Virginia Lee BensmanVirginia Lee Bensman, 85, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Emerald Trace in Elsmere. She was a retired nurse who volunteered in the community giving wellness checks. She enjoyed making pottery, gardening, and her Bridge Club. She was an avid reader and loved Christmas but most of all she loved her family, especially...

Wade Hall, Jr.Wade Hall, Jr., 57, of Sparta, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home.  Wade was a stone mason and carpenter.Survivors include his loving wife, Tracie Hall of Sparta; son, Wade (Samantha) Hall, III of Warsaw; daughters, Nicole “Nikki” (Jeremy) Deming, Ashley Hall, Makayla Mason; brother, Cecil (Melissa) Hall; sisters, Marsha Collins, Patricia Butler, Shonda...

Ruth HartmanRuth Ellen “Big R” Hartman, 56, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her residence.  She worked in the cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Ft. Thomas.  Ruthie adored her nieces and nephews, they were her life.  She never knew a stranger and loved truly and deeply.Survivors include her brothers, Daniel “Bob” (Danell) Hartman of...

Elydia Small WoodElydia Smallwood (nee Martin), 87, of Ludlow passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her residence.She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and cooking.  Elydia was a member of Church of God where she was a great believer of her faith.  Elydia is survived by her sons, Timothy and Douglas Smallwood of Ludlow, Terry Whaley of Dry...

Wanda GriffithWanda Griffith, 74, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and friends.Wanda is survived by her husband, Jim Griffith of Villa Hills; daughter, Christina Griffith of Villa Hills; 4 grandchildren; and sisters: Joyce Fitzgerald of Crescent Springs, Bonnie Cooper...

Judy HighfieldJudy Highfield, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a retired Cafeteria Manager with the Ludlow School system.  Judy had many interests including reading, cooking, sewing and gardening. Mostly she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Family was everything to her.  Survivors include her devoted husband of...

Paul E. BrownPaul E. Brown, 87, of Ludlow passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Villaspring Care Center in Erlanger.He was retired from the maintenance department at Tony Michael Tire Company.  Paul started driving the first door to door ice cream truck as a teenager during World War II; a job he did for 26 years, as a result...

Katherine "Chick" SlayKatherine “Chick” A. Slay, 77, of West Covington, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a retired secretary for US Bank for 45 years.  Chick was a devoted member of Lakeside Christian Church and volunteered with Lakeside Travelers and Best Years. She was loyal friend to many and was an avid traveler.Chick...

John "Jack" GunningJohn “Jack” Gunning, 91, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Villa Springs Care Center in Erlanger.  He was a retired service representative with Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company in Cincinnati.Jack was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow, American Legion, VFW, and Kehoe Council K of C Ludlow. He also enjoyed...

Thomas "Tommy" MaleyThomas “Tommy” Maley, 43, of Ludlow, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.He was a machine operator for ZF Steering, INC.  Tommy loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing golf.He is survived by his loving wife, Jeri Maley of Ludlow; son, Andrew Maley and twin children, AnnMarie and Anthony Maley; parents, Thomas and Carolyn...

Norma Castleman-RichersonNorma Castleman-Richerson found her heavenly home on Monday, January 5, 2015 surrounded by her children.Preceded in death by her husband Paul Castleman in 1972 and her husband Lewis Richerson in 1995, her parents, Gerald and Gertrude McCauley, and brothers: Harold, Donald and Larry McCauley.Survived by her daughter Darla (John) Snowe of Fort Pierce, FL, son Paul (Chris) Castleman of...

Lloyd A. MeagherLloyd A. Meagher, 91, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.He was a retired truck driver for CF Consolidated Freightways.  Lloyd served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Meagher.Survivors include his sons, John Meagher and Brian (Carol) Meagher; daughters, Christina...

Helen KemperHelen Kemper, 85, of Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a parishioner of St. Pius X Church, former parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, and former member of Summit Hills Country Club.  Helen was an avid card player, tennis player and golfer.  She enjoyed crafts, painting, spending time with family...

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...

Harry "Junior" PurvisHarry “Junior” Purvis, 72, of Latonia, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington.  He was Truck Driver with Catanzaro in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Junior loved to play poker and was an avid bowler.He served our country in the U.S. Navy.Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Hildebrant Purvis (2006).Survivors include his...

Wesley PartonWesley Parton, 40, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his residence.He was a counselor with The Healing Place in Louisville, Kentucky.  Wesley loved to cook, was an avid UK Basketball fan and loved play football especially while in high school at Dixie Heights.He served our country in the U.S. Army.Wesley was preceded in death by...

Ronald TraftRonald Traft, 57, of Covington passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence.He was a Service Associate for Valair.  Ronald loved his grandchildren as well as his cat, Miss Kitty.  He also loved to garden, go fishing and put model cars together.Ronald is survived by his daughters: Angela Leisure of Florence, Carly Traft of Covington and Tara...

Martha "Marty" BunchMartha “Marty” L. Bunch, of Burlington, 97, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015, at her residence.She served during WWII, from 1944 to 1946, in England and France as Club Director for the American Red Cross. She dedicated most of her life to Wade YMCA in Covington as Director of the Women’s Department where she retired after 34...

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...

Mary BlackMary Black, 93, of Florence, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.She was a retired assembly worker for Wadsworth Electric Company in Covington where she was instrumental in starting a maternity leave program.  Mary was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow. She was very active there...