13 Jun 06:

J. C. Hill, 80, Falmouth

J.C. Hill, age 80 of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Kentucky. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Nicholas County, son of the late Robert Henry and Susan Jane Platt Hill. He worked as an independent laborer on farms and in hospitals throughout his life. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and he was a member of the Hardin-Browning Post #109 in Falmouth. He married Anna Rae Hill, and his dear wife preceded him in death on February 14, 2006.

Survivors include daughters Margaret Susan Arwood, Dorothy Jean Smith, Ann Christie, Janie Susan Hill and Carla Jo Hill; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday June 10, 2006 at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, with Bro. Howard Livingood officiating. Interment with full military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post #109 took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Dorothy England, 85, Taylor Mill

Dorothy Lee England, age 85 of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2006 at the residence of her son. She was a school teacher and employment counselor for the State of Kentucky Employment Office. She was a former member of the Latonia Baptist Church and a member of the Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband George England on September 13, 1998.

Survivors include sons George W. England of Cincinnati, Jimmie L. England of Louisville, and William Malcom England of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday June 13 at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home in Latonia, with visitation from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m the day of the service. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Peggy Green, 56, Falmouth

Margaret "Peggy" Green, 56 of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1949, daughter of the late Delmar and Anita Schooley McLaughlin; She was a self-employed truck driver and a member of Roanoke Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Green on March 29, 2006.

Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Sue Green of Falmouth; a son, Kevin Foster Green of Falmouth; sisters Karen Osburn, Janet Roland and Debbie McLaughlin all of Bethel, Ohio; brothers Paul McLaughlin of Independence and Doug McLaughlin of Bethel, Ohio; grandchildren Alexander Greenwell, Walker Greenwell, Emily Smith and Austin Green.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Roanoke Christian Church, Pendleton County.

Murleen Brierly, 74, Independence

Murleen Ivis Jones Brierly, 74, of Independence, formerly Brooksville, passed away on June 7, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born on August 22, 1931 in Bracken County, to Lee Henry and Cora Jones. Her first husband, Roy "Preacher" workman preceded her in death on October 4, 1988. She was a seamstress and an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers. She was a member of the Brooksville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ulton B. Brierly, daughters Lisa (Daniel) Spencer of Falmouth and Teresa (Brian) Hamilton of Brooksville, Ky.; daughters-in-law Diane Workman and Judy Workman both of Brooksville; stepsons Alton Brierly Jr., Gary Brierly, Danny Brierly; and step-daughters Barbara Hamm and Anita Dill; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers Ernest William, George Woodrow and Lloyd Edwardine Jones, sisters Dorothy Helen Hedges, Goldie Katherine Tucker, Marjorie Ileen and Leatrice Dale Jones, son Barry and Jerry Workman and granddaughter Cameron Elaine Hamilton.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Brooksville United Methodist Church. Interment took place at the Oakland Cemetery, Bracken County.

Memorials can be made to the Oakland Cemetery Fund, 257 Southfork Drive, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Ocie Mildred Hale, 86, Foster

Ocie Mildred Hale, age 86 of Foster, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2006 at her residence. She was a retired key punch operator for U.S. Shoe in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church in Bracken County, Ky.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil Hale; daughters Patricia Pugh of Falmouth, Marilyn Kay Sizemore of Foster and Juanita Morgan of California; sons Arnold Hale of Foster and David Hale of Falmouth; a sister Doris Jett of Batavia, Ohio; a brother Steve Curtis of Taylor Mill, Ky.; ten grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Cooper Funeral Home in Grant's Lick. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Peach Grove Cemetery, Peach Grove, Kentucky.

Emerson Whaley, Williamstown

Emerson E. Whaley, age 90 of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Williamstown. He was born in Kentucky on June 8, 1916, son of the late Virgil and Lula Whaley. He married Willena Gulick and his dear wife survives his passing. He was a machinist with Cincinnati Gilbert Machine Co., of Cincinnati, and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, other survivors include sons Marvin Glenn Whaley of Falmouth, Darrell Whaley of Dry Ridge and Ricky Whaley of Williamstown; sisters Ruth Simpson of Williamstown and Lucille Thompson of Williamstown; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown with the Rev. Ronald Angel officiating.

Interment will take place in the Williamstown Cemetery, Williamstown.

Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund.

Lula Clemons, 89, Butler

Lula Clemons, age 89 of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Lula was born in Kentucky on September 9, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Seymore and Julia Middleton Straub. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Huber Clemons and brothers Foster Straub, Charlie Straub and Wesley Straub. Sisters Fannie Adams and Hattie Sturgeon also preceded her.

Survivors include sons Walter Clemons and Larry Clemons, both of Falmouth; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth. Interment took place at the Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Aleene Ramsey, 80, Butler

Aleene Ramsey, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at River Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Kentucky on July 2, 1925, daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Browning. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church, Eastern Star, Founder of Pendleton Homemakers, former Farm Bureau, N.F.D. He husband, Robert Ramsey preceded her in death. Brothers John Browning and Edward Browning and a sister, Eva Ruth Holmes, also preceded her.

Survivors include a brother, Donald Browning of Falmouth.

Arrangements are pending at Peoples Funeral Home.

Terrie Holtz-Lange, 44, Butler

Terrie Holtz-Lange, 44, of Butler, passed away on Friday June 9, 2006 at her home She was born on October 4, 1961, daughter of Paul and Ellen Kramer Holtz, who survive their dear daughter's passing. She was an X-ray technician at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria.

Survivors include a son, Mitchell Lange of Butler; a daughter, Rebekah Lange of Butler; and sisters Brenda Reis of Cincinnati and Mary Ellen Smith of Alexandria.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday June 12, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the children's trust fund, or the Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.

Jessie Lea, 85, Corbin

Jessie Hallie Lea of Corbin passed away on May 26, 2006. She was born on August 27, 1922 in Morgan, Ky., and raised on Hog Ridge in Pendleton County. She was a long-standing member of Fariston Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lea, whom was also a member of Fariston Christian Church.

She is survived by her children Jane Ann Hensley, Lester Cox of New Mexico, Donna Brown of Alexandria, Wanda Estep and Patsy Hamm, both of Lily; sister Martha Louise Nichols of Denver, Colorado; 15 grandchildren; and many great and great-great grandchildren.

Jessie grew up on a farm in Northern Kentucky and went on to become a farmer's wife. She enjoyed her gardening and her rose bushes, all while raising five children and working very hard.

The most important part of her mothering skills was the emphasis she placed on serving the Lord and raising her children in church. The fondest memory the children have of their mom is her praying and reading her Bible daily.

For the last 27 years while living in Laurel Co., she has enjoyed painting, drawing, watching old movies, and going to church. For the past two years she lived at the Christian Health Center in Corbin, and felt very at home there. The staff not only gave her excellent personal care, but they also became her friend. She lived a long, meaningful Christian life and will be loved and missed by her family and friends.

Services were held at the House of Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Ky., on May 26, 2006. Interment took place in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Mary McKinney, 92, Georgia

Mary Frances McKinney, age 92 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the Calhoun Health Care Center in Calhoun, Georgia.

