Philip Andrew Leidenheimer, 62, of Liberty passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Surviving are wife, Ruby Meece Leindenheimer, Liberty; son, Philip Leidenheimer, London; and daughter, Laura Furlong, Clarksville, Tenn.

Funeral services were Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Peoples Funeral Home, Butler under full military honors by the American Legion Post 109.

Interment was held at the Grandview Mentor Cemetery, Califonia, Ky.

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American Legion Post 109 and V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. Post members held full military services for Mr. Vernon Evans Bentle at the Brooksville Cemetery, Brooksville on November 1, 2012.

Mr. Bentle served in the United States Air Force in the World War II.

To Mr. Vernon Evans Bentle we honor and salute you.

To the family we offer sympathy.

American Legion Post 109 and V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. Post members present were Bruce Westbrook, Donald Steele, Charles Biddle, Jim Sharp, Bob Gulick, Don Wells, Jim Morton, James Haley, Ronnie Bay, Dennis Conner, Joe Klar, Omer Bentle, Sam Hodge and Shelby McDowell.

Taps was played by Sam Hodge.

Another veteran was laid to rest.

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Sharon Arvene Meadows Jones, 61, of Fayette County, passed away on October 26, 2012.

She worked as a Nurse's Aid at Home and Health Aid, and at St. Margaret Hall in Cincinnati and attended Mt. Assembly Church of God.

Preceding her in death were  husband, Franklin Delano "Dale" Jones.

Surviving are sons, William (Tammy) Jones, Alexandria, Jeffrey (Renee) Jones, Falmouth,  Bobby Jones, Newport; sisters, Patricia (Art) Hovel,  Lakeside Park, Charlene Meadows, Florence, JoAnn Curry,  Covington; brother, Marion Meadows Jr., Falmouth; grandchildren, William, Misty, Logan, Jayden Lily and Olivia Jones; great-grandchildren, Franklin and Damian Jones.

Interment took place at Peach Grove Cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home serving the family.

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Stella Bowling Sebastian, 89, of Latonia, formally of Demossville, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Stella was born in Leslie County on April 27, 1923.

Preceding her in death were  parents, Bradley and Sylvania Rice Bowling; husband, Reed Sebastian; son, SonnyFalterman; and sisters, Dorothy Calvert and Doshia Cook.

Surviving are sons, John Sebastian, Butler, David Sebastian, Morning View; daughters,  Diana Lambert, Demossville; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services, were held Monday, November 5, 2012 at Peoples Funeral Home, Butler.

Pallbearers were Dave, John, Eric, Eli and Jay Sebastian, Mike Lambert, Warren Daniel, Darrel Lambert.

Interment was held at the Butler Cemetery, Butler.

Memorials are suggested to  Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans LN Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284

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Alva Abraham (Junior) Maines, 83, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012, at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born January 26, 1929, in Connersville, the son of John and Ethel (Buckley) Maine. Alva was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a combat engineer, and retired after twenty-one years of service as sergeant first class. Mr. Maines was a mail handler for the U.S. Post Office for over twenty two years. He was also a union representative for mail handlers for many years. Alva was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved raising hunting dogs.

Preceding him in death were  wife, Midori; his parents; and two sisters.

Surviving are daughters, Susan (David) Maines, Irene Wilt; son, Christopher Maines; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with funeral services to follow

Interment will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at  in Neave Methodist Church Cemetery, Neave, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.

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Marguerite Spears, age 89, of Fort Wright passed away October 12, 2012.

Marguerite graciously donated her body to the University of Cincinnati for Medical Research and Advancement.

Preceding her in death were husband, Norvil Spears, DDS.

Surviving are daughter, Nonnie (Richard) Kindoll, Lebanon, Ohio; son, Scott (Katherine) Spears,  Fort Wright; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright with service to follow at 2 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to: Saint Elizabeth Hospice 413 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Online condolences to: middendorf-funeralhome.com

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Ethelene Cahill, 92, of Butler passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Ft. Thomas.

Born in Richmond on November 19, 1919, she retired from River Valley Nursing Home and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Preceding her in death were parents, Richard and Lucy Jones Parks; husband J.W. Cahill; and brothers, Andrew, John, Edward and Mariel Parks.

Surviving are sons, Bill Cahill, Falmouth, Jerry (Beth) Cahill, Butler, Mike Cahill, Batavia, Ohio, Ronnie (Bonnie) Cahill, Butler; daughters, Diane (Jim) LaFallotte, Falmouth, Brenda (Rick) Meyer, Grants Lick; brothers, Dr. Clay Parks, Dry Ridge, Dr. Paul Parks, Bowling Green, Harold Parks, S.C., Gene and Charles Parks, Richmond; sisters, Anna Christen, Ft. Thomas, Lucy Reams, Richmond, Sue Slagle, Atlanta, Mary L. Webb, Waco, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were on November 4, 2012 at the Peoples Funeral Home, Butler.

Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons.

Interment took place at the St. Xavier Cemetery, Falmouth.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus, 202 West Second  Street, Falmouth, KY 41040.

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Vernon Bentle, 95, died Monday, October 29, 2012.

He was born on January 26, 1917 to the late William Henry and Cora Lee Cummings Bentle.

Preceding him in death  were  brothers, Harold Bentle and Kenneth Bentle and a sister, Corrine Fay Francis.

Surviving are wife, Juanita Yvonne Peddicord Bentle; children, Evelyn Yvonne (Daniel) Cooper, Brooksville, James Dudley Bentle, Woodstock, Ga., and David Lee Bentle, Brooksville; sister, Carmen Russell, Springfield, Ohio; brothers, Leland Bentle, Union and Omer Bentle, Falmouth; three grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Moore & Parker Funeral Home, Brooksville.

Interment took place at Brooksville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Willow Baptist Church.  Condolences may be sent to mooreandparkerfh.com

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Craig Ruber, 40 was born November 11, 1971 in Covington  and passed away October 28, 2012 in Falmouth as a result of a tractor accident.

Surviving are parents, Allen Ray and Wanda Bowen Ruber, Dry Ridge; wife, Christa Worthington Ruber, Dry Ridge;  four daughters; and one son.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 2, 2012 at Sherman Full Gospel, Dry Ridge.

Interment took place at the Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

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Michelle F. Caldwell, 50, of Gardnersville, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at her home.

She was born in Kenton County on August 20, 1962, to the late Harvey Joe and Pearl Catherine Richie Yoakum. On October 4, 1980, she married Christopher Jay Caldwell, and her dear husband survives her passing. A 1980 graduate of Pendleton High School, Michelle received her bachelor of arts degree from Cincinnati Bible College in 2000 and her masters degree in school social work from the University of Kentucky in 2007. She was employed by Pendleton County Schools, where she was a counselor at Northern Elementary in Butler. She enjoyed serving the Lord at Grassy Creek Christian Church and there she served as worship leader, choir and drama director, Sunday school teacher and ladies softball coach. Michelle felt blessed to have received numerous accolades in her life, including being named as a Kentucky Colonel in 1983 by Governor Martha Lane Collins, serving as Mid-West representative for the Kentucky Board of School Social Workers, and receiving the Pendleton County Outstanding Citizen Award in 2012 from the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce.  Michelle felt grateful to have served Pendleton County in various ways:  She was a Pendleton County bus driver for seven years, a family advocate for the resource center, a case management worker for Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Pendleton County, an active advocate with Pendleton County's Relay for Life, a charter member of the Pendleton County alumni band, and a charter member of the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon Boat Team.

At the age of 37, Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Seven years later she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. For 13 years, she battled the effects of this disease while making a difference in the lives of her family, her students, her friends, her community, and beyond.  Through all of her trials, she was optimistic, giving all of the credit to her faith, family, and friends. She was a true inspiration to all who knew her.

Surviving are, in addition to her husband of 32 years, Jay,  daughter,  Lindsey (Nick) Wright;   son, Adam (Brittany) Caldwell, both of Gardnersville; brother, Michael Joe Yoakum, Falmouth; sister, Elisha Yoakum Carr, Falmouth; granddaughter, Emelia "Eme" Michelle Wright; several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the Grassy Creek Christian Church, DeMossville, with Bro. Mike Flynn officiating. Special music was shared by Aimee Gallagher, Shanon Brannen, David Bay, and Anita Hunt.

Serving as pallbearers were Tony James, David Bay, Terry Richie, Gary Gampfer,  Jeremy Oldham, Mike Nienaber,  Jack Caldwell, Sonny Caldwell, and Darryl Caldwell. The honorary pallbearers were Keith Johnson,  Charles Doutaz, Kirtley Brown, Rocky Hughes, Dale Stahl, Edwin Stahl I, Edwin Stahl, II, Carl Wetterhan, Ron Turley, Bruce Gosney, John Yoakum, and Bennie Longworth. A special presentation was made by the Hardin-Browning Post #109.

Interment took place in the Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to the Grassy Creek Christian Church (memo line:  Capital Improvements):  6884 Highway 17N, DeMossville, KY 41033 or The Kentucky Thorough-Breasts:  P.O. Box 76213, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is serving the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com

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