Obituaries
Beulah Sallee
Apr 4, 2008
EDGEWOOD - Beulah Cornett Sallee, 91, died Friday April 4 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a homemaker, worked at Richwood Flea Market, attended Fort Mitchell Baptist Church and she enjoyed quilting. Her husband, Bernie Lee Sallee, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Letita J. Cornett; sons, Dwight and Stephen Cornett; sister, Dorothy Vires; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and...
Iva Kelsay
Apr 2, 2008
TAYLOR MILL - Iva Perkins Kelsay was a Kentucky Colonel, a retired librarian and an accountant on the Manhattan Project. But in her 92 years, the long-time Kenton County resident was probably best known for helping others, both as a teacher and a volunteer. For 23 years, Mrs. Kelsay taught at Covington's Fourth District School. When arthritis made it hard...
Charles Kirk
Apr 2, 2008
FLORENCE - Charles B. Kirk, 78, died Tuesday April 2 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. He was a truck driver for Continental Bakery, worked for 20 years with L&N Railroad and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Donna Kirk; daughters, Charlene Giles, Marta Kirk, Cindy Bates and Gina Kirk; brother, Robert Kirk; sister, Lois Ann Hill;...
James Bryant
Apr 1, 2008
NEWPORT - James Cecil Bryant, 70, died Tuesday, April 1 at St. Luke East Hospital, Fort Thomas. He was a door installer for the Overhead Door Co. and member of the Newport Police Auxiliary and Christian Tabernacle, Newport. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bryant; son, Woody Bryant; daughters; Angie Bryant and Mary Cole; and three grandchildren. Visitation will...
Margaret Mcmillan
Mar 31, 2008
COVINGTON - Margaret Ruth Callen McMillan, 84, died Monday March 31 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a housekeeping supervisor for Salem Village, member of Goshen Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star and the Square Dance Association. Her husband, John McMillan, died in 2001. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Foley; son, Ed McMillan; sister, Ruby Worthington; five grandchildren;...
Albert Hirth
Mar 30, 2008
COVINGTON - Albert D. Hirth, 88, died Sunday March 30 at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. He worked in maintenance for Comp. Care Center and was a World War II Marine veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dula Hirth; daughters, Charlotte Morehead and Dolores Kroger; sons, Gene, Larry and Mitchell Hirth; brother, Arthur Hirth; sisters, Helen Watson, Virginia Schuchter, Marion Brown,...
Charlotte Henn
Mar 29, 2008
COVINGTON - Charlotte Rose Henn, 71, died Saturday March 29 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafts, quilting and word puzzles. Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Henn; daughters, Sandy McIntosh, Jaime Sparks and Charlotte Renea Henn; son, Robert J. Henn; sisters, Florence Beagle, Faye Sexton, Clemmy Spegal, Linda Niece, Mary Arwood and Nola...
Mayme Ecklar
Mar 27, 2008
WILLIAMSTOWN - May C. Ecklar, 85, a homemaker died Thursday March 27 at St. Luke Hospice Care Center, Fort Thomas. Her husband, Henry Thomas Ecklar, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Jerry T. and Paul Ecklar; daughter Toni Conley; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Saturday March 29 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown. Service will...
Alberta Ellis
Mar 27, 2008
COVINGTON - Alberta Mae Ellis, 84, died Thursday March 27 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Burlington Baptist Church. Her husband, Huey Ellis; daughter, Gladys Taylor; and sons, James and Art Ellis, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Tom, Jay, Ray and John Ellis; daughter, Virgie Sturgeon; sister, Bertha Willoughby; brother, Albert Sturgeon;...
Mary Hatton
Mar 25, 2008
Mary L Hatton, 86, a homemaker, died Tuesday at St Luke Hospice Care Center, Ft Thomas. Her husband, Marion Hatton, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Ella Turner, Beneda Farrell, Lois Fox, Phyliis Crawford, Theresa Swigert and Donna Cogswell; sister Genoa Hatton; brother, Kelly Parks; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. No public service. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial...