She was born in Pendleton County, Ky., on February 3, 1914, daughter of the late William Thomas and Pearlie Mae Thornberry Browning, moving to Calhoun to make her home in 1997. She was a licensed practical nurse and in addition to her parents was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jean O'Heren.

Survivors include one daughter, and a son in law, Louann and Walter A. Barton of Calhoun, Ga.; one sister Lucille Pribble of Kennesaw, Ga., four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services were conducted on Thursday, June 8 at the Chandler Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Vince Gulledge, under the direction of Thomas Funeral Home, Calhoun, Ga. Pallbearers were Jeff Barton, James Allen, Allen Ray, Samuel Ray and Vince Gulledge.

Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth handled local arrangements.

Hilda Martin, 83, Florida

Hilda Mae Craig Moyer Martin, age 83, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2006 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Butler, Ky., to Stanley L. and Anna Clark Craig. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Moyer and son Dennis Moyer and daughter Rebecca Moyer.

Survivors include her husband, William E. Martin; daughters Cheryl Royalty of Jenkins, Ky., Angie Cunningham of Florence, Ky. and Bev Graver of St. Petersburg, Fla; a step-daughter Pam Schierberg of Florence; sons Gary Moyer of Blair, Ok, Stanley Moyer of Batavia, Oh, Patrick Moyer of Hebron; stepsons Mike Martin of Lakeland, Fla., Ron Martin of Jacksonville, Fla, and Duane Martin of Independence, Ky.; a brother, Paul Craig of Butler; sisters Juanita Viers and Norma Johnson, both of Butler, Ky.; 30 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria, Ky. Interment took place in the Flour Creek Cemetery, Butler.

Memorials may be made to your local Alzheimer's Association or to your local Hospice.

Laura D. Merrill, 83, Erlanger

Laura Delphia Miller Hickey Merrill, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at her residence in Erlanger, Kentucky. Her first husband, William Willie Hickey and two sons, Clarence E. Hickey and Jerry K. Merrill preceded her in death. She worked for Hyde Park in Newport, Ky., as a seamstress s, then later went to work for Plastic Molding in Cincinnati, Ohio as a molder, where she retired in 1981 after 25 years.

Survivors include a son, Lewis Hickey of Cold Spring; daughters Patricia Stout of Dayton, Ky., Eunice Horn of Butler, Linda Grattan of Southgate and Sherry Jobe of Erlanger; brothers Andrew Miller, Charles Miller and H.B. Miller, all of Orlando, Ky., and Bob Miller of Brodhead, Ky.; sisters Anne Chasteen of Franklin, Ohio, Sue Robinson, Jenney Renner and Penny Cameron, all of Orlando, Ky; and her ex-husband Stanley Merrill of Bellevue, Ky.; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home in Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in California, Kentucky.

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20 Jun 06:

John W. Lach, 52, Falmouth

John William Lach, 52, of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood, Kentucky. Born on November 15, 1953, he was the son of George and Jean Wagner Lach. He was a member of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association, Woodmen of the World Lodge #611, Falmouth Methodist Church, and was employed at Hammer Strength in Pendleton County.

He is survived by his parents; George and Jean Lach, 4 sisters; Diana Faulhaber of Butler, Kentucky, Sandra Hedrick of Clinton, Tennessee, Susan Baird of Butler, Kentucky, and Leslie Insko of Falmouth, Kentucky; 9 nieces and nephews, a great nephew; and his former wife, April Lach.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Bro. Gary Baker and Bro. Wayne Hedrick officiating. The pallbearers will be Mark Faulhaber, Brian Hedrick, Jim Faulhaber, Scott Hedrick, Ian Insko, and John Baird. Music will be shared by Darryl Ammerman. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association: Kentucky Region: 240 Whittington Parkway; Louisville, KY 40222 or The American Diabetes Association: 8899 Brookside Avenue #2; West Chester, OH 45069.

Virgie Ramsey, 80, Falmouth

Virgie Aleene Browning Ramsey, 80, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Ky., on June 10, 2006. Her husband of 46 years, Robert A. Ramsey preceded her in death on February 20, 1989. Her parents, Henry C. and Sarah Jane Browning and brothers, John Henry and Edward Lee Browning and a sister Elva Ruth Browning Holmes also preceded her. In addition to helping her husband farm, she was a member of the Pendleton County Homemakers, Eastern Star #481 of Falmouth and Oakland Christian Church. She was also a former member of the Homemaker Chorus.

She is survived by one brother, Donald Browning, Falmouth and several nieces and nephews. She was especially close to her niece, Charlotte Whaley and nephew, Ernest Lee Holmes, both of Falmouth.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday June 19, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, KY and River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, Ky., or to the donor's choice.

Dennis O'Brien, 55, Melbourne

Dennis Patrick O'Brien, 55, of Melbourne, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a folder operator for DAV, Cold Spring, Ky. He was a retired Command Master Chief in the United States Navy, having served 24 years. He was a member of The Newport Lodge B.P.O. Elks, Cold Spring.

Survivors include his wife, Martha O'Brien of Cincinnati; a son, Jamie O'Brien of Orlando, Fl.; daughters Belinda Bruno and Billie Jo Anderson both of Virginia Beach, Va, Kimberly Stacy of Alexandria and Jennifer Hauenstein of Melbourne; brothers James O'Brien of Indiana, Mike O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien, John O'Brien, Bill O'Brien, Terry O'Brien and Kelly O'Brien, all of Cincinnati; a sister Patricia Egan of Cincinnati; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.

Ricky Cullum Jr., 29, Southgate

Ricky Louis Cullum Jr., age 29 of Southgate, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2006 at St. Luke Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. He was a painter for Pride Painting in Cincinnati.

Survivors include his mother, Deborah Cullum of Highland Heights; his fiancee Heather Sewell of Southgate; a son Bryant James Cullum of Florence; a daughter Kailey Marie Cullum of Florence; and a sister Lindsay Marie Cullum of Cold Spring.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, June 17 at St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, Ky. Interment took place in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.

John Anderson, 67, Alexandria

John Milton Anderson, 67, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2006 at the St. Elizabeth North Hospice in Covington, Ky. He had worked for 31 years at Building Components in Cincinnati and was a manager at Ameristop in Alexandria and was a member of Grants Lick Baptist Church in Grants Lick. His wife Nita Anderson preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Chris Anderson of Alexandria; brothers Nelson Anderson of Alexandria and Bruce Anderson of Newport; and sisters Wanda Collins of Alexandria and Florence Conn of Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at Cooper Funeral Home in Grants Lick, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Oakland Cemetery, Grants Lick.

Nancy Sowders, 68, Cincinnati

Nancy Sue Sowders, 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Gene Sowders; a daughter Debbie Hunt of Dry Ridge; a son, Randy Sowders of Cincinnati; sisters Wanda Metcalf and Linda Cupp, both of Middlesboro, Ky, and Mary Lou Poore of Harrogett, Ky.; a brother, Mike Harrell of Harrogett; five grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at the Northside Pentecostal Church in Cincinnati, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, Ky.

Terrie Holtz-Lange2, 44, Butler

Terrie Holtz-Lange, 44, of Butler, passed away on Friday June 9, 2006 at her home She was born on October 4, 1961, daughter of Paul and Ellen Kramer Holtz, who survive their dear daughter's passing. She was an X-ray technician at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria.

