John Rapp, 82

Foster — John Rapp, 82, of Foster, passed away at home on December 11, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1943, son of the late John and Verna Dawson Rapp.John was the owner and operator JAR Transport and one of the co-founders of Licking Valley Antique Machinery.

Hazel Marie Goins, 87

Crittenden — Hazel Marie Goins, age 87, of Crittenden, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born at home, under the care of a midwife, in Corbin, Kentucky on January 7, 1938.

Military services for Nuxoll

Military services were held Wednesday, December 3, 2025,  for  Joseph Anthony Nuxoll, 82, US Air Force.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. Nuxoll, at  Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.To  Joseph Anthony Nuxoll, we honor you and salute you.

Toni Marie Mobley, 66

Walton — Toni Marie Mobley, 66, of Walton, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at UC Medical Center.Surviving her are her children, Amber (Jason) Foley, and Josh (Michelle) Vaughn.A memorial service will take place at a later date at the convinces of the family.

Sue Ellen Combs, 80

Morning View — Sue Ellen Combs, 80, of Morning View, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.Surviving her are her children, Ralph Baird, Troy Combs, Jeremy Combs, Robin Kelly and Tamithia Baird.Peoples Funeral home will be caring for the family.

George Lee Ferguson Sr., 75

Morningview — George Lee Ferguson Sr., 75, of Morningview, passed away December 1, 2025, at his home.George was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.Surviving him are his life partner, Daisey Hudson; daughter, Susan (Eric) Ferrell; and son, George (Chrissy) Ferguson Jr.

Patricia Diane Hogue, 74

Falmouth — Patricia Diane Hogue, 74, of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, in Lexington.Surviving her is her husband, Jeff Hogue.Services were held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Woodhead Funeral Home, in Falmouth with Bro.

Shawna Jo Higgins, 50

Cynthiana — Shawna Jo Higgins, 50, earned her heavenly reward on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Janet M. Strong, 94

Cincinnati — Janet M. Strong, 94, of Cincinnati  passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.Surviving her are her husband, William Joseph (Joe) Strong; sons, Terry and Steven Strong.Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m.

Tina Lynn Casson, 56

Butler — Tina Lynn Casson, 56, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home.Surviving her are her husband, Richard (Dick) Casson; children, Tony (Jessica Brill) Bowman, Tammy (James) Blevins, Randy (Jonda) Traylor Jr., Austin Casson, Rich Casson, and Quinten Casson.