Obituaries

Rhonda R. "Ro" Perry, 58, of Elsmere, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026.

Born December 11, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rhonda was the beloved daughter of the late James and Wanda Perry (nee Patton) and was also preceded in death by her niece, Hope R. Mullens.

Rhonda is survived by her sisters, Michelle Y. Tinker, Darla J. Perry, and Katrina M. Gordon; nephews, John P. Tinker and Mark Mullens; niece, Holley R. (Zachary) Tinker; great nieces, Daisy R. (Andrew) McDaniel, Lilly R. Merk, Eva Mullens, Summer R. Murphy, and Alexis R. Murphy; great nephews, John P. Tinker, III, Jamey R. Mullens, Alex Mullens, Dylan Ronnebaun, and Zachary Opp; great great nephew, Cain Ray; and a host of other family members and friends.

A passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community, Rhonda's dedication and commitment to organizing benefits and promoting rights were truly inspiring. Her zeal for learning and her devotion to family, particularly to Tiny, will be fondly remembered.

In honor of Rhonda's life, contributions can be made to Autism Awareness.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a funeral ceremony on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm, with visitation beginning at 5:30 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Northern Kentucky Chapel, Erlanger, Kentucky.