Survivors include a son, Mitchell Lange of Butler; a daughter, Rebekah Lange of Butler; and sisters Brenda Reis of Cincinnati and Mary Ellen Smith of Alexandria.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday June 12, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265, or the Lange Children's Trust Benefit at any Fifth Third Bank, Reference number 9480315168, 10166 N. Hwy 27, Butler, KY 41006.

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27 Jun 06:

Melvin Caldwell, 80, Florence

Melvin Caldwell Jr., 80, of Florence, Kentucky, formerly of Pendleton County, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Butler, Ky., on September 6, 1925, son of the late Melvin and Jesse Schafer Caldwell. He was a retired Butternut truck driver, a United States Army Veteran, member of the Butler Christian Church, a Pendleton County Farmer, Butler Post Office mail carrier, worked at Cooper and Jarrett Trucking company. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwight Caldwell, a daughter, Reginia Caldwell, brothers Wayne and Robert, and a sister, Dorothy Wright.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Caldwell of Florence; daughters, Bonnie Epperson and Jurene Bockerstette, both of Florence; a brother, J.W. Caldwell and Donald Caldwell, both of Butler; sisters Shirley Grizzell of California and Lagene Schwartz and Jessie Lou Bobb, both of Butler; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place at the Butler Cemetery, Butler, Ky.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Moriah Christian Church, Hwy 17, Butler, Ky., 41006, or St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Joe Smallwood, 63, Falmouth

William Joseph Smallwood, 63, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at his home. Born on September 5, 1942, he was a son of the late Ova and Myrtle Hall Smallwood. On November 24, 1959, he married Catherine Mullins, and his wife survives his passing. He was a self-employed contractor. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Louise (Mitchell) Whitaker of Berry, Ky., Julie Mattox (Allen Embry) of Cynthiana, Cathy (Steve) Bishop of Falmouth, Billy (Alice Harrison) Smallwood of Falmouth, Debbie (Bennie Whirls) Snapp of Cynthiana; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 9 a.m. at the Morgan Cemetery in Pendleton County, under the direction of Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry, Ky.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Rd., Maysville, KY 41056.

Harold Matthews, 86, Falmouth

Harold Matthews, 86, of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Born on June 21, 1919, he was a son of the late J.B. and Lizzie Gossett Matthews. He married Mary Lou Purdy, and his wife survives his passing. He was the former controller of Browning Manufacturing in Maysville, Kentucky, former member of the Maysville Country Club, former member and president of the Aberdeen, Ohio Lions Club, Veteran of World War II, and at the time of his retirement he was Head of Finance for Miller Shoe Comapny in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife owned several farms in Pendleton County.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lou Purdy Matthews, one nephew, Frank Matthews of Lexington, Ky., and one niece, Wanda Pavord of Danville, Va.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Falmouth, Ky., with Rev. John Kleinschmidt officiating. Full military honors will be given by the Hardin Browning V.F.W. Post #109. Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth is serving the family.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice.

Mary Owens, 83, Taylor Mill

Mary Anna Owens, 83, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, formerly of Butler, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2006 at the home of her daughter in Falmouth. She was born in Bourbon County, Ky., on October 18, 1922, daughter of the late William Robert and Elizabeth David Hill. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Joseph Owens, preceded her in death on December 23, 1987. A sister, Lucy Mae Henson; a brother, William Hill Jr.; and a grandson, Brian Owens, also preceded her.

Survivors include sons Billy (B.J.) Owens of Pensacola, Fl., and Gary Owens of Taylor Mill; daughters Janet Courtney of Taylor Mill, Jenny Nichols of Independence, Pat Lambert of Visalie and Jackie Messmer of Falmouth; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday June 26 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place in the Butler Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Eastside Park Christian Church, Eastside Park, Butler, KY 41006.

Perry W. Johnson, 45, Elsmere

Perry Wayne Johnson, 45, of Elsmere, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at the Ohio River in Kenton County. He was born on January 5, 1961.

Survivors include his parents, Percy and Anna Messer of Elsmere; sons Robert Johnson and Wayne Johnson of Florence, Ky., daughters, Ruby Johnson, Debbie Johnson and Mary Johnson, all of Newport, Ky., Anna Johnson and Samantha Johnson of Florence; brothers Ralph Johnson of Dayton, Ky., and Ray Johnson of Tennessee; sisters, Nellie Cole of Falmouth, Relda Marie Johnson of Florida, and Peggy Sue Johnson of North Carolina.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Nancy V. Fardo, 82, Wilder

Nancy Virginia Fardo, 82, of Wilder, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at the St. Luke East Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1923, a daughter of the late Emmett and Emma Yelton. She was a member of the Plum Creek Christian Church and Campbell County Homemakers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Yelton.

Survivors include daughters Susan Himmelsbach of Wilder, Ky., and Marcia Green of California, Ky.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on June 24, 2006 at Plum Creek Christian Church under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home, Butler, Ky. Interment took place at Plum Creek Cemetery, Campbell County, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to Plum Creek Church Building Fund, 13455 Alexandria Pk., Butler, KY 41006 or Shriners Hospital, 3229 Burnett Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45210.

Marcella Whitaker, 80, Grants Lick

Marcella Faye Whitaker, 80, of Grants Lick, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at River Valley Nursing Home. Her husband, Elmer Whitaker and brothers, Ivan Paul and Herwood Nelson preceded her in death. A homemaker, she was a member of the Summit Church of Christ, Cold Spring, Ky.

Survivors include brothers Bill Nelson of California, Charley Nelson of Ross, Garland Nelson of Cold Spring and Barry Nelson of Alexandria; and a sister, Vivian Sayers of Silver Grove.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 27, 2006 at 10 a.m. until time of service at noon at the Cooper Funeral Home in Grant's Lick, Kentucky. Interment will take place at the Peach Grove Cemetery following the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Summit Church of Christ.

Dorothy King, 82, Brooksville

Dorothy Jean Blades King, 82, of Augusta, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Robertson County Health Care in Mt. Olivet. She was a homemaker, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Brooksville Baptist Church. She was born on January 12, 1924, daughter of the late Jed Blades and Ora Clark. She married Langley William King and he preceded her in death on January 13, 1978.

Survivors include a daughter, Isora (Harold) Miley of Brooksville; sons Roger King and Gary King, both of Brooksville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granchild.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at Brooksville Baptist Chruch. Interment took palce at Powersville Cemetery, Brooksville. Memorials are suggested to the Brooksville Baptist Church.

Robert Henson, 35, Dry Ridge

Robert W. Henson, 35, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, formerly of Falmouth, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2006. He was a Deputy Jailer at the Boone County Jail for 8 1/2 years, and a former member of the Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department. He was born in Louisa, Kentucky on May 2, 1971, son of Brenda Carroll Ray, who survives her dear son's passing.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, April Taylor Henson of Dry Ridge; a daughter, Brooklyn Sierra Henson of Dry Ridge; sons Jeremy "Bryant" Henson and Brayden Thomas Henson, both of Dry Ridge; a sister, Blaine Ray Gentle of West Palm Beach, FL; maternal grandmother, Essie Ray of Blaine, Ky.; an aunt, Sandra Ray of Marion, SC; and uncle George Ray of Blaine, Ky.; and mother-in-law, Donna Florence of Crittenden, KY.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, Ky., officiated by Mr. Tim Webster.

