John Thomas Mitchell

Dec 14, 2025

John Thomas Mitchell, 79, of Taylor Mill, KY. died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home with his wife. He was born November 3, 1946, in Sanford, N.C.; the son of the late Charles V. Mitchell and Louise Summerford Mitchell. John was a Forester for over 15 years, eventually transitioning into a supervisory career in manufacturing and logistics. He loved turning...

Robert Joseph "Bob" Simmons

Jan 17, 2026

Robert Joseph "Bob" Simmons, 69, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing Home.  He was born April 29, 1956, in Covington, the son of the late George Simmons, Jr and Mary Ellen Sidney Simmons.  He was a retired Production Supervisor and loved golfing, camping and hunting.  He is survived by his wife, Tina Lynn Nashold...

Charles Van "Chuck" Tripp

Jan 16, 2026



Charles Van "Chuck" Tripp, 65, of Florence, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 6, 1960, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Clarence Edward Tripp and Martha Virginia Henson Tripp. He was retired from the Salvation Army after many years of service in Maintenance, and was a longtime and faithful member of Colonel Clay...

Lola Ann Cheeks

Jan 14, 2026

Lola Ann Cheeks, age 81, of Jonesville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. Born on September 9, 1944, in Laurel County, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late Laddle Cottongim and Sybil G. Owens Browning.

Lola was a hardworking and devoted woman who dedicated many years of her life to serving others...

Bonnie Sue Williams

Jan 13, 2026

Bonnie Sue Williams, 69, of Elsmere, a cherished matriarch and beloved friend, departed from this world on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 25, 1956, in Fort Thomas, Bonnie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the pure joy of family.

Bonnie was the heart of her...

Ruth Ann Cahill

Jan 12, 2026

Ruth Ann Cahill (nee Hiles), 74, of Union, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at her home at StoryPoint Senior Living.

Ruthie was born on October 22, 1951 in Maysville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents John Morgan Hiles Jr. and Vivian Florine (Teegarden) Hiles, brother James A. Hiles and her late husband, Kevin Duane Cahill.

She...

Rhonda Sue Cahill

Jan 12, 2026

Rhonda Sue Cahill, 70, of Batavia, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was born April 23, 1955, in Manchester, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harold G. Allen and Audrey Taylor Allen.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of Glen Este Church of Christ.  She loved spending time with her...

Dale Everett Downing

Jan 9, 2026

Dale Everett Downing, 43, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Belmont Terrace in Florence.  He was born March 30, 1982, in Covington, the son of William R. and Carol J. Spaulding Downing.  He loved playing video games and watching movies.  He is also survived by his brothers, William J. Downing and Raymond D. Downing (Becca); and many...

Robert Francis Gauck

Jan 8, 2026



Robert Francis Gauck, 86, of Independence, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was born April 9, 1939, in Enochsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Norbert M. Gauck and Francis Kappes Gauck. He retired from IBM/Kodak where he repaired copiers. He was an Air Force Veteran, who loved HAM Radio, Square Dancing, RC Planes...

Anna L. Eldridge

Jan 4, 2026

Anna L. Eldridge (née Dayberry), age 95, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, passed away on January 4, 2026. Ann was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing, a testament to the strong bonds she created throughout her life.

Ann was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Edward Eldridge, and her cherished sisters, Thelma Sasser and Evelyn Fenhoff....