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These notices are dated: 03-22-2005
Ronald James Jones, involved in good causes
Ronald James Jones was an energetic businessman and Knights of Columbus office-holder who was adept at organizing charitable events.
"With the businesses he owned and the people he knew, he could get people involved in a lot of things for good causes. He was a great motivator, " said Mr. Jones' son, Joey J. Jones of Silver Grove.
Mr. Jones, 65, of Alexandria, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth South Hospital.
He owned and operated the Triangle Tavern in Silver Grove, owned Costa Foods in Cincinnati and distributed dairy products in Northern Kentucky.
After selling his businesses, he became a supervisor at the national headquarters of the Disabled American Veterans in Cold Spring.
Mr. Jones, a Newport native, was the only three-term grand knight of the Father DeJaco Council of the Knights of Columbus and held several other local and statewide offices of the organization.
The graduate of Silver Grove High School was a member of St. Philip Church in Melbourne and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Jones enjoyed playing golf and organized numerous golf outings to benefit charitable causes.
"He loved raising money to build things and buy things for kids' activities, " said his son. "He was always involved in good causes."
Other survivors include his wife of 44 years, Shirley Whitford Jones; a son, Jerry J. Jones of Alexandria; a brother, Ralph Jones of California, Ky.; three sisters, Florence Pelle of Wilder, Barbara DiMuizo of Florence and Shirley Steffen of Alexandria, and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dobbling Funeral Home in Fort Thomas, with a Knights of Columbus service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philip Church in Melbourne.
Memorials may be made to the Father DeJaco Council of the Knights of Columbus, 11186 S. Licking Pike, Alexandria, Ky., 41001.
Virginia C. Banzhaf, 88, of Fort Thomas, died Saturday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Dora Chapter No. 2, Dayton, Daughters of the American Purity Council No. 13, Newport, and the Traveling Seniors of Dayton. Her husband, Edward Banzhaf Sr., preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Banzhaf of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepsons, Edward Banzhaf of Cincinnati and Robert Banzhaf of Boone, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Thomas E. Beechem II, 51, of Park Hills, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington. He was a pharmacist with St. Elizabeth Medical Center North and a member of the Fort Wright Civic Club, St. Agnes Boosters, and was a St. Agnes School coach.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Vordenberg Beechem; sons, Thomas Beechem, III, John Beechem, and Caleb Beechem, all of Park Hills; a daughter, Michaela Beechem of Park Hills; his parents, Thomas and Gladys Beechem of Park Hills; brothers, Brian Beechem of Erlanger and Joe Beechem of Eugene, Ore.; and sisters, Beth Krebs of Southgate, Mary Jo Whelan of Villa Hills, and Kathy Nadherney of Cincinnati.
No services are scheduled. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright. Mr. Beechem will be cremated. Memorials are suggested to the Beechem Children's Educational Fund, 909 Alhambra Court, Park Hills, Ky. 41011. Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, is handling the arrangements.
Margaret Elizabeth Best, 94, of Bethel, Ohio, died Monday at The Villa, Georgetown. She was a retired teacher and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Retired Teachers of Clermont County, and Retired Teachers of the State of Ohio.
There are no survivors.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore & Parker Funeral Home, Augusta. Visitation will begin there at noon Wednesday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Augusta. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Margaret A. Carroll, 75, of Hebron, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth North Hospice, Covington. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Sand Run Baptist Church, Hebron, and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include her mother, Marie Carroll of Hebron; brothers, Bob Carroll of Sharpsville, Ind., Don Carroll of Tipton, Ind., Lynn Carroll of Hiram, Ga., and Pat Carroll of Emlyn; and a sister, Charlene Carroll of Hebron.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sand Run Baptist Church, Hebron. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Sand Run Baptist Cemetery, Hebron. Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth North Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014; or Sand Run Baptist Church, 1327 North Bend Road, Hebron, Ky. 41048. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Charles A. Cox, 72, of Friendswood, Texas, formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday at St. Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was a retired right of way agent from the Kentucky Department of Transportation and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ludlow, Ludlow Vets, and a coach and mentor of many Northern Kentucky sports leagues. His wife, Phyllis Cox, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Mike Cox of League City, Texas, Mark Cox of Houston, Texas, and Randy Cox of Friendswood, Texas; a daughter, Holly Collins of Magnolia, Texas; a sister, Lila Lee Van Stone of Indiana; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at noon Saturday at Jeter Funeral Home, Friendswood, Texas. Local visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Burial will be in Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas.
