Romaine Carr

Romaine Carr, age 80, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.  Romaine retired from N.K.U. after working as a secretary for 32 years.
She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Highland Heights, KY. Romaine is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard Carr; children, Debbie (Tom) Yeager; Rick (Mary Beth) Carr, and Jenny Keene; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Thursday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Campbell County Relay for Life, C/O Jeff Baker, 3678 Neltner Rd, Alexandria, KY 41001.

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Janice Alford Pope

Janice Alford Pope, age 75 of Highland Heights, and formerly of Dayton, KY, died Sunday February 19th at her daughter’s home in Wilder, KY. She was the daughter of the late George and Gertie Smith Alford, born to them on January 18th, 1942 in Barbourville, KY. On June 8th, 1963, she united in marriage to Elmer “Paul” Pope, and to this union one daughter, Sheila was born. Janice was retired from The Christ Hospital as a Unit Assistant and a member of Orchard Terrace Church of God. She was a perfect mother and best friend to her daughter Sheila, a phenomenal grandmother to Jimmy and Jason and a loving great grandmother to Reese and Jase.  Her family knew how special she was and how blessed they were to have her and will miss her deeply. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Claude “Jack” Alford, John “Pop” Alford and Hubert “Dink” Alford. Janice is survived by her loving daughter, Sheila and husband Jim of Wilder, KY.  Her grandsons, Jim and wife Rhiannon of Alexandria, KY, Jason Feltner of Highland Heights, KY and her precious great grandchildren, Reese and Jase both of Alexandria, KY. Her sister’s Lila Hamilton of Newport, KY, Tooder Blevins of Barbourville, KY, brother Pete Alford of Corbin, KY and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and dear friends to mourn her passing. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24th from 4-8 p.m. at Orchard Terrace Church of God, Cold Spring, KY.  The funeral ceremony will be held Saturday, February 25th at 10 a.m. at Orchard Terrace Church of God, Cold Spring, KY.  Burial will follow in the Alexandria Cemetery. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com. Alexandria Funeral home is serving the family.  Memorials can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Janice’s memory.

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Kathryn L. Hornsby

Kathryn L. Hornsby (nee Kyle), age 70, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her residence. Kathy will be remembered for her many acts of kindness. She worked as a dedicated home healthcare aide. Kathy and her husband, Harold, provided foster care to children for 15 years. She was a member of Grant’s Lick Baptist Church where she was a youth director for many years. She was also the co-founder of Frankies Furry Friends Rescue. She is survived by her husband, Harold Hornsby; children, Daniel (Connie Jo) Hornsby, Dena Hornsby, and Dwight (Stephanie) Hornsby; brother, Edmond “Sonny” (Beverly) Kyle; sister, Medrida Zuehl; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Visitation will be held at the Grant’s Lick Baptist Church on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 4pm to 6:45pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at the church beginning at 7pm.  Memorial Donations are suggested to: Oneida Baptist Institute, 11 Mulberry St., Oneida, KY 40972 or The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.  Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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Donald W. Flora

Donald W. Flora, 91, of Cold Spring, KY passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was a WWII Navy Veteran of the Pacific Campaign. He retired from Coca Cola after 39 years of service. He loved family, traveling, nature, and building things with his own hands. He will be remembered for his humor and love of life. Born September 27, 1925 in California, KY to William and Ada (nee Nelson) Flora, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Erwin and Carroll Flora. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Florine (nee Holtz) Flora; 3 children, Beverly (Michael) Kleier of Cold Spring, KY, Wayne (Etta) Flora of Liberty Township, OH and John Flora of Longwood, FL; 1 brother, Dwight “Pete” Flora; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Mentor, KY. Memorials are suggested to Charity of donor’s choice.  

