Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
John Lucien Marinacci
Jan 14, 2025
John Lucien Marinacci , 73, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his eternal home on Tuesday January 14, 2025, at Villaspring of Erlanger. Born on June 11, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Luciano and Jean Romano Marinacci.
On April 23, 1988 John was united in marriage to the love of...
Teresa A. Grizzell
Jan 13, 2025
Teresa A. Grizzell was born September 19, 1950 in Covington Kentucky and passed away January 13, 2025 in Florence Kentucky at the age of 74. She was the Daughter of Donald Monclair and June Lillian Yelton Boyers
Teresa worked many years as a waitress at Cheers and later Outback steakhouse at the Cincinnati Airport. She always enjoyed...
Ramona Souder Peddicord
Jan 12, 2025
Ramona Souder Peddicord, a Florence resident and formerly of Williamstown, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Dudley Peddicord.
Ramona was born on April 29, 1936 to the late Omer and Stella J. Hammond Souder. She graduated from Grant Co. High School...
Louise Asher Benitez
Jan 10, 2025
Louise Asher Benitez of Newport, KY was born August 7, 1944 in Hardburly, KY and died Friday, January 10, 2025 in Ft. Thomas, KY at the age of 80 years.
She was the daughter of the late Doy and Mahala Couch Asher. She was a retired from Busken Bakery where she worked in sales...
Sandra Kay Adams
Jan 10, 2025
Sandra Kay Adams, of Walton, KY was born October 17, 1953 and passed away at her home in Williamstown, KY on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 71. She was the oldest daughter of the late Buck and Pauline Washum.
Sandi is preceded in death by brother Dale Washum, sisters Carla Huff and Terry Washum....
James Edward Smith
Jan 9, 2025
J ames “Big Jim” Edward Smith , 64, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday January 9, 2025. Born on October 30, 1960 in Owenton, KY, he was the son of the late Donald Howard Smith and Betty Jean Hausher Smith Dean.
On August 25, 1978, “Big Jim” as he...
Edna Pollard Risen
Jan 9, 2025
Edna Frances Pollard Risen, 93, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1932, in Lancaster, Kentucky, to Moat Pollard and Margaret Frances Sutton.
Edna was a devoted wife to John D. Risen, whom she married on December 24, 1960. John preceded her in death on February 19, 2011....
Carl Lee Howe
Jan 6, 2025
Carl Lee Howe , 91, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his eternal home on Monday January 6, 2025 at the Grant Center - Williamstown. Born on June 22, 1933 in Dry Ridge, KY, he was the son of the late Harry Nicholas and Katherine Bennett Howe.
On August 22, 1959 Carl was united in marriage...
Elaine Rutledge
Jan 4, 2025
Elaine Jones Rutledge, 94 Sadieville entered her eternal home on Saturday January 4, 2025 at Georgetown Community Hospital. Born on June 17, 1930 in Scott County, she was the daughter of Malcolm H. and Mabel (Jones) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Rutledge and brothers: Ralph, Gauis, Henry Jones and...
Eric Wayne Borchers
Jan 4, 2025
Eric Wayne Borchers of the New Columbus Community of Corinth, KY was born January 21, 1966 in Covington, KY and died Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Georgetown, KY at the age of 58 years.
Eric was an equipment operator and truck driver for Southern States in Georgetown, KY, and a member of the New...
Michael Lee Baker
Jan 3, 2025
Michael Baker, a Georgetown resident and formerly of Verona, KY, peacefully passed at his residence on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 81. He was the husband of Cindy Baker.
Michael was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 22, 1943 to the late Arthur Baker and Mary Beel Baker. He was united in marriage on...
Deborah Helen Durbin
Jan 3, 2025
Deborah Helen Durbin was born April 15, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away Jan. 3, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 59. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Judith Seitz Walls.
Debbie was an entrepreneur and owner of her own consignment store, Southern Treasures, in Crittenden. Debbie was always a hard...
Bill Prewitt
Jan 3, 2025
Bill Prewitt , 89, of the New Columbus Community of Owen Co., KY, passed into eternal life on Friday January 3, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1935 in Harrodsburg, KY, he was the son of the late William “Gilly” and Emmer Weldon Prewitt.
Bill was a 1955...
Thomas Andrew Gudaitis
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Thomas Andrew Gudaitis, Sr., a Walton resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 73.
Mr. Gudaitis was born on August 2, 1951 in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas Gudaitis and Ruby Allene Price Gudaitis. He was a former plant manager for Roosevelt...
Ora Mae Halfhill
Dec 31, 2024
Ora Mae Young Halfhill was born Oct. 19, 1951 in Owenton, Kentucky and passed away Dec. 31, 2024 at her residence in Corinth, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late James William and Almaria Bell Wright Young.
Ora Mae was a self-employed plumber alongside her husband for many years. They were also avid fishermen together. She...
Nadine Beach Ballard
Dec 29, 2024
Nadine Beach Ballard , 81, of Dry Ridge, KY, died Sunday December 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care – Williamstown. Born on May 4, 1943 at Booth Hospital in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Olive Minerva Ward Beach.
In October of 1960, she was united in marriage...
Clarence Alvin Gordon
Dec 27, 2024
Clarence Alvin Gordon was born July 11, 1937 in Williamstown, Kentucky and passed away December 27, 2024 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 87. He was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Lorena Whaley Gordon.
Clarence was a barber and owner of Gordon's Barber Shop. He was a member of First Church of Christ...
Douglas Lee Scroggins
Dec 26, 2024
Douglas Lee Scroggins , 73, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood. Born March 23, 1951 in the Mason Community of Grant County, he was the son of the late Quentin and Nellie Roland Scroggins.
On November 17, 1976 Douglas was united in marriage...
Rodney "Dwayne" Vest
Dec 26, 2024
Rodney "Dwayne" Vest of Verona, KY was born Wednesday, June 15, 1966 in Covington, KY and died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence at the age of 58 years.
Rodney was Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy "Janie" Bowling Vest and his father, Clarence Rodney Vest. After Janie’s passing, he dedicated his...
Tonya Roselyn Forbis Sweigart
Dec 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tonya Roselyn Forbis Sweigart, who departed this life on December 26, 2024, at her residence in Williamstown, Kentucky. Born on April 30, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tonya was a cherished daughter of Brenda Sue Clark (Eric) Armstrong of Butler, KY and James Thomas Forbis of Mt Orab, OH.
Tonya is...