Mary Dreyer, 63, of Park Hills, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a Kenton County juvenile court clerk and a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright.
Survivors include her husband, Mark F. Dreyer; sons, Robert T. Dreyer and Stephen F. Dreyer, both of Edgewood; daughters, Connie M. Zembrodt of Petersburg, Marcy A. Gleick of Franklin, Ohio, and Susan L. Umbarger of Park Hills; a brother, Sam Alloway of Cincinnati; sisters, Faith Jacqueline Rossman of Cincinnati, Vivian Mayhugh of Amelia, Ohio, and Frances Alloway of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017.
John H. Franxman, 81, of Covington, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic from Bavarian Trucking, Walton, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Pius X Church, Edgewood.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Bilz Franxman; sons, Richard Franxman of Union, David Franxman of Erlanger, Steven Franxman and Mark Franxman, both of Taylor Mill, Paul Franxman of Independence, Andrew Franxman of Crestview Hills, and Robert Franxman of Erlanger; daughters, Judith Schneider of Edgewood, Emily Franxman of Gaithersburg, Md., Rita Wood of Kermit, Texas, Leah Booker of Taylor Mill, and Rachel Martis of Independence; a sister, Sister Justina Franxman, O.S.B., of Villa Hills; and 18 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius X Church, Edgewood. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington. Memorials are suggested to St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, Ky. 41014. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling the arrangements.
Terri Haight, 38, of Newport, died Monday at her residence. She was an employee at the IRS and a member of Holy Trinity Church.
Survivors include her father, Ellsworth Haight of Franklin, Ohio; her mother, Dolores Lowell of Newport; sisters, Valerie Baker, Kim Pangallo, and Shelia Young, all of Newport, and Ethel Young of Dyer, Ind.; and four nieces.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials are suggested to Muscular Dystrophy Association, c/o Firstar Bank, 7350 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230.
Dorothy Kaelin Hardebeck, 82, of Covington, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Augustine Church, Covington, and St. Monica Ladies Society. Her husband, Walter C. Hardebeck, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Charles Hardebeck of Fort Thomas; a daughter, Dr. Margaret Hardebeck of Covington; and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, Covington. Visitation will begin there at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to St. Augustine Church or St. Augustine School, 1839 Euclid Ave., Covington, Ky. 41011; or The Welcome House, 205 Pike St., Covington, Ky. 41011. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, is handling the arrangements.
Bonnie Kinsella, 51, of Florence, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a manicurist.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Kinsella; sons, Shawn Kinsella of Corona, Calif., Jason Kinsella of Union, and Jared Kinsella of Florence; brothers, Steve Dirkes and Paul Miceli, both of Florence; a sister, Paula Blick of Florence; and three grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, Ky. 41042; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling the arrangements.
Terry W. Linton, 45, of Crittenden, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a warehouseman with Winnelson Plumbing Supply and an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Linton; sons, Tobias Linton of Georgia, Tedrick Linton and Terry Wayne Linton, both of El Paso, Texas; stepsons, Marcellus Linton of Georgia and Logan Kibler of Crittenden; his father, Arthur Linton of Dry Ridge; his mother, Mildred Petrey of Florence; brothers, Tony Linton of Union and Troy Linton of Florence; a half-brother, Robert Petrey; and half-sisters, Sandy Linton of Covington and Jennifer Myers of Edgewood.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Crittenden. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillside Chapel, Cincinnati.
Loreen McBurney Lusby, 91, of Carrollton, died Saturday at her residence. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Paul B. Lusby, preceded her in death.
Survivors include brothers, Robert McBurney, Jr., of Carrollton, James Edward McBurney of Tamalis, Calif., and Lawrence Thornton McBurney of Lorena, Texas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, Carrollton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ghent Masonic Cemetery.
Juanita Ruth McClanahan, 83, of Butler, died Monday at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler. She was a homemaker and a member of Butler Christian Church. Her husband, George McClanahan, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Larry McClanahan and Buck McClanahan, both of Falmouth; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Butler Christian Church, 111 High St., Butler, Ky. 41006.
