Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Owen Roy Zink
Jul 30, 2026
Owen Roy Zink, 2-year-old son of Bradley Joseph and Chelsie Elizabeth Roy Zink, was born April 1, 2024 in Edgewood, KY and died Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Owen was a happy boy, that loved playing and trying to keep-up with his siblings. He enjoyed riding on the side by side, loved his chickens, and dancing.
He is survived by his parents Brad...
Dennis Smith
Jul 30, 2026
Dennis Smith, 78, Corinth, KY, entered his heavenly home on Thursday July 30, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 23, 1948 in Bright Shade (Clay Co.), KY; he was the son of the late Oscar and Ada Swafford Smith.
On November 7, 1975, he was united in marriage to the former Regina Marie Schulkers; she...
Keith Fortner
Jul 30, 2026
Stephen Keith Fortner, of Corinth, KY, entered into his eternal home one day after his 79th birthday, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 29, 1947, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Gayle Bradford and Georgia Irene Lovins Fortner.
On September 17, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Judy...
Jerry Allen Neal
Jul 28, 2026
Jerry Allen Neal, 85, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into his eternal home on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center – Edgewood, KY. Born on July 19, 1941 in Dry Ridge, KY, he was the son of Vernal Neal but was raised by his mother Adelia Mildred Jump and step-father, Gerald Jump.
On July 21, 1959, he...
Charles Fred Flege
Jul 27, 2026
Charles Fred Flege of Dry Ridge, KY born January 26, 1933 in the Heekin community, Williamstown, KY and died Monday, July 27, 2026 in Florence, KY at the age of 93.
Charles was the son of the late John Blain and Frances See Flege. He was a 1951 graduate of Williamstown High School and a 1959 graduate of the University...
Phillip Wayne Wynn
Jul 23, 2026
Phillip Wayne Wynn, age 68, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on July 23, 2026, following a long illness. Throughout his health journey, Phillip lived by the inspiring motto, “One Day At A Time.”
Born on April 28, 1958, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Vernon and Ora Webster Wynn.
Phillip had numerous jobs through the years where...
Wanda Lee Little Collins
Jul 20, 2026
Wanda Lee Little Collins of Corinth, KY was born August 10, 1945 in Newport, KY and died Monday, July 20, 2026 at her residence at the age of 80.
She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Emma Turner Little, she was a homemaker, and she was united in marriage to her husband, Arthur Collins on June 23, 1962.
Surviving is...
Sissy Rosendo
Jul 17, 2026
Sissy Rosendo (née Spaulding) passed away on July 17, 2026, in Florence, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion that will continue to inspire everyone fortunate enough to have known her. Born on March 6, 1965, in Covington, Kentucky, Sissy’s life was marked by deep, abiding love for her family and community, and a joyful embrace of life’s...
Billy Ray Moore
Jul 15, 2026
Billy Ray Moore, a Corinth resident, born on May 26, 1957, in the quiet community of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY on July 15, 2026, leaving behind memories cherished by all who knew him. Known for his big heart and unwavering kindness, Billy Ray dedicated his life to helping those around him and...
Jean Daugherty
Jul 14, 2026
Mary “Jean” Daugherty, 87, of Covington, KY, peacefully entered her eternal home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Rosedale Green Nursing Home – Covington. Born on December 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elsie (Benz) Sauer.
A dedicated and faithful servant of the Lord, Jean was a parishioner at St. Barbara...
Aaron Dyer
Jul 14, 2026
Aaron Dyer, 84, Corinth, KY, passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at the Owenton Manor. Born on December 27, 1941 in Magoffin County, KY, he was the son of the late Austin and Marie Allen Dyer.
Aaron retired from Johnson Controls in Georgetown. He will long be remembered as an ardent conversationalist; he never met a stranger anywhere he went. Much...
Richard Lee "Chip" Chipman
Jul 13, 2026
Richard Lee “Chip” Chipman, 78, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away Monday morning at his residence, surrounded by the community and family he loved so dearly.
Born on February 6, 1948, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, Chip was a son of the late Tilden “Bud” Chipman and Rosella Washum Chipman. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United...
Betty Lou Kreft
Jul 13, 2026
Betty Lou Kreft, of Butler, KY, formerly of Williamstown, KY, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday July 13, 2026 at River Valley Nursing Home, just 120 days shy of her 100th birthday. Born on November 30, 1926 in Kahoka, MO, she was the daughter of the late Ray Frank and Virginia Barrows Walker.
On June 11, 1945,...
Michael Wayne Cornn
Jul 11, 2026
Michael “Mike” Wayne Cornn, a Williamstown resident, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the U.C. Medical Center at the age of 82. He was the husband of Emma “Jane” Lonkard Cornn.
Mike was born in Frankfort, KY on July 28, 1943, to the late Marvin Cornn and Mary Redding. On October 1, 1976 he was united in marriage to...
Barbara Irene Woodyard Dunaway
Jul 8, 2026
Barbara Irene Woodyard Dunaway, of Corinth, was born Sept. 23, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away July 8, 2026 in Florence, Kentucky at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Estill and Hazel Bernie Jones Woodyard.
On June 6, 1969 Barbara was united to the love of her life, Tommy Dunaway. In addition to her...
Alda "Jinx" Fornash Marksberry
Jul 8, 2026
Alda “Jinx” Fornash Marksberry, 96, of Williamstown, KY passed away on July 8, 2026 under hospice care at Village Care Center in Erlanger, KY.
Born September 18, 1929, she was the last of ten children of the late Greenberry Sharp Fornash and Grisella Jane North. She was preceded in death by all her siblings.
A nickname, bestowed by three of her brothers,...
Eva Faulkner Croy
Jul 8, 2026
Eva Louise Faulkner Croy, a former Williamstown resident, passed away at CareCore at Meadows in Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the age of 89.
Eva was born on December 16, 1936 in Stanton, KY to the late Herbert Earl Faulkner and Elsie Perkins Faulkner. She was a 1955 graduate of Grant Co. High School and a former...
Danny Lee Stovall
Jul 6, 2026
Danny Lee Stovall, born on July 1, 1954, in Culvert City, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee and Juanita Coffey Stovall.
Danny was a proud member of St. William Catholic Church in Williamstown, Kentucky, where he found spiritual fellowship and connection.
Throughout his years, Danny cultivated many passions...
Marlene Rae Elliston
Jul 5, 2026
Marlene Wilson Taylor Elliston, 90, of Florence, KY, formerly of Williamstown, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday July 5, 2026 at Magnolia Springs Retirement Community in Florence. Born on September 1, 1935 in the Jonesville Community of Owen County; she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Picola Cammack Wilson.
On July 15, 1972, she was united in marriage...
Gregory Keith Thomas, Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
Gregory Keith Thomas Jr. of Brooksville, KY was born August 16, 1979 in Covington, KY and died Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Maysville, KY at the age of 46.
He was the son of Cynthia Doran and Gregory Thomas Sr. He was a cook and server for McDonalds, he loved the Kansas City Chiefs, WWE wrestling, and was a genuinely happy...
