Obituaries
Mary S. Lyons
Jul 25, 2025
Mary S. Lyons, age 84, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025. Born on March 6, 1941, in Van, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Grady and Effie Wright.
Mary is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Grady and Effie Wright, and her siblings: Jimmie, Tommy, Dean, Jack, Chalky Wright, along with her sisters...
Louis "Walt" W. Bell
Jul 24, 2025
Louis "Walt" W. Bell, age 88, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born on April 6, 1937, in New Vienna, Ohio, Walt was the cherished son of Harold T. and Helen L. Bell (nee Current).
Walt is survived by his son, Vincent L. (Linda) Bell; his daughter, Vicki A. (Steve) Overstake; sons, Tim (Denise) Bell and...
Deborah Lynn Franzman
Jul 24, 2025
Deborah Lynn Franzman, affectionately known as Deb, passed away on July 24, 2025, in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was born on April 3, 1972. Deb was a loving mother and grandmother, cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
She leaves behind her devoted mother, Mary Franzman (nee Holman), her son Kenneth (Angel) Franzman, and her...
Margaret Clay Gibson
Jul 23, 2025
Margaret Clay Gibson, a beloved figure whose sweetness and kindness touched the hearts of many, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2025. Born on June 18, 1939, in Powell County, Kentucky, she lived a life that embodied everything good in the world.
Margaret was known for her nurturing spirit and unwavering support, which earned her the...
Steven I. Durkee
Jul 22, 2025
Steven Irving Durkee, age 76, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born on February 7, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, he was the son of Donald and Winifred Durkee (nee Stevens).
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Winifred Durkee, and his sister, Jennifer S. Hall. Steven is lovingly survived by his devoted wife of...
Kenneth L. Shell
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth L. Shell, age 71, of Burlington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky on August 1, 1953, he was the cherished son of Albert and Dorothy Shell (nee Crawford).
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Albert Shell, and mother, Dorothy Shell. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Shirley...
James Randall Thompson
Jul 20, 2025
James Randall Thompson, age 69, of Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati on November 22, 1955, to the late William and Sharlene Thompson (nee Duncan).
James was a devoted family man who cherished the time spent with his loved ones. He was a proud Army veteran and known for his speaking what...
Carolyn K. Rayborn
Jul 20, 2025
Carolyn K. Rayborn, age 67, of Erlanger, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on January 17, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky, to Charles and Carol Miller (nee Hale), Carolyn lived a life filled with love and connection to her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Charles Miller; mother, Carol Miller; sister, Cathleen Dowell; and...
Mark A. Maines
Jul 19, 2025
Mark A. Maines, 60 of Highland Heights, formerly of Bellevue KY, passed away on July 19th, 2025, at The UC Medical Center. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family, especially when attending racing and sporting events. He was a volunteer fireman at the Bellevue Fire Department when he was younger, worked for the Cincinnati Reds along with a few other...
Farris C. Noble
Jul 17, 2025
Farris C. Noble, age 69, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati on April 20, 1956, to the loving parents Ronald and Annette Diers (nee Nesmith).
Farris was known for his contagious smile, which could brighten any room he entered. He had a deep passion for sports, enjoying playing softball until the...
Phyliss Schaefer
Jul 17, 2025
Phyliss J. Schaefer, age 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born in Cincinnati on September 28, 1936, she was the beloved daughter of William and Dorothea Bernhardt (nee Martin).
A lifelong resident of Cincinnati, Phyliss dedicated her career to serving as an employee of the Cincinnati Public Schools. She was an once an active member...
Rhonda J. Wuest
Jul 17, 2025
Rhonda J. Wuest age 68, of Burlington, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on February 11, 1957 to George T. and Gwedolyn M. Rife (nee Carter).
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Gwendolyn M. Rife, Father, George T. Rife. Rhonda is survived by her Son, Brentley A. Wuest, Brother, Robb...
William "Billy" Thomas Noel
Jul 17, 2025
William "Billy" Thomas Noel, age 80, of Crittenden, Kentucky, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved one's on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 2, 1945, he was the cherished son of Albert and Ruth Noel.
Billy was preceded in death by his beloved spouse, Judith Irene Noel, a child, William Thomas Noel, Jr., and both his parents,...
Maurice J. Kunz
Jul 17, 2025
Maurice J. Kunz age 97, of Burlington, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on October 30, 1927 to Oscar L. and Clara M. Kunz (nee Lucas).
He was preceded in death by his Father, Oscar L. Kunz, Mother, Clara M. Kunz, also by 2 brothers Raymond and David Kunz, and a Sister Mary...
Mary "Ruth" Eggemeyer
Jul 16, 2025
Mary "Ruth" Eggemeyer, age 96, of Covington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born on August 4, 1928, in Covington, she was the cherished daughter of Francis D. and Mary Elizabeth Eggemeyer (née Herzog).
Ruth is preceded in death by her loving parents, Francis D. and Mary Elizabeth Eggemeyer. She is survived by her dear sister, Vera Jean...
Florence L. Rivard
Jul 16, 2025
Florence L. Rivard (nee Hallam), born April 15, 1944, in Covington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on July 16, 2025, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished her family above all else.
Florence is remembered fondly by her daughters: Cynthia Wossum, Connie (David) Walter, Sharon Rivard, and Jeannette Rivard. She also leaves behind her cherished...
Vonda Thoma
Jul 16, 2025
Vonda Mae Thoma, age 85, of Elsmere, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1940, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to the late Elmer and Beulah Spivey.
Vonda was known for her warmth and kindness, embracing the role of a mother not just to her own children, but to all who were fortunate enough to...
Sunny Addo
Jul 15, 2025
Sunny Addo, a precious soul from Cincinnati, Ohio, graced our lives with her brief yet incredibly impactful presence before entering eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She made her entrance into this world on the very same date, born to her devoted parents, Frank Addo and Rynita Bohler.
From the very beginning, Sunny was a bright light, a true rainbow...
Helen E. Walls
Jul 15, 2025
Helen E. Walls, age 67, of Erlanger, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Dayton, Kentucky, on October 1, 1957, Helen was the daughter of Elmer and Millie May Young (nee Oaks).
Helen was preceded in death by her beloved father, Elmer Young; her mother, Millie May Young; her adopted mother, Helen E. Derose; and her adopted...
Garrett T. Berhiet
Jul 15, 2025
Garrett T. Berhiet, age 23, of Erlanger, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born in Edgewood, Kentucky, on August 30, 2001, to Gary T. and Amanda G. Berhiet (nee Partin).
Garrett is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Janet Maxwell, and is survived by his parents , Gary T. and Amanda Berhiet, his...
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