Apr 10, 2022

Jodi Lynn Schmidt, born September 24, 1966, passed away peacefully April 10, 2022 at her home in Alexandria, Kentucky with her family at her side.   She leaves behind her parents, Paul and Christine (Schwartz) Schmidt; sisters Deborah (Denis) Lanning; Rhonda (Michael) Griffith; brother Jamie Schmidt; 1 niece, 5 nephews,  2 great nieces; 9 great nephews and 1 great-great niece...

Apr 10, 2022

Patricia Lee Schweinzger, 77, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Highland Springs.  She was born January 29, 1945, to the late Ollie Riley.  She loved shopping and eating, country and 50’s music, watching old movies and loved her cats.  She was retired from the former Baptist Convalescent Center and F&N Steakhouse in Dayton, Kentucky.  She...

Apr 6, 2022

James Thomas Mitsch,

75, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. James was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where he obtained his degree in architecture. He enjoyed spending his free time gardening and working on “DIY” projects as well as woodworking. James was a parishoner at St. Thomas and was devoted...

Apr 5, 2022

Peter F. Kurlas, 84, of Paducah, KY passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022, surrounded by family. In 1937 Northern KY, Pete was born to John and Frances Kurlas.  Kentucky was always HOME.  This was where his uncles sparked his bass fishing passion, where he sang Doo Wop in The Taboos and The Craters with High School friends, and...

Apr 5, 2022

In loving memory of Benje Watts

04/14/1973 – 04/05/2022

Benje was from Covington, KY and graduated from Holmes High School in 1992, AKA Agent 45. He worked in the Covington Independent schools. He was a UK, Bengals and Lakers fan! He loved being a part of the community and enjoyed watching high school games. Benje...

Apr 4, 2022

Norma Jean Black,

75 of Crescent Springs, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Andyville, Kentucky to the late William and Ann Wathen. She worked in Housekeeping at the Drawbridge Inn for 10 years and then at St. Elizabeth Edgewood for over 12 years. Norma enjoyed spending time...

Apr 3, 2022

Peter Allen Franklin

Born March 18, 1957, of Independence, KY, died April 3, 2022 at 65 years old.

Pete grew up for the most part in Northern KY, living for some time in Cincinnati and Southeast Indiana, eventually returning to Northern KY where he and his wife enjoyed walks, going to the park and taking...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert Thomas Ridder Jr.

Sept. 5, 1944 - March 31, 2022

Robert Thomas Ridder Jr. passed away peacefully in his hometown of Newport, Kentucky on March 31, 2022 at the age of 77. He was a loving father, grandfather, auto enthusiast, bad joke teller, Reds fan, and rock and roll musician who played it right....

Mar 31, 2022

Gladys Creech, 82 passed away on March 31st, 2022. Services honoring Gladys will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12pm until time of Services at 2pm. Burial will follow at 3pm at Floral Hills Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions suggested to Floral Hills Funeral Home to offset funeral costs.

Mar 26, 2022

Hubert Paul Clayton, 89, of Florence, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at home.  He was born July 14, 1932, in Forster, Kentucky, a son of the late Hillary T. and Pearlina Poe Clayton.  He was a member of First Church of Christ in Burlington, a Korea Army Veteran serving 18 months in Germany, a Kentucky Colonel and was...