Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Donald Emerson Draper
Aug 21, 2023
Donald Emerson Draper of Williamstown, Kentucky passed away Monday night, August 21st, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Grant Hospital in Williamstown, KY surrounded by his adoring family. He was born at home on Sunday, September 7th, 1941 in Pendleton County, Kentucky, to the late Homer and Mary Draper. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by...
Jane Evelyn Hill
Aug 20, 2023
Jane Evelyn Paris Hill was born October 8, 1941 in Atlanta, GA and passed away August 20, 2023 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late Marjorie Ewing and Charles Clyde Paris, Jr.
She was a retired retail manager for House of Hatten in Atlanta. After her retirement she enjoyed...
Fred Blaine Taylor
Aug 18, 2023
Fred “Blaine” Taylor, 76, of Williamstown, KY, passed away Friday August 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center in Edgewood, KY. Born on January 23, 1947 in Folsom, KY, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Louise Garvey Taylor. On June 3, 2000 he was united in marriage to the former Maggie “Sue” Steele; she preceded...
Alonzo Phillip Lawrence
Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Alonzo Phillip Lawrence, a Williamstown resident, passed away at the Woodcrest nursing home in Elsmere, KY on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 91.
Alonzo was born on April 1, 1932 to the late Willie Lawrence and Christol Acree Lawrence. He was a retired machinist for American Toolworks. He loved working on cars, restoring...
Fred Charles Mcmahan
Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Fred McMahan, a Williamstown resident, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY at the age of 65.
On May 31, 1958, Fred was born to the late Dan and Cora Jump McMahan. He was a maintenance worker most of his life. He loved to play the guitar, sing,...
Patricia "Trish" Butcher Hall
Aug 15, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Butcher Hall, a Georgetown resident, passed away at the UK Medical Center on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 43. She was the wife of Jason Hall. Trish was born on January 30, 1980 in Lexington, KY to Mary Ransdell Culligan and the late Dale Butcher. She was a cashier for Kroger in Georgetown for...
Harold Edward Covey
Aug 15, 2023
Harold Edward Covey, 93, of Dry Ridge, KY united with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. Born on January 30, 1930 in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Sonny Melvin and Vie Boling Covey.
On November 16, 1947, Harold was united in...
Barbara Louise Avery
Aug 15, 2023
Barbara Louise Avery, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Barb was 67.
Barb was born to Maxine and Howard Donald Mathis in Kansas City, MO on June 9, 1956 living in Grandview, MO until age 29. Barb was an accomplished bowler throughout her early years in...
Mary Jane Smith
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Jane Rice Smith born on July 22, 1922 to the late Otto and Odas Rice. She passed away peacefully in her own home on August 13, 2023. She graduated in 1940 from Grandview, Indiana High School and attended Evansville College. In 1942 she was married to Charles William Smith, her childhood sweetheart.
She...
Gwendolyn Marksberry Dills
Aug 12, 2023
Gwendolyn Marksberry Dills was born December 23, 1942 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2023 at her residence at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Naomi Miller Marksberry.
Gwen was baptized early in life and remained a lifelong member of Dry Ridge Christian Church. In addition to...
Royce William Adams
Aug 11, 2023
Former state representative, businessman, horseman, and loving husband and father, Royce Adams , 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2023, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Royce served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 - 2013 and owned his own business, Royce Adams Oil Company, for 46 years.
Royce...
Rebecca Caroline Cogswell
Aug 10, 2023
Rebecca Caroline Cogswell, 85, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023, at her residence in Elsmere. Born on October 14, 1937, in (Hyannis) Barnstable, MA, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Sumner and Eunice Clark Brown. In October of 1990, she was united in marriage to Donald Milton Cogswell; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2016....
James Bartlett Rose
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. James Bartlett Rose, a Corinth resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY at the age of 88.
James was born on June 6, 1935 to the late Ethelbert and Golda Baker Rose. He is survived by one son, Tony (Katherine) Rose of Berry, KY, one daughter...
Donna Dean Duncan
Aug 7, 2023
Donna Dean Vannarsdall Duncan of Owenton KY was born February 14, 1947 in Owen County, KY to the late Olen Thomas and Virginia Mae Wilson Vannarsdall. She passed away with her family August 7, 2023 in Louisville KY at the age of 76 years.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters,...
Walter Lester Norman
Aug 6, 2023
Walter Lester Norman of Dry Ridge, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 6th 2023 at the Margret J. Thomas Hospice of Cincinnati Care Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was born on Sunday, January 2nd, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Lester and Evelyn Norman. In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his...
Calbert L. Webster
Aug 3, 2023
Calbert L. Webster, 76, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Born on Thursday May 9, 1947 in Owen County, KY, he was the son of the late Aaron Henry and Luretta Kinman Webster.
He worked on the survey crew for the construction of...
Arnold Raymond Pearson
Aug 3, 2023
Arnold Raymond Pearson, 79, of Williamstown, KY, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Hospice Care- Williamstown. Born on December 30, 1943 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Ralph and Blanche Wilson Pearson. For 27 years, Arnold worked for AT & T Telecommunications as a Computer Analyst. Upon graduation from high school,...
Bettie Blake Vance
Jul 30, 2023
Mrs. Bettie Blake Vance, a Berry resident, passed away in Georgetown, KY on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 81. She was the widow of the late Allen Gene Vance.
Bettie was born in Nicholas Co., KY on July 28, 1942 to the late Woodford Blake, Sr. and Josie Herrin Blake. She was a former...
Edith Marie Beach Stewart
Jul 29, 2023
Edith Marie Beach Stewart , 65, of Independence, KY, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Born on April 29, 1958 in Oldham County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Claude Joseph “Joe” and Anna Lee Halsey Beach.
She was married to Vernon Stewart, he preceded her...
Eunice Farrell Leonard
Jul 27, 2023
Eunice Farrell Leonard , 65, of Owenton, KY, moved to her heavenly home Thursday morning July 27, 2023. Eunice was a godly lady who loved the Lord and loved her family and set a beautiful example for her children and grandchildren that will lead them throughout their lives.
Born on Thursday June 12, 1958 in...
