Serenity Funeral Care

03/17/2026

Ivan Lee Chandler, 42, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
Born in Fort Thomas on January 9, 1984, he was the son of Beverly Chandler and the late “Big Ivan” Barry.
Ivan was a graduate of Newport High School and later attended classes at Northern Kentucky University and Cincinnat...

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03/17/2026

George Benjamin Wooding, 78, of Bellevue, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born in Dayton, Kentucky, on August 28, 1947, George was the beloved son of the late Benjamin and Mary Wooding. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was stationed off the ...

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03/16/2026

Albert Henry Rouse Jr., age 92, of Florence, Kentucky, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born on April 12, 1933, in Limaburg, Kentucky to Albert Henry Sr. and Luella (Tanner) Rouse, the youngest of their 6 children. Affectionately called Mo...

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03/16/2026

Frederick “Yenko Freddie” Joseph Plageman, Jr., 82, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Born in Dayton, Kentucky, on September 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Hope Plageman and Frederick Plageman, Sr.
In his younger years, Frederick was known by many as “Yenko Fr...

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03/15/2026

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03/13/2026

Garry Edward Morgan, 67, of Ludlow, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 6, 1958, Garry was the son of the late Alvin and Joan Morgan. A dedicated and hardworking man, Garry spent his entire career with Duro Bag, where he worked for 42 years before ret...

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03/12/2026

Lois Margaret Parrott, 78, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Born in Dayton, Kentucky, on November 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Parrott. Lois had a lifelong love of sports. She proudly played women’s basketball for the...

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03/12/2026

Barbara J Ooten (nee: Clark) 89 of Dayton Ky, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Covington Ky. Barbara was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 1, 1937. She was a homemaker until she went to work in Blue Ash, Ohio cleaning office buildings. She loved watching her shows Perry Mason, Matlock and Murder ...

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03/11/2026

Claudia Mae Merkle, 94, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Born in Batavia, Ohio, on December 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marian Buchanan. Claudia was the heart of her family and was known as the loving overseer who he...

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03/11/2026

Judy Ellen Stone Brinker, age 80, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan UK Hospital, just five days before turning 81 years of age.
Born on March 7, 1945, on Percival Road in Walton, Kentucky, Judy was one of seven children of the late Ina Ruth Stone and Willia...

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03/10/2026

Donna Lynn Bickel, 58, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2026.
Born on November 8, 1967, Donna was the beloved daughter of Bonnie Kersting and the late Lee Myers. She was known for her creative spirit and love of life. Donna enjoyed music, drawing, dancing, and especially cher...

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03/09/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re grateful to celebrate Molly, our wonderful Administrative Assistant.

Molly is often one of the first voices families hear and one of the first smiles they see when they walk through our doors. Her kindness, organization, and steady support help keep everything running smoothly while making families feel welcomed and cared for during difficult moments.

Behind the scenes, Molly handles countless details with patience and compassion, always willing to help wherever she’s needed. Her positive spirit and dedication make a meaningful difference for both our team and the families we serve.

We are so thankful for the heart, warmth, and care she brings to Serenity every day. 💚

Happy International Women’s Day, Molly!