Nellie Shumate

Nellie Lee Shumate (nee Mofford), age 95, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, KY.  Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Shumate “1994”; great-grandson, Noah Helton “2012”; daughter, Peggy Jo Warth “2014”.  She is survived by her son, Larry Shumate; daughter, Nancy Campbell (Ken) Wayman; son-in-law, Thomas Warth Sr.; five grandchildren, Thomas, Michael and John Warth, Laryn Helton, and Kailyn Campbell; ten great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Zachary, Libby, Andrew, Luke, and Logan Warth, Makayla Pollard, Colton and Kiera Campbell, and Elijah Helton; great-great grandchild, Paisley Wood. She was a member of Plum Creek Christian Church and Campbell County Homemakers. Visitation Monday, December 26, 2016 at Plum Creek Christian Church, 961 Nagel Road, Butler, KY 41006 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in the Plum Creek Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Sharing Center at Plum Creek. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Ward

Lewis R. Ward, age 81, of Montgomery, OH formerly of Butler, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Montgomery Care Center. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ward; step-daughter, Diane Neace; siblings, Jan, Wendell, Carl, Troy, Roger, and Jeff Ward.  He is survived by his son, Rick Ward; daughter, Anita Fleming; siblings, Doris Francis, Tina Collins, Sara Bickford, Ron and Ed Ward; 4 grandchildren.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 23, 2016 at the Alexandria Cemetery, 7 Spilman Dr., Alexandria, KY 41001. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexandria Funeral Home.  

Joann Anderson

Joann Anderson, 70, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14th at her residence. She was a homemaker and volunteered at Campbell County Extension Agency. Joann also loved to garden, travel and sew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Lillian Barbian and brother, Albert Barbian. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Robert Anderson of Cold Spring; daughter, Robyn Anderson of Cold Spring; son, Eric (Amanda) Anderson of Austin, TX; grandson, Kyle Anderson of Austin, TX; brothers, Charles (Mary Ann) Barbian of Alexandria, KY & Marvin Barbian of Camp Springs, KY and sisters, Mary (David) McGrath of Cold Spring & Donna (David) Riley of Williamstown, KY and Diane (Ronald) Schuchter of Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Monday, December 26th at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 27th at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring with the burial to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas, KY. Memorials are suggested to the St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017.

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Kathie Lyn Martin

Kathie Lyn Martin, age 39, of Elsmere, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Kathie is survived by her husband, Buddy Martin; children, Austin David Martin and Emily Lynn Martin; parents, Jimmie Ray Helton and Kathrina Ann Franzen; brother, William Ray Helton; maternal grandmother, Erika Snyder; paternal grandmother, Mary Francis Helton; aunts, Lisa Ann Heflin, Marilyn Sutton, and Linda James; uncle, Bill Helton; mother-in-law, Jukeila (David) Clinkenbeard.  Visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 8am to 10am with the Funeral Service immediately following at the funeral home at 10am. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY.

Clarence E. White

Clarence E. White, age 84, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at U.C. Medical Center.  Clarence was a retired truck driver for Holland Freight.  He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (nee Holt) White; siblings, Howard, Paul, Carrie, Elsie, and Carroll. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Billy) Strunk; siblings, Lawrence White and Sue (Ed) Farris; grandchildren, Jennifer (Adam) Propes and Jason (Shannon) Strunk; great-grandchildren, Addison, Jordyn, and Kate.  Visitation will be at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Monday, December 19, 2016 from 11am to 1pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at the funeral home at 1pm. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Crown Hill Memorial Park.

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Bruce Edward Burns of Cold Spring, KY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.  Beloved husband of 51 years to Monika Burns; father of Brenda (Andy) Hartle, Bernadette Cheesman, and Bruce Robert (Messa) Burns; grandfather to six beautiful grandchildren.  Bruce spent his life fishing and hunting all over Kentucky along with playing horseshoes with his friends.  He was a member of the Cincinnati Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 392, The Bob White Club of Alexandria, and the Masonic Lodge of Fort Thomas.  A private service will be held with his immediate family.  With love and gratitude for his life well lived.  He will be missed.  Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family. 

