Cooper Funeral Home

Cooper Funeral Home Located in Alexandria, Kentucky, providing professional services for the Northern Kentucky region.

During your time of loss, it's our job here to help you through this difficult time. We handle everything you And your Family needs from the time we answer your first call. At our Funeral Home you are treated as Family and we want to help personalize your needs that reflect on how you would want to remember and celebrate your loved one's time here on earth.

William Lewis Sands, 81, of California, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Maryville, TN on February ...
02/20/2026

William Lewis Sands, 81, of California, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Maryville, TN on February 18, 2026. Bill was born on May 6, 1944, to his parents Claude and Janie Hazel (Breeden) Sands. He spent many years as a factory worker. He loved hunting, spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband and father. He loved all his family and would always say “I love everyone, always and forever”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; John Sands, Harrison Sands, James Sands and Roy Sands, sisters; Juanita Stewart, Trula Wilburn, Betty Christopher, Martina Cogburn, Geraldine Ogle and Dorothy French.

He is survived by his wife Loretta Sands, daughters; Emily Sands, Sherry (Lou)Burke, Cheryl (Dwayne) Shelton and Rebecca (Shawn) Goshorn, a brother Leo Sands and 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home from 12:00pm -3:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday at Cooper Funeral Home at 10:00am with the burial to follow at Peach Grove Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.

Barbara Sue Herald - Coal Miner's Daughter, Social Justice Warrior, Culinary Artist, New Testament Christian, Voracious ...
02/19/2026

Barbara Sue Herald - Coal Miner's Daughter, Social Justice Warrior, Culinary Artist, New Testament Christian, Voracious Reader, and Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend - peacefully transcended the confines of her earthly body on February 19, 2026.

Born March 27, 1941, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Thelma (Creech) and Wilson Howard, Barbara was the oldest of five children. Her brother, Wilson "Wink" Howard, is waiting to welcome her warmly to the afterlife.

Barbara's life was rich with passion and purpose. She cherished her time singing with the Harlan Musettes and took great pride in her career at Northern Kentucky University, where she became the first staff member to serve on the Board of Regents. There, she used her powers of persuasion to establish the much-needed and deeply appreciated Benevolent Fund, ensuring support for those in need.

She faced her death as she did her life - with joy. It is no surprise that her last words were, "I am so happy."

Barb is loved and missed by:
Her Husband, Bill Herald (Alexandria, KY) their love read like a poem and endured like a fairytale.
Her Daughters and Sons: Pamela Gewin, Rebecca Jill Herald and Mark Newton, and Glenna C Herald and Wayde Shanks, and Grandchildren Wilson A. Gewin, Rebecca Kate Newton, and Rachel E. Newton.
Sisters; Glenna Baker of Harrogate, TN, Sandra Howard of Lake City, TN and Kimberly and John Tuttle of Lawrenceburg, KY. Nieces and Nephews; Ted Griffin of Lake City, TN, Michele Griffin of Lake City, TN, David Wallace Jr. of Frankfort, KY, Crystal Wallace of Frankfort, KY and Shawn Wallace of Frankfort, KY. Barbara had numerous friends and a friend for every occasion.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Elizabeth Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held, Saturday, March 28. Location and time to be announced.

Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Herald Family.

Laura Toler Polson, 84, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee, and most recently of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away surrounde...
02/17/2026

Laura Toler Polson, 84, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee, and most recently of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 16, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1941, to her parents, Kenneth and Edna (Walden) Baird. She worked for many years at Kmart. Laura loved to sew, attend church, collect dolls, especially Barbie dolls. She also loved to visit Bill Waldens where she had her own special seat. Laura cherished every moment spent with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Chester Toler and Sherwood Polson; and her siblings, Francis Baird, Polly Lettner, Rene Carroll, Sherry Baird, James “Jimmy” Baird, Kenneth Baird Jr., Johnny Baird, children; Lorrie Jane Toler and Tina Davis, and grandsons; Shaun Anthony Wilhoite and Brandon Ray Buckler.
She is survived by her children, Connie (James) Wilhoite, Tammy Buckler (Raymond Paul), and Chester B. Toler Jr. (Heather); her siblings, Sus Sisson, Ann “Bit” Nelson, Jewell (Steve) Hanson, and Gary (Sissy) Baird; along with 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 noon, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.

Doris Ann Jones, 83, of Alexandria passed away on February 14, 2026. She was the daughter of John Jones and Reva Bowling...
02/16/2026

Doris Ann Jones, 83, of Alexandria passed away on February 14, 2026. She was the daughter of John Jones and Reva Bowling. She worked at NKU as housekeeping. She enjoyed playing Bingo, scary movies, camping, being on the lake, reading and being on the beach. Most of all she loved spending time with her family especially all her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Geraldene Kelm. She is survived by her daughters; Tina Murphy, and Terrie Kidd. Son Rick (Nora) Jones. Sisters; Edna Vendor, Flora Callahan. As well as 7 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great great children. Servies will be private to the family. Cooper Funeral Home is serving the family.

James “Jim” Edward Meyer, 73, of Melbourne, Kentucky, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1952, to ...
02/16/2026

James “Jim” Edward Meyer, 73, of Melbourne, Kentucky, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1952, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sauerbach) Meyer. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Brenda Mardis and Libby Kinney.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Carolyn (Norwich) Meyer; his daughter, Amanda “Mandy” Meyer; his son, James “Jim” Meyer (Rob Dunn); his sisters, Joann (Jim) Miskanin, Linda (Art) Guy, and Deborah “Debbie” (Darwin) Davis; his sister-in-law, Linda (Bob) Hunter; and his brothers-in-law, Ronnie Norwich and Allen Norwich.
Jim was a faithful member of the Church of Christ of Alexandria. He passed away after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease that spanned more than two decades.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend to all. His love for his family, friends, animals, and his favorite teams—the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals—was known by everyone who knew him. There will be a Celebration of Life in May of 2026.

