Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
James Gordon Ralston
Dec 17, 2023
James Gordon Ralston, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 17th, 2023; he was 67 years old. Jim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 4th, 1956 to the late James and Kay Ralston. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Carol Case, as well as his...
Randall Ralph Conley
Dec 16, 2023
Randall Ralph Conley , 80, of Williamstown, KY, died Saturday morning December 16, 2023, at his residence after a steady decline in health. Born on February 9, 1942, in Sherman, KY, he was the son of the late Elvin Lou and Alice Mae Cummins Conley.
On March 20, 1964, in Walton, KY, Randall was married...
James William "Bill" Riley
Dec 13, 2023
James William “Bill” Riley, 99, of Florence, KY, entered into his eternal rest Wednesday night December 13, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 1, 1924, in Bloomfield, MO, he was the son of the late James O. and Blanche Howell Riley. Bill led an adventurous life, making an impact on many lives. On April 23, 1955,...
Gary Wayne Lewis
Dec 11, 2023
Gary Wayne Lewis was born March 18, 1953 in Grant County, Kentucky and passed away December 11, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Robert Edward and Dorothy Mae Robinson Lewis.
Gary was a retired manager with Signode in Florence and a member of the Vine Run Baptist...
Donnie Ray Murray
Dec 10, 2023
Donnie Ray Murray, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY on Sunday, December 10th, 2023; he was 71 years old. He was born at the Booth Hospital in Covington, KY on Thursday, April, 4th, 1952 to the late Don and Stella Murray. Surviving are Donnie’s two cherished cousins: Millie Baker and Stella...
Vada Johnson Varney
Dec 10, 2023
Vada Johnson Varney of Williamstown, KY was born May 7, 1932 in Vuskirk, KY and died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Grant Center, Williamstown at the age of 91 years.
She was the daughter of the late Doc Stallard Johnson and Letha Francis Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gardnerville...
"Little Helen" Ritter
Dec 9, 2023
“Little Helen” Ritter of Cincinnati, OH and formerly of Covington was born Sunday, October 10, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH and died at her residence on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the age of 58 years.
She was the daughter of the late Paul John and Helen Louise Wildt Ritter, she formerly worked in retail...
Leighton Craig Smith
Dec 8, 2023
Leighton Craig Smith, 85, of Corinth, KY, entered into his eternal rest on Friday, December 8,2023 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born on January 21,1938 in Frankfort, KY, he was the son of the late Edmond and Ora Mae Shepard Smith.
On July 25, 1964, Leighton was united in marriage to the former...
Lavonna Pflughaupt Herr
Dec 8, 2023
Mrs. LaVonna Marlene Pflughaupt Herr, a Crittenden resident, passed away at the Boonespring Nursing Home in Union, KY on December 8, 2023 at the age of 83. She was the wife of Calvin Frank Herr.
LaVonna was born on August 6, 1940 in Litchfield, MN to the late Arlin and Lucille Thomsen Pflughaupt. She was a homemaker...
Edward Neal Parker
Dec 6, 2023
Edward Neal Parker, 82, of Florence, KY, died Wednesday December 6, 2023 at Florence Park Care Center in Florence, KY. He was born on October 6, 1941 in Alabama. Thirty-three years ago, Ed was united in marriage to the former Joyce Ann Rider; she survives. In 1980, Ed retired from the U. S. Air Force where he earned the rank...
Dennis Wayne Rich
Dec 6, 2023
Dennis Wayne Rich was born May 17, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away December 6, 2023 in Florence,Kentucky at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Warren and Blanche Webster Rich.
Dennis retired as Bank President of Forcht Bank in Williamstown. He was also a member at New Bethel Baptist Church in...
Larry Sherman Covey
Dec 5, 2023
Larry Sherman Covey, 79, of Crittenden, Kentucky left this world to be with God at 8:45am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He lost a short, intense battle with pancreatic cancer. His last days were spent at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood where his pain could be controlled and loved ones could be with him through the night as well...
A.C. Hall, Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
Mr. A.C. Hall, Jr., a Dry Ridge resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 63. He was the son of the late A.C. and Mary Scroggins Hall and husband of Kathleen Leek Hall.
A.C. was a former factory worker for Eagle Manufacturing. He was a simple man whom enjoyed...
Melvin "Mel" Eugene Rayburn
Dec 2, 2023
Melvin “Mel” Eugene Rayburn , 70, of Williamstown, KY entered into his eternal rest on Saturday December 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. Born on August 13, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Charles Jefferson “C.J.” and Ova Pearl Harris Rayburn.
On August 27, 1977 “Mel” was...
Henry Fountain Clayton Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
Henry Fountain Clayton Jr, of Corinth, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday evening, November 30th, 2023; he was 67 years old. Henry was born in Newport, KY on Sunday, February 26th, 1956 to the late Henry Clayton Sr. and Vivian Creekmore Clayton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three of his...
Margie Lou Greene
Nov 28, 2023
Margie L. Greene was born July 28, 1941 in Union, Kentucky and passed away November 28, 2023 in Warsaw, Kentucky at the age of 82. She was the daughter of Harry Irvin and Goldie Mae Scudder Gullion.
On Tuesday, Margie was reunited with the love of her life, Larry Wilson Greene, who she married May 26,1962. In...
Gary Lee Mocahbee, Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Gary Lee Mocahbee, Jr. of Williamstown, KY was born February 22, 1969 in Covington, KY and died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Danville, IL at the age of 54 years.
He was the son of the late Gary Lee and Deborah Lynn McClure Mocahbee, and a truck driver for J B Hunt Intermodal. He...
George Edward Pickett
Nov 27, 2023
George Edward Pickett , 77, of Williamstown, KY, died Monday November 27, 2023 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1946 in Grant County, KY, he was the son of the late Raymond Petty and Ora (Bates) Pickett.
On July 25, 1965, George was united in marriage to the former Arnetta Davis;...
William "Bill" Thomas Holder
Nov 26, 2023
William “Bill” Thomas Holder , 69, of Clay City, KY, formerly of Grant County, died Sunday November 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. Born on July 28, 1954 in Williamstown, KY, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Bonnie Marie (Hurt) Holder, Sr.
On August 16, 1975, Bill was...
Victor Lee Caldwell
Nov 26, 2023
Victor Lee Caldwell was born August 13, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away November 26, 2023 at Grant Healthcare in Williamstown at the age of 78. He was the son of the late James Barrett and Maggie Graige Padgett Caldwell.
Victor was a lifelong farmer and a member of Sherman Baptist Church. He enjoyed driving around...
