then continued to cook for her community after retirement. She loved her grandchildren and being “Mamaw” and loved playing Bingo. Anita was kind and friendly and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death...
George "Sherman" Turner
Feb 27, 2021
George “Sherman” Turner, Sr., 92, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Sherman retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Handler. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. Sherman was a member of Bromley Christian Church and the Turners Club in Covington. He was a sports fan and enjoyed...
Dolores Mary Hand
Feb 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Dolores Mary Hand passed away at the age of 85. Dolores was born on July 10, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. Born to Harold and Mary Hand, Dolores was the youngest of 5 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death; Bert, Richard, Andy, Lois, and Rose. Dolores is survived by her 5 children, Steve Priestle,...
Mary "Joyce" (nee Martin) Ginney
Jan 27, 2021
Mary "Joyce" GinneyMary “Joyce” (nee Martin) Ginney, 88, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She retired from Proctor & Gamble as a Customer Service Rep. Joyce was an active member of St. Pius X Church and participated in Walking with Purpose prayer group and the Baptism Committee for many years. She...
Gerald Hein
Jan 19, 2021
Gerald Hein
Gerald “Jerry” Frederick Hein, 80, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 19, at his home with his wife, Elsbeth Shepherd (nee Weichsel), by his side. Delivered on Nov. 29, 1942, Jerry began his life in Covington, Ky., the second of five children born to Anne (nee Donnelly) and Raymond G. Hein. He grew up with his brothers,...
Patsy Jean Knoeringer
Jan 7, 2021
Patsy Jean Knoeringer, 87, of Walton, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2021. She was a former employee of Wadsworth Electric Company, Shillito’s bakery, Lazarus alterations and Ancra Cargo strap makers. Patsy loved her family and telling people how many grandchildren she had. She also loved Christmas and playing Mrs. Clause with late husband, Bill, as Santa....
Frances Cook
Jan 3, 2021
Frances Cook, 81, of Sadieville, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence. She had an incredible love for her family and a close bond to many of her nieces and nephews. Frances loved being on the waters of Lake Cumberland where she lived for 20 years and enjoyed swimming, fishing, and boating.
She was a devoted wife...
Artha Ann (Artie) Brown
Jan 1, 2021
Artha Ann (Artie) Brown, formerly of Ludlow, Kentucky and more recently of Memphis, Tennessee, painted for nearly 70 years, in oil and watercolors, and so it was ironic and tragic when Alzheimer’s disease seemed to take away her creative spirit and even the knowledge of how to hold a brush. She lived her final years surrounded by some of her...
Michael T. Hall
Dec 20, 2020
Michael T. Hall, 63, of Cincinnati, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Ludlow Vets. “Semper Fidelis”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lillian Hall.
Survivors include his fiancé, Cheryl Andrews, his children, Chris...
Catherine Stephenson
Nov 28, 2020
Catherine Stephenson, age 100, died November 28, 2020 at Lexington Country Place. Catherine was born July 30, 1920 in Dry Ridge, KY to R.H. Stephenson and Mary Eliza Conrad Stephenson. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, she taught school in Ludlow and Covington in Kentucky and Bridgetown in Ohio until retirement in 1975. She was a realtor in Ohio...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Bond
Oct 26, 2020
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Bond, 77, of Hebron, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. She was a retired Tax Examiner with the IRS. Peggy was a former member of the Professional Secretaries Association, Red Hat Society and former Brownie Co-Leader for her daughter’s troop (and unofficially Kevin’s troop). She also loved to play cards...
Roberta Patricia "Pat" Alexander-Twiling
Oct 21, 2020
Roberta Patricia “Pat” Alexander-Twilling, 90, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her residence. She loved real estate and was a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker/West Shell. Pat was a member of Erlanger United Methodist Church, and served on the finance committee and was a trustee. She was also a member of Arnett Elementary PTA and...
Alverna Louise Clark
Oct 19, 2020
Alverna Louise Clark, 69, of Villa Hills, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Louise was born on June 16, 1951. She was the daughter of Anna Mae and the late Carl Foulks. Louise worked for St. Elizabeth Medical Center for nearly 25 years. She enjoyed spending time at her condo in Florida or relaxing at her lake house on...
Charles Ray Hetzel
Oct 19, 2020
Charles Ray Hetzel, 90, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He was a retired Electrical Inspector for the State of Kentucky. Charlie was a member of Ludlow Baptist Church. After retirement he enjoyed woodworking and making furniture for his family. He was a huge fan of drag racing and owned his own...
Charles "Bear" Evans
Oct 12, 2020
Charles “Bear” Evans, 55, of Covington, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at University Hospital. Charlie was a Sous Chef for Twin Lakes Senior Living Community in Cincinnati and loved the residents there. He was a huge Cincinnati Cyclones, Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats fan and an avid fantasy football fan. He loved animals, especially his pets.
Survivors include his...
Tiffany Lynn Kidwell
Oct 2, 2020
Tiffany Lynn Kidwell, 32, of Union, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. Tiffany was the Collection Manager at Zwicker & Associates in Hebron. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church of Christ in Ft. Wright. Tiffany was a cheerleader for Ludlow High School Allstars and Ludlow Youth Football where she went on to coach cheerleading. First and foremost,...
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