Cynthia A. Ward, 76

Cynthia A. Ward, 76, of Falmouth, KY passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was born in Brown County, OH on August 15, 1946, daughter of the late Roy and Nora Smith.

Amber Nichole Roundtree, 32

Amber Nichole Roundtree, 32, of Falmouth, KY passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Darryl and Gina Nussbaum Roundtree; and her daughter, Aceley Pabst. Visitation and funeral services were held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Patricia "Pat" Chastain, 80

Patricia “Pat” Chastain, 80, of Burlington, KY, wife of the late Brother Ron Chastain, passed away peacefully Friday, April 28, 2023. Surviving are her mother Margie Hall and children Matt Chastain, Mark (Anastasia) Chastain, Kelly (Aksana) Chastain, and Elizabeth (James) Malaugh.

Eddie Joe Lea, 56

Eddie Joe Lea, 56, of Butler, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood surrounded by his famiy. Eddie was born in Cynthiana, KY on December 13, 1966, son to the late Clark Jr. and Alma Faye Teegarden Lea.

Paul Edward Beane, 73

Mr. Paul Edward Beane, age 73, of Cox’s Creek passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born on August 6, 1949 in Covington to the late Guy W. and Mary Beane. Paul was a retired Command Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Army after 39 years of service.

Kenneth Ray Simmons, 93

Kenneth Ray Simmons, 93, of Springboro, OH, formerly of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Hillspring of Springboro. He is survived by his wife Pat Simmons, and his sons Greg (Deborah) Simmons of Springboro, OH and Brett Simmons of West Carrollton, OH.

Rose Marie Schulkers, 79

Rose Marie Schulkers, 79, of Erlanger, passed away on April 10, 2023 at her home. She was born December 1, 1943 to the late Melville "Whitey" and Marie Wolke in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Brenda Coleman Sorrell, 80

Brenda Coleman Sorrell, aged 80, of Florence, KY, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood after a brief illness.

Melissa Anne Smiley, 54

Melissa Anne Smiley, 54, of Cynthiana, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born June 22, 1968 in Harrison County, she was a longtime preschool teacher, having taught at Community Action Council and Toyota’s preschool program.

Michael Houston Rose, 28

Michael Houston Rose, 28, of Morehead, KY, formerly of Florence, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Clark County Medical Center in Winchester, KY. Born on April 27, 1994 in Harrison County, KY, he was the son of Amber Thompson Rose and the late James David Rose.