Betty Ballard, age 66, died after a prolonged sickness on January 18 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Ballard of Covington; four sons, Rodney Rone of Covington, Steven Rone (Michelle) of Millington, Joseph Rone (Lory Ann) of Murray, KY and Brian Ballard (Christina) of Memphis; one daughter, Tiffany Bartram (JP) of Ripley and eight grandchildren. Ms. Ballard was a registered nurse. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 21 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Indian Creek Cemetery in Brighton. The family will receive friends at a public visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.