Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Rita Kay Tackett
Aug 8, 2025
Rita K Tackett was born July 23, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away August 8, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 83. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Phillip and Rita Marie Schreck Gruen.
Rita was a retired cook for St. Charles Care Center. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds including making jewelry, flower arrangements, macramé, and crochet....
Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Lee Crase Reed
Aug 3, 2025
Beatrice Lee "Aunt Bea" Crase Reed, 81, entered into her eternal home on Sunday August 3, 2025 at her Crittenden residence. Born on January 7, 1944 in Morgan County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Daisy Mable Bailey Crase.
On August 21, 1978 she was united in marriage to James Ray Reed; he preceded her in death....
Luane Alexander Whitaker
Aug 3, 2025
Luane Alexander Whitaker of Williamstown, KY was born December 9, 1937, in Grant County, KY and died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Knights Personal Care in Williamstown, KY at the age of 87 years.
She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Mabel McKinsey Alexander. She was a retired administration assistant with Johnson Control of Florence, KY. On January...
Paul Nelson Edwards
Aug 1, 2025
Paul Nelson Edwards, 76, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Friday August 1, 2025 at the Grant Center in Williamstown. Born on April 7, 1949, in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Elmer J. and Alice M. Bowen Edwards.
For many years Paul was an OTR truck driver; he later worked as a general laborer for a recycling center...
Robert Gayle Colson
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Gayle Colson was born June 17, 1955 in Keefer, Kentucky and passed away July 31, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 70. He was the son of Mendola Joy Taylor Colson of Corinth and the late Jesse D. Colson, Sr.
Robert was a member of Mason Baptist Church and worked as a store clerk at the Florence Walmart....
Mary Marksberry
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Johnson Marksberry was born April 29, 1943 in Jackson, Kentucky and passed away July 31, 2025 in Williamstown, Kentucky at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Josie Caudill Johnson.
Mary was a homemaker and loved reading. She got her greatest enjoyment from spending time with family.
On November 9, 1961 Mary was united in...
Robert M. Porter
Jul 31, 2025
Robert M. Porter was born January 17, 1942 in Selma, California and passed away July 31, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 83. He was the son of the late Marion Isaac and Thelma Townsend Porter.
Robert was a retired over-the-road truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Dresser Porter, a daughter, Monica Lugenbell, his...
Peter Koching
Jul 30, 2025
Peter Koching was born June 10, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away July 30, 2025 at his residence in Newport, Kentucky at the age of 68. He was the son of the late Alfred and Gertrude Koching.
On April 25, 1980 Pete was united in marriage to Carol Jean Webster Koching. In addition to his wife of 45 years he...
Margie Howard
Jul 30, 2025
Mary Margaret “Margie” Galford Howard, age 69, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born on December 7, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, Margie was the beloved daughter of the late William “Bill” and Willa Jean Doyle Galford.
Margie lived life with fierce independence and a creative spirit. She found joy in crocheting, crafting, reading tarot cards, and spending time...
Monty Joe Lovell
Jul 30, 2025
Mountjoy Joseph “Monty Joe” Lovell, 79, the husband of Belinda Elaine Van Winkle Lovell, passed away on July 30, 2025. He was born on November 15th, 1945 in Danville, Kentucky to Joseph Calvin and Dorothy Wilmot Mountjoy Lovell, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Earl George Van Winkle, and brother-in-law, David...
Glenna Rae McComas
Jul 29, 2025
Glenna Rae McComas, 80, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2025. Born on May 27, 1945, in Fayette County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Homer Bedford and Madlin McIntosh Taylor.
On January 19, 1990, Glenna was united in marriage to Charles McComas; he preceded her in death. She took pride in being a Domestic Engineer;...
Donald Edwin Conrad
Jul 28, 2025
Donald Edwin Conrad, Jr. was born July 20, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away July 28, 2025 at his residence in Dry Ridge, Kentucky at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Alma Jean King and Donald Edwin Conrad, Sr.
Donnie, as he was known by his friends and family, was a lifelong farmer with his...
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. Rita was the widow of the late Alan Bruce Doerr. She was a cherished soul whose warmth and kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone she encountered throughout her life.
As a customer service...
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. Sharon enjoyed being...
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...
