Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Steve Thomas
Oct 20, 2025
Steve Thomas, a Verona resident, was born April 11, 1957 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away October 20, 2025 at the age of 68. He was the son of the late Tevis and Jean White Thomas.
Steve was a retired mechanic for the Bowlin Group. He enjoyed welding and could often be found "tinkering" with metal. When he wasn't working Steve...
Lloyd Edmond Aldridge, Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Lloyd Edmond Aldridge, Jr., 72, of Corinth, KY, passed away on Monday October 20, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. Born on April 10, 1953 in Shelbyville, KY, he was the son of the late Lloyd Edmond and Pearl Moore Aldridge, Sr.
In August of 1986, he met a sweet young lady Ginny, that captured his heart; that began...
Marvin Michael Huffman
Oct 16, 2025
Marvin Michael Huffman, 71, of Verona, KY, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025, at his residence. Born on January 25, 1954 in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Marvin Delano and Hilda Thomas Huffman.
On January 11, 1991, Marvin was united in marriage to the former Sharon Marie Noel; she survives. He was a truck driver most...
Juanita McKenzie Kinman
Oct 14, 2025
Juanita Lee McKenzie Kinman, a beloved homemaker and cherished matriarch, departed this life on October 14, 2025, at her residence in Covington, Kentucky at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Clayton Kinman. Born on January 31, 1937, in Bowen, Kentucky, Juanita's journey through life was marked by a selfless devotion to her family, an unwavering...
Mary Jane Cheevers
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Jane Cheevers, 84, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday October 12, 2025 at her residence. Born on August 7, 1941 in Dayton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Matthew Aloysius and Audrey Amelia Cunning Cheevers.
After working as a secretary for Park Davis Pharmaceuticals for many years and being a teacher’s aide, she...
Ray Conrad
Oct 11, 2025
Ray Conrad of Williamstown, KY was born November 14, 1954, in Covington, KY and died Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Edgewood, KY at the age of 70 years.
He was the son of the late Gerald Ray Conrad and Thelma Mae Barnet Monbaren. He was retired from Aristech Acrylics LLC and was a member of the Dry Ridge Christian Church. On...
Sudie Brock Henry
Oct 9, 2025
Sudie Brock Henry of Williamstown, KY was born October 7, 1932, in Wallins Creek, KY and died Thursday October 9, 2025, in Williamstown, KY at the age of 93 years.
She was the daughter of the late Willie Crit and Bessie Mae Brock. She worked at the Williamstown Ball Factory and housekeeping for Forcht Bank, and she was a member of...
Betty Ishmael
Oct 8, 2025
Betty Jo Ishmael, 90, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8th, 2025 in Independence, Kentucky. She was born on January 26th, 1935 to Cecil Stanley Ballard and Ida Frances (Harrison) Ballard.
Betty grew up helping her family farm. She graduated from Crittenden High School in 1953. Before graduating, she worked as the city clerk on the recommendation of a teacher. After graduating,...
Walter Charles Halaszyn
Oct 7, 2025
Walter Charles Halaszyn was born March 12, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away peacefully at his residence in Independence, Kentucky on October 7, 2025 at the age of 72. He was the son of the late Walter Stefan and Virginia Beaucolitz Halaszyn.
Walter is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Ward Halaszyn; his son, James Ashcraft, of Independence; his daughter,...
Betty Mae Colson Ellis
Oct 7, 2025
Betty Mae Colson Ellis, 96, of the Keefer Community of Grant Co., KY, entered her eternal home on Tuesday October 7, 2025 at Boonespring Nursing and Rehab in Union. Betty was born on May 26, 1929 in Corinth, KY to the late Jasper and Dora Mae Blackburn Colson.
On February 21, 1945, Betty was united in marriage to Billy Thomas Ellis;...
Dennis G. Perry
Oct 6, 2025
Dennis G. Perry of Corinth, KY was born September 15, 1949, in Dry Ridge, KY and died Monday, October 6, 2025, in Florence, KY at the age of 76 years.
He was the son of the late William C. and Hanna Breeden White. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired Iron worker with the Iron Workers Local #44,...
Darlene True
Oct 4, 2025
Vivian Darlene True, 74, of Corinth, KY, passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025. Born on February 25, 1951 in Connersville, IN, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. and Vivian M. Creekmore Clayton and was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, Art and Betty Sensel.
On June 18, 1986 she was united in marriage to Johnny W. True;...
Kevin L. Beach
Oct 1, 2025
Kevin L. Beach, 62, of Crystal River, FL, formerly of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Wednesday October 1, 2025, 2025, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, FL. Born on January 27, 1963 in Owenton, KY, he was the son of Barbara Jean Beach and the late Kinsey E. Beach.
Kevin was an OTR truck driver for much of his life....
Carol Vawter Eldridge
Sep 30, 2025
Carol Vawter Eldridge, born on May 9, 1942, in Oblong, Illinois, gracefully transitioned from this world on September 30, 2025, at the residence of her son in Edgewood, Kentucky, after a long battle with cancer. Carol's life was a tapestry of adventures, marked by her unwavering spirit and diverse career, which spanned multiple states and roles.
Throughout her illustrious career, Carol...
Kenneth Juan Chandler
Sep 28, 2025
Born November 17, 1936, Kenneth Chandler was the beloved son of the late Howard and Katherine Keith Chandler. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 63 years, Mary Margaret “Pete” Richardson Chandler, his lifelong companion and friend.
Kenneth’s heart and hands were always connected to the land. He planted his first tobacco crop at the age of 12,...
Rick A. Chowning
Sep 28, 2025
Rick A. Chowning of Williamstown, KY was born November 7, 1957, in Covington, KY and died Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Edgewood, KY at the age of 67 years.
He was the son of the late Larry Link Chowning and Shirley Joan Kinmon Colston. He was a retired truck driver for Grant County Foods, a US Army veteran, and a member...
Kathleen Elaine Preston
Sep 18, 2025
Kathleen Elaine Preston, 36, of Georgetown, Kentucky, gained her angel wings and entered into her heavenly home on Thursday September 18, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington after a brief illness. Born on June 11, 1989 in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of Janet Faye Rutledge Preston of Georgetown and Robert Doyle (Susan) Preston of...
Burt Delmer "Bud" Dykes
Sep 18, 2025
Burt Delmer “Bud” Dykes of the Monterey Community of Owen County, KY was born November 28, 1944, in Perry County, KY and died Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Edgewood, KY at the age of 80 years.
He was the son of the late David Nathan and Pearly Combs Dykes. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era where he...
Jeffrey Alan Webster
Sep 14, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Webster II, 49, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away from complications from heart bypass surgery on Sunday September 14, 2025 at his residence. Born in Des Plaines, IL on August 31, 1976, he was the son of the late Jeffrey Alan Webster, Sr. and Norma Iris Mitchell Webster.
On October 6, 2007, he was united in marriage to the...
Debbie Williams
Sep 13, 2025
Debbie Williams of Williamstown, KY was born June 4, 1964, in Lynwood, CA and died Saturday September 13, 2025, at her residence at the age of 61 years.
She was the daughter of Robert and Gayle Dexter of Camarillo, CA. She was a homemaker and a member of the Todds Road Grace Church in Lexington, KY. On June 13, 1992, she...