Glenna M. Baker

Glenna M. Baker, 81, of Highland Heights, KY, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Glenna worked several years for Western Southern Life Insurance Company and then went on to work for the FBI in Cincinnati and after 25 years she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Blossom (nee Trapp) Baker. Glenna is survived by two sisters, Faye (Jim) Godman and Pam (Paul) Troth; 3 nieces and nephews, Randy (Lisa) Godman, Mike (Sandy) Godman, Lee (Susan) Godman, Tara Hovel and Thomas (Kathryn) Stoltz; 7 great nieces and nephews; two great-great nieces. Visitation Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM with the funeral service following at 7:00 PM. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Fairlane Baptist Church, 12898 Herringer Rd, Alexandria, KY 41001. 

Lillian Painter

     Lillian Painter of   Cold Spring, KY, age 92, found eternal peace on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Woodcrest Nursing Home. She was born February 19, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ernest Edward Matherley and Ada Lee (Dixon) Matherley. On October 10, 1942, she married John Thomas Painter. They had 3 children:  Charlotte Christine (Painter)  Gallaspie , Harold James Painter, and  Ruth Ann (Rudie) (Painter) Price. Her husband, John Thomas Painter, preceded her in death on June 6, 1975.

     She was preceded in death by her siblings: James Edward (Buddy) Matherley, Frank Heilman Matherley, Howard Thomas Matherley, Wilma Dean (Matherley) Bender, Virginia Christine (Matherley) Ratcliff, Clara Grace (Matherley) Haselton, and granddaughter Terri Lee (Messer) Farrar.

      She is survived by her 3 children: Charlotte Christine, Harold James, and Ruth Ann;  5 grandchildren: Tanya Renea, Thomas Vernon, James Allen, Gwendolyn Kay  and Misty Dawn; 12  great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

     Lillian has graciously donated her remains to the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Lillian’s church, Summit Church of Christ, 6015 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076.  Lillian was the oldest member of the congregation. Services will be held at that location on December 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm.

    Lillian will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.

Betty L. Ruschman

Betty L. Ruschman (nee Haigis), 85, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home. Betty was a homemaker, a member of Saint Joseph Parish of Cold Spring and was involved in many activities with the Knights of Columbus and one of her favorites being Opportunity Day. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Ruschman in 2009. Betty is survived by her children, Sandy Decker, Dan Ruschman, Bonnie Rust, Ron Ruschman, Pam Ruschman, Galen Ruschman and Darryl Ruschman; brothers, Gary and Ron Haigis; 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and her beloved dog Buster. Visitation will be at Saint Joseph Church, Cold Spring, on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 11:00 AM until time of Mass at 12:00 PM. Interment will be in Saint Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas, KY. Memorials are suggested to the Elevator Fund at Saint Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. Alexandria Funeral home serving the family.  

Mary Ann Dean

Mary Ann Dean, 61, of Newport, KY, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at her home. Mary was a former office assistant at Fifth Third Bank. She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Keri) Dean and Shane (Michelle) Dean; one brother, Wayne (Tracy) Deaton; one sister, Sandy Deaton-South; 10 grandchildren. Visitation Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St. Alexandria, KY, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with the funeral service immediately following at 1:00 PM. Interment in the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY.

Daniel Jacob Broomall

Daniel Jacob Broomall, 29, of Wilder, passed away on December 2, 2016 at the University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. He was an automotive technician for Firestone Complete Auto Care, Newport, KY. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Paul Broomall in 2015.  He is survived by his significant other, Jordan Kloeker; daughter, Charlotte Kloeker;  mother, Jenny Broomall; grandmother, Celeste Harrison; three brothers, William Broomall, Jayson Broomall and Samuel Broomall; sister, Gabrielle Broomall. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria. Memorial donations may be made to an account that has been opened at Citizens Bank of NKY in the name of Charlotte Kloeker.