Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Jackie McKinney
Dec 19, 2015
Jackie Slaughter McKinney, 83, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Leland McKinney. Loving mother of Michelle Robinson, Wesley Bratton (Jane), and Jon Paul McKinney. Beloved grandmother of Jesse Heine, Isaac Heine, Matthew Robinson (Lauren), Laura Jones (Kevin), Bridget Bratton, and Benjamin Bratton;...
Steve Preston
Dec 18, 2015
R. Steve Preston, 65, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Preston. The loving husband of Kay Zaharias Preston. Loving father of Alexis Bullock (Nathan), Neil Preston, Greg Preston, and Brent Preston. Dear brother of Dan Preston, Terry Bascher, Lisa Miller, and Kim Fishking. He also leaves...
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks
Dec 17, 2015
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks, 86, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Doretta was born in 1929, to the late Amelia and Harry Kohrs. She was the loving wife of the late Edward “Buddy” Hicks. Loving mother of Phillip Hicks (Terry), Sallie Heitsman (Chuck), Kathy Waters, Julie Stacks, Debbie Lynn (Gary), and Sandi Scott (Tom). Dear sister of Paul...
William E. Simpson
Dec 17, 2015
William E. Simpson, 70, of Crescent Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at home with his family by his side. Bill was born on October 27, 1945 to the late William and Helen Simpson of Danville KY. He leaves behind his beloved wife and soul mate of 47 years Mary Sue Simpson. He also leaves behind his son,...
A. Carolyn Mendenhall
Dec 16, 2015
A. Carolyn Mendenhall, 82, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born in Calvin, Oklahoma on November 16, 1933 to Benjamin and Samma King. Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Dr. Charles L. Mendenhall. She was a loving mother to her sons, Chris Chlouber(Cheryl) and Gary King, and daughter Connie...
Jeanne A. Averdick
Dec 15, 2015
Jeanne A. Averdick (nee Wolff), loving wife of the late Tom Averdick. 85 years of age, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Jeanne was a homemaker . She is survived by many nieces and nephews. No visitation. Graveside service Saturday , December 19,2015, 10:00am at St. Mary Cemetery, in Ft. Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home Ft. Wright are handling the arrangements. Memorials are suggested...
Thelma L. Woods
Dec 12, 2015
Thelma L. Woods 87 of Burlington, KY . Loving wife of the late James J. Woods. Loving mother of Mary Wilder (Darrell), Jim Woods ( Sharon), The late Dave Woods (Joyce),Terry Woods (Nora), Steve Woods, Joe Woods(Renee), and Dan Woods (Sunny). 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Janet Fleming. Thelma was a homemaker. Visitation Tuesday from 5-8...
Judy Kathryn Lonneman-Hegener
Dec 12, 2015
Judith “Judy” Kathryn Lonneman Hegener, 78, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathryn Lonneman, and her brother, Paul Lonneman. Judy is survived by Carl Hegener, her husband of 55 years. She was a loving mother to David Hegener (Gracie) and Wayne Hegener....
Evelyn Jackson
Dec 12, 2015
Evelyn Jackson (nee Rogers), loving wife of the late James Jackson. Dear mother of Susan (Kevin) Gastright, Jeffrey (Angela) Jackson, and Paula Jackson. Loving grandmother of Lauren and Mitchell Jackson, and great granddaughter Aubree. Born in Liverpool, England and survived by a brother, Royston Rogers of Holmfirth, England. Evelyn passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015 at Villa Springs Care...
Joseph T. Maloney Jr.
Dec 10, 2015
Joseph T. Maloney Jr, 81, of Crestview Hills Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2015. Joe was born on February 21, 1934 in Covington, KY. He graduated from St. Henry High School and had a successful career in the wine and spirits industry. He served for many years as council member and mayor for the City of Crestview Hills. In retirement Joe...
Jane C. Bishop
Dec 9, 2015
Jane C. Martin Bishop, 88, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Bishop. Loving mother of Donna Flanagan (Tim) of Florence, Diana Goetz (Robert) of Covington, Gary Bishop (Julaina), and Michael Bishop (Connie) of Anderson Township. She was the beloved grandmother of...
Julie Ann Hampton
Dec 8, 2015
Julie Ann Miskell Hampton, 53, of Melbourne passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ft. Thomas. She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Miskell. Julie is survived by her husband, Melvin D. Hampton and her sons, Michael and Ernest Hampton. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Loretta Sands, John Miskell, Fred...
Norma Lou Swecker
Dec 8, 2015
Norma Lou Abbott Swecker, 79, of Edgewood, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was the loving mother of Brad Swecker (Maria), of Villa Hills, and Diana Mayleben (Ronald), of Edgewood. Loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren. Dear sister of James Abbott (Anne) of Etowah, TN. Norma is preceded in death by her beloved husband David Benjamin Swecker and her...
Sean T. Crawford
Dec 8, 2015
Sean Thomas Crawford passed away peacefully at home December 8, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Sean was born Jan. 27, 1988, son of Stephen and Keven Crawford, in Arlington, TX, where he grew up. He graduated 13th in his class in 2006 from Lamar H.S. He excelled and received many awards in academics and music, and loved sports...
Geraldine Adriano Herman
Dec 7, 2015
Geraldine Adriano Herman (nee Bettinger), age 85, of Villa Hills, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was the loving mother of Michael Adriano (Sue), Amy Berning (Dennis), Lysbeth Portwood (David). She is preceded in death by her first husband Salvador Adriano and her second husband Charles Herman. Geraldine was the loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 1 great...
Leola Jean Saunders
Nov 30, 2015
Leola Jean Saunders (nee Hay), 76, of Mount Vernon, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 30, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Joe Saunders. Born February 8, 1939, in Auburn, IN, she was the daughter of the late Don and Leah (Goe) Hay. She was married 54 years, and the...
Sr. Mary Colleen Dillon
Nov 28, 2015
Sister Mary Colleen was born on August 26, 1931, in Covington, Kentucky. Her parents Thomas and Mary Sullivan Dillon, raised six children, four boys and two girls; Maureen was the third oldest. She attended St. Paul and St. Henry Elementary Schools. While attending Notre Dame Academy, Covington she became inspired by the Sisters of Notre Dame. At the age of...
Lucille "Teal" Hinchey
Nov 23, 2015
Lucille “Teal” Hinchey (nee Smith). Loving wife of the late Kenneth L. Hinchey. Loving mother of Christine Schneider (Jim) and Jeff Hinchey ( Maritza). 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Marilyn Pund . Several nieces and nephews. Visitation from 9:30am – 11:00am Saturday at St Pius X Church in Edgewood. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Entombment...
Christa Carol Kopp
Nov 21, 2015
Christa Carol Kopp (née Kyle), 43, of Cincinnati, was welcomed into the loving embrace of her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Christa is survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert “Bob” Kopp; her children: Ryan Barrie, Phillip Barrie, and Paige Barrie. She is also survived by her parents, James and Carol Kyle; her sisters, Tammy Kirsch (Ed),...
Michael Lee McQueary
Nov 21, 2015
Michael Lee McQueary, age 67, of Covington, passed away on November 21, 2015 with his family by his side. Michael leaves behind his loving wife Deborah McQueary. He is also survived by his mother Sarah Holt and his siblings Carol Sue Ryan, Charles McQueary, and Steve McQueary; In-laws Mark (Fran) Stadtlander, David (Tina) Stadtlander, Joel Stadtlander, and Ron Schierberg; many...
