Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Peter Edwards
Jun 9, 2026
Peter Edwards of Falmouth, KY was born June 28, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH and died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH at the age of 70.
He was the son of the late Earl and Jane Wiggeringlow Edwards. He was a retired Technical Engineer and worked in Carbide Sales, as well as in later years working at...
Michelle Wiggins
Jun 8, 2026
Michelle Wiggins of Falmouth, KY was born January 2, 1961 in Norwood, OH and died Monday June 8, 2026 in Florence, KY at the age of 65.
She was the daughter of the late Richard and Frances Faustine Allison Heyne. She was a nurse and homemaker, and a member of the Turner Ridge Baptist Church. On June 16, 1988 she was...
Linda Carol Kinman
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Carol Kinman, 79, of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away on June 8, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1947, in Gallatin County, Kentucky, to Helen Brashear Speagle and Hobert J. Speagle. Linda often said she felt privileged to have grown up on the farm where she was born. That early life shaped her love of nature, animals, and the quiet, meaningful...
Sandra Kay Collins Neace
Jun 6, 2026
Sandra Kay Collins Neace, 61, of Corinth KY entered her eternal home peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY.
She was born October 22, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH. She was the daughter of the late Woodroe Collins and N. Wilma Napier Collins. On August 16, 1997, she was untied in marriage to William "Bill" Edward...
Anna Kathy Dunaway
Jun 6, 2026
Anna K. Mulberry Dunaway, best known as “Kathy”, 75 years old, of Sadieville, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born in Lexington, KY, on September 29, 1950, to Robert William Mulberry and Hazel Frances Rutledge Mulberry.
Kathy is survived by her husband of over 57 years, Hayden Dunaway; her children: Robert Dunaway (Susan) and Lori Dunaway (Jimmie...
Maxie Hampton Ely
Jun 4, 2026
Maxie Hampton Ely, a Georgetown, OH resident, passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 91. She was the widow of the late Johnny Campbell.
Maxie was born on September 17, 1934 to the late John Hampton and Lina Hampton. She was a retired cafeteria cook for Blackey Elementary School and Letcher Commonwealth School. She was a member of...
Herbert Thomas "Tom" Beach
Jun 3, 2026
Herbert Thomas “Tom” Beach passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, family, and friendship. Throughout his life, Tom embraced every opportunity to learn, serve, and encourage others, touching countless lives along the way.
Tom graduated from Holmes High School in 1959, where he distinguished himself as both class president and Salutatorian. Tom proudly served...
Virginia Mae Fenn
Jun 1, 2026
Virginia Mae "Ginny" Fenn was born Sept. 23, 1952 in Greenville, PA and passed away June 1, 2026 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late William John, Sr. and Arlene Sweitzer Mitchell.
Ginny was a bartender and waitress for several different restaurants in Pennsylvania and Ohio. She enjoyed reading in her younger...
Peggy Jean McClure Spillman
May 30, 2026
Peggy Jean McClure Spillman, 77, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. Born on January 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Harold Filson McClure and Omega Ashcraft McClure Osborne.
Peggy’s life was rooted in faith, family, and friendship. Her greatest joy came from spending time with those...
Fayrina Rose Epperson
May 29, 2026
Fayrina Rose Epperson was born February 25, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH and passed away May 29, 2026 at her residence in Williamstown, KY at the age of 71. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Franklin and Aileen Bryant Rose.
Rena , as she was lovingly known, was a homemaker who dearly loved her family. She was a devoted wife,...
James Clifford "Jamie" Lee
May 28, 2026
James Clifford “Jamie” Lee, 54, of Crittenden, KY, entered into the presence of this Heavenly Father on Thursday May 28, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on April 16, 1972, in Covington, KY, he was the son of Edith Lucille Merrill Lee and the late Jimmy Franklin Lee.
On June 13, 2020, he was united in marriage...
Wallace "Smiley" Prince
May 27, 2026
Wallace Prince, 91 of Corinth, KY, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2026 V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. Born on September 5, 1934 in Barbourville KY, he was the son of the late Ewell and Anna Osborne Prince.
On July 9, 1952, Wallace entered the United States Navy in Norfolk, VA; he proudly and honorably served his country during the Korean War...
Viola Mullins Hodge Weidner
May 26, 2026
Viola Mullins Hodge Weidner, 89, a Florence resident, formerly of Verona, KY, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday May 26, 2026. Born on January 16, 1937 in the Rock Lick Community of Breathitt County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Hilda Wilson Mullins.
On October 12, 1959, Viola was united in marriage to Thomas...
Gail Faulkner Snow
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Gail Marie Faulkner Snow, a Williamstown resident, peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 75. She was the wife of James Allen Snow.
Gail was born in Ft. Bragg, NC on August 1, 1950 to the late Allen Chris Faulkner and Nancy Geraldine Colville. She married James Snow on Sept. 9,...
Melissa Bryant Bingaman
May 23, 2026
Melissa Bryant Bingaman, a luminous spirit whose vibrant life touched the hearts of many, passed away on May 23, 2026, at her mother’s home in Georgetown, Kentucky. Born on June 3, 1974, Melissa's journey was marked by fierce determination, professional success, and an unwavering love for family and life.
Melissa bravely waged a valiant fight against the sudden onset of cancer,...
Faye Harris Dungan
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Louella Faye Harris Dungan, a Florence resident, formerly of Williamstown, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 94.
Faye was born in Brock, KY on October 14, 1931 to the late Sam Harris and Lillie Mae Elam Harris. She graduated Williamstown High School in 1950. She married Timothy Lincoln Dungan on January 19, 1952. Tim passed...
Kathaleen "Chris" Hamilton
May 22, 2026
Kathaleen “Chris” Hamilton, 65, passed away in her home Friday, May 22, 2026.
Born March 22, 1961, Chris was a lifelong member of the small Verona Community. Growing up on Stephenson Mill RoadChris also raised her own family there, all sharing a love for the small family farm life.
Chris was known for being soft-hearted with a strong spirit and a deep,...
William Gale Vaughn, Sr.
May 21, 2026
William Gale Vaughn, Sr., 66, of Williamstown, KY, passed away at his residence on Thursday May 21, 2026. Born on September 30, 1959, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Willie Gene and Alberta Vickers Vaughn.
On April 28, 1989, he was united in marriage to the former Robin Lynne McAllister; she survives. William was the Operations Manager...
Ricky Gemmer, Sr.
May 16, 2026
Ricky Gemmer Sr. of Dry Ridge, KY was born April 17, 1955 in Covington, KY and died Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Lexington, KY at the age of 71.
He was the son of the late Gary and Carol Jean House Gemmer and was a retired Sergeant with the National Guard.
Survivors are son, Ricky Gemmer, Jr. of Independence, KY; daughter Shelly...
Shelia Rae Hensley
May 16, 2026
Shelia Rae Hensley, 64, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of family, kindness and gentle strength. With a strong devotion to family, she lived her life as a testimony of love and faithfulness, touching the hearts of many with her gentle smile and kind heart.
Born on October 11,...
