Ruth Helen Walling, 84

Ruth Helen Walling, 84, of Florence, KY, formerly of Bellevue, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on June 27, 1938, in Cochranton, PA, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Edna C. Schisler Hulley.

Marinan Million Smiley, 83

Marinan Million Smiley, 83, of Berry, KY, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

Mark Aaron Yelton, 74

Mark Aaron Yelton, 74, of Newport, KY passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Wegford-Yelton; a son, Aaron Ellis Yelton (Heather); and a daughter, Laura Ann Faulkner (Rico).

Rickey Nelson Purcell, 64

Rickey Nelson Purcell, 64, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home. He was born in Maysville, KY on August 8, 1958, son of the late Eddie and Roy Johnson. Rickey was retired from the Campbell County Road Department and served 10 years as the Union President.

Robert Anthony Lucius, 62

Robert Anthony Lucius, 62, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Ft. Thomas, KY on August 12, 1960, son of the late Edwin and Louise Hodapp Lucius. Robert was retired from the General Electric as a developmental aerodynamic mechanic.

James Russell Lonaker Jr., 60

James “Sonny” Russell Lonaker Jr., 60, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville. He was born on August 31, 1962, son of the late James Russell Lonaker Sr. and the late Naomi Bruin Wilson.

Mark Yelton, 74

Mark Yelton, 74, of Newport, KY, formally of Pendleton County, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending. Please visit www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com for full arrangements.

William Earl Schafer, 90

William Earl Schafer “Pop”, 90, of Alexandria, KY, formerly of Butler, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at The Seasons at Alexandria. He is survived by his wife Judy Cole Schafer and  son Brent (April) Schafer.

James M. “Jimmy” Hammond, 82

James M. “Jimmy” Hammond, 82, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Born on February 18, 1940, in Portsmouth, OH, he was a son of the late Claude Hammond and Carrie Wood Hansen.

Rudy Dean Dunn, 76

Rudy Dean Dunn, 76, of Berry, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood, KY. Born in Berry on June 2, 1946, Rudy was the son of the late Forest and Dimple Bailey Dunn. On August 3, 1991 he married Rose Wainscott Dunn and she survives his passing.