Byron Henderson

Byron Lee Henderson, age 85, of Alexandria, Ky passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, Ky. He was a retired Plasterer from Local #1 Cincinnati, Oh and a US Army Veteran. He was also a member of Main Street Baptist Church, he laid the corner stone in 1962. His love of farming is how he spent many years before and after his retirement. His wife, Madge, of 61 years preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Keith Henderson and Gary (Vickie) Henderson; sister, Mary Bartlow; and two grandchildren, Katelyn (nee Henderson) Seiler and Jacob Henderson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 11:30am - 2pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 2pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Burial following at the Alexandria Cemetery.

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Marla Sandfoss

Marla Ann Sandfoss, age 72, of Covington, KY passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Carespring Transitional Care Center, Cold Spring, KY.  Marla worked as a food and beverage manager for Stouffer’s for over 25yrs.  She then went on to become the owner and operator of Detroit Joe’s in Newport, KY for 28yrs.  She was also a Kentucky Colonel and a former board member for Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory.  Marla is survived by her husband, Mark Sandfoss; children, Melissa, Diane, Victor, Valarie, and Pam; sister, Debra (Mark) Griffith; several grandchildren and two nephews.  Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 1:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Cold Spring, KY.  Memorial donations are suggested to: Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory, 931 Isabella St, Newport, KY 41071. 

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Kenneth E. Zion

Kenneth E. Zion, age 84, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at his residence.  He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a former Foreman for Lingo Manufacturing.  He was also a long time member of the Bob White Club.  Mr. Zion is survived by his wife of 61yrs, Shirley Mae (nee Farmer) Zion; daughters, Carol Clarkson and Linda Chandler; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October, 29, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Alexandria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider making memorial donations payable to Shirley Zion. 

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Vernon Martin

Vernon Martin, age 90, of Port Richey, FL formerly of Cold Spring, KY, passed away on October 7, 2015 at the Marliere Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey, FL.  Mr. Martin is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Helen (Kroger) Martin and his son, Dennis Martin.  He is survived by his wife, Jacquelin Martin; son, Mike Martin; daughters, Jennie Lee Raynes and Margaret Ann King; brothers, Jesse, Paschal, and Allen Martin; sister, Mary Brown; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Joseph Parish, Cold Spring from 10:00am to 10:45am with a Memorial Mass immediately following at 11:00am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Cold Spring with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.  

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Carol Ann Sauser

Carol Ann Sauser (nee Duncan), 61, of Melbourne, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at home. Carol was a clerk at the Highland Garden Center of Highland Heights. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and past president of the Silver Grove PTA. She is survived by her husband, Louis “Sonny” Sauser; sons, Louis Sauser Jr. and Matthew (Valerie) Sauser; granddaughter, Hailey Sauser; siblings, Karen (Harry) Ziegelmier, Beverly (Jeff) Nelson, David (Jackie) Duncan and Rick Duncan. Visitation 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, 5977 Lower Tug Fork Road, Melbourne, KY 41059, with funeral service beginning at 3:00 PM. Interment to follow in St. John Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.

Christina Lynne Board

 

Christina Lynne Board, 52, of California, KY, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a long battle with breast cancer. Christina served as an educator for over 25 years, teaching at Campbell County, Holmes, and Dayton High Schools and was currently a Senior Media Specialist at Campbell County High School and also at Campbell County Middle School. Christina was very active in school activities. She served as a sponsor for the Ski Club, Book and Media Clubs and supported the track team and the Drama Club. She was a member of the American Library Association, Kentucky Library Association, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Women Who Care, Catholic Order of Foresters and KY Thoroughbreasts dragon boat paddling team. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Seiter; sons, Will and Erik Seiter; mother, Joan Board (the late Herbert Board); siblings, Karen Alexander, Leslie Simons, Jenelle Armstrong and Tim Board; 22 nieces and nephews. Visitation 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring, KY. Interment will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas, KY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, Sts. Peter & Paul School Library, 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kerrie Voelker Kaiser

Kerrie Voelker Kaiser of Alexandria, KY, wife of Joseph Kaiser, died Friday, October 16, 2015 at the home of her parents, William and Pamela Voelker. Kerrie was a 1994 graduate of Campbell County High School.  She received her B.S. and M.S degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kentucky College of Allied Health. While completing her graduate program she studied abroad in Wassail, England.  Kerrie was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority; served on the University Panhellenic Council; and coordinated several student government elections.  Kerrie served as a speech-language pathologist with the Campbell County Schools for 14 years. She was dedicated to working with children of all ages but her true passion was with children ages 3-6. Her students will always remember her taking them on an imaginary trip to Chic-a-boom-boom Island.  Besides her husband and parents survivors include her son, Ethan Kaiser, Alexandria, KY; brother, Brandon (Caitlin), Cold Spring, KY; sister, Abigail Voelker, Cold Spring, KY; 11 nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; many friends and co-workers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm with a Memorial Service at 6:00pm at Main Street Baptist Church, 11093 Alexandria, Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001. A Celebration of Life immediately after at The Bridge Community Church, 1019 Town Drive, Wilder, KY 41076.  Memorials in lieu of flowers suggested to The James Fund for Life, C/O James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112; or, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice, 483 S. Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017. Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family. 

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James Fitterer

James Joseph "Joe" Fitterer, age 31, of Covington passed away on September 13, 2015.  He was born on September 9, 1984 to James and Tami Fitterer.  Joe enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He loved animals and was an outdoorsman.  Preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy and Joseph Albert Fitterer, Calma McGovney, and John Stanley.  He is survived by his parents, James and Tami, brother, Jayson, daughter, Lexi Fitterer and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with a Memorial Service following at 8:00PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.

