Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Larry "Punky" Burgess
Apr 18, 2025
Larry “Punky” Burgess, 74, formerly of Grant County, KY, passed away at home in Crestview Hills, KY on April 18, 2025. Born on November 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Noah Burgess and Lucille Charlene Elliott Burgess.
Larry was the third of four siblings, survived by his sister, Bonnie (Marshall) Scroggins and younger brother, Denny Burgess. He was...
David Oakes
Apr 14, 2025
Clarence David Oakes, 75, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025 at Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility in Union. Born on October 24, 1949, in Jellico, KY, he was the son of the late Clarence "Cotton" and Margaret Smitty Oakes.
Clarence was united in marriage to the former Karen Sue Curtis; she preceded him in death on August...
Darrell Wayne Brown
Apr 13, 2025
Darrell Wayne Brown was born July 14, 1949 in Owen Co., Kentucky and passed away April 13, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Ruel Jason and Hattie Lee Skirvin Brown.
Darrell was a retired shift line supervisor for Phillips Driscopipe in Williamstown. He was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist...
Kolsten Michael Lee Taylor
Apr 13, 2025
Kolsten Michael Lee Taylor, a Crittenden resident passed away at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 9 months old. Kolsten was the son of Chase Taylor and Katelynn "Katie" Nichols.
Kolsten was born in Edgewood, KY on July 5, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Chase and Katie; brother Ryker Taylor; Grandparents, Brynn Nichols, Rhonda (Joe) Dupuy, Ryan...
Gertrude Wanda Richerson
Apr 13, 2025
Gertrude Wanda Richerson passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Emerald Trace Senior Care Facility in Elsmere, KY. Gertrude was born in Napoleon, Kentucky on Wednesday, April 29th, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Dolien Lee Richerson and Anna Almira Jeannette Wever Burgess Richerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Michael Lane Thomas
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Lane Thomas, born on July 30, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was married to his wife, Jordan Clark, and was the beloved son to his parents, Michelle Hinkle Thomas and Bryan Lane Thomas.
A proud graduate of Grant County High School, Michael was known...
Ann Eckler Brewer
Apr 10, 2025
Ann Eckler Brewer of Walton, KY was born March 11, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH and died Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Cold Spring, KY at the age of 75 years.
She was the daughter of the late John Marion and Ruth Juanita McClain Eckler. She was a retired Collateral Analyst for Fifth Third Bank, a former member of the First Church...
Gary "Steven" Wolford
Apr 9, 2025
Gary “Steven” Wolford, 47, of Corinth, KY, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his residence. Born on December 20, 1977, in South Williamson, KY, he was the son of Gary Lee Wolford and the late Brenda Kaye Simpkins Wolford.
On May 12, 1998 he was united in marriage to the former Jennifer Rose Mitchem; she survives. Before he...
Janice Gouge Hutchison
Apr 8, 2025
Janice Gouge Hutchison, born on December 10, 1942, in the quaint town of Sherman, Kentucky, departed this world on April 8th, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. She was the widow of the late Stanley Eugene Hutchison. Her presence, though now silenced, resonates deeply within the hearts of those she cherished.
A member of the Sherman Baptist Church, Janice...
Eva Watkins Mulberry
Apr 8, 2025
Eva Eliene Watkins Mulberry, a longtime resident of Williamstown, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born August 9, 1933, in Scott County, Kentucky, one of six children of the late Claud Watkins and Sylvia Mae Vance.
On December 29, 1950, Eva was united in matrimony with Fred Lee Mulberry and was his devoted wife of nearly 70 years....
Sondra Lee Jenkins Hudgins
Apr 8, 2025
Sondra Lee Hudgins, 79, of Owenton, KY, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday April 8, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center – Edgewood. She was a beacon of love, kindness and strength, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion. Born on July 19, 1945 in Clermont County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ward...
Joan Adams Ecklar
Apr 8, 2025
Joan Adams Ecklar, a beloved matriarch, departed this earthly realm on April 8, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 89. Born on November 9, 1935, in Burlington, Kentucky, Joan lived a life rich with love, compassion, and a steadfast faith that guided her through all her days.
Joan was known for her remarkable career, which...
Bennie Ray Brown
Apr 6, 2025
Bennett "Bennie" Ray Brown, a pillar of strength and kindness, passed peacefully at his home in Corinth, KY on April 6, 2025, after a long illness. Born on August 31, 1941, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Bennie lived a life rich in love, hard work, and devotion to his family and faith.
For sixteen years, Bennie proudly owned the Dry Ridge Marathon, and...
Charles Eugene Wainscott
Apr 4, 2025
Charles Eugene Wainscott, better known as "Bootie", was born January 6, 1959 in Carrollton, Kentucky and passed away peacefully at his home in Corinth, Kentucky on April 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Junior Ray "Logan" and Jeanetta Mae "Toodles" Perkins Wainscott.
Bootie was a retired diesel mechanic for Clark Power in Georgetown for 25 years. He was...
Emogene Latimer Jenkins McClanahan
Apr 2, 2025
Emogene Latimer Jenkins McClanahan
1/3/1928-4/2/2025
Emogene Latimer was born at home on Latimer Lane, which is a lane off Fairview Road, Williamstown, KY. She was a lifelong member of Fairview Christian Church. Through Fairview Church and her mother Emma, who was said to be angel on earth, Emogene became a steadfast believer in the Lord and knew the saving grace of Jesus...
Cindy McClure Sheldon
Mar 31, 2025
Cindy Sheldon of Dry Ridge, KY was born January 11, 1969 in Ft. Thomas, KY and died Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 56 years.
She was the daughter of Harold Lee and the late Nancy Carol Brewer McClure. She was a homemaker and was united in marriage on March 16, 2011 to Kevin Richard Sheldon.
Surviving...
Kenneth Newton Franks
Mar 30, 2025
June 10, 1939 – March 30, 2025
Kenneth Newton Franks, 85, of Stewartsville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, leaving behind a life defined by faith, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to his family and the land he called home.
Born on June 10, 1939, in Stewartsville, to Harold Lee and Thelma Louise McNay Franks, Kenny was raised with...
Brenda "Sue" Lewis
Mar 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda Sue (Meece) Lewis
March 24, 2025 | Age 73
On March 24, 2025, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother graduated from soul school (life on earth) with honors and went home to the loving arms of our Creator. At 73 years old, Brenda Sue Lewis...
Ricky Joe Whaley
Mar 24, 2025
Ricky Joe Whaley was born April 5, 1954 in Williamstown, Kentucky and passed away March 24, 2025 at his residence in Williamstown, Kentucky at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Emerson Ellis and Willena Gullick Whaley.
Ricky was a retired machinist for Aristech in Florence and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist...
Audrey L. Ward
Mar 24, 2025
Audrey L. Ward of Burlington, KY was born November 20, 1940 in Pendleton County, KY and died Monday, March 24, 2025 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 84 years.
She was the daughter of the late Frank Emery and Geneva Lee Adams Kells. She was retired as an optician, where she had worked...