Roger Dale Griffith, 77, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on February 11, 2026. Roger was born in Breathitt County a...
02/12/2026

Roger Dale Griffith, 77, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on February 11, 2026. Roger was born in Breathitt County and was the son of Edward and Geraldine (Spicer) Griffith.

Roger was a teacher and Assistant Principal at Newport Junior High School. He enjoyed woodworking, crafting custom furniture, and remodeling. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Charles Griffith and Gary Griffith.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; his daughter, Danielle (Jay) Yelton; his sister, Phyllis (Bill) Patrick; his grandchildren, Johnathan, Justin, and Zoey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held at Cooper Funeral Home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Cooper Funeral Home is honored to serve the Griffith family.

Steven W. Taylor, 63, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1962, to his p...
02/09/2026

Steven W. Taylor, 63, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1962, to his parents, Donna and Jerry Taylor, his father preceded him in death.

Steve was an avid fan of U.K. Men’s Basketball, the Reds, and was a Bengals season ticket holder for many years. He was a personable and kind-hearted man who deeply loved his family and friends and cherished the time spent with them. Steve also enjoyed fishing and coaching his son Ben in multiple sports, and attending concerts, having seen Jimmy Buffett perform more than 40 times.

Steve is survived by his mother Donna Taylor, his wife Kim Taylor; his sons, Tim (Missy) Taylor, Matt (Katie) Taylor, and Ben Taylor; his sister, Jenny (Frank) Staton; and his grandchildren, Madelyn, Macy, and Dillon. He is also survived by his nephews, Frank and Corey Staton; niece Stella Kendon. As well as his best friends James DeBruler and Dave Klette.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with the funeral service beginning at noon. Burial will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Knights of Columbus immediately following the service.
Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Taylor family.

Larry James Buckler, 76, of California, Kentucky, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was born to Troy and Mildred (Mora...
02/04/2026

Larry James Buckler, 76, of California, Kentucky, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was born to Troy and Mildred (Moran) Buckler. Larry worked as a computer programmer for the OKI Regional Council of Governments for many years. He enjoyed the solitude of reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Anne Buckler, in 2022; his daughter, Jessica Buckler, in 1993; his brother, Troy Buckler; and his sister, Geraldine Huffman.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Jamie (Frank) Shoemaker; his sister, Charlene Childers; and his grandchildren, Jessica, Mildred, and Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Grandview Cemetery.
Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Buckler family.

Phyllis Lynn Richardson, 64, of Bethel, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1961, to her ...
01/31/2026

Phyllis Lynn Richardson, 64, of Bethel, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1961, to her parents Thomas and Carol (Manis) Carter. She worked in the restaurant business for many years, she loved crafting and her nic nac’s, Phyliss spent many years being an advocate for Domestic Violence.

She is survived by her daughters Tiffany Carter and Stephanie Carter and 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Cooper Funeral Home is serving the family.

Susan Claire Yowler, 75, of Melbourne, Kentucky passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Mt...
01/31/2026

Susan Claire Yowler, 75, of Melbourne, Kentucky passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Mt. Healthy, Ohio to her parents William and Alma Lutterbie. She retired from the National Government Service Anthem, she was the past treasurer of the NKY Saddle club, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Camp Springs Fire Department. She loved traveling to Gatlinburg and enjoyed watching her grandson in Marching Band, but most importantly she cherished every minute with her family. She was preceded in death by parents, her husband Roy Yowler who passed away in 2005 and her brothers Ronald Lutterbie and Bill Lutterbie.
She is survived by her daughter Katharine (Alistair) McDowell, siblings; Dutch Lutterbie and Cheryl Dessauer, and her cherished grandchildren Keagan and Draven.
A visitation will be held at Cooper Funeral Home on Thursday February 5, 2026, from 4pm-7pm. The service will begin at 7pm. Graveside service will be held on Friday at Spring Grove Cemetery at 10am. Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Yowler Family.

Jeffrey “Batman” Alyn Riddell, 70, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by his family on January 27, 2026. He ...
01/28/2026

Jeffrey “Batman” Alyn Riddell, 70, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by his family on January 27, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1955, to his parents, Glenn and Helen (Cook) Riddell.

Jeffrey worked for many years as a piano tuner and musician. Music was his life, along with his deep love for guitars. He enjoyed playing in various bands throughout his life and loved every single strum. He was an avid fan of the Beatles and Batman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Deana Riddell, sisters, Marlene Damron and Michelle Merrill.

He is survived by his children, Glenn (Samantha) Howard, Alan (Megan) Riddell, and Vicky Rogers; five grandchildren; and a nephew, Troy Merrill.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 31,2026 from 10-1pm. Service will begin at 1pm. Burial will be private to the family. Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Riddell family.

Wendell Harold Coffey, 78, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Matthew, Kentucky, t...
01/24/2026

Wendell Harold Coffey, 78, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Matthew, Kentucky, to his parents, William and Lora (Penix) Coffey. Wendell worked for many years as a manager at the Valve Company. In his free time, he loved hunting and fishing and proudly served with the Northern Pendleton Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gardella Coffey, in August of 2008; his son, Glen Coffey; and his brothers, Earl Coffey and James Coffey.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Coffey, and five grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home in Alexandria from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, with the service beginning at 12:00 noon.
Cooper Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Coffey family.

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