Philip Edward Cook
Aug 22, 2025
Philip Edward Cook, born on June 8, 1956, in Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away tragically on August 22, 2025, in Liberty, Kentucky, due to injuries sustained in an accident.
Phil was a proud graduate of Owen County High School and dedicated a significant part of his life to his career at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, where he worked diligently in Maintenance before...
Jean Mildred Collins
Aug 20, 2025
Jean Mildred Collins, born on June 30, 1937, in Maryland, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2025, in Owenton, Kentucky. With a life rich in experiences and cherished moments, Jean will be remembered not only for her warm spirit but also for the love she held for her family and friends.
Jean worked for many years in her career as a...
Janet Sue Wilhoite
Aug 20, 2025
Janet Sue Wilhoite, born on February 3, 1947, in Frankfort, Kentucky, passed at Frankfort Regional Medical Center on August 20, 2025. Janet's life was defined not only by her career and passions but also by the significant roles she embraced as a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother.
Janet dedicated many years of her working life as a typesetter for...
Jerry Duvall
Aug 14, 2025
Gerald Wayne Duvall, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Born on April 15, 1946, in Franklin County, Kentucky, Jerry was one of three sons born to the late J.C. and Glenna Bryant Duvall and was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Duvall.
As a retired truck driver, Jerry navigated the open roads, forming countless...
June Ellen Raborn
Aug 13, 2025
June Ellen Raborn, born on July 25, 1944, in Louisa, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 13, 2025. She was a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love and kindness touched the lives of many.
June was the proud mother of four children: Sue Smith, Paul Boyce, Melissa Brown, and Christopher Raborn. She is also survived by...
Robert Clarence Carter
Aug 3, 2025
Robert Clarence Carter, age 86, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Ky.
Robert was born October 27, 1938 to the late Robert and Zettie Stewart Carter. Robert began working at the local drug stores in Owenton, first operating as Simpson and Kelly and later, Morgan and Thomas. He began working...
Pauline Shelton
Jul 27, 2025
Pauline Thomas Shelton, affectionately called “Mamaw” or “Ma-ene” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Born May 2, 1931, Pauline lived in Owen County, KY, her entire life as a sixth-generation Kentuckian and a fifth-generation Owen Countian. She was a devoted Christian and a dedicated member of...
Juanita Osborne
Jul 23, 2025
Juanita Osborne, age 91, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Born July 12th, 1934, she was the last living child of the late John Spenneberg and Edna Pearl Toomey Bellar. Juanita held a variety of jobs in her life including being a car hop at Parkette Drive in, working at...
Carolyn Ann Swigert
Jul 20, 2025
Carolyn Ann Swigert, age 77, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY.
Born September 1, 1947, she was one of seven children of the late Howard and Gladys Marie Godman Stephenson. She was preceded in death by her children, Jean Kaye Patton and Richard Swigert, as well as her...
James Blake Wilson
Jul 13, 2025
James Blake Wilson, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Jimmy, as most knew him, was born March 11, 1950 to the late James Lewis Wilson and Beulah Rae Stamper Wilson.
Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army and continued his service to his local community in 1973 by becoming a...
Michael Dean Figgins
Jul 6, 2025
Michael 'Mike' Dean Figgins, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a short illness.
Born June 6, 1956, he was the son of Bud and Syble (nee Abrams) Figgins. Mike grew up in Independence, KY, and graduated from Simon Kenton High School in 1974. Mike served his country for four years in active military service...
Georgia Dews Locker
Jul 5, 2025
Georgia A. Dews Locker, age 83, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Owenton Healthcare.
Born December 29, 1941, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle Gaines Dews. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles "Wayne" Locker, and her brother, June Gayle Dews. Georgia was a member...
Carl Thompson
Jul 3, 2025
Carl Thompson, age 85 of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 3rd following a brief illness.
He was born April 26, 1940, in Owenton, Kentucky. Carl served his country in the United States Army and retired from Kuhlman Electric in Versailles, Kentucky. He loved working in the yard, fishing, and collecting antiques
Carl is...
Joann Threet
Jun 28, 2025
JoAnn McClure Threet, age 89, of Monterey, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born in Owenton on June 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bill & Ruth Smither McClure of Monterey.
Jo Ann was married to Jobston "Jay" Threet for 40 years and & had a son, Billy Criswell, who preceded her in...
Joyce Ann Mefford
Jun 26, 2025
Joyce Ann Mefford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with our Lord, June 26, 2025, after a short illness. Born January 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Crowder Baldwin and Gertrude Thomason Baldwin. The youngest of 10 children, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Hazel (Rosco) Martin,...
Charles Francis Thornton
Jun 26, 2025
Charles Francis Thornton, age 88, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.
Charlie, as most people knew him, was born in March 1937 to the late James E. and Frances Bishop Thornton. A strong believer in the value of education, he graduated from Owen County High School in 1955,...
James P. House
Jun 24, 2025
James P. House, age 71, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Owenton Healthcare.
James was born in Owenton on October 22, 1953, one of six children, to the late Raymond and Isabel Cook House. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Edward House, Walker House, and Linda Sue House Collins. James was a lifelong...
Betty Jean Cobb
Jun 21, 2025
Betty Jean Cobb, 86, of Owenton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Betty was born on September 8, 1938, in Gallatin County to Joe and Claudie (Eckler) Armstrong. She was married to Ronald Bruce Cobb and was a loving and supportive mother to Randy "Pedro" Joe Cobb (deceased),...
Michele Anne Gray
Jun 20, 2025
Michele Anne Gray, age 66, of Owenton, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born March 16, 1959, in Bay Shore, New York, Michele was the daughter of the late Otta Walter and Anne Kuzemchak Schindler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Gray, in 2023. Michele will be fondly remembered...
Betty Arnold
Jun 18, 2025
Betty Arnold of Tampa, Florida passed away on June 6th, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Owen County, Kentucky.
Betty graduated from Owen County High School and pursued her college education on and off with night school classes and earned her BA degree from the University of South Florida. Betty held a range of occupations...