Memorials are suggested to the Robert Henson Memorial Fund, c/o Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Williamstown, KY 41097.

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4 Jul 06:

James Fossett, 75, Butler

James Waldron Fossett, age 75 of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. He was born on February 2, 1931, son of the late Edward Dudley Fossett and Kyra Waldron Fossett Stith.

He was a member of the Butler Christian Church, worked from 1988-1992 at the Provident Bank, a member of the University of Kentucky Kappa Sigma Fraternity, President of the Pendleton County Jaycees in 1961, President of the Falmouth Lions Club 1975-76, Veteran of the United States Army, former member of the Pendleton County Country Club, an elder emeritus of the Butler Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Director of Kincaid Park Association, and stockholder at the Butler Resthome, Inc. He married Della Hamilton Fossett on November 21, 1970, and his dear wife survives his passing.

Other survivors include brothers, Edward Lee (Skipper) Fossett of Cape Coral, Florida, and William Lane (Nancy) Fossett of Fulton, Kentucky; a brother in law, Carl C. (Clara) Hamilton of Benton, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Ky. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery under full military honors by the Hardin Browning V.F.W. Post 109, Falmouth, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to the Butler Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 111 High St., Butler, KY 41006.

Joyce Wyatt, 73, Cincinnati

Joyce Colvin Wyatt, 73, beloved wife of the late Don Wyatt, loving mother of Jeff and the late Brett Wyatt, sister of the late Dorothy Horman and Raymond (Buddy) Colvin, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2006 in Colerain Township, Ohio.

Graveside services were held at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Mt. Healthy, Ohio on Friday June 30, under the direction of T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2300 Wall St., Suite H, Cincinnati, OH 45212.

Rubie Wolfinbarger, Williamstown

Rubie Ingram Wolfinbarger, 90, of Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Grant Manor Healthcare Center in Williamstown.

She was born in Kentucky on August 27, 1915, daughter of the late Charlie Ingram and Emily Dunn. Her husband, Otis Wolfinbarger, also preceded her in death.

She was a retired cook for Mt. Zion Elementary School in Grant County, and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Clayton Wolfinbarger of DeMossville; daughters Peggy Updike and Wilma Cavins, both of Dry Ridge, and Juanita Stephenson of Crittenden; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services took place Friday, June 30, 2006 at Elliston Stanley Funeral Home in Crittenden by Rev. Bill Page. Interment took place in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Ky.
Memorials are suggested to Crittenden Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 132, Crittenden, KY 41030.

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11 Jul 06:

Sally McKinney Booher, 71, Florence

Sally Elinore (McKinney) Booher, 71, of Florence, Kentucky, formerly of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 07, 2006, at the Hospice Unit of St. Elizabeth Medical Center North in Covington, Kentucky. Sally, the daughter of Hobert and Josephine Wiggins McKinney, was born in Falmouth on December 17, 1934 and graduated from Falmouth High School. Following graduation, she attended Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Lexington, Kentucky, where she earned a Registered Nursing Degree.

On September 14, 1957, Sally married her long-time sweetheart, Edgar R. Booher, who survives her passing. She was an outstanding nurse and had the opportunity to practice her profession in several areas of the country due to transfers associated with her husband's employment as a Kentucky State Trooper and United States Treasury Agent. They began their married life in LaGrange, Kentucky, and while living there, Sally worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at Louisville General Hospital and also performed hospital nursing at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She later worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at St. Luke Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky and St. Clair Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. Another transfer allowed her to work as Nurse Epidemiologist and perform general nursing duties at hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati area before the family was transferred to Northeast Ohio. There she worked in the area of Industrial Nursing at both the Chrysler and Ford Motor Plants, and later became a supervisor with Kelly Home-Care Services in the Cleveland, Ohio area. In 1979, her husband was transferred to Washington, DC and the family moved to Springfield, Virginia, a suburb in the DC area. Sally was accepted for employment with the Federal Government in DC as an Occupational Health Nurse with the Department of Health and Human Services. In that capacity, she worked at Government Health Units throughout the DC metropolitan area for various government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service; Library of Congress; Department of Agriculture; Department of Justice; U.S. Park Service; and The Kennedy Center. Over the next 10 years she had the opportunity to provide medical services to several high government officials. At the Kennedy Center, not only did she provide medical services to government employees, occasionally members of the performing arts would require treatment, which she provided. On one occasion, while on duty at the Kennedy Center, she was called to the Presidential Box to administer first-aid to one of President Bush's energetic grandsons, who was bouncing around and suffered a "bump".

Sally was an excellent nurse and was respected by everyone with whom she made contact. In about 1978, during the administration of then Governor Julian Carroll, Sally had the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel.

Everywhere the family moved, the Church was a central focus in family life. Sally immediately became involved with Church activities, especially where music was concerned. She sang as a choir member at Churches in every community where the family lived, most recently with the choir at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Lakeside Park, Kentucky. Even in failing health, Sally sang with the choir until her health problems made it impossible for her to participate. Her Christian faith never wavered even during difficult times and it is wonderful know that she is now in the presence of the God she so loved.

In addition to her husband, of 48 years, Edgar R. Booher, survivors include sons: Benjamin Loran Booher of Florence, Kentucky and Aaron Joseph Booher of Lorton, Virginia; daughter, Lauren Jo Olson-Sadlak of Boardman, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; two brothers: William E. McKinney and Stephen McKinney, both of Lexington, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Layne Booher on October 10, 2005, and her grandson, Aaron Austin Booher on July 10, 1997.

Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Methodist Church, on Sunday, July 9, 2006 with Rev. Dr. Barry Carpenter and Rev. Dr. Donald Guth officiating. Music was shared by Joanne Brumm, the Chancel Choir, and the Immanuel Handbells. The pallbearers were David Booher, Jonathan McKinney, Lynn Booher, Alan Olson, Lonnie Gregg, and Jacob Booher. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, on Monday, July 10, 2006.

Memorials are suggested to the church choirs of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Lakeside Park, Kentucky, the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38148, or the charity of your choice.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.

Pat "Little Pat" Jordan, 41

Pat "Little Pat" Jordan, 41, formerly of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital. He was a temporary warehouse agent for CM Staffing.

He is survived by his mother and father, Marianna Jordan and Patrick Jordan, both of Pendleton County; daughter Jamie Ferguson of Covington; a son, Sammy Ferguson of Covington; sisters Kelly Richard of Covington, Glenda Gray and Nancy Jordan, both of Newport; brothers Thomas Jordan of Covington and Douglas Mastin of Newport; and two granddaughters.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 7, 2006 at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home in Covington. Interment took place at the Mother of God Cemetery, Latonia, Ky.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Jordan Family Memorial Fund c/o Middendorf Bullock Funeral Home, 917 Main St., Covington, KY 41011.

Judy Thornberry, 82, Butler

Judy Thornberry, 82, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday July 1, after a brief illness. She was born in Pendleton County on February 4, 1924, daughter of the late Clark and Nora Taylor Colvin. She was a retired managing partner of Licking Valley Dairy Farm where she worked alongside her husband, John Robert and son, Robbie. Judy was a long time member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Falmouth, a former Pendleton County 4-H leader and a fair board member. She was preceded in death by brothers, Elmore Colvin and Carl Colvin.

