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Ruth Smith Branum

August 10, 1935 - April 13, 2012

Ruth Smith Branum, 76, of Florence passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at her residence.She was a self-employed real estate broker; a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and the daughter of the late William and Alice Florence Covington Smith. Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Stutzman of Walton; a brother, Paul B. Smith of Florence; four grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
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Leeann Mullins Wilson

June 4, 1975 - April 4, 2012

Leeann Mullins Wilson, 36 of Dry Ridge passed away Wednesday, April 4th after an automobile accident on US 25 in Walton. She was a dental technician. She is survived by her parents, Steven R. & Edna Jean Day Mullins of Dry Ridge; a son, Brandon Wilson, a daughter, Angel Wilson both of Dry Ridge; a brother, Steven F. Mullins of Dry Ridge and a sister, Stephanie Ann Mullins of Dry Ridge.
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Judidth Lynn Brooks

March 8, 1953 - March 28, 2012

Judith Lynn Brooks, 59, of Dry Ridge passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Joseph and Della Myers Bauer. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Lee Brooks of Dry Ridge; a son, Michael Bruck of Independence; two daughters, Heather Bruck of Park Hills, Laurie Bruck of Portage, IN; a sister, Gail Bauer of Florence; eleven...
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Paul R. Black

October 15, 1932 - March 27, 2012

Paul R. Black, 79, Verona died Tues., Mar. 27 at St. Eliz. Hosp., Edgewood. He had been a painter for the L&N and CSX Railroads for 28 years. Born to the late Everette and Mae Edwards Black Sturgeon; member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Verona; member of a Masonic Lodge and served in the US Army-Korean War.Survivors: wife, Joan Biddle Black, Verona; 3 daughters, Tarina Goldsberry, Richwood,...
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Robert "Bob" Pfanstiel

January 15, 1939 - March 27, 2012

Robert "Bob" Pfanstiel, 73, of Verona died Tues., March 27 at St. Eliz.- Edgewood. The son of the late Benjamin Albert and Obra Florence Brawley Pfanstiel; a truck driver for Kroger of Cinc., OH & served in the US Navy. Survivors: wife of 46 yrs., Marian Joyce Parks Pfanstiel, Verona; daughter, Sandra Sue Peck, Lagrange; 2 bros., Paul & Jimmy Pfanstiel, Demossville; 4 sis., Dolores Mann,...
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Hubert Dunn

December 30, 1930 - March 17, 2012

Hubert Dunn, 81, of Burlington passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his son's residence. He was a millwright for Celotex Manufacturing in Lockland, OH; served in the USMC during the Korean War; a member of the Papermakers Union of Cincinnati, OH and member of the First Baptist Church in Walton. Survivors include his wife of sixty one years, Allene LaMance Dunn; a son, Tim Dunn of Burlington; a...
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Herman T. Vest

August 30, 1936 - February 29, 2012

Herman T. Vest, 75, Verona died Wed., Feb. 29. Son of the late John William and Nannie Elizabeth Caldwell Vest & husband of the late Patricia Kerns Vest. Following a 20 yr. career in the US Navy Submarine Service, he was an employee with the State at the No. Ky. Voc. & Tech. school and member of the Fleet Reserves of No. Ky. #283 in Elsmere.Survivors include son, Bill Vest, Verona; daughter,...
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Theora Peebles Locke

July 9, 1920 - February 6, 2012

Theora Peebles Locke, 91, of Walton passed away Mon., Feb. 6th at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Bryan and Artie Irene Orcutt Peebles, a homemaker and member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of more than sixty one years, William D. Locke, Walton; a son, Douglas Rouse, Florence; a daughter, Beverly Rouse, Walton; a brother, David M. Peebles...
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James I. Bonar

September 18, 1927 - February 5, 2012

James I. Bonar, 84, of Walton passed away Sun., Feb. 5, 2012 at his residence.He was owner of the Benton-Bonar Dept. Store for 38 years in Walton and funeral director at the Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home in Verona. He was a member & Deacon Emiritus at Walton First Baptist Church, member of Walton-Verona Lodge #719 F & AM for 60 years. He served in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include his...
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JoAnn Brashear Peace

October 5, 1936 - January 29, 2012

JoAnn Brashear Peace, 75 of Glencoe passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her son's residence in Glencoe. She was a restaurant owner, the daughter of the late Roy and Blanche Morgan Brashear and a member of the New Life Church of God, Napoleon, KY. Survivors include a son, Troy Peace of Glencoe; a daughter, Patricia Masters Caldwell of Williamstown; two brothers, Steve Brashear and Donnie...
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Earl "Verne" Ryan

