Ed Brown
Nov 5, 2026
Harry Edward “Ed” Brown, age 55, passed away on November 5, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 1, 1971, in Zelienople, PA, Ed was the son of the late Robert and Kathleen Reynolds Brown. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Martha Brown, and his father-in-law, James Patrick Dunn
Ed served as Project Director for Matrix NAC,...
Paul Price Minch
Oct 29, 2026
Paul Price Minch, 41, of Owenton, passed away on October 29th, 2026, at his residence.
Born on October 21st, 1985, in Madison, Indiana, Paul was the son of Mark Minch and the late Darlene Scudder Cordray. Paul spent his career as a carpenter, showcasing his talent for building and creating. He displayed his creativity in other ways, such as building Legos,...
Bertha Jean Tabor
Oct 27, 2026
Bertha Jean Tabor, age 92, of Owenton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.
Born March 13th, 1934 in Newport, KY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and and Lucy Heck Waibel. She is also preceded in death by her husband Donald Howard Tabor; children, Ronnie "Shine" Tabor and Warren Tabor; brothers, Ralph, Cliff, Abe, Gilbert, Freddie Waibel; and...
Gladys Garnett
Oct 25, 2026
Gladys Garnett, 68 of Owenton, passed away on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Doris Barber Wilhoite. She was the wife of the late Lannis Garnett.
Gladys was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Gladys is survived by her daughter Summer; sisters, Rena Sullivan and Julia Adams;...
R.C. Swigert
Oct 25, 2026
R. C. Swigert, age 96 , passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Robley Rex VA Hospital in Louisville, with his family by his side. Richard Chrisman Swigert was born October 21, 1930 in Owenton, Kentucky to the late Ernest Lee Swigert and the late Kate Davis Webster. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one brother,...
Wrenley Ruby Payton
Oct 24, 2026
Baby Wrenley Ruby Payton passed away October 24th, 2026 in the arms of her parents. She was the daughter of Sierra Wainscott and Joshua Payton of Owenton.
Wrenley is survived by her grandparents, Sue Ann Payton, Michael Wainscott, Janie Wainscott; her brother, Colt Maddox; six aunts, three uncles, and sixteen cousins, who will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death...
Willowdean Massey Sharer
Oct 16, 2026
Willowdean Sharer, 99, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and her loved ones Friday morning October 16, 2026.
She was born in Reedyville, Ky in Butler County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Edna Basham Massey; her sister, Lorene Massey Craigmyle; her husband, Woodford Carlyle Sharer; and her only niece Brenda.
Willowdean loved her family with everything in...
Jay'ne Diane Perkins
Oct 16, 2026
Jay’ne Diane Perkins, age 72, of Georgetown, KY and formerly of Owenton, KY passed away October 16, 2026. Born March 15, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Charles Burns and Martha (Hardebeck) Burns.
Jay’ne was known for her love of life and bright personality giving hugs to everyone around her. Those hugs will be deeply missed by all who...
Willena Harris
Oct 14, 2026
Willena Harris, 88, of Jonesville joined her family in heaven on October 14th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Harris; her parents, Thomas and Florence Lee Hearn; sisters, Geraldine, Alma, Connie; and her brother, Tommy Ray.
She is surived by her children, Sherry Meyers (Mark) of Williamstown and Kim Harris of Jonesville. Although she only had two girls,...
Henry Hopkins III
Oct 12, 2026
Henry Hopkins III, 68, of Owenton, passed away on October 12, 2026.
Born on September 17th, 1958, in Owen County, Henry was the son of Henry Hopkins Jr. and Eva Jane Beckham Hopkins. Henry had a long career working for Asplundh Tree Experts, eventually retiring from there. He also was proud to be a US Veteran, serving in the Army for...
Robert Lee Vannoy, Jr.
Oct 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Lee Vannoy, Jr.
Lovingly known as Lee
September 12, 1986 - October 11, 2026
Robert Lee Vannoy, Jr., lovingly known as Lee, will forever be remembered and cherished by those who knew and loved him. Though his time here was not long enough, the memories he leaves behind will continue to live on in the hearts of his...
Arvin D. Prather
Oct 10, 2026
Arvin D. Prather, 81, of Owenton, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Grant Healthcare and Rehab.
Born on June 17, 1945, in Owen County, Arvin was the son of Wilton and Alice Green Prather. A devoted member of Hesler Assembly of God, he married his cherished wife, Connie Howard, on June 26, 1964. Arvin had a fulfilling career as a...
Derek Andrew Reever
Oct 8, 2026
Derek Andrew Reever, age 57, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away on October 8, 2026.
He was born on April 30, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Robert S. and the late Jane A. Reever.
Derek grew up in Westford, Massachusetts, spending many cherished summers at his grandparents’ home on Province Lake in Effingham, New Hampshire, and aboard his...
Jobston "Jay" Threet
Oct 8, 2026
Jobston "Jay" Threet, age 88, of Owenton, passed away on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 in Frankfort.
Born on April 7th, 1938, in Livingston, TN, Jay was the son of the late Trig and Rissie Norris Threet. He spent his career as an operator at Phillip Morris USA. He was dedicated to his faith, being a long time member of Gratz Baptist...
Wendell Davis Tuggle
Oct 7, 2026
Wendell Davis Tuggle, age 76, a lifelong resident of New Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.
Born on June 10th, 1950, in Lexington, KY, Wendell was the son of Fred Kelly and Lou Ella Davis Tuggle. Wendell spent his career as a mechanic with Bud Dunavent for many years before working at Toyota in Dry Ridge. He was also...
Shirley R Malcomb
Oct 3, 2026
Shirley R. Malcomb, 89, of Carrollton, passed away on October 3rd, 2026, at the Owenton Manor.
Born on August 16th, 1937, in Owen County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Hubert and Lena McCaine Hammonds.
Shirley had a career full of service to her community, including many years working with Dr. Cull, working at the New Liberty Post Office, and at the...
Henry Carter Smith
Sep 30, 2026
Henry Carter Smith, 67, of Owenton, passed on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.
Born on September 14th, 1959, in Owenton, Henry was the son of David and Leonia Perry Smith. He is also preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Linda Raisor Smith, who passed shortly before him.
Henry spent the majority of his career in maintenance, showcasing his...
Shelby Beach Yancey
Sep 27, 2026
Shelby Jean Beach Yancey, age 85, of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, and formerly of the Mt. Pisgah and Poplar Grove communities, passed away September 27, 2026.
Born November 18, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Olive Beach. Shelby spent much of her childhood throughout Northern Kentucky, but Mt. Pisgah was the place she most often called home growing...
Loretta Frances Dunavent
Sep 25, 2026
Loretta Frances Thomas Dunavent passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at UL Health Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She was 93 years old and was born on December 29, 1932, on the Thomas family farm in Owen County.
She is survived by her children Judy Zeigler, Kenneth Dunavent, Emma Bass (Ron), Annette Calvert, and Leslie Dunavent, and Grandchildren Melissa Zeigler,...
Billy "Buddy" Wilhoite
Sep 25, 2026
Billy C. "Buddy" Wilhoite, 84, of Owenton, peacefully passed away at home on September 25, 2026.
Born on April 14, 1942, in Monterey, Buddy was the son of Hawk and Fannie Bibb Wilhoite. He shared a wonderful life with his late wife of 60 years, Janet Sue Yancey Wilhoite. He was also preceded in death by his son, Marc Wilhoite; his...