Mrs. Thornberry is survived by her husband of 58 years, John Robert Thornberry; three children, Linda Ann Phillips of Chesterfield, Michigan, Mary Kay Frazier of Cold Spring, Ky., and Robert Thomas Thornberry of Butler; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Katherin Sharp and Thelma Martin, both of Covington, Ky., and Geneva Wells of Lexington, Ky.

Mass of Christian burial took place on Thursday July 6 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Falmouth by Father Greg Bach. Interment took place in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Woodhead Funeral Home served the family.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Pendleton County Relay for Life, c/o Martha Wafford.

Bobby Kilburn, 56, Falmouth

Bobby Gene Kilburn, age 56 of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at his residence. He was a retired dock worker for Kenner Products in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Survivors include sisters, Lena Kilburn of Falmouth, Eliza Combs of Ft. Thomas and Della Sizemore of Hyden, Ky.; a brother, Levi Kilburn of Burton, Michigan; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Coooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick. Interment took place in The Kilburn Cemetery, Pendleton County.

William Schnorr, 85, Butler

William Henry Schnorr, age 85 of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a retired welder for Trailmobile in Oakley, Ohio. He was the husband of the late Gertrude Schnorr. Survivors include a brother, Lowell Schnorr of Butler and Wanda Herald of Warsaw, Ky.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place at the Plum Creek Cemetery, Butler, Ky.

Richard Denis, 70, Independence

Richard Albery Denis, age 70 of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood.

He was born in Salem, Massachusetts on October 1, 1935, son of the late Leon and Helen Sutton Denis. He was a United States Armed Services Veteran and was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Two sons preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Wanda Perry Denis; 12 children; 29 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth, handled the arrangements.

June Lloyd, 50, Georgetown

June Carolyn Lloyd, 50, of Georgetown, Ky., passed away on Monday, July 3 2006 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born on September 14, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lucian and Betty Fraley Centers. She was a homemaker and she loved to play Bingo.

She leaves her husband, Darryl Lloyd; two sons, Dean (Amanda) Fugate II and LeShane (Dalia) Fugate, both of Seymour, Indiana; her mother-in-law, Marie Lloyd of Maysville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mary Lou Brewer of Jacksonville, Annetta Noble of Cynthiana and two brothers, Ernie Centers of Burlington and Charlie Centers of Florence.

Graveside services were conducted on Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Morgan Cemetery. Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry served the family.

Louise F. Budde, 86, Falmouth

Louise Field Budde, 86, of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at her home. Born in Pendleton County on December 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Effie Bishop Field. She was a retired Branch Manager and Loan Officer with the former 1st National Bank and Fifth Third Bank. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Falmouth. She married Richard "Dick" Budde on January 26, 1952, and her dear husband preceded her in death on July 19, 1996.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Frances Gross, and two brothers; Preston Field and Donald Field.

She is survived by her daughters, Martha Stillwell of Southgate, Kentucky, and Beverly (Jack) Powell of Falmouth, Kentucky; four grandchildren: Kevin (Joan) Thompson, Tracy Simpson, Amanda Powell and Megan Powell; three great grandchildren: Hailie Simpson, Tristan Thompson, and Lindsay Thompson; and special friends, Mrs. Gladys Philips and Mrs. Mildred Jones.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 7, 2006, at the St. Francis Xavier Church, Falmouth, with Rev. Gregory J. Bach officiating. The pallbearers were Kevin Thompson, Jack Powell, Larry Powell, Bucky Field, David Field, and Patrick Clore. Music was led by Martha Lynn, Ryan Shields, and Darryl Ammerman. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.

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18 Jul 06:

Joey Reynolds, 52, Falmouth

Joseph F. (Joey) Reynolds, 52, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at his residence. Born on June 23, 1954, he was the son of Ann Agnes Free Reynolds and the late Joseph Reynolds. He was a retired employee of Endeavor Construction Company, a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Germany. He was honored by the Governor for heroics during the Falmouth Flood on March 1, 1997, when he saved the lives of six people in a fishing boat.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Reynolds of Cynthiana, Ky.; six brothers, William Reynolds, Terry Reynolds, John Reynolds, Robbie Reynolds, all of Falmouth, Tommy Reynolds of Phoenix, Arizona, Roy Cummins of Columbus, Ohio; and four sisters, Faye Hendy of Falmouth, Rebecca Wyatt of Lancaster, Ohio, Judy Wakeman of Springdale, California, and Mary Lou Norton of St. Augustine, Florida.

Funeral services were held on Saturday July 15, 2006 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth, Ky., with Bro. Dale Bobb officiating. Pallbearers were his brothers. Interment with full military honors took place in Riverside Cemetery by Hardin-Browning Post #109.

Memorials are suggested to the Hardin Browning American Legion Post #109, Montjoy St., Falmouth, KY 41040.

George Thacker, 59, Falmouth

George C. Thacker, 59, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at his home. He was born in Covington, Ky., on August 5, 1946. He was the son of the late George and Mary Thacker. He attended the Church of God, was a self-employed contractor, and a veteran of the United States Army. He married Bonita McDaniel Thacker on August 19, 1995, and his dear wife survives his passing. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jewell David Thacker.

In addition to his wife, survivors include sons, William Hampton of Falmouth, Josh Hampton, of Peach Grove, Ky., Shelby Hampton of Powell, Tenn, and Jonathan Thacker of Somerset, Ky., daughters Christina Thacker and and Candy Thacker, both of Covington, Crystal Creech of Dry Ridge, Stacy Hoskins of Foster, and Mellissa Hampton and Sunnie Thacker, both of Falmouth; brothers Russell Wayne Thacker, of Burlington, Ky., and Adam Eugene Caldwell of Tucson, Arizona; sisters, Cathy Newton of Covington, Debbie Nash of Hamilton, Ohio, Donna Bronson of Bellevue, Janice Shepherd of Hazel Green, Ala., and Lori Thacker of Hamilton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth. Interment took place at the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors.

Alma Moore, 85, Falmouth

Alma Ruth Moore, 85, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Ky. Born on February 26, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Sophia Zoeller Powell. On June 28, 1940, she married Malcolm Moore and her husband preceded her in death on December 3, 1995. A sister, Mary Jacobs and a brother, Arthur Powell also preceded her. She was a life-long artist and a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Insko of Falmouth; and three grandchildren, Troy Insko, Brad Insko and Ian (Leslie) Insko.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Rev. Don Mays officiating. Music was provided by Adarin Williams. Pallbearers were Sam Redden, Mike Redden, John Steele, Dale Kirsch, Matthew Kirsch, Rick Jones and Jim Guttridge. Interment took place in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 314 Hwy 17N, Falmouth, KY 41040; or Pine Grove Methodist Church, 9095 Hwy. 10, Foster, KY 41040; or Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Rd., Maysville, KY 41056.

Larry Messmer, 65, Berry

Larry Messmer, 65, of Berry, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Born in Pendleton County, Ky., on March 13, 1941, he was a son of the late Charles Ludwig and Ruby LaFollette Messmer. He married Phyllis Wilson Messmer on June 26, 1964 and his dear wife survives his passing. Formerly, he worked as a mechanic for Kenwood-KingÕs Lincoln Mercury and as a farmer. He was a member of NAWCC: Association of National Watch and Clock Collectors.

