All Obituaries

Tennie L. Studer, 98, of Warsaw, formerly of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Gallatin Nursing & Rehab Center in Warsaw. She enjoyed quilting. Tennie was preceded in death by her loving husband, George L. Studer; son, Billy Wayne Studer; and parents, Robert and Minnie Webster Ballard. Survivors include a son, Kenneth George (Katherine) Studer of Dennison, Texas; grandchildren, Stacey McClure and Kenneth William Studer; great grandson, Cayden McClure; and nieces and...

Troy Anthony “Tony” Herald, 59, of Ludlow passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  Tony was born to the late Edward and Marie Neace Herald on August 4, 1960 in Taylor Mill. He was a self-employed painting contractor and a musician. Tony also served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Herald in 2015; and brothers, Larry Herald and Terry Herald. Survivors include his daughters, Angela Gordon of...

Randall Creekmore, 55, of Florence, passed away December 2, 2019 at his residence. He was a Mobile Operator for Duke Energy. Randall enjoyed music, fishing and hiking. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy Marie Creekmore. Survivors include uncle, Ben (Linda) Creekmore of Fort Wright; aunts, Brenda Paice of Charlotte, North Carolina, Betty Creekmore of Florence and Jo Ann (Richard) Knock of Union; and cousins, Anthony, Chris, Ryan, Laura, Darlene and Sherri. Funeral Service will...

Robert S. Waite, 92, a lifelong resident of Ludlow, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. Robert was a retired dock loader for Railway Express, a train enthusiast and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Mae (Graham) Waite; and a great grandchild, Gabriel Estep. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary M. (Botts) Waite; daughter, Sherry (Randall) Abner of Ludlow; brothers, Dale (Dottie) Waite of Lakeside Park and Buddy (the late...

Preston Todd Delph, 58, of Hebron died unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019 in a construction accident. Todd was a laborer for Gateway Concrete Forming Services and a member of Local # 265. Todd had previously been a Labor Foreman for 28 years for Baker Concrete. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Delph in 1997; and a sister, Sierra Kay “Kate” Egbers in 2012. Survivors include his wife of 37 years,...

Betty F.  (Salyers) Mulligan, 86, of Fort Wright, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1933 to the late Jerry and America Tyler Salyers. Betty was a retired Deputy Clerk for the Kenton Co. District Court, a longtime member of St. Ann Church, West Covington, active member of the Ludlow Seniors and she enjoyed playing cards especially Euchre, reading and walking. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Patrick “Pat”...

Robert “Bob” Bischoff, 90, of Lakeside Park, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his residence. He was a member and usher of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Erlanger. Bob was a Korean Army veteran and a retired surveyor with John R. Sansalone Company in Cincinnati. His hobbies included gardening, horse racing and working in the yard. He was preceded in death by parents, Christian and Elizabeth Ballman Bischoff; and grandson, Tommy Groh. Survivors include his wife of 64...

Robert R. “Bob” Miller, 84, of Burlington passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.  Born January 22, 1935 to the late Robert W. and Cora Ridgeway Miller, Bob retired from Western-Southern Life Insurance Co. as an Executive Vice-President after nearly 35 years of service. During his years at Western-Southern Bob managed several departments. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received his B.A. from the...

Michael Paul Dorger, 56, of Taylor Mill passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He worked in production and also as a forklift operator for Coca Cola Bottling Co., Cincinnati for more than 27 years. In his spare time, he was a masonry contractor. Michael was a member of St. Patrick Church, Taylor Mill and a member of the Teamsters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth F. (Mellor) Dorger. Survivors include his wife, Lisa M. Knipper-Dorger;...

Evelyn Merrell Taylor, 82 of Florence, passed away Thursday October 31, 2019 at Meadows Healthcare in Cincinnati. Evelyn was a retired cashier with Walmart in Florence. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple, loved to play Euchre and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, John R. Taylor; son, John Edward Taylor; and parents, John Brack and Fannie Mae Hill Merrell. Survivors include son, Ronnie...