Gracelene Canada (nee Balthis), 86 of Alexandria, KY, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at home. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Campbell County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Canada Sr. in 2015. Grace is survived by her children, Deborah Kappes, James Canada II and Timothy Canada; grandchildren: Anne, Amber, Tommie, Jimmy, Josh, Jake, Timmy, Jennifer, Nick and Joey; fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St, Alexandria, KY from 2:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 4:00 PM.

Michael Eaton

Michael Roy Eaton, 70, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home. Mike was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, retired switchman for Cincinnati Bell, and member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Cold Spring. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jayne Keating Eaton; three children, Taylor Eaton, Brittany (Brook) Walther and Chris Gosney; two brothers, Keith (Helen) Eaton and Dennis (Jennifer) Eaton; three grandchildren, Burnie, Wesley and Vivian Walther. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1237 Rocky View Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076, from 2:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Immanuel Baptist Church. Alexandria Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

John C. Frazier

John C. Frazier, 86, Alexandria, died at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY, January 5, 2019. He was born October 26, 1932, to John and Julia Clarke Frazier of Bellevue. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Linda; his blended family of five daughters, Beth (John) Hensley, Columbus, OH; Vicki (Kyle) Prince, Falmouth, KY; Gayle Frazier, Knoxville, TN; Linda (John) Beck, Henderson, NV; Melodie (Kevin) Collins, Sorrento, FL; one son, Randy (Robin) Perkins, Cold Spring, and two fur buddies, Lexy and Sofi. John was loved dearly by fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol, who died Christmas day when she was 40 years old, and one daughter Marcia (Jim) Reinzan. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. He donated his body to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017. Alexandria funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Lee H. Ampfer

Lee H. Ampfer, 85, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Lee was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He retired from Cincinnati Bell, was an Army Veteran, a member of Saint Mary Seniors, Vagabond Square Dancers, Good Sam Angels, and a volunteer for Monday Men at Saint Joseph Parish, Cold Spring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Ann Ampfer (nee Bartlett) and three brothers. Lee is survived by:  two sons, Steve (Elaine) Ampfer, and Paul (Diane) Ampfer; daughter, Karen (Bill 2010) Humphreys; five grandchildren: David (Brittany) Humphreys, Jeff (Micki) Humphreys, Marcie (Robert) Thomas, Christi (Chad) Townson and Julie (Michael) Hickman; ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, Kentucky from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Saint Joseph Church, Cold Spring, Kentucky. Memorials are suggested to Saint Joseph Church or Saint Mary Church.

Louis Frank Burkhardt

Louis Frank Burkhardt, 96, of California, KY, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at The Seasons @ Alexandria. Louis was born May 26, 1922 to his late parents, Frank and Anna (Wolfzorn) Burkhardt. In his earlier years he was a tile setter, also worked for Dover Elevator and worked side by side with his wife on their farm. He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Parish and Catholic Order of Foresters. Louis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Clara Burkhardt (nee Brossart) five brothers: Al, Larry, Joe, Ray Sr., and Bill Burkhardt. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Monday, January 7, 2019 at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 2162 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007, from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Saints Peter & Paul Church.

Raymond E. Emminger

Raymond E. Emminger, age 86, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Raymond worked for General Electric for 37 years. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Alexandria, KY, Knights of Columbus, Sts. Peter & Paul Foresters, and the International Association of Machinist Union # 912. Raymond enjoyed western square dancing and was an experienced hoe down caller. He was an avid gardener and loved hunting and traveling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Jean Emminger and second wife Frances Emminger; three sons, Billy, Bobby, and Michael Emminger. He is survived by his four daughters, Regina Templeton, Rhonda (Scott) Ausdenmoore, Robin (Kevin) McLaughlin, Rebecca (James) Ford; sister, Rita Prim; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 6th, from 4pm to 7pm at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Church, Alexandria, KY on Monday, January 7th at 10am. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorial Donations are suggested to: St. Mary Church, 8246 E Main St, Alexandria, KY 41001 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017 or Our Lady's Farm, 5820 HWY 159 N Falmouth, Kentucky 41040.

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Anita "Sue" Bartz

Anita “Sue” Bartz (nee Gosney), 68, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home in Mentor, KY. Sue was a paramedic with Eastern Campbell Volunteer Fire Department for over 22 years and was honored as member of the year in 2001. She was a member of Mentor Church. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Bartz, parents Ernest and Edna (Riddle) Gosney, a brother, Bill Gosney. She is survived by two children, Karen (William) Herald and Michael (Sarah) Bartz; two sisters, Margie Sheffel and Maggie Gosney; four grandchildren Amanda Herald, Noah Herald, Sophie Bartz and Trent Bartz; two sister-in-laws, Bev Smith and Sandra Gosney; one brother-in-law, Brian Bartz. Visitation Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington Street, Alexandria, KY 41001 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery, Mentor, KY. Memorials are suggested to Campbell County Fire District 1 (Eastern Campbell Station), St. Elizabeth Hospice or American Red Cross.