In addition to his wife of 42 years, Phyllis Messmer, he leaves his daughter Erica Laine Messer Brown and son-in-law, Layne Brown of Berry, Ky; his grandson, Caleb Brown; his son, Tony Messmer of Falmouth; special family friend John J. Szabo of Hebron, Ky.; six brothers; three sisters; and a host of extended family, neighbors and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth. Friends are invited to gather at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, c/o Pendleton County Relay for Life or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148.

Ray Beach, 48, Falmouth

Ray Clifton Beach 48, of Wagoner's Ferry Road, Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday July 16, 2006 in an auto accident. He was born on August 7, 1957, and married Rita Carol Hensley in 2000, and his dear wife survives his passing.

Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is serving the family.

Call Woodhead Funeral Home 24-hour obituary line for funeral arrangement information at 859- 654-4422

Rev. Michael Williams, 55, Butler

Reverend Michael David Williams, 55, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was pastor of the Tabernacle of God in Grants Lick, Kentucky.

Survivors include his wife Charlotte Williams; his mother, Corena Williams Payne of Norwalk, Ohio; stepfather Quintin Payne of Norwalk Ohio; sons Davey Williams of Falmouth, Michael Williams of Deer Park, Ohio, Burt Williams and Timothy "Boo" Dowell, both of Butler; daughters Krysti Smith and Tasha Whitaker both of Butler; brothers Ronald Williams of New London, Ohio, Clark Williams of Butler and Luke Williams of Peach Grove; sisters Diana Kisdaden of Norwalk, Ohio, Carla Blevins of Falmouth and Konnie Kells of Butler; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held on Saturday July 15, 2006 at The Tabernacle of God Church in Grants Lick. Interment took place in the Tabernacle of God cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.

Malvery Jett, 77, Newport

Malvery Turner Jett, 77, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence, Ky. She was a merchant and owner of Jett's Grocery in Newport. She was the wife of the late Barnett Jett and was a member of the New Macedonia Old Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Angela Curtis of Nicholas Co., Ky.; sons Barnett Jett Jr.,of Alexandria, Ky., and Ollie James Turner of Somerset; a step-daughter Mary Dorn of Cincinnati; a stepson, Morton Spicer of Jackson, Ky; a brother, Orville Turner of Covington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, July 10, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place at the Jett Cemetery in Jackson, Ky.

Terry S. Patton, 27, Covington

Terry S. Patton, 27, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at his home. He was employed by Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Florence.

Survivors include a daughter, Morgan Patton of Owenton, Kentucky; his father, Terry Carney of Cincinnati; stepfather, Darell Ramey of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; brothers Bill Patton of Falmouth, James Patton of Monticello, Ky., and Justin Ramey of Whitley City, Ky.; sisters Rose Weinel of Melbourne and Sheryl Ramey of Jamestown, Tenn.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 from 4 p.m. - 7 pm. at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.

Kenneth Cox, 80, Covington

Kenneth "Dewey" Cox, age 80, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at the Blanchester Care Center, in Blanchester, Ohio. He was a salesman for Electrolux in Cincinnati and was a United States Navy Veteran.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 17, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home in Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio

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25 Jul 06:

Ethel Green, 87, Middletown

Ethel W. Green, 87, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006 at Middleton Regional Hospital. She had been a resident of Garden Mannor Retirment Village in Middletown, and lived formerly in Dayton and Springboro, Ohio. Born Februay 17, 1919, in Pendleton County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late John and Effie Blackburn Wagner. She married Bryce Green on December 24, 2938, who preceded her in death on April 27, 1984. Ethel worked at Delco Products and Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dayton Ohio, and was a member of Springboro United Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Rigg, Butler, Ky., Dolores Benbow of Springboro, Ohio and Esther Henderson of Middletown, Ohio. One son-in-law, Thomas Henderson of Middleton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Todd Rigg of Butler, Scott Henderson of Middleton, Amy Hall of Middletown, Craig Benbow of Carmel, Indiana, Tracy Smith of Alexandria and David Benbow, Miamisburg, Ohio. 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; three sisters, Lena Wells and Jean Lach of Falmouth and Mary Yelton of Erlanger and one sister-in law, Mary Euelta Angell of Dry Ridge.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Anderson Funeral Home, Springboro, with Reverends Terry Carlisle and Bill Bias officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Todd Rigg, Scott Henderson, Craig Benbow, David Benbow, and great-grandsons, Anthony Henderson and Joe Rigg. Interment was beside her husband at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens in Springboro. Memorials are suggested to Grant's Lick Baptist Church Building Fund, 941 Clay Ridge Rd., Alexandria, KY 41001.

Ray Beach2, 48, Falmouth

Ray Clifton Beach, 48, of Falmouth, passed away on Sunday in an automobile accident on WagnerÕs Ferry Road in Falmouth, Ky. Born on August 7, 1957, he was a son of the late Clyde and Cleo Webster Beach. On July 10, 2001, he married Rita Carol Hensley, and his wife survives his passing. He was a member of the Good Guys Club and a volunteer at the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife; Rita Beach, 3 children; Jamie Rienhart, Christine Beach, Ray-Ray Beach, 2 stepchildren; Mindy Powell, Chris Powell, 6 grandchildren, and 10 siblings; Broadus Beach of Irvin, Ky., James Beach of Holbroke, Ariz., Jay Beach of Somerset, Ky., Clyde Beach of Somerset, Ky., David Beach of Butler, Ky., Wanda Beach of Glencoe, Ky., Diana Honshell of Florence, Ky., Joyce Patton of Winter Park, Fla., Jo Ella Collins of Walton, Ky., Loretta McCracken of Dry Ridge, Ky., and Elizabeth Ashcraft of Dry Ridge, Ky.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Bro. Floyd Race officiating. Pallbearers for the service were Mike Abney, George Pickett, Jay Beach, David Beach, Mark Lea, and Doug Rinehart. Interment followed in the Butler Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to help pay funeral expenses are suggested to: Woodhead Funeral Home: 310 W. Shelby Street, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Stanley French, 84, Brooksville

Stanley French, 84, of Brooksville, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Robertson County Health Care Center in Mt. Olivet.

He was born on November 12, 1921 in Robertson County, Kentucky, son of the late Clyde and Emma Wright French. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, a member of Milford Christian Church and was a retired mechanic from Bracken County Schools. He was preceded in death by a sister Georgia Louise French and a brother Royce G. French.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Woodward French; sons Ronald L. French of Florence, Ky., and James W. Jett of Union, Ky.; three grandchildren, Jenny, Cris and Alex; one great-granddaughter Erin; and a sister, Norma French Woodward of Apollo Beach, Fla.

Funeral services will be held on July 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Moore and Parker Funeral Home, Brooksville, Visitation will take place on Tuesday July 25 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in the Bracken Memorial Cemetery, Brooksville, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to Milford Christian Church, Milford, Ky., or Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Ky.