January 7, 2012

Age 86, was born Sept. 12, 1925 and passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. A Graduate of Walton-Verona High School in 1942, a WWII Army Veteran, a retired machine operator for the Nu-Maid Margarine Co. and an avid sportsman in archery and bowling. He is survived by his wife Emma Lue Kinman, 6 children Dennis Michael Ryan, Timothy M. Ryan, Patrick K. Ryan, Shauna C. Ryan, Tracy M. Ryan, and Kerry...
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Wilma Davis

January 2, 1938 - January 7, 2012

Wilma Davis of Gallatin County died Sat. Jan. 7, at the age 74. She was the daughter of the late Dennie & Meda Taulbee Davis, a retired flight attendent for Eastern Airlines, a graduate of the Gallatin County High School, and attended the Sherman Full Gospel Assembly. She is survived by 5 brothers, Vincent, Lloyd, Jimmy Dale, Mike, and Greg Davis; 4 sisters, Sherry Napier, Vernice Rae, Trudy...
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Donald C. Totton

September 24, 1932 - December 27, 2011

Donald Totton, died Tues Dec. 27 in Verona. Preceded in death by his parents: Cecil & Amelia Totton and his wife: Rosemary Totton. He is survived by 1 son: Donald Totton of Milford; 3 daughters: Connie Syme of Delhi, Tammy Damon of Batavia, & Lori Duncan of Northport, FL; 2 sisters: Verna Schellenberger & Ginney Fagen of Cincinnati, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Funeral is 11 AM Tuesday...
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Jewel Branum Simpson

February 10, 1934 - December 27, 2011

Jewel Branum Simpson, 77 of Glencoe passed away Tuesday, December 27th. She was a retired seamtress for Ancra of Erlanger and a member of the Ten Mile Baptist Church, Glencoe.She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Gene Stanley Simpson; her parents, William Delmus and Levina Russell Cary Branum and a brother, William Branum, Jr. Survivors include a son, Gene Stanley Simpson, II of...
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Frances Gray O'Banion

January 3, 1922 - December 25, 2011

Frances Gray O'Banion, 89, Williamstown, died December 25th in Williamstown. She was the daughter of the late Walter Cline and Sallie Bates Gray. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Stephen "Steve" O'Banion in 2005 as well as two grandsons: Mike Wright and Bryan "Bernie" O'Banion. She is survived by a daughter: Betty Wright, 2 sons: "Buzzy" O'Banion and David O'Banion; 4 grandchildren...
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Hubert Issum "Pete" Haynes, Jr.

October 5, 1956 - December 23, 2011

Formerly of Gallatin County, Mr. Haynes was retired from the US Navy and co-owner of All Stretched Out Limo. & Cab Service. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Gullion Brashear, Cordele, GA; companion & partner, Ronald J. Michael, Sr. Cordele, GA; dear friend & roommate, Michael D. Pittman, Cordele, GA; a son, Tyler R. Haynes, Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Ashley E. Haynes, Jacksonville, FL; 3...
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Ben Tincher, Sr.

January 7, 1948 - December 16, 2011

Mr. Tincher is survived by his Wife, Laura Murphy Tincher, Daughter: Angela Faye Smith of Florence; Sons: Benjamin Tincher, Jr. of Walton, Jonathan Tincher of Walton, Brian Tincher of Hamilton, OH; Brother: Donald Tincher of McKee; Sisters: Doris Tincher of Walton and Shirley Camp of Lexington; 11 grandchildren. Memorials to College Fund of Noah Tincher.
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James Woodrow Mullins

July 21, 1964 - November 29, 2011

James Woodrow Mullins, 47 of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Boone Co., passed away Tuesday, November 29 at the Batavia Nursing & Convalescent Inn, Batavia, OH.He was an equipment operator for the Carter Construction Co. in Loveland , OH and a self-employed general contractor.He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl B. and Peggy Johnson Mullins; his wife, Kathy Fischer Mullins and two sisters....
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Edna Edwards

November 26, 2011

Edna Engelbracht Edwards, 97, a resident of Penfield, New York, passed away November 26, 2011. She was a native of Tell City, IN and the widow of Adolph M. Edwards, Jr., formerly of Boone County, KY who preceded his wife in death in 1987. She was a member and former president of the Potomac Women's Club and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son, Adolph M. Edwards,...
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Richard "Rick" Baker, Jr.

