Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Marion "Lee" Howe
Jun 13, 2025
Marion “Lee” Howe, 82, of Corinth, KY, went home to be with his Savior on Friday June 13, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 18, 1942 in Boone County, KY, he was the son of the late Lon and Carrie Lee Lowrey Howe. Lee was a beloved husband, father, brother, father-n-law, grandfather and friend whose life was marked deeply...
Dale "Mouse" Wayne Bishop
Jun 11, 2025
Dale Wayne "Mouse" Bishop was born August 12, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away suddenly on June 11, 2025 at Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 66. He was the son of the late Arthur Bishop and Geraldine Gibson Hounchell.
Dale was an owner/operator of Dale Bishop Trucking and viewed it more than just a job. He was a faithful...
Julia Geraldine Delk
Jun 10, 2025
Julia Geraldine Delk of Dry Ridge, KY was born January 19, 1930 in Kenton County, KY and died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Florence, KY at the age of 95 years.
Julia was the daughter of the late Raymond John and Catherine Hughes Sheffel. She was a retired food server in the restaurant industry and on March 6, 1948 she was...
Elwood "Junior" McComas, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Elwood "Junior" McComas, Jr., a beloved lifelong farmer and dedicated small engine mechanic, passed away on June 7, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Born on December 10, 1958, in Owenton, Junior was known for his unwavering work ethic and commitment to his family and community.
As the owner and operator of McComas and Son's Small Engine Repair, he...
David Michael Brown
Jun 6, 2025
David Michael Brown, 61, of Crittenden, KY, entered into his eternal home of Friday June 6, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 30, 1963 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Charles Lee and Eileen Casey Brown.
On July 4, 2010, David was united in marriage to the former Bonnie Kay Harrison,...
Verna "Sunny" Welch Holt
Jun 4, 2025
Verna "Sunny" Welch Holt, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 4, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Born on December 8, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunny graced the lives of those around her with a spirit of joy and love. Her education was marked by her graduation from Grant County High School, after which she...
Bill Mitts
Jun 4, 2025
William “Bill” Vernon Mitts, 84, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025 at Grant Healthcare in Williamstown. Born on October 11, 1940 in Williamstown, he was the son of the late Vernon and Alma Virginia Garrard Mitts.
In September of ’63, he entered the U.S. Army; he was honorably discharged with a rank of CPL (E-4) in September...
Leeanna Atwood
Jun 3, 2025
Leeanna Atwood of Hebron, KY was born September 3, 1958 in Ft. Thomas, KY and died Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Warsaw, Ky at the age of 66 years.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Willa Mineer Dieckmann and was a former self-employed home health caregiver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Priscilla Ann Beckner
May 27, 2025
Priscilla Ann Beckner of Ft. Mitchell, KY and formerly of Grant County, KY was born July 9, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH and died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Erlanger, KY at the age of 78 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Dulcie Lois Cole Griffith. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ft. Mitchell...
Stuart Douglas Freeman
May 24, 2025
Stuart Douglas Freeman of Covington, Ky was born December 27, 1974 in Covington, KY and died Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 50 years.
He is the son of Lowell Guy Freeman and the late Virginia Ruth Hunt Freeman. He worked with Joe Lay Plumbing, he was a former firefighter with Williamstown Fire Department, Dry Ridge...
Ola Parson Baker
May 24, 2025
Ola Parson Baker, 89, of Crittenden, KY, entered into her eternal home on Saturday May 24, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care – Edgewood. Born on March 10, 1936, in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Guy William and Allie Reed Parson.
For over 65 years, Ola was married to Marvin Baker; he preceded her in death...
Carole Ann Losey
May 22, 2025
Carole Ann Losey, of Warsaw, KY, formerly of Rising Sun, IN, entered her eternal home on Thursday May 22, 2025 at Gallatin Health Care in Warsaw. She celebrated her 88th birthday on Monday. Born on May 19, 1937 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Upshere Turley and Dorothy Harris White.
She was married to Harold Leslie Losey;...
Billy Elvin Smith
May 21, 2025
Billy Elvin Smith, 66, of Crittenden, KY, entered his eternal home on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center - ER in Williamstown. Born on February 6, 1959, he was the son of the late Ralph and Debbie Marie Pingleton Smith.
After many years of service, Bill retired as a line attendant with Johnson Controls in Georgetown. Sharing his...
Kay Lamonne Hambrick Garnett
May 16, 2025
Kay Lamonne Hambrick Garnett, 82, of Florence, Kentucky passed away peacefully May 16, 2025 with her husband, Robert, by her side. She was born Feb. 19, 1943 in Florence, Kentucky to her late parents, Lehman and Dorothy Hambrick. She is survived by her siblings; Robert (Linda) Hambrick, Kim Kearns, and Jon Hambrick. Kay's memory will be cherished by her husband...
Linda Jo Miller Etler
May 14, 2025
Linda Jo Miller Etler, 65, of Crittenden, KY, entered into her eternal home on Wednesday May 14, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center - Edgewood. Born on March 9, 1960 in Kenton County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Mary Emma Sturgeon Miller.
On October 23, 1976, she was united in marriage to Bernie Etler; he...
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...
