Obituaries
Grant County and Northern Kentucky Obituaries
Harold Edward Covey
Aug 15, 2023
Harold Edward Covey, 93, of Dry Ridge, KY united with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. Born on January 30, 1930 in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Sonny Melvin and Vie Boling Covey.
On November 16, 1947, Harold was united in...
Barbara Louise Avery
Aug 15, 2023
Barbara Louise Avery, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Barb was 67.
Barb was born to Maxine and Howard Donald Mathis in Kansas City, MO on June 9, 1956 living in Grandview, MO until age 29. Barb was an accomplished bowler throughout her early years in...
Mary Jane Smith
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Jane Rice Smith born on July 22, 1922 to the late Otto and Odas Rice. She passed away peacefully in her own home on August 13, 2023. She graduated in 1940 from Grandview, Indiana High School and attended Evansville College. In 1942 she was married to Charles William Smith, her childhood sweetheart.
She...
Gwendolyn Marksberry Dills
Aug 12, 2023
Gwendolyn Marksberry Dills was born December 23, 1942 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2023 at her residence at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Naomi Miller Marksberry.
Gwen was baptized early in life and remained a lifelong member of Dry Ridge Christian Church. In addition to...
Royce William Adams
Aug 11, 2023
Former state representative, businessman, horseman, and loving husband and father, Royce Adams , 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2023, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Royce served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 - 2013 and owned his own business, Royce Adams Oil Company, for 46 years.
Royce...
Rebecca Caroline Cogswell
Aug 10, 2023
Rebecca Caroline Cogswell, 85, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023, at her residence in Elsmere. Born on October 14, 1937, in (Hyannis) Barnstable, MA, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Sumner and Eunice Clark Brown. In October of 1990, she was united in marriage to Donald Milton Cogswell; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2016....
James Bartlett Rose
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. James Bartlett Rose, a Corinth resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY at the age of 88.
James was born on June 6, 1935 to the late Ethelbert and Golda Baker Rose. He is survived by one son, Tony (Katherine) Rose of Berry, KY, one daughter...
Donna Dean Duncan
Aug 7, 2023
Donna Dean Vannarsdall Duncan of Owenton KY was born February 14, 1947 in Owen County, KY to the late Olen Thomas and Virginia Mae Wilson Vannarsdall. She passed away with her family August 7, 2023 in Louisville KY at the age of 76 years.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters,...
Walter Lester Norman
Aug 6, 2023
Walter Lester Norman of Dry Ridge, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 6th 2023 at the Margret J. Thomas Hospice of Cincinnati Care Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was born on Sunday, January 2nd, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Lester and Evelyn Norman. In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his...
Calbert L. Webster
Aug 3, 2023
Calbert L. Webster, 76, of Dry Ridge, KY, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Born on Thursday May 9, 1947 in Owen County, KY, he was the son of the late Aaron Henry and Luretta Kinman Webster.
He worked on the survey crew for the construction of...
Arnold Raymond Pearson
Aug 3, 2023
Arnold Raymond Pearson, 79, of Williamstown, KY, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Hospice Care- Williamstown. Born on December 30, 1943 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Ralph and Blanche Wilson Pearson. For 27 years, Arnold worked for AT & T Telecommunications as a Computer Analyst. Upon graduation from high school,...
Bettie Blake Vance
Jul 30, 2023
Mrs. Bettie Blake Vance, a Berry resident, passed away in Georgetown, KY on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 81. She was the widow of the late Allen Gene Vance.
Bettie was born in Nicholas Co., KY on July 28, 1942 to the late Woodford Blake, Sr. and Josie Herrin Blake. She was a former...
Edith Marie Beach Stewart
Jul 29, 2023
Edith Marie Beach Stewart , 65, of Independence, KY, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Born on April 29, 1958 in Oldham County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Claude Joseph “Joe” and Anna Lee Halsey Beach.
She was married to Vernon Stewart, he preceded her...
Eunice Farrell Leonard
Jul 27, 2023
Eunice Farrell Leonard , 65, of Owenton, KY, moved to her heavenly home Thursday morning July 27, 2023. Eunice was a godly lady who loved the Lord and loved her family and set a beautiful example for her children and grandchildren that will lead them throughout their lives.
Born on Thursday June 12, 1958 in...
Dr. Francis Steven Fletcher Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Professor Francis (Frank) S. Fletcher Jr., Ed.D, of Crittenden, Kentucky passed peacefully away early Thursday morning, July 27th, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was 70 years old. Frank was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts at the Lawrence General Hospital on September 15th, 1952 to the late Francis S. Fletcher Sr. and Rita A. Fletcher (née Grace)....
Wanda Lou Dunn
Jul 27, 2023
Wanda Lou Dunn , 90, of Walton, KY, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born on October 28, 1932 in Dry Ridge, KY, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Dealtha Gordon White.
She was married to Overton Dunn; he preceded her in death on August...
William "Bill" Vincent
Jul 27, 2023
William “Bill” Vincent of Corinth, KY was born December 7, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI and died Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Warsaw, KY at the age of 81 years.
He was the son of the late John Charles and Margaret Ester Cole Vincent. He was a retired machinist for Eagle Manufacturing in Florence,...
Ellis Lee Pennington
Jul 26, 2023
Ellis Lee Pennington was born in Dry Ridge, KY on August 16, 1946 and passed away at his Dry Ridge residence, July 26, 2023 at the age of 76. He was the son of the late John Henry and Lucy Mildred Ferguson Pennington.
Ellis was a retired Lt. Colonel with the US Army and was a very...
Judy Ann Simpson
Jul 25, 2023
Judy Ann Simpson, a Corinth resident, passed away at the Georgetown Community Hospital on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the age of 69. She was the widow of Mary Haralson.
Judy was born on August 12, 1953 in Holbrook, KY to the late Robert "Andy" and Marcella Washum Simpson. She was a retired mechanic from Dixie Cup/Georgia...
Jackielean Saylor Henry
Jul 25, 2023
Jackielean Saylor Henry of Williamstown, KY was born Tuesday, September 21, 1943 in Harlan County, KY and died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Edgewood, KY at the age of 79 years.
She was the daughter of the late Murl and Rosie Hall Saylor. She was retired from manufacturing and later in life as a...
