Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Mederius Ann Conner
May 11, 2025
Mederius Ann Conner of Williamstown, KY was born July 22, 1954 in West Union, OH and died Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 70 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Hamilton. She was a retired supervisor with Crossett Trucking, most recently worked at the Ark Encounter, and she was a member...
Debra "Debbie" House Gonzalez
May 8, 2025
Debra "Debbie" House Gonzalez, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. Born on October 22, 1955, in Anderson, Indiana, Debbie's life was a testament to love, warmth, and unwavering kindness.
Debbie was a lifelong member of the New Columbus Baptist Church, where she dedicated herself not only to her...
Viola Ray Gardner Kinman
May 7, 2025
Viola Gardner Kinman, Fort Wright, KY, passed peacefully to her eternal home on May 7, 2025. Born onDecember 11, 1927 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to Pauline and Ray Gardner, she was the fourth of fivedaughters. She lived her 97 years fully with grace, joy, and love.Viola’s life was all about her faith and family. She connected easily with people making them...
Leland Earl Pence
May 2, 2025
Leland Earl Pence, 84, of Williamstown, KY, a proud Vietnam Veteran transitioned from this life on Friday May 2, 2025 at his residence after an extended illness. Born on August 29, 1940 in Williamstown, he was the son of the late Earl and Rosella Mae (Ashcraft) Pence.
On May 5, 1994, he was united in marriage to the former Linda Due;...
Melbert Ray Combs
May 2, 2025
Melbert Ray Combs was born July 8, 1944 in Gallatin County, Kentucky and passed away May 2, 2025 at his residence in Glencoe, Kentucky at the age of 80. He was the son of the late Melbert and Jean Kinman Combs.
Duke, as he was known, was a retired maintenance supervisor for Carroll County Schools, and a veteran of the United...
Angela "Angie" Coldiron Cavins
May 1, 2025
Angela "Angie" Deane Coldiron Cavins, a Corinth resident, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Michael Cavins.
Angie was born in Kenton Co., Kentucky on November 20, 1968. She was a graduate of Grant Co. High School. She was a former parts coordinator for Novolex...
Sherry Ann Morgan
May 1, 2025
Sherry Ann Morgan, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed after a brief illness, on her 88th birthday, which was Thursday May 1, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Fort Thomas. Born on May 1, 1937 in Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Mary Magdalene Hume Foley.
On June 30, 1956, she was united...
Patricia Tiller Brubaker
Apr 24, 2025
Patricia Tiller Brubaker of Union, KY was born June 10, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH and died Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Williamstown, KY at the age of 79 years.
She was the daughter of the late Claude Wilson and Doris Imogene Mabry Tiller. She was a retired surgical charge nurse for the Mercy Hospitals and a member of the Mt. Zion...
Gregory George Deimling
Apr 23, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Deimling, a gifted risk management consultant, mentor, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the age of 77, in Williamstown, Kentucky. Greg was a man of remarkable intelligence, deep generosity, and unforgettable humor—a rare combination that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Greg did his military service in the Air Force from 1966...
Katherine "Kateri" Herald
Apr 21, 2025
Katherine “Kateri” Herald, a beloved granddaughter, sister and niece, entered into her heavenly home on Monday April 21, 2025 in Florence, KY at the age of 18. Kateri was born in Cincinnati, OH on October 21, 2006. While her life was marked by osteogenesis imperfecta, she lived a full life filled with loving smiles, joy and a strong resilience.
Always focusing...
Larry "Punky" Burgess
Apr 18, 2025
Larry “Punky” Burgess, 74, formerly of Grant County, KY, passed away at home in Crestview Hills, KY on April 18, 2025. Born on November 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Noah Burgess and Lucille Charlene Elliott Burgess.
Larry was the third of four siblings, survived by his sister, Bonnie (Marshall) Scroggins and younger brother, Denny Burgess. He was...
Richard Phillip Mader
Apr 17, 2025
Richard Phillip Mader, born on December 6, 1947, in New Albany, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Pace, Florida. He was the beloved son of George David Mader, Jr. and Dorothy M. Carlisle Mader.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Faye Hiner Mader on December 31, 2016. He leaves behind a loving family, including his son,...
David Oakes
Apr 14, 2025
Clarence David Oakes, 75, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025 at Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility in Union. Born on October 24, 1949, in Jellico, KY, he was the son of the late Clarence "Cotton" and Margaret Smitty Oakes.
Clarence was united in marriage to the former Karen Sue Curtis; she preceded him in death on August...
Darrell Wayne Brown
Apr 13, 2025
Darrell Wayne Brown was born July 14, 1949 in Owen Co., Kentucky and passed away April 13, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Ruel Jason and Hattie Lee Skirvin Brown.
Darrell was a retired shift line supervisor for Phillips Driscopipe in Williamstown. He was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist...
Kolsten Michael Lee Taylor
Apr 13, 2025
Kolsten Michael Lee Taylor, a Crittenden resident passed away at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 9 months old. Kolsten was the son of Chase Taylor and Katelynn "Katie" Nichols.
Kolsten was born in Edgewood, KY on July 5, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Chase and Katie; brother Ryker Taylor; Grandparents, Brynn Nichols, Rhonda (Joe) Dupuy, Ryan...
Gertrude Wanda Richerson
Apr 13, 2025
Gertrude Wanda Richerson passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Emerald Trace Senior Care Facility in Elsmere, KY. Gertrude was born in Napoleon, Kentucky on Wednesday, April 29th, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Dolien Lee Richerson and Anna Almira Jeannette Wever Burgess Richerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Michael Lane Thomas
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Lane Thomas, born on July 30, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was married to his wife, Jordan Clark, and was the beloved son to his parents, Michelle Hinkle Thomas and Bryan Lane Thomas.
A proud graduate of Grant County High School, Michael was known...
Ann Eckler Brewer
Apr 10, 2025
Ann Eckler Brewer of Walton, KY was born March 11, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH and died Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Cold Spring, KY at the age of 75 years.
She was the daughter of the late John Marion and Ruth Juanita McClain Eckler. She was a retired Collateral Analyst for Fifth Third Bank, a former member of the First Church...
Gary "Steven" Wolford
Apr 9, 2025
Gary “Steven” Wolford, 47, of Corinth, KY, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his residence. Born on December 20, 1977, in South Williamson, KY, he was the son of Gary Lee Wolford and the late Brenda Kaye Simpkins Wolford.
On May 12, 1998 he was united in marriage to the former Jennifer Rose Mitchem; she survives. Before he...
Janice Gouge Hutchison
Apr 8, 2025
Janice Gouge Hutchison, born on December 10, 1942, in the quaint town of Sherman, Kentucky, departed this world on April 8th, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. She was the widow of the late Stanley Eugene Hutchison. Her presence, though now silenced, resonates deeply within the hearts of those she cherished.
A member of the Sherman Baptist Church, Janice...
