Obituaries

Amy Ruth Jones, 43

Amy Ruth Jones, 43, of Crittenden, KY, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fort Carson, Colorado on December 27, 1978, daughter of David and Debra Hamm Jones. Amy was a graduate of Pendleton Co. High School. Her son Jimmy Green preceded her in death.

John Wrightsman, 48

John Wrightsman, 48, of Walton, formerly of Butler,  passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. John is survived by his mother, Mary Walton Howard; wife Holly Jones Wrightsman; and children Donovan, Lacie, Cassity, Tori and Oakleigh Wrightsman.

William E. Appel, 61

William E. Appel, 61, of California, KY passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. He was born in Ft. Thomas on November 24, 1961, son to Beverly Baumann Appel and the late Robert Appel.
JUDY HEGGE

JUDY HEGGE

Judy Lora Hegge, 76

Judy Lora Hegge, 76, of Williamstown, KY passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home. Judy was born in Akron, Ohio on September 16, 1946, daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Stone Reed. Judy was the owner/operator of Hegge’s Nursery and Greenhouse.

James A. Cox, 90

James “Jim” A. Cox, 90, of Demossville, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pendleton County on April 5, 1932, son to the late Talton and Sylvia Lower Cox. Jim was a U.S.
Kevin Barnard, Columnist

Kevin Barnard, Columnist

Healing Out Loud: The Chair

By: Kevin Barnard, columnist A story is told of a man, who throughout his day made an intentional decision to take time to sit in the chair…the Thanksgiving chair. When he woke each morning, no matter how tired he was, he sat in the chair for just a moment, giving thanks for another day.

Alleen M. Willoughby, 91

Alleen M. Willoughby (nee Myers), 91, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her home. Alleen was born in Camargo, KY, on August 11, 1931. Alleen retired after teaching 27 years from Campbell County Schools.

Darryl Griffith, 76

Darryl Griffith, 76, of Grants Lick, KY, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late Ruth Griffith on June 4, 1946 in Akron, OH. He was an Ironworker for 39 years, enjoyed fishing, raising bird dogs, and playing softball for Ranch House.

John George Stilz Jr, 67

John George Stilz Jr., 67, of Demossville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was born in Louisville, KY on October 10, 1955 son to the late John George Sr. and Helen Allen Stilz. John was a graduate of Pendleton Co. High School.