Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Barbara "Barb" Ellen Doyle
Jan 27, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Ellen Doyle, born on June 9, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Bellmont Terrace in Florence, Kentucky. She was 92 years old and leaves behind a legacy of passion, adventure, and dedication to education.
Barb enjoyed a remarkable 31-year career as a school teacher, primarily at the historic Columbian School in Avondale, and...
Judy Karen Billiter
Jan 27, 2026
Judy Karen Billiter, 73, Owenton, KY, passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Owenton Center. Born in Huntington, WV, on July 31, 1952, she was the daughter of the late James and Thelma Artrip Sawyers.
Judy worked for many years in Food Service with the Grant County Board of Education. Her favorite pastimes included shopping, visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, and walking...
Barbara "Barb" Meredith Webb
Jan 26, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Jean Meredith Webb, a Crittenden resident, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at her residence at the age of 80. She was the widow of the late Isaac "Spider" Edward Webb.
Barb was born on December 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL, to the late Robert and Helen Rew Meredith. She graduated from Linden McKinley high school in Columbus,...
Patricia Ann Pugh
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia Ann Pugh, 77, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Saturday January 24, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood. Born on July 26, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Ocie Mildred Curtis Hale.
She was married to Harold Dana Pugh; he preceded her in death on May 29, 2014. Patricia received her Associates Degree in...
Michael Raymond Stokley
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Raymond Stokley was born March 13, 1970 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away January 23, 2026 at his residence in Verona, Kentucky at the age of 55. He was the son of the late Rexford and Ruth Ann Pryor Stokley.
Mike was an automotive clerk for several automotive places throughout Northern Kentucky. He loved collecting cars and guns. He enjoyed...
Jennifer Lynn McKnight
Jan 22, 2026
Jennifer “Jenn” Lynn McKnight, 43, of Corinth, KY, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Thursday January 22, 2026 a St. Elizabeth Hospice Care after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Born on February 20, 1982 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Wadley and Mary Hall.
On June 14, 2003 she was united...
Barbara "Bobbie" Faye Hunter Carpenter
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara "Bobbie" Faye Hunter Carpenter, a Williamstown resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 82. She was the widow of the late Johney Nathan Carpenter.
Bobbie was born on February 21, 1943 in Brooksville, KY to the late Garret Hunter and Gretta Perkins Kendall. She was a retired inspector for the Boone Co....
Ricky Glen Massie
Jan 15, 2026
Ricky Glen Massie, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his Verona residence on Thursday January 15, 2026. Born on March 31, 1958 in Covington, KY; he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Eva Allphin Massie.
On June 24, 2017 Ricky was united in marriage to the former Jean Ann Haar; she survives. Having a love for farming, he made...
Billy Ray Claypool
Jan 14, 2026
Billy Ray Claypool of Crittenden, KY was born February 22, 1955 in Williamstown, KY and died Saturday, January 14, 2026 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 70.
He was the son of the late William Thomas and Anna Louise Thomas Claypool, and a stone mason.
Surviving is one daughter, Lacey Rider of Florence, KY; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Joyce Faye...
Brandy Le'Shay Begley Nash
Jan 14, 2026
Brandy Le'Shay Begley Nash of Dry Ridge, KY was born October 28, 1990 in Ft. Thomas, KY and died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Williamstown, KY at the age of 35.
She was the daughter John Douglas Begley and Sheila Renee-Bishop. Brandy was a secretary with Bishop Trucking and a member of 7 Hills Church, Dry Ridge, KY. She was united...
Michael Ryan Webster
Jan 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Michael Ryan Webster, lovingly known as Mike, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 45. Though his time with us was far too short, the love he gave and the lives he touched will remain forever.
Mike was known for his quick wit, easy humor, and the rare ability to make people...
Brandy May Dalton Bosse
Jan 13, 2026
Brandy May Dalton Bosse was born January 20, 1981 and passed away January 13, 2026 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 44. She was the daughter of Marion Phillip and Pamela Gail Thornberry Dalton.
Brandy was an administrative assistant with the Grant County Building Inspector.
On December 1, 2001 Brandy was united in marriage to Robbie Lee Bosse. In addition to...
Pauline King
Jan 13, 2026
Pauline was born on April 16, 1934 in Harlan County, KY and passed away January 13, 2026 at home in Crittenden, KY surrounded by loved ones at the age of 91.
She was the beloved daughter of Gustava and Garfield Short of London, KY. She had been retired for many years from accounting and hospitality.
Her greatest pleasure in life was spending...
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Gribble
Jan 12, 2026
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Gribble, a Dry Ridge resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence, KY on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 75. He was the husband of Esther "Darlene" Clem Gribble.
Bob was born on June 29, 1950 in Covington, KY to the late Russell and Thetus Estes Gribble. He was a U.S. Army...
Stephen Roy Cox, Sr.
Jan 11, 2026
Stephen Roy Cox, Sr.,71, of Corinth, KY, passed away Sunday January 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Fort Thomas. Born in Harlan, KY, he was the son of the late James and June Orliff Cox.
Stephen was a gifted and talented, hardworking individual that dedicated himself to work and family. After high school, he proudly served his country in...
Jeffrey Daniel Afterkirk
Jan 11, 2026
Jeffrey Daniel Afterkirk was born January 15, 1959 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away January 11, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 66. He was the son of the late Hugo and Frances Afterkirk.
Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Walton-Verona High School and went on to the Northern Kentucky University where he earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology....
Staci Darlene Owen
Jan 10, 2026
Staci Darlene Owen, 62, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Grant, on Saturday January 10, 2026. Born on June 29, 1963 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Barbara J. Owen.
Staci had worked in the medical field for many years with St. Elizabeth Physicians. Her life was a...
Irene Crabtree Dupuy
Jan 7, 2026
Irene Crabtree Dupuy, a Crittenden resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Ancle Gordon "Buddy" Dupuy.
Irene was born in McCreary Co, KY on June 2, 1940 to the late Charlie and Cora Jane Vanover Crabtree. She married her...
Ray Messer
Jan 7, 2026
Ray Messer of Warsaw, KY was born August 19, 1938, in Jackson County, KY and died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the UC Health Blood Cancer Healing Center at the age of 87 years.
He was the son of the late Boss and Eva Hicks Messer. He was a retired assembly line worker with Natico Manufacturing in Florence, KY. In addition...
Clara S. Jones
Jan 5, 2026
Clara Steers Jones, 93, of Florence, KY, entered into her eternal home on Monday January 5, 2026 at Dominion Senior Living of Florence. Born on September 23, 1932 in Dry Ridge, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar and Mayme Hedges Steers.
On August 1, 1959 she was united in marriage to Tommy Jones, a union that lasted over...
