Pat Crowley was a man of many talents, skills and achievements, but he always knew that the biggest accomplishment of his rich life was his family, which he loved dearly with every inch of his magnanimous heart. The award-winning journalist and well-known public relations professional and lobbyist died unexpectedly at his home in Fort Thomas […]
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Remembering beloved Notre Dame Academy golf coach Karen Henderson
Karen Henderson developed such a strong sense of team with her Notre Dame Academy golf players she inspired a former golfer to skip a national tournament appearance in favor of a Pandas team bonding retreat. It was the summer of 2010 and Notre Dame senior Angela Pugliano could have been competing in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]
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Remembering Rhonda Massie
Rhonda Kay Howard Massie, 51, of Garrison, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. She was born March 20, 1973, at Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of Wayne Howard of Garrison and the late Erma Kansas Meadows Howard. Rhonda was witty, intelligent, practical, and kind. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Lewis […]
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Former Kenton County Attorney John Elfers passes away at 92
John R. Elfers, former Kenton County Attorney, passed away at the age of 92 on Feb. 18, 2024. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Middendorf Funeral Home.
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Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll dies at 92
Written by McKenna Horsley and Jack Brammer for the Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Morton Carroll, who focused as the state’s 54th governor from 1974 to 1979 on providing more money to education, initiating judicial reforms and promoting the coal industry, died at 4:46 a.m Sunday at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was 92. […]
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Remembering former Independence Mayor Isaac ‘Ike’ Gabbard
Editor’s note: This obituary was submitted to LINK nky Former Mayor of Independence, Isaac “Ike” Gabbard, 89, of Walton, KY, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Boone Springs Nursing Facility in Union. The son of the late Wayne and Golden {Little}, Ike was born in Mt. Sterling, KY, on September 29, 1934. Ike […]
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Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies at 84
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones has died. Jones, a Democrat, served one term as governor from 1991 to 1995. He was also lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991. Jones was 84. Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed his death on social media Monday afternoon. In addition to his political career, Jones […]
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Remembering Old Timers organizer David Housley
Editor’s note: This obituary was submitted to LINK nky by Ninth Street Baptist Church Pastor Richard Fowler. David was a student at Holmes High School when he lived in the southern area of Covington known as Peaselburg. He was considered a good athlete though he didn’t play baseball, just basketball in high school. But he […]
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Remembering Northern Kentucky brothers Chase and Cole Fischer
Editor’s note: This obituary was submitted to LINK nky by the Fischer family. Chase Thomas Fischer, 18, and Cole Patrick Fischer, 14, of Villa Hills, passed away in a tragic boating accident on Lake Cumberland on Friday, July 14, 2023 while making the most of every moment. Chase was a recent graduate of Villa Madonna […]
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Prominent NKY philanthropist Mary ‘Sue’ Butler dies
Editor’s note: The following is the obituary for Mary “Sue” Butler. Mary “Sue” Butler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 3, 2023. Sue was the beloved wife of 55 years to William “Bill” P. Butler, devoted mother of Kevin Butler (Whitney) and Christa Butler (Anthony Papadopoulos), […]