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Obituaries

James “Jim” Martin

MARTIN James “Jim”, 88, of Newport, KY passed away on Saturday, February 20. He was the last surviving child of Rome and Lillie Martin. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Martin, his son Ronald Keith Martin, his daughter Dana (Lee) Wood, 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.…...

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Gladys Pierce

PIERCE Gladys, 95, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on February 19. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Maymee Cox, her husband William Pierce Sr., her children; Sherri Pelle, Debbie Pierce, Greg Pierce, her grandchildren; Connie Hammons and Tim Hammons, her sisters; Juanita Baker and Betty…...

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Dennis Atkinson

ATKINSON Dennis, 63, passed away February 12, 2016. He is survived by his children, Dennis Atkinson, Derrick Atkinson and Amber Grandstaff. Also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Robbie Atkinson. Dennis enjoyed his long career as a truck driver. Celebration of Life…...

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Mary F. Meldon

MELDON Mary F. nee Iorfida, passed away February 10, 2016. Beloved wife of James Meldon. Dear sister of the late brothers Dominic, Louis, Vincent and sister, Grace Bellagamba. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs. February 18 at…...

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Carol A. Crawford

CRAWFORD, Carol A. 73 of Newport, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 14. She is preceded in death by her son Joseph H. Crawford. Carol leaves behind her daughter Tammy Kimble and her son Gary (Lori) Crawford. She will be dearly missed by the prides of…...

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Randy Baker

BAKER, Randall “Randy”, 57, of Newport, KY passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Harriet Baker and his father in law Robert Griffin, Jr. Randy leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years Kim Baker, his son Eric (Ryan) Griffin, daughter…...

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David Banker

BANKER David, 59, of Newport, KY passed away peacefully on February 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Kate and Booboo (Bob) Banker, his loving wife Terry Banker, his brother Rodney Banker and his step-son Steven Kramer. David leaves behind his daughter Angie (Gary) Combs, his grandchildren…...

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John Ireland

IRELAND John C. Ireland, age 58, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2016 in Cincinnati after a recent diagnosis with aggressive lung cancer. He was born April 19, 1957 to the late Richard Ireland and Diana (Lehmann) Ireland of Delphos, OH. He was a 1975 graduate of Lima Central Catholic…...

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Ron Stephens

STEPHENS Ron, 69, of Alexandria, passed away February 2, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Gretel Stephens, 2 children, including Casey J. Stephens, 3 stepchildren and sister, Melinda Stephens. Private memorial held by family. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home serving the family....

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Margaret Witte (nee Sauerbeck)

Margaret Witte (nee Sauerbeck), 94, of Camp Springs, passed away on February 1, 2016. She had left school after the 8th grade to work as a domestic in order to help out her family financially. During the war, she worked at Wadsworth Watch Case. She raised three children, then obtained…...

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