July 20, 1955 - November 11, 2011

Richard Baker, 56, Glencoe, KY resident, passed away at his home Fri. Nov. 11, 2011. He was a warehouseman for Fife Electric Co. in Tampa Fl. and a stock clerk for Publix Markers. He is survived by his parents Richard Baker Sr. of Largo, FL, Eah Miller Baker of Glencoe, KY, and 2 sisters, Suzanne Gonzalez of New Port Richey, FL and Lisa Donhaiser of Brandon, FL. Memorials to the Rick Baker...
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Lois King Logsdon

November 1, 1923 - October 29, 2011

Lois King Logsdon, 87, of Erlanger, formerly of Walton, died Sat., Oct. 29th at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood. She was a cosmetologist for McAlpin's Dept. Store in Cinc., OH for thirty five years. She was the daughter of the late T. Edmond and Mary Elizabeth Martin King and a member of the Walton First Baptist Church, Walton, KY.Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Rosenstiel,...
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Clarence "Rodney" Vest

December 24, 1937 - October 28, 2011

Rodney Vest, 73 of Verona passed away Firday, October 28 at St. Eliz.-Florence. He was a retired floor installer for more than 30 years, a farmer, an Army veteran and a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Verona. He was the son of the late Clarence "Chink" and Gracie Mae Burnette Vest. He is survived by his wife, Norma Locke Vest, a son, Rodney Dwayne Vest of Verona; two daughters,...
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Henry Lee McDaniel, Jr.

September 8, 1939 - October 14, 2011

Henry Lee McDaniel, 72 passed away Friday, Oct. 14th at his residence in Owenton. He was a retired fork life operator for The Gap in Hebron and a farmer. He was the son of the late Henry Lee McDaniel, Sr. and Merlie Millie Hopkins Bryant and the widower of Leah Elizabeth Schill McDaniel. He is survived by two daughters, Sherrie Lee Olver of Georgetown, Jessie Raye McDaniel of Eastgate,OH;...
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Floyd Gregory James

July 12, 1977 - September 18, 2011

Floyd Gregory James, 34 of Highland Heights passed away on Sept. 18th at his residence. He was a construction laborer and is survived by his mother and step father, Debbie Hope Adkins & Richard Teaford of Highland Heights; father, Greg James of Florence; a brother, Matthew Teaford; a sister, Elizabeth James; an aunt, Linda Smith-Bidwell of Bromley; 2 sons, Dylan & Prestyn; 3 daughters, Paige,...
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Neldine Readnower Magee

April 10, 1933 - September 9, 2011

Self employed Realtor (Dean Magee Realtor), native of the Keefer community in Grant County, Kentucky, member of First Baptist Church of Walton, KY, survived by daughter: Debbie Meadows, Dry Ridge; sons: Ron Magee, Danny Magee and Mark Magee all of Burlington; brother: Michael Readnower of Fairfield, OH; sister: Mildred Robinson of Walton; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Memorials to...
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Ellena Greenwell Hamilton

November 2, 1918 - September 2, 2011

Ellena G. Hamilton of Florence, formerly of Verona, KY died on 9/2 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Hobart & Flossie Webster Greenwell. She was a homemaker and a funeral director. She & her husband (Fred) were previous owners of the Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, Verona. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she was an organist for over 50 yrs. Survivors...
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Mildred May Wainscott Merrill

December 29, 1928 - August 29, 2011

Mildred Wainscott Merrill, 82 died Monday, Aug. 29th at her residence in Walton. She was a homemaker; the daughter of the late Jasper "Jack" and Nellie Pearl Riley Wainscott and widow of Raymond Paul Merrill. Survivors include a son, Troy Merrill of Falmouth; five daughters, Connie Crabtree of Independence, Carolyn Merrill of Walton, Joan Allen of Crittenden, Ginger Menifee of Independence,...
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Jeff Messer

June 14, 1967 - August 27, 2011

Jeff Messer, 44 of Warsaw died after an automobile accident in Georgetown on Aug. 27th. He was the son of Ray Messer of Warsaw and the late Hilda Fay Chipman Messer. He was a self employed contractor and member of the Lawrenceville Baptist Church, Williamstown. Other survivors include a son, Joshua Ray Messer of Corinth; a daughter, Jessica Nicole Centers of Georgetown; two sisters, Janice...
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Marjorie Jump Jump

April 23, 1927 - August 19, 2011

Marjorie Jump Jump, 84 of Williamstown die Friday, August 19th at the Grant Manor Nursing Home, Williamstown. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe P. and Carrie Thomas Ashcraft Jump and the widow of James "Peck" Jump. She was an in-home caregiver; an employee of Walmart, Dry Ridge and member of Vine Run Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons, James Lee Jump, Williamstown, Ronnie Jump, ...
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Verna Ruth Galloway Adams

April 12, 1920 - August 19, 2011

Verna Ruth Galloway Adams, 91 died Friday, August 19th at the Tri County Extended Care Facility, Fairfield, OH. She was the daughter of the late Wiley Taylor & Hallie Cleveland Snedegar Galloway; the widow of Ray William Adams; a retired employee of Levi Strauss Co., Florence ; a homemaker and a member of the Elsmere Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Gore of Fairfield, OH;...
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Nancy Worthington McClure

December 3, 1923 - August 15, 2011

Nancy Elizabeth Worthington McClure, 87 of Williamstown died Monday, August 15th at the Grant Manor Nursing Home, Williamstown. She was the daughter of the late George W. & Rose Rider Worthington; a retired custodian for the KY Dept. of Transportation and a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara McClure of Dry Ridge, Connie McClure-Ellington of Corinth; six grandchildren,...
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Albert Moore, Sr.