Gerald Adams, 66, Falmouth

Gerald Adams, 66, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2006 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Gerald was born in Grant County, Ky. on July 27, 1939. He was the son of the late Elmo Spencer and Mildred J. Daniels Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Adams, and a sister, Geraldine Manning.

Survivors include a son, Scott Lee Adams of Honolulu; a daughter, Sherry Adams of Chicago, Ill; brothers Donald Adams of Williamstown and Ray Adams of Brooksville, Fla.; and a sister Janet Lester of Murphysboro, Tenn.

There were no funeral services. Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.

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1 Aug 06:

Dicie M. Barker, 70, Falmouth

Dicie Marie Barker, 70, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 19, 1936. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Ernie Carl Barker preceded her in death.

Survivors include sons, William Kenneth Barker of Falmouth, Willard Denny Barker of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Marlin Gary Barker of McKinneysburg, Ky.; daughters Deborah Mae Barrett of Covington and Heather Dawn Philips of Dry Ridge, Ky.; a brother, Taylor Baker of Savannah, Georgia; and ten grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m also at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Barker, Denny Barker, Gary Barker, Ricky Barrett, Kris Philips and Bill Barker II.

Interment will take place at 4 p.m. at the Evans Cemetery, Campton, Kentucky.

Ralph Perrin, 92, Falmouth

Ralph Perrin, age 92 of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Ralph was born in Morgan, Kentucky on June 5, 1914. He was the son of the late Harry and Nellie Makemson Perrin.

A veteran of the United States Army, he served five years as a Staff Sargeant, was a Mason at the Orion Lodge #22 for 50 years, past president of the Falmouth Rotary Club, self employed Standard Oil agent for 33 years and he was also a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Morgan Christian Church. He married Jane Hicks Perrin on August 7, 1948, and his dear wife survives his passing.

Other survivors include a son, Steve (Diane) Perrin of Alexandria; grandson Andrew Thomas Perrin of Alexandria; a sister Ann Garrard of Ft. Thomas and a brother, Roscoe Perrin of Butler.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday July 31, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Roy Edmund Watts, 91, Paris

Roy Edmund Watts, 91, of Paris, Kentucky, formerly of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2006 at the Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris, Ky. Roy was born in Mayfield, Ky., on February 2, 1915. He was the son of the late James Thomas and Florence Warren Watts.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Paris, a dairy farmer in Pendleton County and the last remaining dairy farmer with his son in Paris, former Pendleton County Magistrate, worked at the Cincinnati Milling Machine during WWII, former board member of Cincinnati Milk Sales, and he was one of five families that donated land for Kincaid Lake State Park in Pendleton County.

He married the late Freida Beyersdoerfer Watts and his wife preceded him in death on December 31, 1997.

Survivors include a son, Philip Watts of Paris; daughters Brenda Holt of Ryland Heights, Ky., and Pamala Daniels of Georgetown; a sister Estelle Beverly of Owenton; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on July 29, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Anna Mary Biddle, 98, Falmouth

Mrs. Anna Mary Biddle, 98, of Falmouth, passed away on July 30, 2006. She was born in Robertson County on July 1, 1908, daughter of the late Charlie Tillett and Barbara Egnew. She is preceded in death by her husband Chesley Biddle.

Survivors include a son, Russell Biddle of Erlanger; daughters Wilma Thurman of Lilburn, Georgia, Lois Johnting of Alexandria, Linda Courtney of Butler and Carol Record of Peach Grove; and a sister Ertha Wallace of Falmouth.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Peoples Funeral Home is serving the family.

Gerald Adams2, 66, Falmouth

Gerald Adams, 66, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2006 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born in Grant County, Ky., on July 27, 1939, son of the late Elmo Spencer and Mildred J. Daniels Adams.

He was preceded in death by a brother Dean Adams and a sister, Geraldine Manning.

Survivors include a son, Scott Lee Adams of Honolulu, Hawaii; daughter Sherry Adams of Chicago, Illinois; brothers, Donald Adams of Williamstown, Ky., and Ray Adams of Brooksville, Florida; and a sister Janet Lester, Murphysboro, Tenn.

There will be a memorial graveside service at 11 a.m. on August 2, 2006 at the Landrum Cemetery in Grant County, Ky., under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home.

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8 Aug 06:

Sandra Lynn Sebastian, 54, Butler

Sandra Lynn (Sandy) Sebastian, 54, of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the Hospice House of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on June 4, 1952, daughter of Virginia Hale and the late Buford Hale. She was preceded in death by a brother, Duayne Hale.

Survivors include her mother, Virginia Hale of Warsaw, Ky.; brothers Bart Hale and Mark Hale, both of Warsaw; a sister, Gina Akins of Washington state; daughter Erin Parton of Elsmere; sons Patrick Kelly, Eli Sebastian and Eric Sebastian, all of Butler; and two grandsons, Nick Parton and Duayne Sebastian.

Memorial services were held at Catchen and Son Funeral Home in Erlanger, Ky., on Sunday July 23, 2006.

Mary Biddle2, 98, Butler

Mary Biddle, 98, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. She was born in Robertson County, Ky., on July 1, 1908, daughter of the late Charlie and Barbara Egnew Tillett. She was a member of the Second 12 Mile Baptist Church in Peach Grove, Pendleton County Homemakers, Pendleton County Senior Citizens, Northern Pendleton County Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and she was also the WMU of her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chesley Biddle in 1961 and a sister, Bertha Wallace in February.

Survivors include a son, Russell Biddle of Erlanger, Ky.; daughters Wilma Thurman of Lilburn, Georgia, Lois Johnting of Alexandria, Ky., Linda Courtney of Butler and Carol Record of California, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place in the Lenoxburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, are suggested to Second Twelve Mile Baptist Church.

Marie C. Dennie, 31, California

Marie Callahan Dennie, 31, of California, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was born in Perry County, Ky., on September 18, 1974, daughter of Ronald and Maryland Burton Callahan. She married Mike Dennie and her dear husband survives her passing. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Juanita Burton.

Survivors include her grandfather, James Burton of California; mother and father Maryland Callahan and Ronald Callahan, both of Loveland, Ohio; her husband, Mike Dennie of California; a son, Zachary Walsh of California; a daughter Savania Walton of Falmouth; brother Jeff Daugherty of Ludlow; and sisters Billy Barret of Ft. Mitchell, Ky, Lisa Napier of Butler and Ashley Daugherty of California. She was cherished by her friends and family.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place at the Burton Family Cemetery.

Tammy R. Holden, 43, Ft. Thomas

Tammy R. Holden, 43, of Ft. Thomas, Ky., passed away July 23, 2006. She was born on August 22, 1962.

Survivors include her husband, Norman Holden; sons Josh and Aaron Holden; grandchildren, Mallorie and Kylie Holden; and brothers and sisters, Randy Haggard, Ronnie Haggard, Karen Haggard, Sharon Weber, and Shelly Brock.

Funeral services were held July 27 at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Inc., in Ludlow, Ky. Interment was held in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Ky.

Contributions to help pay for the services would be greatly appreciated by the family. You may send donations to the Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Inc., in Ludlow, Ky.

James T. King, 76, Florida

James Thomas King, 76, of North Ft. Myers Florida, formerly of Bracken County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at the Hospice House North in Cape Coral, Fla.

