Beverly Johnson

Beverly Dene Johnson (nee Thorn), age 55, of Alexandria, KY (formerly of Murray, KY) passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2016. Beverly was a retired employee of the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services in Covington, KY.  She was a member of Summit Church of Christ, Cold Spring, KY. Beverly is survived by her husband and daughter, Barry and Megan Ann Johnson both of Alexandria, KY; her family from Murray, KY; sister-in-law, Brenda Thorn; cousins, Janeen Burkeen and Kathran Newsom; three nephews, Chris, Chad and Matt. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lee Thorn and Wanza (nee Edwards) Thorn; brother, Joel “Bubba” Thorn.  A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm with Funeral Services immediately following at 7pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001. Memorial Donations are suggested to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Stray Animal Adoption Program, 58 Martha Layne Collins Blvd, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

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Harold J. Bree

Harold Joseph Bree, 89, of Melbourne, KY passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home. Harold was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Philippines and Okinawa with the 96th Division “Deadeyes” 381st AT. He was a retired automobile mechanic and car salesman having worked at Campbell County Chevrolet, Queen City Chevrolet and Newport Dodge during his career. Harold retired in 1987 to care for the 32 acre farm in Camp Springs that once belonged to his great grandfather. He enjoyed hunting in the woods or tinkering with a car or lawn mower to get it running just right. His retirement accomplishments included rebuilding two log cabins, working on a variety of automobiles, that he bought and fixed up and sold, and rebuilding a 1951 Chevrolet truck that he reassembled from bushel baskets of parts. He lived and loved his family and the farm. Harold was a member of Saint Joseph Parish Camp Springs and American Legion Simon Gosney Post # 219.Harold is survived by his life partner and loving friend, Patricia Herzog Phillips; sons, Ronald (Sue) Bree, Richard Bree, Gary (Cathy) Bree and Gregory (Charlene) Bree; grandchildren, Christine and Grace Bree, Adeline and Lola Ashinger; also survived by nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph B and Helen Wagner Bree; two wives, Bernadette Emark Bree and Ruth Leising Knepfle Bree; brother, Robert Bree.  Visitation Monday, May 2, 2016 at Saint Joseph Church Camp Springs from 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in the Saint Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Alexandria Funeral Home serving the family.  Memorials can be made to Saint Joseph Church, 6833 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, KY 41059 or to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.

Myron Born

Myron Ervin Born, 56, of Melbourne, KY, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. Myron worked for the United Postal Service for 32 years as a mail carrier at the Alexandria Post Office.  He was also with the Campbell County Fire District # 1 for 40 years and was currently serving as Deputy Chief and previously served as Chief of the Camp Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Myron is survived by his wife, Donna Born (nee Dierig); son, Zachary Born; his parents, Ervin and Margaret Born; a sister, Dee Dee (Marty) Schubert; two brothers, Rodney (Bonnie) Born and Keith (Cindy) Born; mother-in-law, Joan Dierig; brother-in-law, Greg (Jean) Dierig; nephews, Joshua Johnson, Ryan Born, Bryon Johnson, Mark Born and Christopher Born; nieces, Emily Schubert, Kayla Born and JenNa Born; great nephews, Hayden Born and Kendal Harris; great nieces, Aubrie Johnson, Kaydence Hansen, Kloe Harris and Danielle Crowder; also survived by a host of family, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by, grandparents, Ralph and Catherine Born and George and Margaret Steffen and his father-in-law, Jack Dierig. Visitation Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Saint Joseph Church, Camp Springs, KY. Interment in the Saint Joseph Cemetery, Camp Springs. Memorials are suggested to Camp Springs Volunteer Fire Department, 6844 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, KY 41059 or to Saint Joseph Church, 6833 Four Mile Road Melbourne, KY 41059.

Raymond R. Gunkel

Raymond R. Gunkel, 58, formerly of Alexandria, KY,  passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. Ray was a chef at Summit Hills Country Club for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Becky Ashcraft Gunkel; two daughters, Vanessa and Samantha Gunkel; brother, Van (Linda) Gunkel; sister, Maxine Weber;  niece, Brittany Gunkel; two nephews, Doug and Dustin Schoultheis. Visitation 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home with the funeral service immediately following at 8:00 PM. Memorials can be made to an Educational Fund for Vanessa and Samantha Gunkel at any PNC Bank.  

Wilda Mae Everman

Wilda Mae Everman (nee Alford), age 70, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Baptist Village in Erlanger. Wilda worked for the Northern KY Cooperative for Education Services for a number of years as a teacher’s aide.  She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Cold Spring where she was a W.M.U. and G.A. leader and Sunday School teacher.  She was later a charter member of Christ Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Wilda was also a member of the Tri-State Photography Club and was the co-host of Blue Hill and County Cross Roads, a PBS general interest program. She is survived by her husband, Larry Everman; two daughters, Colette (Sonny) Truett and Amanda (Doug) Cochran; one brother, Lawrence (Linda) Alford; six grandchildren, Tyler Roark, Scott Truett, Matthew Truett, Michael Truett,  Nathan Truett, and Ava Cochran.  Visitation will be held at the Christ Baptist Church, 3810 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM with the Funeral Service immediately following at 7:00 PM.  Memorial donations are suggested to Christ Baptist Church. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Donna Bruener

Donna L. Bruener (nee Miller), age 74, of Foster, KY passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. Donna was a member of St. Xavier Church in Falmouth, KY.  She enjoyed sewing, reading, and watching her favorite television shows. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles Bruener; three sons, Charles Jr., Douglas (Janice), and Wayne Bruener; three daughters, Mary Juilffs, Heidi (Kenny) Keys, and Holly (Troy) Mayfield; sister, Shirley Hartfiel; brother, Jake Miller; step-sister, Carol Schaefer; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held at St. Mary Parish, Alexandria, KY on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 9am to 10:30am with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 10:30 am.  Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorial Donations are suggested to the American Lung Association. Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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Frank B. Smith

Frank B. Smith, 53, of Highland Heights, KY, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. Frank was an employee of Tyson\Hillshire. He was preceded in death by his father James E. Smith. Frank is survived by his wife, Michelle Smith; son, Christopher A. Smith (Ashley Geiman); daughter Brandi D. Smith; mother and step father, Andree and Earl Pyle; sister, Patricia Sweeney; brothers, Eric and Michael Smith; grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Brylee Hicks and Bennett Asher Smith. Services will be at the convenience of family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206.  Alexandria Funeral Home serving the family.

Emma Jean Kinney

Emma Jean Kinney (nee Pigman), 89, formerly of Alexandria, KY, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Elmcroft of Florence. Jean was a homemaker and an avid UK basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Judge” Kinney and a daughter, Jennifer Kinney. She is survived by a daughter, Joan (Jeff) Sigman; sister, Dee Franklin; brother, Paul Pigman and is also survived by her extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY from 2:00 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St # 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Donald "Matt" Stewart

Donald Matthew “Matt” Stewart, age 55, of Melbourne, KY passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Matt was preceded in death by his father, Homer Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Debra Ann Stewart; mother, Brenda Stewart; children, Ashley and Myles Thetford; grandson, Ethan Nguyen; he also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Matt was an Army Veteran.  He was a member of The Bridge Community Church and Bond-Slaves Motorcycle Club.  He was a true believer in Jesus Christ and will be remembered as a kind hearted man who loved to help others.  A Visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 10am to 12pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 12pm.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY.  Memorial Donations are suggested to: The Bridge Community Church, 1019 Town Dr., Wilder, KY 41076. 

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