Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Guy Franklin Frazier, Iii
Oct 7, 2024
Mr. Guy F. Frazier III, a Dry Ridge resident, peacefully passed at his home on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the age of 80.
Guy was born in Covington, KY on September 24, 1944 to the late Guy F. Frazier, Jr. and Beatrice Claire Cruse. He worked previously as a foreman for Gusher Pumps for over 30...
Glenna Smith
Oct 5, 2024
Glenna Smith , 74, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into her eternal home in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 22, 1949 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Samuel and Emma Sullivan Osburn Kinman....
John Michael Francis
Oct 5, 2024
John Michael Francis of Glencoe, KY was born June 3, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH and died Saturday October 5, 2024 in Florence, KY at the age of 67 years.
He was the son of the late Lloyd Eldon Francis and Norma Janice Liddel Francis of Cincinnati, OH. He was a former truck driver and...
Garren E Jones
Oct 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Garren E. Jones, a beloved figure in our community. He was born on September 25, 1936 in Beech Grove, IN to Loren Oliver and Gareta Mae Crump Jones and passed away in Edgewood, KY.
On March 4, 2006, Garren was united in marriage to his loving wife...
Terry Lynn Sanders
Oct 2, 2024
Mrs. Terry Lynn King Sanders, a Crittenden resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ft. Thomas, KY on October 2, 2024 at the age of 62. She was the wife of Danny Sanders.
Terry was born on Feb. 18, 1962 to the late Edsel King and Mary Jo Newsom. Terry was formerly a hairdresser...
Richard Lee Smith
Oct 2, 2024
Richard Lee Smith was born December 1, 1929 in Washington, Indiana and passed away October 2, 2024 in Union, Kentucky at the age of 94. He was the son of the late Aloysius and Margaret Esther Scholl Smith.
On Oct. 28, 1950 Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marjorie Lee Hudson Smith,...
Rev. Thomas Henry Knipfer
Oct 2, 2024
Rev. Thomas Henry Knipfer entered this world on January 22, 1953 in Covington, KY to the late Arthur Edward and Billy Louise Perry Knipfer. He was a well-loved “Child of God”, who loved sharing God’s Word and being a true and genuine witness for the Lord. He made his triumphant transition to Glory on Wednesday October 2, 2024 with his...
Michael Dale Robinson
Oct 1, 2024
Michael Dale Robinson was born April 13, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away October 1, 2024 suddenly at his residence in Owenton, Kentucky at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Dale Robinson and Dorothy Lonaker Renaker.
Mike was a retired agent and president of Farmers Mutual Insurance of Boone Co. He...
Robert Bruce Ellegood
Sep 30, 2024
Robert Bruce Ellegood of Florence, KY was born August 21, 1946 in Louisville, KY and died Monday September 30, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH at the age of 78 years.
He was the son of the late Herbert and Lorena Hardin Ellegood. He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service and...
Kenneth Eugene Kirk
Sep 29, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Kirk, Jr., 82, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Sunday September 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood, with his wife of almost 60 years, by his side. Born on March 10, 1942 in Seth, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene and Juanita Faye Workman Kirk, Sr. On February 21, 1966...
Mary Joyce Iseral Franks
Sep 28, 2024
Mary Joyce Iseral Franks passed away September 26, 2024 at the age of 92. She had a contagious smile and fulfilling life of selfless devotion to others. She was a terrific mother and friend to all.
She is preceded in death by Bobby Franks, husband and father of her children for 52 years, two sons,...
Phyllis Barnett Kiernan
Sep 26, 2024
Phyllis Barnett Kiernan of Crittenden, Kentucky July 19, 1943 - September 26, 2024
Phyllis Barnett Kiernan was born on July 19, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Jim and Frieda Barnett and passed away September 26, 2024 in Erlanger, Kentucky at the age of 81 years.
Phyllis was a self employed hairdresser who enjoyed visiting...
Douglas Keith Sharrock
Sep 25, 2024
Douglas K. Sharrock was born Nov. 10, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away Sept. 25, 2024 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 57. He was the son of the late Buddy Jack and Roberta Mae Sharrock (Bushae).
Douglas was a US Navy veteran serving during Desert Storm and worked for Time Warner Cable for 33...
Ben Richard Johnson
Sep 21, 2024
Ben Richard Johnson , 86, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into his eternal rest Saturday September 21, 2024 at the residence of his son. Born on July 26, 1938 in Verona, KY, he was the son of the late Walter Richard and Lottie Alexander Johnson.
On June 21, 1959, “Benny” was united in marriage to...
Margaret Evans Poor
Sep 19, 2024
Margaret Evans Poor, a Williamstown resident, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Grant Center in Williamstown at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Ralph J. Poor.
Margaret was born on November 20, 1935 to John Evans and Alice Walthers Evans. She was united in marriage to Ralph J. Poor whom passed...
Johnny Ray Arnett
Sep 18, 2024
Johnny Ray Arnett of Williamstown, KY was born November 30, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH and died Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 68 years.
He was the son of the late Paul and Betty Tyra Arnett and worked as a painter.
Surviving: wife, Connie Louise...
Diane Lorraine Schwab
Sep 17, 2024
Diane Lorraine Schwab , 78, of Dry Ridge peacefully slipped into her heavenly home, after an extended illness. Born on October 13, 1945 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Lawrence and Doris June Brownsey Cowles, Sr.
Diane was united in marriage to Ronald James Schwab; he preceded her in death...
Bruce Keith Calsbeck
Sep 17, 2024
Bruce Keith Calsbeck , 73, of Demossville, KY, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 after an extended illness at the home of his son. Born on January 20, 1951 in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Fred Roy and Dorthea Mae Wren Calsbeck.
For many years, he worked at Gusher Pump as...
Karen Raechel Mitts
Sep 16, 2024
Karen Raechel Mitts of Covington, Kentucky December 12, 1963 - September 16, 2024
Karen Reachel Mitts , 60, of Covington, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 16, 2024 at her residence. Born on December 12, 2024, she was the daughter of the late John Rodney and Betty Raechel Gamble Mitts.
Survivors include an uncle,...
Margie Carolyn Kay Mitchell
Sep 13, 2024
Margie Carolyn Kay Mitchell , 82, of Williamstown, KY, formally of Mountain View, MO. entered her eternal home on Friday September 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 22, 1942 in White Church, MO, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Georgia (Gilliam) Baser. As a child she grew...
