Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Timothy Edward Mefford
Apr 30, 2026
Timothy Edward Mefford, 63, of Williamstown, KY, entered his eternal home on Thursday April 30, 2026 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on February 3, 1963 in Covington, KY, he was the son of Bro. Quince Thomas Mefford of Nicholasville, KY and the late Reva Dell Odor Mefford.
On July 15, 2006, he was...
Charlene Thomas
Apr 24, 2026
Charlene Thomas, 75, entered into her heavenly rest on Friday April 24, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Florence, KY. Born on April 26, 1950 in Shelbyville, KY, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas, Jr. and Betty Lou Clifton Romans.
Twenty-two years ago, Charlene was united in marriage to Monty Steven Thomas; he preceded her in death on...
Marlene Faye Bailey
Apr 24, 2026
Marlene Faye Bailey, 71 of Glencoe, KY, entered her eternal home on Friday April 24, 2026 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 26, 1954 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia Maie Jasper Seng.
On February 5, 1978, Marlene was united in marriage to Verlin G. Bailey; he survives. Marlene...
Melinda Sue Epperson
Apr 18, 2026
Melinda Sue "Suzie" Epperson of Crittenden, Kentucky passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Crittenden, Suzie was known for her warm spirit, quick laugh, and generous heart.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Katie (Davin) Plunkett; four sons: Jon Spegal, Jason (Dee) Spegal, Jeremy Spegal and Daniel Epperson; seven brothers: Jim (Carol) Caldwell, Tom (Addie) Caldwell,...
Charlene Nadine Salyers
Apr 17, 2026
Charlene Nadine Salyers, 52, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Friday April 17, 2026 at her residence. Born on January 24, 1974 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of Deborha Lynn White Perkins and the late Gene Muchler.
June 12, 2015 she was united in marriage to Raymond ‘Fatty” Salyers; he survives. Having a deep-rooted love for family, nothing was...
Janet Sue Perry
Apr 17, 2026
Janet Sue Perry was born December 5, 1951 in Owsley County, Kentucky and passed away April 17, 2026 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Smith and Maggie Mayes Brackin.
Janet retired as a devoted minister with Labor of Love Ministries in Williamstown. She was known as a deeply Godly woman who...
Dwayne Kelson Nickell
Apr 16, 2026
Dwayne Kelson Nickell, 67 of Williamstown, KY, entered his eternal home in the early morning hours of Thursday April 16, 2026 at Grant Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on February 6, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas Kelson and Edith Irene Napier Nickell.
On October 7, 1978, Dwayne was united in marriage to the former Linda...
Kimberly L. Gibbs Barrett
Apr 15, 2026
Kimberly L. Gibbs Barrett of the Napoleon-Zion Station community was born in Richmond, IN September 10, 1961 and died in Edgewood, KY April 15, 2026 at the age of 64.
She was the daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Dorothy Lucille Lacy Gibbs. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was united in...
Kathy Lynn Rife
Apr 14, 2026
Kathy Lynn Rife was born July 28, 1956 in Piqua, Ohio and passed away April 14, 2026 in Georgetown, Kentucky at the age of 69. She was the daughter of Ellis Edward Huff (Kathy) of Verona and the late Shirley Jean Shields Huff.
Kathy was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dry Ridge. She had many...
Linda Lee Wilson Crouch
Apr 14, 2026
Linda Lee Wilson Crouch of Erlanger KY was born in Owenton, KY on June 9, 1942 and died in Edgewood, KY Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the age of 83.
She was the daughter of the late Calvert Sylvester and Bertha Loraine Devers Wilson. She was a homemaker and retired clerical data recorder in the automotive industry. Linda was united in...
Sergeant Robert "Bobby" Regensburger
Apr 14, 2026
Sergeant Robert “Bobby” Joseph Regensburger, 33, passed away Tuesday April 14, 2026 at his residence. Born on August 31, 1992 in Edgewood, KY, he was the son of William John and Kathryn Estell Herbert Regensburger.
Upon graduating from Pendleton Co. High School in 2010, Bobby enlisted with the United States Marines, where he proudly served from September 7, 2010 until January...
Doris Annetta Thompson Eibeck
Apr 10, 2026
Doris Annetta Thompson Eibeck, 83, of Williamstown, KY, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky on Friday April 10, 2026
Doris was born on July 21, 1942, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Richard and Mary Thompson. On December 22, 1960, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wendell Gene Eibeck, with whom she...
Mary Jane Kinman Williams
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Jane Kinman Williams, a Corinth resident, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 60. She was the wife of Alexander “Al” Williams.
Mary was born in Fayette County, KY on July 1, 1965, to the late Samuel Kinman, Sr and Addaline Jackson. She was a former certified nurse assistant at the Grant Manor...
Elaine Rae Caniff
Apr 9, 2026
Elaine Rae Caniff, 87, of Dry Ridge, KY, died peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2026 at her home under hospice care. Born on November 28, 1938 in Grand Rapid, MI, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Lita Radcliff.
She was united in marriage to Robert Caniff, Jr., he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death is...
Sheridan Sexton Sr.
Apr 8, 2026
Sheridan Sexton Sr. of Corinth, KY was born July 18, 1941 in Frenchburg, KY and died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence at the age of 84.
He was the son of the late Lenord and Virginia Townsend Sexton. He was a retired Master Sargent with the United States Army, as well as being a former truck driver and bus...
Ruth Ann Sisson
Apr 6, 2026
Ruth Ann “Annie” Sisson, 69, of Warsaw, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 6, 2026 at her residence. Born on November 1, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Carl Andrew Bischoff, Sr., and Ola Bell Scott Bischoff.
“Annie” as she was affectionately known was married to Thomas David Sanford, he survives. She earned her Associates Degree from Watterson Jr....
Mary Lynn Leek
Apr 6, 2026
Mary Lynn Leek of Verona KY was born in Hebron KY on June 15, 1966 and died in Edgewood KY on Monday, April 6, 2026 at the age of 59.
She was the daughter of the late Ronald Edward and Billie Sue Helton Marthaler and she was a homemaker and babysitter. On May 16, 2022 she was united in marriage to...
James Howard "Jimmy" Switzer
Apr 4, 2026
James Howard “Jimmy” Switzer, age 67, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on April 4, 2026.
Born on August 4, 1958, in Owenton, Kentucky, Jimmy was the son of the late Raymond Howard Switzer and Edith Mae Souder Latimer. Known for his humble spirit and easy-going nature, he lived a life defined by simple pleasures and a generous heart.
Jimmy had a deep...
Judith Jump Harrison
Apr 3, 2026
Mrs. Judith Lynn Jump Harrison, a Williamstown resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the age of 76. She was the wife of Ron Harrison.
Judy was born in Covington, KY on November 4, 1949 to the late Robert Marshall Jump 1st, and Bertha Viola Setters Jump. She graduated from...
Ottis Courtney Hollon
Mar 30, 2026
Ottis Courtney Hollon, 93, of Crittenden, KY, passed away March 30, 2026, at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY, following injuries sustained in a car wreck. Born September 10, 1932, in Campton, KY, he was the son of the late Willie and Rosa (Childers) Hollon and was one of five children.
Ottis honorably served in the U.S. Navy as an...