He was born in Bracken County on March 5, 1930, son of the late Wilbert Lee and Hilda Jennett King. He was a United States Army veteran from the Korean war and was machine repair mechanic for Seimens, Inc. He was a lifelong member of Willow Baptist Church, as well as being the oldest living member and deacon. He was a 32nd degree member of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of Scottish Rites. He married Betty Lou Waggoner King on July 17, 1948, and his dear wife survives his passing.

Survivors include a son Mark James (Gwen) King of Cincinnati; a daughter, Sherry King (Jim) Fields of Brooksville, Ky.; grandchildren Ambre King, Rebecca King, Alex King, Ella Fields (Lance) Browning, and Molly Fields; great grandchildren Zachary and Vanessa.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, August 7 at Willow Baptist Church under the direction of Moore and Parker Funeral Home, Brooksville, Ky.

Tony Applegate, 32, Newport

Anthony "Tony" Applegate, 32, of Newport, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2006 at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was a forklift operator and enjoyed playing bingo.

Survivors include a daughter, Krystal Applegate of Kentucky; sons Robert Applegate, Anthony Applegate Jr., and Zachary Applegate, all of Kentucky; brothers Donald Applegate of Newport and Robert Applegate of Independence; and sisters Gloria Applegate and Debbie Griffith, both of Covington.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. until time of service at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick. Interment will take place in the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, Kentucky.

Mary McClane, 83, Covington

Mary McClane, 83 of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at her residence. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughters Pamela Weinel of Covington and Charlotte Holtz of Alexandria; sons Jim Weinel, David Weinel, Glenn Weinel and Donnie Weinel, all of Alexandria; sisters Stella Gosney of Newport, Lula Bell Utz and Ruby Ducker, both of Butler, Faye Berydas and Martha Magaha of Louisville; a brother Lige McClane of DeMossville; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 7, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick. Interment took place in the Butler Cemetery, Butler, Ky.

William Reynolds Jr., Alexandria

William Reynolds, Jr., 60, of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at his residence. He was a former plumber for Randolph Plumbing in Cincinnati and was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a musician and had a band and was invited by Hank Snow to join his band.

Survivors include his former wife, Jackie Reynolds of Alexandria; sons Rusty Reynolds of Washington, Eric Reynolds and Dan Reynolds of Colorado and David Reynolds of Alexandria; a daughter, Julia Reynolds of Alexandria; sisters Terri Richman of New Hampshire and Barbara Perez of Arizona; brothers Steve Reynolds of Florida, Joe Reynolds and Jim Reynolds, both of New Jersey.

Funeral services took place on Thursday, August 4, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home.

Interment took place at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Ern Hatmaker, 77, Grant's Lick

William "Ern" Hatmaker, 77, of Grant's Lick, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2006 at the St. Elizabeth North Hospice in Covington. He was a retired mechanic for General Motors in Norwood, Ohio and was a United States Army veteran.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Tye of Grants Lick; a brother, Gene Hatmaker of Grants Lick; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at the Oakland Cemetery in Grants Lick, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

Diana M. Niazi, 59, Georgia

Diana Messmer Niazi, 59, of Midland, Georgia, formerly of Pendleton County, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital in Midland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at St. Anne Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Ronnie Madden officiating.

Mrs. Messmer was born on February 16, 1947 in Falmouth, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruby LaFollette Messmer. She had been employed with St. Francis Hospital since 1985, where she was a supervisor. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Hamilton, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Brian White and a brother, Larry Messmer.

She is survived by her husband, Mushtaq Niazi of Midland, Georgia; two sons: John Bradley White and daughter-in-law, Alisa Marie of Fortson, Georgia and Jason White and daughter-in-law Paige of Hamilton, Georgia; two sisters: Janice M. Nolan(Tom) of Danville, Kentucky and Myra Buckley(James) of Cold Spring, Kentucky; six brothers: Charles Messmer (Karen) of Coral Springs, Florida, Anthony Messmer (Hazel) of Butler, Kentucky, Joseph Messmer of Corpus Christi, Texas, Chris Messmer (Joan) of Alexandria, Kentucky, Tim Messmer (Terri) of Alexandria, Kentucky and John Messmer (Jackie) of Falmouth, Kentucky; six grandchildren: Brian Tyler White, Patrick Brennan White, Hannah Paige White, and Mary Katherine White, all of Hamilton, Georgia, and Abigail Morgan White and John Michael White, both of Fortson, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Messmer of Berry, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Falmouth with Father Gregory J. Bach officiating.

There will be no visitation. Woodhead Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Michael Fornash, 24, DeMossville

Michael Allen Fornash, 24, of DeMossville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Michael was born in Ft. Thomas, Ky., on August 31, 1981. He was the son of David Allen Fornash and Angela Hannah Bex. He was a bricklayer for MD Custom. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, skateboarding and working on cars. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, James Fornash.

Survivors include his grandparents, Charles and Connie Hannah of Falmouth and Brenda Fornash of Dry Ridge; father David Allen Fornash of Dry Ridge; mother Angela Hannah Bex of Falmouth; sons Gunner Cain Fornash of DeMossville and Michael Allen Fornash Jr., of Southgate; brothers Alex Fornash of Taylor Mill, Derek Fornash of Florence and Jacob Bex of Falmouth; and a sister, Abbigale Bex of Falmouth.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place in the Short Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gunner and Michael Fornash trust fund at any Fifth Third Bank location.

Tammy R. Holden2, 44, Ft. Thomas

Tammy R. Holden, 43, of Ft. Thomas, Ky., passed away July 23, 2006. She was born on August 22, 1962.

Survivors include her husband, Norman Holden; sons Josh and Aaron Holden; grandchildren, Mallorie and Kylie Holden; and brothers and sisters, Randy Haggard, Ronald Haggard, Karen Haggard, Sharon Weber, Shelly Brock, Paula Holden, Yavonne Haggard, William Rehmet.

Funeral services were held July 27 at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Inc., in Ludlow, Ky. Interment was in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Ky.

Contributions to help pay for the services would be greatly appreciated by the family. You may send donations to the Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Inc., in Ludlow, Ky.

This obituary is being reprinted to add information not previously available.

James C. Scaggs, 69, Wilder

James C. Scaggs, age 69 of Wilder, Kentucky passed away Friday August 11, 2006 at the Hospice of Northern Kentucky Unit at St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.

James was born in Boyd Co. Kentucky on May 31, 1937, a son of the late Clifford and Alfreda Jarrett Scaggs. He was a retired freight hauler for the Keebler Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Myers Scaggs on May 24, 2002.

Surviving are 2 sons: James Wade (Kaye) Scaggs and Russell (Linda) Scaggs both of Falmouth, Kentucky; 2 daughters: Kimberly Bea (Tom) Weber of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Sally Jo (Ben) Wolfe of Falmouth, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Dee Kohsin of Warsaw, Kentucky; and his brother-in-law and caregiver, Jerry Myers of Wilder, Kentucky.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 15, 2006, at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth, Kentucky with Rusty Scaggs officiating. The pallbearers will be Ben Wolfe, Jason Weber, Tom Weber, Justin Weber, Jamie Scaggs, and Tommy Weber. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Falmouth, Ky. Following the interment, the family invites everyone to the home of Wade and Kaye Scaggs for a meal.