Harry Lightfoot
Mar 23, 2008
DAYTON - Harry J. "Ock" Lightfoot, 80, died Sunday March 23 at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. He was a lithographer for Himmler Inc., Cincinnati and member of Latonia Vets Post 6095. His wife, Mary Lou Lightfoot, died in 2002. Survivors include his daughters, Diana L. Parker, Linda Leek, Debbie Lightfoot and Yvonne Morgan; sons, Thomas J., Donny, Ronny...
John Leistner Sr
Mar 22, 2008
COVINGTON - John A. Leistner, 79, died Saturday, March 22 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a clerk with L.N. Louisville and Nashville and CSX Railroad companies and an Air Force veteran in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Leistner; daughter, Brenda Lee; son, Steven, John A., Terry and Gerald Leistner; six grandchildren;...
Virginia Leforce
Mar 22, 2008
SADIEVILLE - Virginia LeForce, 79, died Saturday , March 22 at Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana. She was a homemaker and member of Unity Christian Church, Cynthiana, and the Bradford Order Chapter of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth LeForce; son, Kenneth Lee LeForce Jr; daughter, Esther R. Baker; sisters, Anna Mary Bailey and Myrle Rose Powell; two...
John Richardson
Mar 21, 2008
INDEPENDENCE - John K. Richardson, 51, died Friday , March 21 at his home. He was a farmer, member of Nicholson Christian Church, loved animals, collecting antiques and yard sales. He is survived by his sisters, Donna Bauer and Chela Kaplan; and brother, Larry Richardson. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday , March 25 at Chambers and Grubbs...
William Huffman Jr
Mar 21, 2008
William "Bill" Robert Huffman Jr., died Friday in Kenton County. He was a concrete finisher for Lawrence Construction Co., and enjoyed motorcycles, working on cars, racing and golf. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Stewart Huffman; daughters, Kayla, Tori, and Sarah Huffman; son, William "Mark" Huffman; father, William Huffman Sr.; and sisters, Tina Stamper and Tracy Halpin. Visitation will be 5-7pm...
Winnie Ransdall
Mar 20, 2008
VILLA HILLS - Winnie Gussie Ransdell, 87, a homemaker, died Thursday March 20 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Lee Ransdell; daughters, Karen Beyer, Nancy Ransdell, Linda Petroze and Kelly Long; sons, Ken and Dennis Ransdell; brother, Clayton Earl Napier; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday March 22 with service following...
Virginia Suter
Mar 19, 2008
BELLEVUE - Virginia Ruby Suter, 91, a homemaker, died Wednesday March 19 at St. Luke Hospice Care Center, Fort Thomas. Her husband, Howard Suter, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Culp; son, Ron Suter; sister, Ruth Willaman; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday March 24 and service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday...
James Kinsler
Mar 19, 2008
FLORENCE - James O. Kinsler, 80, died Wednesday March 19 at Villaspring Health Care Center, Erlanger. He was an accountant for Van Leunen's Department Store, a U.S. Navy veteran and member of Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, June Maegly Kinsler; son, James R. Kinsler; daughter, Janice Faye Colvin; brother, Norbert M. Kinsler; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild....
Mary Long
Mar 18, 2008
DAYTON - Mary Evelyn Sams Long, 59, a homemaker, died Tuesday March 18 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Survivors include her sons, Jerry, Joey, Billy and Chris Sams; daughter, Tonia Sams; brother, Ralph Lewis; sisters, Shirley Grunow, Julie Long and Betty Powell; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday March 22 with service following at A.C....
Willetta Rusconi
Mar 17, 2008
WALTON - Willetta Rusconi, 87, died Monday March 17 at home. She was a homemaker and was a former member of the Irish Rovers. Her husband, Angelo Russ Rusconi Jr., died in 1973. Survivors include her, son, Stephen M. Rusconi; daughter, Denise E. Rusconi; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday March 20 with services following at...
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