Stella Straub Whitaker, 90

Stella Mae Straub Whitaker, 90, of Butler, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.Stella is survived by her son Harold (Sherry) Whitaker Jr.; daughters Wilma West and Edna Lindsey.There will be a private graveside service.Memorials can be made out to St. Jude online at https://www.stjude.

Michael Lemming, 60

Michael Lemming, 60, of Demossville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was born in Kenton County, Kentucky on January 16, 1964, son of the late William Leo and Rosella Ann Bergman Lemming.

John W. Taulbee “JT”, 71

John W. Taulbee “JT”, 71, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.He is survived by his son Chris Taulbee.Visitation was held on Friday, July 19 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler The funeral followed on Saturday.

Mervin Daniel Turner, 62

Mervin Daniel “Dan” Turner, 62, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Monday July 15, 2024, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville. Dan was born in Jackson, KY on January 31, 1962, son of Ida Bellamy Turner and the late Ralph Turner.

Dan H. Smith, 77

Dan H. Smith, 77, of Butler, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Maredian, Mississippi on November 23, 1946, son to the late Nate and Maggie Avera Smith.Dan is a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Sharon Lee Remley, 69

Sharon Lee Remley, 69, of Butler, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born in Dayton, KY on April 24, 1955, daughter to the late Johnny L. and Garnet McCarter Heitmeier.Sharon retired from the IRS as an Investigator.

Benjamin Keith Johnson, 37

Benjamin (Ben) Keith Johnson, 37, of Covington, KY passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home. He was born in Edgewood, KY on March 26, 1987, son of Melody and the late David Johnson, as well as a stepson of Teddy Perry and Kathy Johnson.Benjamin was a graduate of Grant County High School.

Jerry Prewitt, 74

Jerry Prewitt, a Christian, a devoted husband and father, proud grandfather, retired railroad professional, and life-long farmer, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 74.

Carolyn Wells Sullivan, 77

Carolyn Sue Wells Sullivan, 77, of Butler, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY.

Emily Ann Daniels, 29

Emily Ann Daniels, 29, of Morning View, KY passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.Emily is survived by her parents, Wayne Daniels and Vivian Norris; and son James Tyler Daniels.Visitation was held on Sunday, July 14 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. The funeral service followed on Monday.