John W. Ellis's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky

John W. Ellis

February 2, 1932 - October 9, 2025 (93 years old)

Dry Ridge, Kentucky

John W. Ellis's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky

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Ransdell Funeral Home

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John W. Ellis

February 2, 1932 - October 9, 2025 (93 years old)

Dry Ridge, Kentucky

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We are sad to announce that, on October 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John W. Ellis of Dry Ridge, Kentucky. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John B. Ellis and Anna Bell Ellis (Lindell); his former wife Arlis Ronnig; his daughter Rose Benedict-Humble; his sister Helen McClain; and his half-brother Billy Truman.

He is survived by: his wife Judy McClain; his son John J. Ellis (Beverly) of Bedford; his grandchildren, Amanda Eldridge of Lagrange, Benita Netherton (Scott) of Lagrange, John M. Ellis (Jennifer Graczuk) of Lincoln and Thomas Ellis (Amanda) of Overton, Nebraska; and his half-brothers, Floyd McClain (Burna) of Eminence, James McClain (Elaine) of Smithfield and Michael McClain (Dorothy) of Crestwood, Kentucky. He is also survived by great grandchildren, other family and friends.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Smithfield Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ransdell Funeral Home



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