Obituaries

BONNIE KAVANAUGH

BONNIE KAVANAUGH

Lavina Florence ‘Bonnie’ Kavanaugh, 95

Falmouth — Lavina Florence “Bonnie” Kavanaugh went to be in the loving arms of her Savior on September 19, 2025.She was born in Pendleton County on June 5, 1930, the seventh of nine children to Berry Wilson Sr. and Clema Tina Hill Wilson.
KAREN SUE BORN

KAREN SUE BORN

Karen Sue Born, 65

Walton — Karen Sue Born, 65, of Walton (formerly of Butler) passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice.  Surviving her are her husband, William “Bill” Martin Born; and son, William Lee Nevius.Visitation will be held from 4-5 p.m.
JAMES EDWARD STRICKLAND

JAMES EDWARD STRICKLAND

James Edward Strickland, 84

Foster — James Edward Strickland, 84, of Foster passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas.Surviving him is a son, James E. Strickland Jr. of Selma, NC.A graveside service was held Friday, September 12, 2025, at Mt.
LARRY VAUGHN

LARRY VAUGHN

Larry Vaughn, 63

Walton — Larry Vaughn, 63, of  Walton passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home.  Surviving him are his children, Joshua Vaughn and Amber Foley.Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Bethesda Community Church, 989 E.
JOHN EDWARD DAWSON JR.

JOHN EDWARD DAWSON JR.

John Edward Dawson Jr., 67

Alexandria — John Edward Dawson Jr., 67, of Alexandria passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas.John was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
PAUL WILSON JR.

PAUL WILSON JR.

Paul Kenneth Wilson Jr., 77

Falmouth — Paul Kenneth Wilson Jr., 77, of Falmouth, passed away September 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice.He was born in Dayton,  on January 29, 1948, the son of the late Paul Sr. (Rusty) and Louise Fogle Wilson.Paul was a member of Bricklayers Local 18 and a Mason.
United States Marines

United States Marines

Military services for Palmer

Military services were held Thursday, September 4, 2025,  for Gary Palmer, 76, US Marine Corps.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. Palmer, at  Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.To  Gary Palmer, we honor you and salute you.To the family, we offer our sympathy.
United States Air Force

United States Air Force

Military services for Cooper

Military services were held Thursday, August 28, 2025,  for David Nelson Cooper, 74, US Air Force.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. Cooper at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.To David Nelson Cooper, we honor you and salute you. To the family, we offer our sympathy.
United States Army

United States Army

Military services for MCKinley

Military services were held Friday, September 5, 2025,  for Russell McKinley, 95, US Army.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. McKinley, at  Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Demossville.To Russell McKinley, we honor you and salute you.
HAROLD THOMAS MCCLANAHAN

HAROLD THOMAS MCCLANAHAN

Harold Thomas McClanahan, 85

Wilder — Harold Thomas McClanahan, 85, of Wilder, formerly of Pendleton County, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.Harold was a U.S. Army Veteran.Surviving him are his son, Clark McClanahan; and step daughter, Kimberly (Ashley) Beagle.