Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Connie Sue Bailer, age 65, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her home.

Born January 28, 1958, in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Allie and Marie Woodyard Burgess. Connie was a former nurses aide at Gallatin Healthcare, who loved her family dearly.  She enjoyed getting together with them as well...

Apr 12, 2023

Kenny "Ken" Edmon Hanson, age 87, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

Born November 2, 1935, in Loretto, TN, he was the son of the late Pierce and Charlcie Adair Hanson. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, Raylan Wheeler and his siblings, Jackie Hanson and Peggy...

Apr 12, 2023

Thomas Dean, Jr. age 50, of Owenton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Thomas was born on Valentine's Day in 1973, in Lexington, to the late Iva Betsy Kinman Dean and Thomas Floyd Dean who survives. He was a 1992 graduate of Owen County High School and worked for many years for...

Apr 8, 2023

Billy Gene Yancey, age 68, of the Pleasant Home community, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Born March 16, 1955, in Owenton, he was the son of the late Porter and Margaret Perkins Yancey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Daryl Eversole.  Billy was the owner and operator of B&C Trucking and a member...

Apr 8, 2023

Phyllis Ann Eldridge White, age 83, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at her home.

Born December 23, 1939, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Williard and Arlene Rose Juett and was preceded in death by her son, David Simpson, her sister, Gloria Fincham, and her grandson, Remington White. Phyllis was...

Apr 4, 2023

James Edward “Jim Bob” Cook, age 95, of Monterey passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born September 6, 1927, in Monterey, KY, and was the son of the late Herndon “Toad’ and Eula Wilhoite Cook.

He is survived by his wife; Barbara (Griffin) Cook; one daughter; Darlene (Mike) Wainscott of Owenton, KY; one...

Mar 31, 2023

Catherine Louise O'Banion Phillips, 72, passed away March 31, 2023 in Frankfort, KY. She was born in Owen County the daughter of the late Bill and Vivian Ireland O'Banion. She graduated from Owen County High School and was a beautician for 33 years. She was a member of the Owenton Methodist Church where she was the church pianist for...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary Frances Rose, age 93, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Gallatin Healthcare.

Born July 11, 1929, in Grant County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Lillian Morgan Steger and the widow of Robert Alan Rose. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Victor Steger.  Mary was a...

Mar 27, 2023

Dorothy Brumley, age 75, of the Lusby's Mill community, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Born April 14, 1947, in Manchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Pearl Hubbard Bowling. Dorothy was a retired Certified Nurses Aide and enjoyed growing flowers and telling stories. ...

Mar 26, 2023

Doris Ann Riley, age 85, of Owenton passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Sunday, March 26, 2023. On a beautiful, sunny, Spring Sunday, fourteen months after the passing of her husband, her body and singing voice were restored in Heaven.

She was born on August 23, 1937, in the Long Ridge community of...

Mar 15, 2023

Wilburn "Wil" Roberts, age 49, of Owenton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Born August 25, 1973, in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Jerry and Anna Sebastian Roberts.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lloyd Roberts and Linda Roberts and his brothers-in-law, Dennis Abner and David Wainscott....

Mar 14, 2023

Sally Anne Hedrick, age 50, of Owenton passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born November 21, 1972, in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of Donnee Hedrick and the late Joan Neal Hedrick. Sally was a simple lady who loved her family and her cats.  She was a member of Richland...

Mar 11, 2023

Brandi Lee Buis, age 45, of Owenton passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Born January 19, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Michael Mayo and Rosa Rhoades Mayo. Brandi was a 1996 graduate of Scott County High School and was a Medical Assistant with...

Mar 6, 2023

Echo Dawn Cummins, 33, passed away on March 6, 2023 in Nashville, TN.

She was born in Frankfort, KY on August 22, 1989. She graduated from Owen County High and received a Bachelors in Education from Kentucky State University. She had just been promoted to manager at Cabinets To Go. She was also an Amway Representative, loved...

Mar 6, 2023

Alma Jean Minch, age 84, gained her wings on March 6, 2023.

She was born in Henry County the daughter of the late Oldham and Vernon Holmes Dunaway. She was also preceded by her husband of 42 years, Eddie Minch and her sister, Geraldine Burnett. She was a member of Squiresville Baptist Church, was a homemaker and...

Mar 5, 2023

Carolyn Ann Osborne, age 80, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home.

Born September 21, 1942, in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy McCarthy Nowak.  She was the widow of Kenneth Osborne.  Carolyn retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as a supervisor with Child Support Enforcement in...

Mar 1, 2023

Karen Moore Noel, age 70, of New Liberty, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home.

Born July 1, 1952, in Norwood, OH, she was the daughter of the late John and Juanita Varble Moore. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dennis Lafferty and her sister Carla Jane Chavez. Karen was a retired...

Mar 1, 2023

Justin Lee Woodyard, age 33, of Owenton, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Born October 13, 1989, in Ft. Thomas, KY he was the son of Tim and Tracy Ferrell Woodyard.  Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol and Larry Ferrell and Carol and Melvin Hughes and his special niece, Emersyn. Justin never met...

Mar 1, 2023

Ben L. Lykins, age 83, of Danville and formerly of Perry Park, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Born June 7, 1939, in Washington County, KY, he was the son of the late C. Boyd and Addie Ann Devine Lykins.  Ben was preceded in death by his two wives, Linda Crane Lykins and...

Mar 1, 2023

Dewayne R. Townsend, age 59, of Owenton passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, following a battle with cancer.

Born March 20, 1963, in Lexington KY, he was the son of the late Vernon R. "Red" Townsend and Sylvia "Jean" Brewer Townsend who survives.  Dewayne was a 1981 graduate of Lloyd High School and...