Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Talmon Rufus Perkins
Jul 24, 2025
Talmon Rufus Perkins, 85, of Corinth, KY, entered his heavenly home on Thursday July 24, 2025 at his residence. Born on September 1, 1939 in the Bulan Village of Hazard, (Perry County) KY, he was the son of the late William S. and Ogie Terry (Terry) Perkins.
On September 13, 1969 in Clintwood, West Virginia, he was united in marriage to...
Rita Marsh Doerr
Jul 24, 2025
Rita Marsh Doerr, born on December 3, 1957, in Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the Boone Springs Nursing Home in Union, KY. She was a cherished soul whose warmth and kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone she encountered throughout her life.
As a customer service representative for the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY, Rita found...
Cpl. Douglas B. Alexander
Jul 23, 2025
Corporal Douglas B. Alexander, a devoted son, brother, and U.S. Marine Veteran, passed away on July 23, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky. Born on March 8, 1987, in Edgewood, he grew up surrounded by family and friends who would later come to appreciate the warmth and strength of his character.
Douglas was a proud graduate of Ryle...
Joan "Muzzy" Caldwell
Jul 22, 2025
Caldwell, Joan “Muzzy” passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025. She was a former resident of Grant County and the daughter of the late Mary and Sam Blaine. Joan was born March 13, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife of the late David Macke Caldwell. Dear mother of David (Tammy) Caldwell, Andrew (Tracy) Caldwell, Tyler (David) Ferguson and the late...
Sharon Ann Berkley
Jul 22, 2025
Sharon Ann "Berk" Berkley was born August 5, 1950 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and passed away July 22, 2025 in Williamstown, Kentucky at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Berlin Jake and Hazel Bromley Berkley.
Sharon was a retired middle school teacher working at Grant County Middle School and Owen County Middle School. She was also...
Frances Elaine Doane
Jul 21, 2025
On Monday, July 21, 2025, Frances Elaine Livingood Doane (Poogie) went home to be with the Lord. Frances joyfully entered the presence of Jesus singing “Amazing Grace” at 8:20 pm. She leaves behind on this Earth 2 children: Anthony Wayne (Gail) and Jennifer Elaine (Greg); 5 grandchildren: Jamie (Daniel), Jill (Ben), Colton (Kaitlyn), Jordan, Samantha and 12 great-grandchildren. Poogie is...
Barbara Lee Humphries
Jul 18, 2025
Barbara Lee McGuire Humphries, 87, of Warsaw, KY, entered her heavenly home on Friday July 18, 2025 at Gallatin Healthcare in Warsaw.
Barbara will be long remembered as a wonderful and kind Christian lady, known for her unwavering faith and devotion to her family and her church. She was born to the late Roger Lee and Dorothy Mae Boyd McGuire on...
Judith Ann "Judy" McFadden
Jul 17, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” McFadden, 80, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered her eternal home on Thursday July 17, 2025 at her residence. Born on July 4, 1945 in Greenville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carl LeRoy and Dorothy Frances Townsend Murphy.
Judy, as she was affectionately known, was a graduate of Sidney High School in Sidney, OH. She was...
Janet Kinman Miles
Jul 15, 2025
Janet Faye Kinman Miles, age 74, a resident of Perry Park, KY, passed away on July 15, 2025 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born September 15, 1951, Janet was the daughter of the late Alfred and Roberta Scott Kinman. She is survived by her husband, Terry Wayne Miles of 54 years, two sisters, Barbara Kinman and Alberta O'Connor,...
Charles Eugene Perry
Jul 14, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Eugene Perry, 87, of Burlington, KY, entered his heavenly home on Monday July 14, 2025 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. Born on August 8, 1937, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Alfred Fred and Lucille Pearl Collum Perry. Having become a master stone mason, he took over his father’s business, A.F....
Paul Wayne Brewer
Jul 12, 2025
Paul Wayne Brewer, 84, of Verona, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family who adored him. Born in Kentucky to Carl H. Brewer and Edna H. Brewer (Anderson), Paul exemplified a life devoted to hard work, music and the simple joys of the outdoors.
A dedicated employee of the Ford Motor Company, Paul committed...
James "Mark" Wilson
Jul 12, 2025
James “Mark” Wilson, 65, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Saturday morning July 12, 2025 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born on June 13, 1960, in Fort Thomas KY, he was the son of James A. Wilson and Carolyn Tomlinson.
On January 14, 1980, Mark entered the United Sates Air Force where he earned a Senior Airman (SRA)...
Richard Byron Hutchins
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard Bryon Hutchins November 4, 1949 – July 10, 2025
Richard Bryon Hutchins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, laughter, and joy. Born on November 4, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Richard Hutchins and Elizabeth Mills Hutchins, Rick was the oldest...
Rita Marlene Wilson
Jul 9, 2025
Rita Marlene (Beighle) Wilson, a mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 76. Born on August 28, 1948, in Sabina, Ohio, Rita was known as a beacon of warmth and kindness throughout her life.
She was a loving caretaker. Her work ethic was matched only by her love for connecting...
Norma Jean Rayborn
Jul 9, 2025
Norma Jean Rayborn, 85, of Williamstown, KY, entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Boonespring Nursing and Rehab in Union. Born on May 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy Webster Beach.
Norma was united in marriage to Clarence J. Rayborn; he preceded her in death on June 24, 1993. For many years...
Ramona Sue Caldwell Witt
Jul 9, 2025
Ramona Sue Caldwell Witt, born on January 14, 1960, in Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center of Edgewood, KY. Her warm spirit and loving nature touched all who were fortunate enough to know her.
As a dedicated mother, she cherished time spent with her family. Her son Anthony J. (Jessica) Woods II,...
Eric Michael Neuspickel
Jul 5, 2025
Eric Michael Neuspickel, 34, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Saturday morning July 5, 2025 at his residence. Born on July 3, 1991, in Fort Thomas, KY, he was the son of Paula Sue Neuspickel.
Immediately upon graduating from Pendleton County High School in 2009, Eric entered the United States Marines where he honorably and proudly served his country; he earned...
Katharine Belew
Jul 4, 2025
Katharine Belew, 82, of Powell passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 4, 2025 at the Sarah Moore Home in Delaware surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 6, 1943 in Grant County, Kentucky to the late Willie and Frances (Wainscott) McCormick and later graduated from Williamstown High School in Williamstown, Kentucky. On August 5, 1961, she married the love...
Martha Lee Conrad
Jul 2, 2025
Martha Lee Conrad was born December 20, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky and passed away July 2, 2025 at her residence at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Alpheus and Nannie Louise Goocher Hillman.
She retired from Grant County Schools as a school bus driver in 2009 with almost 20 years of service. In the early...
Charlene McKnight Towery
Jul 2, 2025
Charlene McKnight Towery, 81, formerly of Princeton, KY, passed away peacefully in Latonia, KY. Charlene was born on January 4, 1944 in Caldwell County, KY to the late Nelson McKnight and Mattie Pruitte Ortt.
Charlene retired from a 30 year career as a registered nurse in several hospitals throughout western Kentucky, southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.
Charlene enjoyed her pets, both cats...
