Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
William "Bill" Edward Webb
Aug 21, 2026
William “Bill” Webb, 81, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into his heavenly home on Friday August 21, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Williamstown. Born on July 20, 1945, in Williamstown, KY, he was the son of the late Ira Powell and Myrtle Baker Webb.
Upon graduation from high school, Bill entered the Army Reserves. He spent much of his...
Robert Scott Conrad
Aug 20, 2026
Robert Scott Conrad, a Corinth resident, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the age of 46. He was the husband of Stephanie Howe Conrad.
Scott was born in Lexington, KY on January 22, 1980 to the late Gerald Conrad and Martha Hillman Conrad. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, one son, Riley Conrad; two daughters,...
Thomas Lee Baker, Sr.
Aug 20, 2026
Thomas Lee Baker, Sr. a Williamstown resident, peacefully passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the age of 82.
Tom was born in Covington, KY on October 22, 1943 to the late William L. Baker, Sr. and Florence Gatmon Baker. He was a former machinist as well as a retired truck driver for Owens-Minor. Tom loved...
James Leslie Carlisle
Aug 19, 2026
James Leslie Carlisle was born December 20, 1972 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 19, 2026. He was the son of Leslie Lee and Cardenis Carlisle, both survive.
James was a maintenance planner for Ineos in Cincinnati, Ohio. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and loved showing cars. He was an...
Debra Mae Baxter
Aug 14, 2026
Deb Baxter, 64, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Deb was born on 3-13-1962 in Covington, KY, to the late Bob Lohr and Eva Perry. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sibling, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Throughout her life,...
Mark Alan Coleman, Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Mark Alan Coleman, 70, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood after a sudden illness. Born on January 14, 1956, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late John Lawson and Shirley Pike Coleman, Sr.
On October 1, 1977, Mark was united in marriage to the former Peggy Jo...
Opal Joyce McClure Smallwood
Aug 13, 2026
Mrs. Opal Joyce McClure Smallwood, age 93, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Crittenden, Kentucky, passed away on August 13, 2026. Mrs. Smallwood was born on March 29, 1933, in Mt. Zion, Kentucky to the late John Thomas McClure and Mable Mae Delph McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-three years, Melvin...
Carol Anne Price
Aug 9, 2026
Carol Anne Whitton Price was born December 26, 1941 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and passed away August 9, 2026 at the age of 84 with her husband by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late Harmon J. and Nina Pearl Neal Whitton.
She was never afraid of hard work and held a few different jobs throughout her career. She...
William Hiett "Bill" White
Aug 8, 2026
William Hiett “Bill” White III, 81, Williamstown, KY, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1944 in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Allen Hiett and Josephine Pearl Longworth White.
Bill was an Over the Road (OTR) Truck Driver for many years; he first started with Roadway and retired from...
Joseph Edward "Mojo" Morris
Aug 7, 2026
Joseph Edward “Mojo” Morris, 91, Florence, KY, passed away on Friday August 7, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center - Florence. Born on February 9, 1935, in Demossville, KY, he was the son of the late James and Kathryne Wilson Morris Hopperton.
On October 21, 1979, in Gatlinburg, TN, “Mojo”, as he was affectionately known and loved, was united in marriage...
Loretta Carol Odom Carmichiel
Aug 5, 2026
Loretta Carol Odom Carmichiel was born December 7, 1948 in Arlington, Texas and passed away August 5, 2026 in Erlanger, Kentucky at the age of 77. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jewel Dean Spindle Odom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Carmichiel, and a sister Eva Charlene "Charley"...
Jeffrey "Jeffro" Wayne Coldiron
Aug 5, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeffro" Wayne Coldiron, a Covington resident, passed away at his residence on Aug. 5, 2026 at the age of 54 yrs old. He was the widower of the late Ruby Denny-Coldiron.
Jeff was a former laborer for Jim's Water and Sanitation Service of Independence, KY. He had a passion for the outdoors, where he loved to bowhunt and fish. In...
Rose Carol Vance
Aug 2, 2026
Rose Carol Vance, 80, Georgetown, KY, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2026 at her residence after an extended illness. Born on May 18, 1946 in Millstone, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Henrietta McCray Middleton.
On October 21, 1969, Rose was united in marriage to Glenn Vance; he preceded her in death on December 11, 2018....
Owen Roy Zink
Jul 30, 2026
Owen Roy Zink, 2-year-old son of Bradley Joseph and Chelsie Elizabeth Roy Zink, was born April 1, 2024 in Edgewood, KY and died Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Owen was a happy boy, that loved playing and trying to keep-up with his siblings. He enjoyed riding on the side by side, loved his chickens, and dancing.
He is survived by his parents Brad...
Dennis Smith
Jul 30, 2026
Dennis Smith, 78, Corinth, KY, entered his heavenly home on Thursday July 30, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 23, 1948 in Bright Shade (Clay Co.), KY; he was the son of the late Oscar and Ada Swafford Smith.
On November 7, 1975, he was united in marriage to the former Regina Marie Schulkers; she...
Keith Fortner
Jul 30, 2026
Stephen Keith Fortner, of Corinth, KY, entered into his eternal home one day after his 79th birthday, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 29, 1947, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Gayle Bradford and Georgia Irene Lovins Fortner.
On September 17, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Judy...
Paula A. Rode-Benjamin
Jul 28, 2026
Paula A. Rode-Benjamin of Crittenden KY was born February 17, 1956 in Elmer NJ and died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Florence, KY at the age of 70.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Glenn and Lillian Elsie Stewart Benjamin and was a supervisor with several factories.
She is survived by her spouse Deborah Rode-Benjamin of Madison, WI; step-daughter, Kelli...
Jerry Allen Neal
Jul 28, 2026
Jerry Allen Neal, 85, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into his eternal home on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center – Edgewood, KY. Born on July 19, 1941 in Dry Ridge, KY, he was the son of Vernal Neal but was raised by his mother Adelia Mildred Jump and step-father, Gerald Jump.
On July 21, 1959, he...
Charles Fred Flege
Jul 27, 2026
Charles Fred Flege of Dry Ridge, KY born January 26, 1933 in the Heekin community, Williamstown, KY and died Monday, July 27, 2026 in Florence, KY at the age of 93.
Charles was the son of the late John Blain and Frances See Flege. He was a 1951 graduate of Williamstown High School and a 1959 graduate of the University...
Phillip Wayne Wynn
Jul 23, 2026
Phillip Wayne Wynn, age 68, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on July 23, 2026, following a long illness. Throughout his health journey, Phillip lived by the inspiring motto, “One Day At A Time.”
Born on April 28, 1958, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Vernon and Ora Webster Wynn.
Phillip had numerous jobs through the years where...

