Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Catherine Kelley
Aug 21, 2025
Catherine Kelley of Dry Ridge, KY was born May 6, 1951, in Portsmouth, OH and died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence at the age of 74 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie Bryant and Ethel Irene Spriggs Gifford. She was a homemaker and a former housekeeping employee with the Golden Years Nursing Home in Portsmouth, OH,...
Willard "Payton" Parker, II
Aug 17, 2025
Willard "Payton" Parker, II, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2025, at his residence in Verona, Kentucky at the age of 55. He was born on June 6, 1970, in Covington, Kentucky, and had a life that touched many hearts with his kindness and vibrant spirit.
Payton dedicated his career to being a truck...
Cathy Lea Norris
Aug 17, 2025
Cathy Lea Norris, 74, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered her heavenly home on Sunday August 17, 2025 at Hospice Care of Blue Ash. Born on March 29, 1951 in Eaton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Marion Duane and Frances Mae Ramsey Petry.
For many years, Cathy was a cosmetologist at salons in Ohio and Indiana. She later owned...
Carlotta Coutre West
Aug 14, 2025
Carlotta Coutre West of Georgetown, KY was born October 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL and died Thursday August 14, 2025, in Georgetown, KY at the age of 85 years.
She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Angeline Moroni Coutre and she was a homemaker.
Surviving is 1 daughter, Marisa West of Georgetown, KY: sons, Charles West of Kaukauna, WI and...
Jeff Philip Dalton
Aug 14, 2025
Jeff Philip Dalton Sr. of the Holbrook Community, Grant County, KY was born October 31, 1958, in Covington, KY and died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence at the age of 66 years.
He was the son of the late Jeff Tiblen and Mary Cain Dalton. He was a construction laborer, was a member of the #265 Labor Union, and...
Frank Lee Fox
Aug 14, 2025
Frank Lee Fox, 86, of Crittenden, KY, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Boonespring Nursing and Rehab in Union. Born on May 31, 1939, Waukesha, WI, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Margaret Rasmussen Fox.
On May 27, 1967, he was united in marriage to the former Linda Lou Laney; she survives. After receiving his...
Kathleen Fay Hall
Aug 14, 2025
Kathleen Fay Hall, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Williamstown, Kentucky. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Lexington to Benjamin Franklin Leek and Elsie Ruth Himes Leek.
Kathy was a former member of Stonewall Baptist Church, where she nurtured her faith and built lasting bonds.
She is survived by her son, Andre Hisle of...
Ona Elaine Collins
Aug 12, 2025
Ona Elaine Collins was born February 23, 1937 Williamstown, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Atwood and Ona Mae Cox Beach.
Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald Lee Collins, who preceded her in death. She was also...
Carole Jean Williams Frankhouser
Aug 12, 2025
Carole Jean Williams Frankhouser of Williamstown was born June 18, 1942, in Worchester, MA and died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Williamstown, KY at the age of 83 years.
She was the daughter of the late Douglas John and Gladys Williams. She worked in customer service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Stuart C....
Christopher "Whitey" Caldwell
Aug 12, 2025
Christopher "Whitey" Caldwell, born on April 23, 1965, in Grant County, Kentucky, tragically passed away in his home on August 12, 2025, due to a sudden heart attack. He was a beloved member of the community, known for his quiet demeanor, humility, and passion for helping others.
Whitey served as the Inventory Manager for Piles Chevrolet in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, where...
James Scott Taylor
Aug 11, 2025
James Scott Taylor was born August 23, 1944 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away August 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 80. He was the son of the late James William and Mary Kathryne Scott Taylor.
Jay, as he was best known, was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for GE with 34 years of service. He also proudly served...
Ada Mae Perkins
Aug 11, 2025
Ada Mae Perkins of Verona KY was born November 4, 1939, in Breathitt County, KY and died Monday, August 11, 2025, at her residence at the age of 85 years.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Emily Stamper Arrowood. She retired from Equitable Bag and was a homemaker. On March 5, 1976, she was united in marriage to...
Elmer "Red" Howard Fair
Aug 11, 2025
Elmer Howard "Red" Fair, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 11, 1941, in Liberty, Kentucky, Red was the son of late Elmer Fair and Fannie Marie Hair Fair.
A lifelong horseman, Red carried on the proud family tradition of working with carriage horses and Belgian horses and farming. His deep...
Junior Kinman
Aug 10, 2025
Junior Kinman, 98, of Williamstown, KY, entered his heavenly home on Sunday August 10, 2025 at his residence. Born on August 27, 1926 in Stewartsville, KY, he was the son of the late Rathburn and Minnie Mershon Kinman.
On August 21, 1971, Junior was united in marriage to Jeanie Brown; she survives. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy....
Gregory Allen Link
Aug 9, 2025
Gregory Allen Link, 53, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 9, 2025 at his residence. Born on April 19, 1972, in Edgewood, KY, he was the son of the late Robert Allen and Christine Lilly Link.
Greg was a 1991 graduate of Grant County High School. Before becoming disabled he enjoyed landscaping with Danny York and Stacey...
Randy Lee Mutter
Aug 9, 2025
Randy Lee Mutter, 67, of Crittenden, Kentucky, passed away on August 9, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Jerome Paul and Patsy Bernice Mueller.
Randy was employed by Riegler Blacktopping as a truck driver. He enjoyed playing Frisbee with his dogs, Coco and Lefty; they met him...
Rita Kay Tackett
Aug 8, 2025
Rita K Tackett was born July 23, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky and passed away August 8, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 83. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Phillip and Rita Marie Schreck Gruen.
Rita was a retired cook for St. Charles Care Center. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds including making jewelry, flower arrangements, macramé, and crochet....
Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Lee Crase Reed
Aug 3, 2025
Beatrice Lee "Aunt Bea" Crase Reed, 81, entered into her eternal home on Sunday August 3, 2025 at her Crittenden residence. Born on January 7, 1944 in Morgan County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Daisy Mable Bailey Crase.
On August 21, 1978 she was united in marriage to James Ray Reed; he preceded her in death....
Luane Alexander Whitaker
Aug 3, 2025
Luane Alexander Whitaker of Williamstown, KY was born December 9, 1937, in Grant County, KY and died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Knights Personal Care in Williamstown, KY at the age of 87 years.
She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Mabel McKinsey Alexander. She was a retired administration assistant with Johnson Control of Florence, KY. On January...
Paul Nelson Edwards
Aug 1, 2025
Paul Nelson Edwards, 76, of Williamstown, KY, passed away on Friday August 1, 2025 at the Grant Center in Williamstown. Born on April 7, 1949, in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Elmer J. and Alice M. Bowen Edwards.
For many years Paul was an OTR truck driver; he later worked as a general laborer for a recycling center...
