Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Ronald Edward Milner
Aug 31, 2025
Ronald Edward Milner, 84, of Crittenden, KY, passed away on Sunday morning August 31, 2025 at his residence. Born on June 10, 1941, in Grant County, KY, he was the son of the late Denzil and Loretta Milner.
On October 29, 1979, Ronald was united in marriage to the former Marjorie Humphry; she survives. For many years he worked as a...
Sammy Lou Martin
Aug 30, 2025
Sammy Martin, 87, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025 at her residence. Born on November 19, 1937 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Roy Howard and Essie Mae Burdett Elliott.
She was married to Charlie Martin; he preceded her in death in 2012. In her calling as a committed homemaker and faithful housewife,...
Becky Mann Warman
Aug 30, 2025
Becky Mann Warman of Demossville, KY was born April 9, 1952, in Covington, KY and died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence at the age of 73 years.
She was the daughter of the late Rolla Irvin and Bernice Belew Mann. She was a homemaker and a member of the Piner Baptist Church. On June 28, 1969, she was united...
Genevra Marie Field
Aug 29, 2025
Genevra Marie Field, 71, of Verona, KY, passed away on Friday August 29, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center – Edgewood, KY. Born on September 19, 1953 in Tuscola, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George Edward and Wanda Louise Anderson Hannan.
Genevra worked for many years in Marketing with the Marquette Company. Canning vegetables and shopping were two...
Wanda Lou Williams
Aug 26, 2025
Wanda Lou Williams, 69, of Williamstown, KY, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center - Florence. Born on July 21, 1956 in Owenton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Everett Williams and Dorothy (Abbott) Williams King.
Wanda was a 1974 graduate of Carroll Co. High School in Carrollton, KY. Before becoming disabled,...
Judy Beach Hager
Aug 24, 2025
Judy Beach Hager, a cherished soul who graced this world with her vibrant spirit, was born on August 3, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She brought joy and warmth to all those fortunate enough to cross her path. After a long illness, she slipped peacefully from this earthly realm on August 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky, leaving...
Beulah Fortner Willoby
Aug 23, 2025
Beulah Fortner Willoby of Williamstown, KY was born May 1, 1923, in Lawrenceville, KY and died Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Williamstown, KY at the age of 102 years.
She was the daughter of the late Alvie and Lurah Howard Fortner. She was salutatorian of her graduation class at Mason High School, she was a homemaker, although she also worked at...
Catherine Kelley
Aug 21, 2025
Catherine Kelley of Dry Ridge, KY was born May 6, 1951, in Portsmouth, OH and died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence at the age of 74 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie Bryant and Ethel Irene Spriggs Gifford. She was a homemaker and a former housekeeping employee with the Golden Years Nursing Home in Portsmouth, OH,...
Willard "Payton" Parker, II
Aug 17, 2025
Willard "Payton" Parker, II, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2025, at his residence in Verona, Kentucky at the age of 55. He was born on June 6, 1970, in Covington, Kentucky, and had a life that touched many hearts with his kindness and vibrant spirit.
Payton dedicated his career to being a truck...
Cathy Lea Norris
Aug 17, 2025
Cathy Lea Norris, 74, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered her heavenly home on Sunday August 17, 2025 at Hospice Care of Blue Ash. Born on March 29, 1951 in Eaton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Marion Duane and Frances Mae Ramsey Petry.
For many years, Cathy was a cosmetologist at salons in Ohio and Indiana. She later owned...
Carlotta Coutre West
Aug 14, 2025
Carlotta Coutre West of Georgetown, KY was born October 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL and died Thursday August 14, 2025, in Georgetown, KY at the age of 85 years.
She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Angeline Moroni Coutre and she was a homemaker.
Surviving is 1 daughter, Marisa West of Georgetown, KY: sons, Charles West of Kaukauna, WI and...
Jeff Philip Dalton
Aug 14, 2025
Jeff Philip Dalton Sr. of the Holbrook Community, Grant County, KY was born October 31, 1958, in Covington, KY and died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence at the age of 66 years.
He was the son of the late Jeff Tiblen and Mary Cain Dalton. He was a construction laborer, was a member of the #265 Labor Union, and...
Frank Lee Fox
Aug 14, 2025
Frank Lee Fox, 86, of Crittenden, KY, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Boonespring Nursing and Rehab in Union. Born on May 31, 1939, Waukesha, WI, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Margaret Rasmussen Fox.
On May 27, 1967, he was united in marriage to the former Linda Lou Laney; she survives. After receiving his...
Kathleen Fay Hall
Aug 14, 2025
Kathleen Fay Hall, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Williamstown, Kentucky. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Lexington to Benjamin Franklin Leek and Elsie Ruth Himes Leek.
Kathy was a former member of Stonewall Baptist Church, where she nurtured her faith and built lasting bonds.
She is survived by her son, Andre Hisle of...
Ona Elaine Collins
Aug 12, 2025
Ona Elaine Collins was born February 23, 1937 Williamstown, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Atwood and Ona Mae Cox Beach.
Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald Lee Collins, who preceded her in death. She was also...
Carole Jean Williams Frankhouser
Aug 12, 2025
Carole Jean Williams Frankhouser of Williamstown was born June 18, 1942, in Worchester, MA and died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Williamstown, KY at the age of 83 years.
She was the daughter of the late Douglas John and Gladys Williams. She worked in customer service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Stuart C....
Christopher "Whitey" Caldwell
Aug 12, 2025
Christopher "Whitey" Caldwell, born on April 23, 1965, in Grant County, Kentucky, tragically passed away in his home on August 12, 2025, due to a sudden heart attack. He was a beloved member of the community, known for his quiet demeanor, humility, and passion for helping others.
Whitey served as the Inventory Manager for Piles Chevrolet in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, where...
James Scott Taylor
Aug 11, 2025
James Scott Taylor was born August 23, 1944 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away August 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 80. He was the son of the late James William and Mary Kathryne Scott Taylor.
Jay, as he was best known, was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for GE with 34 years of service. He also proudly served...
Ada Mae Perkins
Aug 11, 2025
Ada Mae Perkins of Verona KY was born November 4, 1939, in Breathitt County, KY and died Monday, August 11, 2025, at her residence at the age of 85 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Emily Stamper Arrowood. She retired from Equitable Bag and was a homemaker. On March 5, 1976, she was united in marriage to...
Elmer "Red" Howard Fair
Aug 11, 2025
Elmer Howard "Red" Fair, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 11, 1941, in Liberty, Kentucky, Red was the son of late Elmer Fair and Fannie Marie Hair Fair.
A lifelong horseman, Red carried on the proud family tradition of working with carriage horses and Belgian horses and farming. His deep...
