Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Lena Mae Skinner
Jan 3, 2024
Lena Mae Skinner , 65, of Williamstown, KY, died Wednesday January 3, 2024 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born on September, 13, 1958 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Wanda Vivian Bowen Meece, Sr.
She was a 1976 graduate of Grant County High School. After a couple...
Doshie Perry Smith
Jan 2, 2024
Mrs. Doshie Perry Smith, a Williamstown resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 after a long illness. She was the loving wife of George Ray Smith, Sr.
Doshie was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 19, 1946 to the late Elmer Perry and Vina Estridge Perry. While...
Clyde Ray Gordon, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Clyde Ray Gordon, Jr , 44, of Owenton, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 31, 2023 at Chandler University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born on August 17,1979 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of Clyde Ray and Linda Jane Cox Gordon, Sr.
On December 12, 2019 Clyde, lovingly referred to as...
Anthony "Tony" Leo Poole
Dec 29, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Poole, 86, of Williamstown, KY passed away on December 29th, 2023. Tony is survived by his wife of 62 years, Roberta McCormick Poole, who he often said he loved more every day. Tony and Roberta owned and operated Tony’s Hair Care for 45 years together and it took the pandemic to force them to retire. ...
Dr. Rufus Edward Durden
Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Rufus Edward Durden, DMD , 91, of Independence, KY, entered into his eternal rest Thursday night December 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center –Edgewood. Born on April 9, 1932 in Pearson, GA, he was the son of the Ben Edward and Vernice Lillian Herrin Durden.
After graduating from Russell Springs High School in...
Terry Wayne Brewer, Jr
Dec 26, 2023
Terry Wayne Brewer Jr. of Glencoe, KY was born September 8. 1979 in Ft Thomas, KY and died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his residence at the age of 44 years.
He was the son of Terry Wayne Brewer Sr. and Susan Rae Hutmacher Brewer, and was united in marriage to his wife, Mollie...
Thomas 'Tommy' A. Rothwell
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Alfred Rothwell, a Williamstown resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 85. He was the widower of the late Janice Breeden Rothwell.
Tommy was born in Corinth, KY on August 16, 1938 to the late Alfred and Beulah Webb Rothwell. ...
Howard "Tony" Brewer, Jr.
Dec 20, 2023
Howard “Tony” Brewer , 88, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving and caring family. Born on September 20, 1935, in Williamstown, KY, he was the son of the late Howard and Iva King Toole Brewer, Sr.
On June 20, 1958 he was united...
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...
