Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Fern Lucille Whaley Thompson
Jun 23, 2025
Fern Lucille Whaley Thompson, of Williamstown, KY, entered her heavenly home three hours before her 94th birthday, at St. Elizabeth Medical Hospice Center. Born on June 24, 1931 in the Doughton Community of Pendleton County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Thomas and Lula Belle Porter Whaley.
She graduated from Morgan High School. On May 1, 1959, Lucille was...
Mary "Jean" Edmonson
Jun 22, 2025
Mary “Jean” Ware Edmonson, 91, of Covington, KY, entered her eternal home on Sunday June 22, 2025 from her residence. Born on March 3, 1934 in Mt. Sterling, KY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Willa Mae Martin Ware.
On Oct 21, 1953 Jean was united in marriage to John LeRoy Edmonson; he preceded her in death on...
Gennelle Carley Howell
Jun 21, 2025
Dear God, we are deeply saddened that you have summoned our beautiful angel, Gennelle, to join your heavenly galaxy of angels. You graciously delivered her to Edgar and Lois Carley in a somewhat nondescript textile town of Ninety Six in lower South Carolina on October 17, 1937. The family subsequently relocated to Clinton, SC a short time later maintaining their...
Rose Spegal Ball
Jun 20, 2025
Rose Marie (Spegal) Ball
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend 1957 – 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rose Marie Ball, who left this world peacefully on June 20th, 2025, at the age of 67. Rose was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, treasured sister, and a steadfast friend. Her kindness, wit, and strength of spirit left...
Jeffrey Scott Burnett
Jun 20, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Burnett, 63, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his heavenly home on Friday June 20, 2025 after a brief illness at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center - Florence. Born on July 9, 1961, in Somerset, KY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Doris Ann Sears Burnett.
On June 30, 1979 Jeffrey was united in marriage to the...
Geneva Florence Mason Seal
Jun 19, 2025
Geneva Florence Mason Seal
November 4, 1937 – June 19, 2025
Geneva Florence Mason Seal, 87, Dry Ridge, died Thursday June 19, 2025 at her residence in Dry Ridge. Born on November 4, 1937 in Owen County, Ky, she was the daughter of the late Ira G. and Irene Noel Mason. Geneva graduated from Owen County High School. She was a dedicated...
Betty Jo Griffin Norman
Jun 18, 2025
Betty Jo Griffin Norman, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Boone Spring Nursing Home in Union, Kentucky. Born on October 25, 1944, in Kenton County, Kentucky, Betty embraced life with a spirit filled with joy and love.
For over 20 years, Betty dedicated her career to the food service industry, where she worked meticulously...
Willena Kay Porter Jump
Jun 17, 2025
Willena Kay Porter Jump of Verona, formerly of Williamstown, KY, was born August 14, 1947 in Williamstown and died Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 77 years.
She was the daughter of the late Obie Porter and Jewell Mae Reynolds Clifton. She was retired Deputy and Executive Finance Officer for the Grant County Detention Center, as well...
Larry Dale Brewer
Jun 17, 2025
Larry Dale Brewer of Williamstown, KY died June 17, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood. He was born July 27, 1948 in Mt. Sterling, KY to Andrew Jackson and Reba Brewer, both preceded him in death. His brothers, Steve Brewer and Barry Brewer also preceded him. Larry served his country 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Once his...
Dorothy Mae Heller
Jun 17, 2025
We celebrate the life of Dorothy Mae Heller, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025
Born on April 25, 1945 to the late Ernest and Edith Epperson, Dorothy spent her early life on Fairview Road in Grant County, KY. She graduated from Grant County High School in 1963 and just a few weeks later...
Cheyenne Nichole Howard
Jun 17, 2025
Cheyenne Nichole Howard, better known as Nikki, was born July 27, 1997 in Edgewood, Kentucky and passed away June 17, 2025 at her residence in Verona, Kentucky at the age of 27. She was the daughter of Crystal Lynn Goins Brewer (Ricky), John Went, and Shannon Howard.
Nikki attended Adult Day Training at New Perceptions in Edgewood and was an active...
Jason Thomas Orsburn
Jun 16, 2025
Jason Thomas Orsburn, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on June 16, 1970, in Covington, Kentucky. He departed this life on June 16, 2025, at his residence after a sudden heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication that will not be forgotten.
Jason proudly served the community through a career that spanned over 25 years with...
Madeline Carol Thornton
Jun 15, 2025
Madeline Carol Thornton, 81, of Crittenden, KY, passed away Sunday June 15, 2025 at Villaspring of Erlanger. Born on December 4, 1943 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late George Philip and Evelyn May Hubner.
Madeline was married to Milbert Ival “Curly” Thornton; he preceded her in death on January 26, 2005. Being a committed housewife and homemaker...
Roger Dale Jones
Jun 14, 2025
Roger Dale Jones was born November 27, 1956 in Glencoe, Kentucky and passed away June 14, 2025 in Sevierville, Tennessee at the age of 68. He was the son of the late Earlin Thomas and Agnes Beach Jones.
Roger was a retired auto mechanic with A. Hodge in Crittenden with more than 50 years as a mechanic. He previously worked with...
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...