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Elizabeth Thatcher Klem

Elizabeth Thatcher Klem, 90, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at home. Elizabeth was a former employee at the Netherland Plaza Hotel, Cincinnati, OH, a member of the Alexandria United Methodist Church, D.A.R. Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter, Campbell County Historical Society, a volunteer at Saint Luke Hospital, AARP Alexandria Chapter, Happy 100’s, D.A.V. Auxiliary and a life member of the Campbell County VFW Post #3205 Auxiliary.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bernard Klem, a sister, Edith Thatcher Bedford and her parents, Jack H. and Lillian Cole Thatcher.  Elizabeth is survived by a sister, Lillian Shaw, four nieces, Jacqueline Shaw, Rolla E. Bedford (Lawrence N. Goldstein), Bonnie Combs (Michael D. Combs), Janalee Shaw, a nephew, Scott Shaw and a great nephew, Alex M. Combs. Visitation Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until time of Campbell County VFW Auxiliary service at 6:45 PM, the funeral service will immediately follow at 7:00 PM.  Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042 or Alexandria United Methodist Church, 8386 W. Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001.

Thomas Carrelli

Thomas Matthew Carrelli “Bubba”, 61, passed away Sunday February 5, 2017 at his home in Alexandria, KY, surrounded by his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandy Carrelli; 3 children, Matthew (Jessica) Carrelli, Cory Carrelli and Angie (Shane) Carrelli-Trimble; four siblings, Patti (Jim) Wiesmann, Billy Carrelli, Ricky Carrelli and Cindy Carrelli; five grandchildren, Sophia, Ana, Erik, Luca and Mateo; also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Michael and Beatrice Hazel (nee Owens) Carrelli and a sister, Sharon Rolfes. Memorials are suggested to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. A celebration of Thomas’s life will be held at a later date. Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.

Janet C. Moreland

Janet C. Moreland (nee Lauer), 75, of California, KY, passed away February 5, 2017, at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. Janet was a retired secretary for Comprehend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Moreland and three siblings, Arthur, Joseph and Roseann Lauer. Janet is survived by her daughter, Lisa Weaver; granddaughter, Jenna Nelson; siblings, Patricia Shingleton, Virginia Gaskins, Mary Berna Marie SND, Vincent Lauer, Paul Lauer and Leroy Lauer. Visitation 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. Interment to follow in Saint Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials to charity of donor’s choice. 

Rita S. Kramer

Rita Kramer, 89, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Carmel Manor, Fort Thomas. She was a retired secretary for the Internal Revenue Service. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret (nee Pfefferman) Kramer; siblings, Joann Williams, Jane Reis and Tillie Bezold. She is survived by six siblings, Therese (Art) Reis, Dorothy (Frank) Enzweiler, Helen (Late Ron) Reis, Joe (Donna) Kramer, Rosemary (Allan) Bezold and Agnes (late Denny) MacDonald; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. No visitation. Entombment in Saint Stephen Mausoleum, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to Saint Mary Church, 8246 E. Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001 or to Carmel Manor, 100 Carmel Manor Drive Fort Thomas, KY 41075. Alexandria funeral home serving the family. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com 

Douglas E. Kramer

Douglas. E. Kramer, 55, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home in Butler, KY. Doug was a cement mason. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Kramer. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Kramer; five children, Lynne, Stephanie, Cory, Savanah and Seth; father, Edward Kramer Sr.; seven siblings, Joyce Ortlieb, Alice Greis, Richard, Daniel, Keith, Mark and Edward Kramer Jr; three grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 3:00 PM until time of service at 7:00 PM. 

Joseph Montgomery

Joseph R. Montgomery, 91, of Grant’s Lick, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, KY surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a WWII Navy Veteran. A welder by trade, he worked for Hess & Eisenhardt, R A Jones and Montgomery Welding. He also was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Grant’s Lick Baptist Church and served as treasurer for many years. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph A. and Blanche (nee Smith) Montgomery and three brothers, Orville, Melvin and Robert Montgomery. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Montgomery (nee Gosney); three children, Steve Montgomery, Nancy Steffen and Brian Montgomery; one sister, Sylvia Montgomery; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Grant’s Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clay Ridge Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Grant’s Lick. Memorials are suggested to Grant’s Lick Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St # 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.