James Bailey

James David Bailey, age 55, of Alexandria passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at his residence.  James was a former employee of Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, Florence, KY. He is survived by his parents, James and Wanda Bailey; three sons, James, Derek, and Shaun Bailey; sister, Vicky Alford; 12 grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 1:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery.  

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Ralph C. Giar

Ralph C. Giar, 69, of Melbourne, KY, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Ralph was a retired policeman with the Campbell County Police; a member of Campbell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #10 Silver Grove, KY. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary (Kort) Giar and a son, Rodney Giar. He is survived by his wife, Rosy (Neises) Giar; daughter, Rhonda Giar Rauch; son, Dr. Ryan Giar; 3 granddaughters, Caitlin, Ashley and Heather. Visitation 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2015  with funeral service following at 5:45 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Sunset burial will follow services at the Giar Family Cemetery, Melbourne, KY. Memorials may be made at any Fifth Third Bank for the benefit of his granddaughters' education. 

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Thomas Michael Kappes Jr.

Thomas Michael Kappes Jr., age 90, of Alexandria died October 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Kappes and his brothers, Paul and Bill Kappes.  Survivors include his children, Linda Bartels, Bonnie Walter, Nancy Pflum, Tom Kappes Jr., David Kappes and Mark Kappes; brothers, Bob and Charlie Kappes; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great- grandchild. Services are at the convenience of the family. Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Raymond F. Conner

Raymond F. Conner, 90, of Falmouth passed away Saturday, October 10, at his home attended by his son, brothers, sister, niece and nephew.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Ruth Bratcher Conner;  grandson, David Conner; sister,  Mary Elizabeth Wall; brothers,  Joseph, Kale, and Ernest Conner.  He leaves his two sons, Dennis and Steven Conner and four grandchildren.  In addition, he has his sister, Macie Eades; brothers, Leo, Bill, and Garley “Slick” Conner; and numerous nieces and nephews to mourn his passing.  Mr. Conner served in the European theater in World War II as a member of the 744^th Railroad Battalion.  He worked for most of his life as an accomplished landscape designer and foreman.  He enjoyed Bluegrass music and reading.  Mr. Conner held life memberships in both the American Legion Post 109 and the VFW 1978.  Two weeks ago, he was part of the Honor Flight to Washington D.C., accompanied by his niece, Patti Reynolds and brother, Slick Conner, as well as his dear son, Dennis.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 1:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001. Interment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger, KY.  Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post 1978.  

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Dorothy Bezold

Dorothy M. Bezold (nee Huck), age 85, of California, KY passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 at Rosedale Green, Latonia, KY.  Dorothy was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, California, KY. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook and spend time with her family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Fritz” Bezold in 2006.  She is also preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Theresa Huck and three brothers, Edward, Clarence “Buck”, and Leo Huck. She is survived by three sons, Stanley, Mark (Theresa), and Fred Bezold; three daughters, Melinda (Allan) Seiter, Teresa (Mike) Reis, and Shirley Steffen; sister, Mildred Meiers; brother, Robert (Ethel) Huck; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria,KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 10:00am at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, California, KY. Interment will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery.  Memorial Donations are suggested to either, Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund or Women Who Care both care of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 2162 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007. 

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Keith Todd Schafer

Keith “Todd” Schafer, age 56, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY.  He was a 1977 graduate of Waggener High School in Louisville, KY. Todd was a beloved member of the Bishop Brossart High School family where he was the sports announcer and active in the school community.  He was the Activities Director at the Alexandria Community Center and was the host of the much loved Crooner’s Christmas.  Todd will forever be remembered for his beautiful voice and his kind and generous heart.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Joyce Schafer.  He is survived by his loving siblings, Stephen (Jama) Schafer of Elizabethtown, KY and Emily J. Schafer of Louisville, KY; niece, Heather Walker; nephew, Jeremy Schafer; 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001.  A second Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Alexandria Community Center, 8236 W. Main St., Alexandria, KY 41001 with the Funeral Service following at the Alexandria Community Center beginning at 2:00pm. Memorial Donations are suggested to: Bishop Brossart Athletic Fund or The American Heart Association or Any Hospice Organization.  Condolences can be left below.

Carol A. Turner

Carol A Turner, 79, of Melbourne, passed away at her residence on October 3, 2015. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Marie Crampton, and brothers, James and Patrick Crampton. Carol is survived by her loving spouse Ralph Turner, children, Terri Lumb, Kelly A. Schneider, Lorri Smith, David M. Lumb, Jimmy Turner, Douglas Turner, David Turner, Daniel Turner; brother, Michael Crampton, 14 Grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 1:00 pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Rottgers, officiating. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society 297 Buttermilk Pike Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, or to St. Elizabeth Hospice Center 483 South Loop Rd Edgewood, KY 41017. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.

Charles Ziegler

Charles William Ziegler, 63, of Covington, passed away on  October 2, 2015 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood, KY. Born on October 7, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Donna (nee Stockton) Ziegler. Preceding in death is his father, Robert Paul Ziegler. Charles is survived by his loving spouse of 13 years, Kim (nee Fugate) Neace, sons, William and Jeremy Ziegler, Joey and Arvil Pennington, daughter, Rosemary. Three brothers, Larry Ziegler, Ken Ziegler, Bobby McMullen; four sisters, Sandy Draper, Judy Santana, Donna McMullen, Vicki Mullens; 1 grandchild. Celebration of Charlie's life will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, from 5:00-8:00pm. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.