Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Melissa Renee Riley Meece was born December 25, 1972 in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky and passed away March 27, 2020 at the age of 47.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gwendola Caroline Spencer Riley.

On May 5, 2001 Melissa was united in marriage to Justin Meece.  In addition to her husband, she is survived...

Mar 26, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jane Souder Delaney of Florence, KY. passed away Thursday, March 26 in Florence, KY. at the age of 94.  Mrs. Delaney was born April 22, 1925 in Grant County, KY. to the  late Bennie and Dorothy Mae Wilson Souder.  Mrs. Delaney was a retired co-owner of Cincinnati Golf Service and a long time member of the Erlanger...

Mar 25, 2020

Kenneth William Grimes of Williamstown, KY was born May 29, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH and died at his residence Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 61.

He was the son of the late Charles Elmer and Jean Courtney Aufderheide Grimes, he was a retired service technician for Cincinnati Coin Laundry, and a member of the...

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Tony Dale Hopper passed away in Dry Ridge, KY on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 47.  He was the husband of Amanda Hopper.

Tony was a 1990 graduate of Grant Co. High School.  He joined the National Guard and served 16 years in the service including one tour in Iraq in 2004.  He...

Mar 18, 2020

Patty Ann Geers , 63, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Grant County on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Born October 27, 1956 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann Casey and the late William “Bill” Casey, Jr.

On August 27, 1988 Patty was united in...

Mar 16, 2020

Rex Alan Gordon , 59, of Williamstown, KY, died Monday March 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Born Thursday February 9, 1961 in Covington, KY, he was the son of Marvin Gordon and the late Hazel Gordon.

On August 26, 1983, he was united in marriage at Stringtown Christian Church to the former...

Mar 15, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Lou "Ginny" Barlow of Dry Ridge, KY. passed away Sunday, March 15 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. at the age of 85.  Ginny was born May 19, 1934 in Dry Ridge, KY. to the late Eddie Cummins and Virgie Mae Bosse Cummins.  Ginny was a retired cafeteria employee for the Grant County School System...

Mar 15, 2020

Lance Bradford Colbert of Williamstown, Kentucky March 1, 1958 - March 15, 2020

Lance Bradford Colbert , 62, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Grant County. Born on March 1, 1958 in California, he was the son of the late Jesse and Stella Lorraine Palmer Colbert.

Mar 14, 2020

Ann Beatrice Simons , 70, of Williamstown, KY, passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood. Born April 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Stella Burton Teague.

She was the widow of James Ronald Simon, Sr.; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2005....

Mar 14, 2020

Margaret Mae Ruthruff Doane was born November 20, 1924 and passed away March 14, 2020 in Florence, Kentucky at the age of 95.  She was the daughter of the late Milton Sanford and Opal Belle Hobbs Ruthruff.

On Jan. 13, 1947 Margaret was united in marriage to Audrey Doane who preceded her in death.  She was also...

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. Jon Alan Connelly was born December 27th, 1945.  He was raised in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, but resided in Gallatin County for the last 44 years.  He went to his Heavenly Home on March 14th, 2020, after a courageous battle with an extended illness.  He left this earth surrounded by his family in his home.  Jon was affectionately called...

Mar 13, 2020

Joyce E. Smith of Florence, KY was born October 6, 1946 and died Friday, March 13, 2020 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY at the age of 73.

She was the daughter of the late Jasper Toyce and Edna Christine Crosby White, retired pediatric nurse, and a member of the Piner Baptist Church in Morning View,...

Mar 13, 2020

Mrs. Beverly Darlene Carter of Williamstown, KY. passed away at home on Friday, March 13 at the age of 76.  Mrs. Carter was born November 18, 1943 in Lebanon, OH. to the late Ward Lee Jenkins and Mildred Pauline Rhodus Jenkins.  Mrs. Carter was a retired waitress and worked  for many years at the Freeway Restaurant in Corinth.  At...

Mar 11, 2020

Kenneth Peters, Sr. was born February 17, 1945 in Knox County, Kentucky and passed away March 11, 2020 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 75.  He was the son of the late Hubert and Sallie Warren Peters.

On June 15, 1963 Kenneth was united in marriage to Cora Ruth Bays Peters.  In addition to his wife,...

Mar 10, 2020

Linda Lou Mastin Webster, a Williamstown resident, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Edgewood, KY on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 72.  She was the widow of Terry Lee Webster.

Mrs. Webster was born on January 12, 1948 to the late Wm. Edward and Cecil Whitton Mastin.  She was a retired...

Mar 9, 2020

Velva Jerene Caldwell , 88, of Owen Co, KY, died Monday March 9, 2020 at Owenton Center. Born November 16, 1931 in Grant County; she was the daughter of the late Robert Walker and Nellie Gray Sergeant Vendler.

Velva was married on December 20, 1952 to Denver Caldwell; he preceded her in death on December...

Mar 8, 2020

Taylor Suezanne Souder of Dry Ridge, KY was born April 8, 1997 in Edgewood, KY and died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 22.

She was the daughter of Gregory Todd Souder and Jacqueline Sawyers Perkins. She is a 2015 graduate of the Grant County High School where she remains a freshman girls softball coach,...

Mar 8, 2020

Kory Austin James Gorman was born June 8, 1997 in Edgewood, KY and passed away March 8, 2020 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky at the age of 22 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was the son of Keith Anthony John and Deena Sharon Henry Gorman.

In addition to his parents, Kory is survived by 3...

Mar 5, 2020

Sonja Gail Howell Kinman was born December 13, 1961 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away March 5, 2020 in Williamstown, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of Peggy Lou Trisler Howell of Williamstown and the late Jack Howell.

Sonja is survived by her husband, Clark Kinman.  In addition she is survived by a son: Jacob Howell Kinman of...

Mar 4, 2020

Jackie Glenn Rose , 85, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born in Owen County, KY, he was the son of the late James and Elodia Tingle Rose.

“Jack” was an avid sports fan; he played basketball at New Liberty School for three years. After completing...