Joann SpragueJoann Sprague, 75, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport.  She was originally from Boone County where she graduated from Boone County High School.  She worked for many years for the William and Dr. Diane McElheney family of Lakeside Park.  She retired as Secretary for the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension...

Thomas William ShepherdThomas William Shepherd, 76, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was a retired Installer for Loth Office Furniture Co. Tom played football for Holmes High School in 1956. He was an avid golfer who loved watching sports and still played softball at Softball City in Covington. He was...

Benjamin RobertsBenjamin J. Roberts, 94, of Bromley, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the VA Hospital Hospice in Cincinnati.  He was a retired Railway Mail Clerk from the U.S. Postal Service for which he is in the Smithsonian Institute. Ben served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a member of Immanuel United Church of...

Tammy RussellTammy L. Russell, 53, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  She was a Tax Examiner with the Internal Revenue Service. Tammy was a passionate sports fan of the teams her children use to play for when they were young. She also enjoyed gardening and especially loved spending time with her...

Henrietta Mary DehnertHenrietta “Mary” Dehnert, 84, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Villaspring of Erlanger.  She was a retired upholsterer for a furniture factory in Cincinnati.  Mary was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow and was an avid gardener.Survivors include her sons, Michael Dehnert of Waco, TX, Charles Dehnert of Ludlow, David...

Michael "Ted" McCrackenMichael Edward “Ted” McCracken, 65, of Independence, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was a musician who played in the Ted McCracken and the Memory Makers Band.  Music was his life since he was in his first band at 11 years old.  He held tributes to Elvis to benefit nonprofit organizations appearing on...

Gayle E. MurrayGayle E. Murray, 71, of Fort Wright, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was an Underwriter for Citizen’s Bank in Cincinnati.  Gayle was a member of St. Xavier Church who loved cooking, golfing and having the latest technology. He was a custom woodworker, excellent Bridge player, animal lover, avid Bengals fan...

Bobby RossBobby Ross, 49, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY.  He was an avid UK fan that loved a party.  Bobby enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Ross (1972).  Survivors include his father, Noble Ross of Ludlow; sisters, Sheila...

Rosemary YoungRosemary Young, 90, of Burlington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at her home.She was a Homemaker and a lifetime member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow. Rosemary was a cafeteria lady at St. James School and was an excellent cook who loved to travel to Myrtle Beach. She was a...

David L. BowmanDavid Lee Bowman, 86, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving in the Korean War on the USS Henrico (APA-45) and the USS Noa (DD-841) as a first class signalman. He was a retired Service Technician of 47 years for...

Kimberly Sue MahoneyKimberly Sue Mahoney, 53, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood where she worked as a Unit Clerk. She loved craft shows, community festivals and she enjoyed reading.  Kim is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jeanette Highhouse.Survivors include her loving husband, Daniel Mahoney of Erlanger; sons, Alex...

James J. EarlJames J. Earl of West Covington, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Covington. He was retired in 1987 as a Head Produce Manager for the Kroger Company. James served our country during World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow and...

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...

Nacy Mae LovinsNancy Mae Lovins, 80, of Crittenden, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. She was a Purchasing Agent with Metal Form in Pompano Beach, Florida.Nancy was preceded in death by brother, John Blankenship and daughter, Sheila Taylor.Survivors include her loving husband, Leonard Lovins of Crittenden; daughter, Joyce Ann (Steve) Crague of New...

Barbara PhilippeBarbara S. Philippe, 72, of Fort Thomas, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She had been a hairdresser and was also a Secretary for a local bank and a real estate company.  Barbara was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Newport.  She loved golfing, playing cards and traveling,...

Verda ModlinVerda Ann Houp Modlin, 85, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was born on May 9, 1934 in Erlanger to Louis and Caudia Houp.  Verda had three older siblings:  Howard, Helen, and Lois.  She married her high school sweetheart, Ramon Modlin, on November 11, 1953 and raised three children:  ...

John RauchJohn K. Rauch, of Edgewood, passed away on October 2, 2019 at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Rauch (nee Drahman) (2008) and loving son of the late Viola Rauch (nee Staab) (1982). Loving father of Linda Baker (Ray), John Rauch (Maureen), Terry Rauch (Debbie), Tony Rauch (Sharon) and the late Judy Hill. Survived by...

Michael McGuireFather, Artist, Teacher, MentorMichael C. McGuire, 76, of Ludlow, Kentucky, passed away October 13, 2019, surrounded by family. Born May 18, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky, Mike was the son of the late Roger McGuire and Dorothy (Boyd) McGuire. Mike is survived by his daughters Carey (Jeffrey) Warman, Rosie (Matthew) McAllister and Katie (Ryan) Augustin, brother Roger “Bud” McGuire, sisters...

Deborah AtkinsDeborah Atkins, age 56, was swept into the arms of her Eternal Father on November 4, 2019. Deborah had a caring heart and a wicked sense of humor. She will never be forgotten.Survivors include her Loving Husband Melvin Howard, Beloved Mother of Brandie Fletcher, Nelson Johnson II, Nicholas S. Johnson, Ryan Johnson,  Grandmother of Deacon Johnson,  Lailah Rachael Grace...

Kevin GrantKevin P. Grant, 60, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was a chef for the Derringer Company in Cincinnati.  Kevin was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park and was a former Pastor at Epworth United Methodist Church for four years.  He loved to spread the...