Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
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...
Anna "Michele" Lee Schawe
Jan 2, 2026
Anna "Michele" Lee Schawe, 59, of Corinth, KY, slipped into her eternal rest on Friday January 2, 2026 at her residence. Born on April 19, 1966 in Wise, Virginia, she was the daughter of Anna Sturdivant – Scott and the late Virgil Lee Scott.
For over 40 years, Michele, as she was affectionately known, and her husband have been in a...
Charles "Buster" Keith Phillips
Jan 1, 2026
Charles “Buster” Keith Phillips, 80, passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 at Grant Healthcare & Rehab Center in Williamstown, KY. Born on April 29, 1945 in Louisville, KY; he was the son of the late Charles Lloyd and Amy Evelyn Keith Phillips.
On May 27, 2003 he was united in marriage to the former Judith Edwina Gable; she preceded him...
Alan Jeffry Buchanan
Jan 1, 2026
Alan Jeffry Buchanan was born March 11, 1950 in Atlanta, GA and passed away January 1, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Walter Jefferson and Winnie Theresa Ethridge Buchanan.
On June 24, 1978 Alan was united in marriage to Sharon Thompson Buchanan. In addition to his wife of 47 years he...
Linda Sue Sears
Dec 28, 2025
Linda Sue Sears of Williamstown, KY was born October 11, 1960, in Pensacola, FL and died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence at the age of 65 years.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Paula Jean Williams Sears Jr., and she was a nurse with the St Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence.
She is survived by her son,...
Thomas James Browning
Dec 28, 2025
Thomas James Browning, 68, entered into his eternal home on Sunday December 28, 2025 at Bluegrass Hospice of Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Born on September 16, 1957 in Fort Thomas, KY; he was the son of Mary Jane Browning of California, KY and the late Leslie Browning, Jr.
“Big T”, as he was affectionately known and loved, was a gifted...
Jeffrey Scott Beach
Dec 28, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Beach of Glencoe, KY was born April 28, 1975, in Covington, KY and died Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Edgewood, KY at the age of 50 years.
He was the son of the late Harold and Anna Mildred Beach. He was Aero Space Technician with Safran in Richwood, KY and a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. In...
Faye Harvey
Dec 27, 2025
Ola Faye Bailey Harvey was born October 2, 1941 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky and passed away December 27, 2025 in Warsaw, Kentucky at the of 84. She was the daughter of the late Alvis and Rhunie Wilson Bailey.
Faye, as she was best known, retired from Levi Strauss. She was an active member of the Concord Pentecostal Church for many years....
Jerry Allie Wilson, Sr.
Dec 26, 2025
Jerry Allie Wilson, Sr. was born November 14, 1946 in Bellevue, Kentucky and passed away December 26, 2025 in Florence, Kentucky at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Virgil Wilson and Jewel Christine Berry Kelly.
On August 8, 1968 Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Margaret Paulette Bergelt Wilson. In addition...
Lois Ann Napier
Dec 26, 2025
Lois Ann Napier, 87, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered her eternal home on Friday December 26, 2025 at Gallatin Health Care in Warsaw. Born on July 4, 1938 in Letcher County, KY; she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Annabell Holiday Napier.
On July 18, 1958 Lois was united in marriage to A. Roy Napier; he preceded her...

