Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Myrtle Jean Roland, fondly known as “Peggy” and “Sister Roland”, of Tollesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at the Perkins Country Manor in Augusta, Kentucky at the age of 74. She was born on Monday, March 21st, 1949 to the late Charles and Nettie Kidd. In addition to her parents, Myrtle is preceded in death by...

Jul 14, 2023

Joyce Ann Hurston , 67, of Corinth, KY, was called to her heavenly home on Friday July 14, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness.  Joyce was born in Louisville, KY on November 10, 1955 to the late Rev. Charles Edward and Shirley Ann Sheeley Lakes.

She was a loving wife for 27 wonderful...

Jul 14, 2023

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" E. Howard, a Berry, KY resident, passed away at his home on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 65.  He was the husband of Mary "Margie" Galford Howard.

Ronnie was born on August 11, 1957 to the late Preston Ray Howard and Inez Thompson Howard.  He was a carpenter and mechanic most...

Jul 13, 2023

Geneva Willetta Covey Whaley was born December 10, 1943 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and passed away July 13, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 79.  She was the daughter of the late Earl and Ramona Mae Conrad Covey.

On Nov. 3, 1987 Geneva was united in marriage to Danny R. Whaley who preceded her in...

Jul 8, 2023

Lawrence Edward Gould , 77, of Hebron, KY, passed away Saturday July 8, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Fairfield, OH.  Born Sunday June 9, 1946 in Carroll County KY, he was the son of the late Henry Clay and Florida Elliott Purnell Gould.

On July 8, 1988, “Kool Gould”, as he became affectionately known,...

Jul 2, 2023

Deborah Ann Sexton, fondly known as Debbie, of Corinth, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky at the age of 60 following a brief illness. She was born on Tuesday, April 2nd, 1963 at the Owen County Memorial Hospital in Owenton, Kentucky to the late Robert John and...

Jul 1, 2023

Dakota “Cody” Thomas Stephens , 22, of Independence, KY, died Saturday July 1, 2023 at his residence.  Born on Friday September 8, 2000 in Edgewood, KY, he was the son of Ernest Glen Stephens and Trina Jo Cavins Stephens.

“Cody”, as he was affectionately known, worked as a line cook for LaRosa’s Pizza.  He was...

Jul 1, 2023

Zayveon Antreas Christian White-Thompson was delivered and passed away on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center of Edgewood, Kentucky. Surviving are his loving parents, Kerston White of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and Lord Thompson of Covington, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, Zayveon is survived by his Grandmother, Thelma White of Mt. Sterling, KY;...

Jul 1, 2023

Beatrice L. Collins Atha was born November 26, 1921 in Grant County, Kentucky and passed away July 1, 2023 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 101.  She was the daughter of the late Ashby Rankin and Cora Dean Castleman Collins.

In May of 1945 Beatrice was united in marriage to Barnett Glennis Atha who preceded her...

Jun 28, 2023

John Christopher Beaty was born July 6, 1971 in Lakeland, Florida and passed away June 28, 2023 in Edgewood, Kentucky at the age of 51.  He was the son of Shirley Ann Stewart Tanksley (Roy) of Florence, KY and the late Charles Ross Beaty.

On Oct. 14, 1989 John was united in marriage to Angela Crystal Noel...

Jun 27, 2023

Sonja Ruth Stanton Popham, a  Florence, KY resident, passed away in Ft. Thomas on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 83.  She was the widow of Nelson Popham whom passed away on March 2022.

Sonja was a former IRS employee and a member of the Fairview Christian Church in Williamstown, KY.  She loved sewing, playing...

Jun 27, 2023

Mabel Kathryn Hamilton, of Union, age 79, passed away on June 27, 2023.  She was born in Crittenden, KY on September 29, 1943 to the late Floyd and Mabel Riley.

Kathryn, as she preferred to be called, was a member of the Crittenden Christian Church.  She was retired from the Grant County Hospital, where she worked in...