Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Ricky Gemmer, Sr.
May 16, 2026
Ricky Gemmer Sr. of Dry Ridge, KY was born April 17, 1955 in Covington, KY and died Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Lexington, KY at the age of 71.
He was the son of the late Gary and Carol Jean House Gemmer and was a retired Sergeant with the National Guard.
Survivors are son, Ricky Gemmer, Jr. of Independence, KY; daughter Shelly...
Shelia Rae Hensley
May 16, 2026
Shelia Rae Hensley, 64, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of family, kindness and gentle strength. With a strong devotion to family, she lived her life as a testimony of love and faithfulness, touching the hearts of many with her gentle smile and kind heart.
Born on October 11,...
Luther Thomas "L.T." Cleveland
May 16, 2026
Luther Thomas “L.T.” Cleveland, 88, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his eternal home on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Grant Nursing and Rehab – Williamstown, KY. Born on February 3, 1938 in Morgan, KY, he was the son of the late Shubert Andrew and Naomi Magee Cleveland.
On June 10, 1961, “L.T.” was united in marriage to the former Rita Mae...
Frances Jean Caskey Howard
May 10, 2026
Frances Jean Caskey Howard of Williamstown, KY was born March 15, 1931 in West Liberty, KY and died Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Williamstown, KY at the age of 95.
She was the daughter of the late Kelly and Betty Combs Caskey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Williamstown Church of God. She was preceded in death by...
June Carol Jones
May 8, 2026
June Carol Jones, 78, of Walton, Kentucky, passed away on May 8, 2026, embraced by love and a lifetime of cherished memories.
Born on May 15, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, June was the beloved daughter of Benjamin Poteet and Joyce Mains. Throughout her life, she was known to all who met her as endlessly helpful, giving, and deeply caring. These qualities...
Christopher Thomas Lawson
May 7, 2026
Christopher Thomas “Tommy” Lawson, 51, entered his eternal home on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his residence after a courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Born on December 28, 1974 in Covington, KY, he was the son of Bill J. and Barbara J. Webster Conrad.
On December 27, 1999, Tommy was united in marriage to the former Melyni Ann Iseral; she survives....
Frances Lois Yarber
May 4, 2026
Frances Lois Yarber, 71, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Monday May 4, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Florence. Born on February 9, 1955 in Richmond, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Thomas and Lida B. Davis Cheeks..
She was united in marriage to Shelby Lynn Yarber; he survives. Being a committed housewife and faithful homemaker...
Ming "Joe" Zhou
May 4, 2026
Ming “Joe” Zhou, 68, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Morning May 4, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospice – Williamstown after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic Cancer. Born July 22, 1957 in China, Jinan, he was the son of the late Xiangshu Chai and Jixun Zhou.
In 1986, Joe was united in marriage to Hong Gao; she survives....
Alice Marie Covey
May 3, 2026
Alice Marie Covey, 81, of Crittenden, KY, entered her eternal home on Sunday May 3, 2026 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheinmers. Born on August 17, 1944, in Grant County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Minnie Fornash Plunkett.
On December 2, 1968, she was united in marriage to Donald Ray Covey; he survives....
Patricia Eckler Lawrence
May 2, 2026
Patricia Lee Eckler Lawrence, age 85 of Berry KY, formerly of Dry Ridge, passed away Saturday May 2nd 2026 at the home of her son. She was born in Cincinnati Ohio, on March 4th, 1941. On October 13th 1956, she married the love of her life, Alfred Lawrence. They were happily married for almost 37 years before he passed away...
Donald Dean Barnes
May 1, 2026
Donald Dean "Donnie" Barnes, a beloved husband, father, and respected retired foreman for Norfolk Southern Railroad, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, in Williamstown, Kentucky. Born on August 23, 1944, in Stanton, Kentucky, Donnie lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep connection to the land and community he cherished.
Throughout his career with Norfolk Southern Railroad, Donnie...
Linda G. Whaley
Apr 30, 2026
Linda Gale Duncan Whaley, 83, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father while encircled by her family on Thursday, April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary love, grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. Born on September 21, 1942, in Tazewell, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest D. and...
Timothy Edward Mefford
Apr 30, 2026
Timothy Edward Mefford, 63, of Williamstown, KY, entered his eternal home on Thursday April 30, 2026 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on February 3, 1963 in Covington, KY, he was the son of Bro. Quince Thomas Mefford of Nicholasville, KY and the late Reva Dell Odor Mefford.
On July 15, 2006, he was...
Charlene Thomas
Apr 24, 2026
Charlene Thomas, 75, entered into her heavenly rest on Friday April 24, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Florence, KY. Born on April 26, 1950 in Shelbyville, KY, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas, Jr. and Betty Lou Clifton Romans.
Twenty-two years ago, Charlene was united in marriage to Monty Steven Thomas; he preceded her in death on...
Marlene Faye Bailey
Apr 24, 2026
Marlene Faye Bailey, 71 of Glencoe, KY, entered her eternal home on Friday April 24, 2026 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 26, 1954 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia Maie Jasper Seng.
On February 5, 1978, Marlene was united in marriage to Verlin G. Bailey; he survives. Marlene...
Melinda Sue Epperson
Apr 18, 2026
Melinda Sue "Suzie" Epperson of Crittenden, Kentucky passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Crittenden, Suzie was known for her warm spirit, quick laugh, and generous heart.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Katie (Davin) Plunkett; four sons: Jon Spegal, Jason (Dee) Spegal, Jeremy Spegal and Daniel Epperson; seven brothers: Jim (Carol) Caldwell, Tom (Addie) Caldwell,...
Charlene Nadine Salyers
Apr 17, 2026
Charlene Nadine Salyers, 52, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Friday April 17, 2026 at her residence. Born on January 24, 1974 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of Deborha Lynn White Perkins and the late Gene Muchler.
June 12, 2015 she was united in marriage to Raymond ‘Fatty” Salyers; he survives. Having a deep-rooted love for family, nothing was...
Janet Sue Perry
Apr 17, 2026
Janet Sue Perry was born December 5, 1951 in Owsley County, Kentucky and passed away April 17, 2026 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Smith and Maggie Mayes Brackin.
Janet retired as a devoted minister with Labor of Love Ministries in Williamstown. She was known as a deeply Godly woman who...
Dwayne Kelson Nickell
Apr 16, 2026
Dwayne Kelson Nickell, 67 of Williamstown, KY, entered his eternal home in the early morning hours of Thursday April 16, 2026 at Grant Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on February 6, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas Kelson and Edith Irene Napier Nickell.
On October 7, 1978, Dwayne was united in marriage to the former Linda...