July 19, 1955 - August 13, 2011

Albert Moore, Sr. died Sat., August 13th at the Jewish Hospital., Louisville. He was the former manager of Baker's Truck Stop, Florence & former transmission mechanic for AAMCO & LATCO. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Sheila Dunagin Moore; three daughters, Darlene Downey of Crittenden, Nancy Hart of Glencoe, Kathy Moore of Sparta; three sons, Paul of Crittenden, James of Verona,...
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Donald Ray Oditt

November 20, 1932 - August 1, 2011

Rev. Donald R. Oditt, 78 of Walton died Mon., Aug. 1 at his residence. He was a member & former asst. pastor of Glencoe Church of God and a member of the Walton-Verona Lodge F. & A.M. He was also a construction worker. Survivors include 2 sons, Roger, Warsaw, Dean, Walton; 5 daughters, Donna Oditt, Erlanger, Linda Dietz, Walton, Patty Kay Klute, Burlington, Carrie Hall, Frankfort, Shannon Ray...
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Jen "Jenny" Bates

March 8, 1975 - July 22, 2011

Jen "Jenny" Bates, 36 of Dayton, OH, formerly of Verona, died Fri., July 22nd at her residence. She was a model & gradutate of Walton-Verona High School. Survivors include 4 children; mother & step-father, Cindy & Michael Baker of Verona; father & step -mother, Kenneth B. & Barbara Bates of Bright, IN; 3 brothers, Joey Bates, Bright, IN, Scott Baker ,Union, Lt. Brian Baker, Lexington; 2 sisters,...
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Kathryn Mitts Race

April 19, 1921 - July 2, 2011

Kathryn Mitts Race, born in Williamstown, KY, died on Sat., July 2nd at the Life Center of Columbia, TN at the age of 90. She was a member of the Highland Baptist Church, Columbia, TN and the daughter of the late Charles W. & Eunice Cason Dougherty Mitts. Survivors include a son, Buford Eugene "Bud" Race, Santa Fe, TN; four daughters, Barbara Icenogle, Belgrade, MT, Beverly Wilson, Lakeside, CA...
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Billy Joe Butler

March 28, 1934 - June 24, 2011

Billy Joe Butler, 77 of Lake City FL, formerly of Boone County, died Friday, June 24th in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN. He was a retired factory supervisor for the Duro Bag. Co. in Covington & member of the VFW #2206, Lake City, FL. Survivors include his wife, Linda McGee Butler of Lake City, FL; two daughters, Nita L. Coble of Jackson, TN, Traci L. Butler of...
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Christine Stewart

November 28, 1925 - June 24, 2011

Christine Stewart, 85 of Warsaw died Friday, June 24th at the Green Valley Health & Rehab. Center, Carrollton. She was a homemaker and member of the Scenic View Church of Christ, Verona. Survivors include four nieces, Frances Hearn of Carrollton, Phyllis Herndon of Sparta, Lena Wilson & Shirley Lafferty of Warsaw and three nephews, John, George & Mark Stewart of Warsaw.
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Norman G. Whitaker

January 31, 1933 - May 23, 2011

Norman G. Whitaker, 78 of Walton died Monday, May 23rd at his residence. He was a truck driver, heavy equipment operator and farmer. He was a member of South Fork Christian Church but attended English Christian Church in Carrollton. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Betty Kennedy Whitaker of Walton; a son, Glenn Whitaker, Owenton; 2 step sons,...
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Paul Amos Chapman

February 14, 1928 - May 11, 2011

Paul Amos Chapman, 83 of Glencoe passed away Wednesday at the Grant Manor Rehab. & Nursing Center, Williamstown, KY. He was a farmer and a member of the Glencoe Christian Church. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 57 yrs., Yvonne Duncan Chapman; five sons, DanielChapman of Dry Ridge, Darrell Chapman of Chandler, AZ, Mike Chapman of Union, Jeff...
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Harvey Kannady

February 6, 1933 - March 22, 2011

Harvey Kannady, 78, widower of Betty Huffman and sister of Dorothy Breeden, Independence, KY, died Tues. Former technician N.C.R.Corp. Funeral 12 Nn, Fri, Mar. 25, 2011 Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home Verona, Ky. Visitation: after 10 AM Fri. Burial - New Bethel Cemetery, Verona, KY
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