DEATON, Dennis R, age 76, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 21, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky to Clay and Elizabeth (nee Turner) Deaton. Dennis served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Heeter and Darlene Graham. He is survived by his sister, Dora (Thomas) Mitchell, Deborah (Carl) Finken and Nancy Deaton; brother, Clay Deaton and numerous other children, family members and friends. The family will have a celebration of Dennis’s life at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at SerenityFuneralCare.com