Nathan David Barnwell, 63

Nathan David Barnwell, 63, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Butler, KY on October 27, 1959, son to the late Thomas Lee (Tom) Barnwell and Esther Gray Barnwell.

Healing Out Loud:

By Kevin Barnard, columnist As I stated early on, I don’t have any letters after my name.  So, I don’t claim to be an expert.  However, some experts will package grief in a nice little checklist and state that there are five phases of grief.

Ruby Gayle Lawson, 79

Ruby Gayle Lawson, 79, of Demossville passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was survived by her two sons Mike (Tracy) Lawson and Allen (Patty) Lawson. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Clarence Willoughby, 59

Clarence Willoughby, 59, of Butler, KY passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his wife Alice Pribble Willoughby; and daughters Christy (Wayne) Teegarden and Jacqueline Willoughby.

George Gus Phillips, VIII, 46

George Gus Phillips VIII, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. He is survived by three children: Gus Phillips IX, Jeorgia Phillips, and Xavier Phillips. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Minnie Mae Vessing, 86

Minnie Mae Vessing, 86, of Butler, KY passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home. Minnie was born in Foster on August 25, 1936, daughter to the late James Louis and Charles Ada Yeager Miller.

Tabitha Dawn Roark, 50

Tabitha Dawn Roark, 50, of Covington, KY passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her parents, Troy Roark and Stella Perkins Richardson; sons Devon Redmon and Diovontae “Tae” Roark; and daughters Tieyanna Roark, Audri-Anna Redmon, and Macaylie Roark.

Leah Margaret Wilson, 88

Leah Margaret “Margie” Wilson, 88, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. Arrangements are currently pending and Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry, will be serving the family. Up to date service information can be found at www.

Clarence Willoughby, 59

Clarence Willoughby, 59, of Butler passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Arrangements are currently pending at Peoples Funeral Home. Up to date obituary information can be viewed at www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com.

John William Hendy, 64

John William Hendy, 64, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, KY. Born on September 11, 1958, he was the son of Martha Aleene Wagner Hendy and the late Hayden Hendy.