Obituaries

William Ray Yates II

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sharon Rexroat

Sharon Rexroat

Jul 26, 2021

Sharon Rexroat, 71, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Supervisor with the U.S. Post Office.  Sharon loved playing video games on Pogo especially pinochle, other card games and scrabble.  But most of all she loved to “go sailing”.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Rexroat...

Frederick Lanfear Jr.

Frederick Lanfear Jr.

Jun 27, 2021

Frederick “Rick” Lanfear, Jr., passed away at home on Sunday, June 27th after a nearly two year struggle of medical efforts against an incurable cancerous foe.  Rick was born in Marietta, OH on April 22, 1963 to Fred and Joanne (Ferguson) Lanfear and grew up in Oxford, NY.  After high school, he served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Robert Van Herpe

Robert Van Herpe

Jun 17, 2021

Robert Van HerpeRobert J. “Bob” Van Herpe, 84, of Villa Hills, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence.  Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a Kentucky Colonel and member of American Legion Post 0200 in Louisville, Bass Masters and a lifelong member of the NRA.Survivors include his loving wife of 50...

Richard Wentz

Richard Wentz

Jun 14, 2021

Richard WentzRichard E. Wentz, 73, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired attorney. Richard graduated from Centre College where he played football and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.  He then received a Master's Degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Kentucky...

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