Robert H. Penny, 74, of Fishers, Ind., formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday at University Hospital, Cincinnati. He was a retired self-employed appliance technician and a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and Carpenters Union Local No. 126, Cincinnati.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Robinson Penny; sons, Earl Penny of Santa Rosa, Calif., Franklin Penny of Huntsville, Ala., Phillip Penny and Kevin Penny, both of Cincinnati, Keith Penny of Edgewood, and Kirk Penny of Fort Wright; daughters, Karla Whiteker and Karima Kendall, both of Villa Hills, and Karmen Farmer of Fishers, Ind.; a brother, William Penny of Edgewood; and 12 grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to Ludlow Independent Schools Band, 525 Elm St., Ludlow, Ky. 41016.
Lois Irene Perkins, 64, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Newport, died Saturday at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla. She was a truck driver with Mail Contractors of Arkansas. Her husband, Clarence E. Perkins, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Tim L. Perkins of Cincinnati and Ricky A. Perkins, both of Cincinnati, and Tony E. Perkins of Brown County; a daughter, Tina Perkins of Arcanum, Ohio; a sister, Mildred Sue Strief of Florence; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Perkins will be cremated. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Kathleen Williamson Price, 74, of Independence, died Sunday at her residence. She was a retired ward clerk from St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Allen Price; sons, Tom Price of Americus, Ga., Mark Price and Tim Price, both of Independence; daughters, Libby McMullen of Cincinnati and Debbie Williams of Independence; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at noon Friday at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L St., NW, Suite 700, Washington D.C., 20036; or Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.
Izetta Fidelis Young Scott, 88, of Southgate, died Friday at her residence. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Granville Scott, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Dr. Robert Scott of Villa Hills and James Scott of Southgate; a daughter, Mary Sue Ryan of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Kathryn Eviston of Wilder; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, Covington. Visitation will be private. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 106, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, is handling the arrangements.
Gregory Donald Stone, 47, of Sparta, died Saturday at the O'Connell Lodge Hotel, Erlanger. He was a bookkeeper with Pioneer Tax Service.
Survivors include a stepson, Beau Vallandingham of Florence; a stepdaughter, Tara Bradburg of Sparta; brothers, Ed Stone of Florence, Mike Stone of Latonia, Rick Stone of Gastonia, N.C., and Rob Stone of Walton; a sister, Jeannie Anderson of Union; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere. Visitation will begin there at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Hillside Chapel, Cincinnati.
Mary Frances Stulz, 78, of Elsmere, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Stulz of Elsmere; sons, David Stulz and Charles Stulz, both of Elsmere, Don Stulz of Burlington and Ron Stulz of Covington; a daughter, Dianna Bowling of Elsmere; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A blessing will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, Canton, Ohio 44720.
Ellen "Nadine" Uchtman, 63, of Alexandria, died Friday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. She was a retired data processing manager from Great American Insurance Co., Cincinnati.
Survivors include a daughter, Denise Bradford of Newport; brothers, David Jones of Cold Spring, Wayne Jones of Alexandria, Gilbert Jones and Dutt Jones, both of Fort Thomas, and Douglas Jones of Wallingford; a sister, Lorrine Poppe of Alexandria; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Highland Heights. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to American Lung Association, 1636 Nicholasville Road, Suite 1, Lexington, Ky. 40503.
James Glenden "Glenn" Williams, 74, of Independence, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a retired transport driver and a member of Carter's Chapel United Methodist Church, Gardnersville.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Williams; a son, Glenn Williams of Burlington; a daughter, Bev Ketron of Independence; a brother, Jeff Williams of Piner; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence. Visitation will begin there at noon Thursday. Burial will be in Carter's Chapel Cemetery, Gardnersville. Memorials are suggested to Carter's Chapel United Methodist Church, Attn: Treasurer, 1864 Forest Run, Independence, Ky. 41051.
Stella Mae Jones Workman, 69, of Brooksville, died Monday at Augusta Health Care Center. She was a retired meat packer from Kern's Meat Locker and a member of Powersville Christian Church, Brooksville. Her husband, Darrell "Buck" Workman, preceded her in death.
Survivors include brothers, Henry Jones and Kenny Jones, both of Brooksville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moore & Parker Funeral Home, Brooksville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Powersville Cemetery, Brooksville. Memorials are suggested to Powersville Christian Church, 3180 Brooksville Powersville Road, Brooksville, Ky. 41004; or Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky. 41056.
