Obituaries

Tributes and Obituaries in Owenton, KY

Rodney L Rose

Rodney L Rose

Jul 9, 2026

Rodney Rose, age 59 of Owen County, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

He was born on September 26th, 1966, in Covington, Ky, to the late Dillard Rose and Shirley Abner Rose.

Rodney spent his career as an electrician and was dedicated to his craft for many years. He was a part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, one...

John Holliday

John Holliday

Jul 9, 2026

John Maxie "Doc" Holliday, age 85 of LaGrange, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

He was born on May 9th, 1941, in Owenton, Ky, to the late Otha and Zella Holliday.

He was also preceded in death by his beloved son Bryan Neil Holliday of Owenton, KY, and 3 brothers. He worked for L & N CSX Railroad as a...

Gilmer Russell Orsburn

Gilmer Russell Orsburn

Jul 9, 2026

Gilmer Russell Orsburn, age 94 of Owenton, KY, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Jewish  Hospital, Louisville, KY, after a brief illness.  A life well lived, he will be greatly missed.

Born February 19, 1932, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mabel Russell Orsburn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Osborne...

Roy Lawrence Webster

Roy Lawrence Webster

Jul 7, 2026

Roy Lawrence Webster, age 73, of Owenton, passed away July 7th, 2026. Born October 12th, 1952, in Owen County, Kentucky, he was the son of Walter Webster and Catherine Fendler Webster.

Roy devoted his career to nursing, as a Certified Nursing Assistant, he offered care wherever he could, including the Owenton Hospital and the Owenton Manor. His love for nature and...

Michael Dexter McIntosh

Michael Dexter McIntosh

Jul 4, 2026

Micahel Dexter McIntosh, age 66, of Sanders, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Carroll County Hospital. 

Born January 29, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN, he was one of 13 children born to the late Wallace Walton McIntosh, Sr. and Larrean Whilte McIntosh. He attended West Washington Heights High School and went on to work in the construction trade.  Michael enjoyed...

Linda Lou Smith

Linda Lou Smith

Jul 2, 2026

Linda Lou Smith, age 64, of Frankfort, passed away at her home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. 

Born June 5, 1962, in Owenton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Billie Richardson Raisor.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gary, Ricky, Danny, and Bobby Raisor. 

Linda was a retired housekeeper in the hospitality...

Bonnie Carman Lee

Bonnie Carman Lee

Jun 26, 2026

Bonnie Carman Lee, 78, of Corinth, passed away peacefully at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Born on November 9, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Ova Lee and Frances Barnes Carman. She was raised alongside her siblings in Grayson County, where she developed a lifelong love of learning and an...

Patricia Ann Spicer

Patricia Ann Spicer

Jun 21, 2026

Patricia Ann Spicer, age 79, of Owenton, passed peacefully at her home on June 21, 2026. Born June 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia was the daughter of Charles Richard and Naomi Ruth Howell Williams. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Danny Carl Miller, Jr., and her sister, Sandy Williams Davis.

Patricia, affectionately known as Patty, devoted her...

Beverly Ann Johns

Beverly Ann Johns

Jun 21, 2026

Beverly Ann Johns passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 87. Born on December 12, 1938, in Owen County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late W.C. and Louise Baldwin Rose. Beverly was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Johns, and her daughter, Vickie Parker. 

Beverly was a longtime florist who...

Jo Ann Raper

Jo Ann Raper

Jun 16, 2026

JoAnn Raper, 84, of Warsaw, Kentucky, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2026

Born on December 16, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky, JoAnn was the beloved daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Penick. She grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School, where she proudly played the clarinet in the marching band (those white boots were the cutest). Her...

Robert Lee Risch

Robert Lee Risch

Jun 14, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lee Risch, age 70, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home.

Born October 1, 1955, in Ft. Thomas, KY, he was the son of the late Albert Peter Risch, II and Mary Lou Downs Risch. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 47 years, Teresa Baker Risch; granddaughters, Zoe Marie Hodges...

Charles E. Carter

Charles E. Carter

2026

Charles E. (Charlie) Carter, 89, of Owenton, died on June 12, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Louisville, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Betty (Cobb), sons Charles, Jr., and John, brothers-in-law Melvyn Cobb and Greg Cobb, sisters-in-law Patricia Cobb and Annette (Allen) Cobb, and many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was born in 1936 at home just outside...

Samuel Robert Raider, III

Samuel Robert Raider, III

Jun 4, 2026

Samuel Robert Raider III, 64, passed away at his residence in Monterey on June 4, 2026. 

Bo was born in Versailles, KY, the son of the late Samuel Jr. and Glessie Disponette Raider. He was a farmer and logger and attended Harmony Baptist Church. He was known for being a hard worker and enjoyed being a jokester. He liked being outdoors...

Debra Jo Cox

Debra Jo Cox

May 11, 2026

Debra Jo Cox, age 70, passed away May 11th, 2026.

Debra was born October 10th, 1955, in Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Cox, who passed 13 years before her.

Debra retired from BP oil and went on to be a sponsor for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. She was proud to share her wisdom on...

Harold Thomas Kemper

Harold Thomas Kemper

May 11, 2026

Harold Thomas (Tommy) Kemper, a Monterey resident, passed away Monday, May 11th, 2026 at age 87.

Tommy was born in Franklin County on June 26, 1938, he was the son of the late John Linden Kemper and Aleane Perkins Kemper. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Monterey Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Brenda...

Phyllis M. Wolfinbarger

Phyllis M. Wolfinbarger

May 8, 2026

Phyllis M. Wolfinbarger, age 77, passed away May 8th, 2026.

Born Januray 7th, 1949, in Clarksville, Indiana, she was born to the late James Rose and Ruth Banta. Phyllis was the widow of Elihu Wolfinbarger, who preceded her in death. She cherished her role as a mother and loved her family and friends deeply. 

Phyllis will be remembered for her love of...

Chris Allen Tindle

Chris Allen Tindle

Apr 14, 2026

Chris Allen Tindle, born on November 25, 1967, passed away on April 14, 2026.

Chris faced life’s challenges with remarkable strength, having undergone a kidney transplant 24 years ago. This journey only highlighted his courage and unwavering spirit. He found joy in watching basketball, nurturing plants, playing poker, and exploring nature. His enthusiasm extended to traveling, attending concerts, and spending treasured...

Donald Madison Cook

Donald Madison Cook

Apr 12, 2026

Donald Madison Cook passed away, April 12th, 2026. Donald was born on September 3, 1937 to the late Abram Madison and Nora Spencer Rose Cook in Sparta, Kentucky. He had one brother, Danny Clayton Cook. He and his first wife Martha Jane Burford Cook had three children; Debbie (Darrell) Howard, Gene (Jan) Cook, and Jerry (Regina) Cook. On June 14th,...

William Glenn Howell

William Glenn Howell

Apr 1, 2026

William Glenn Howell passed away on April 1st, 2026. Born June 7th, 1950, he was the son of the late William Silos Howell and Dorothy Howell.

William was a proud veteran in the Army, and served a year in Vietnam. He also was a logger and truck driver for most of his working life. In his free time, William loved to...

John William Gayle

John William Gayle

Apr 1, 2026

John William Gayle, age 71, passed away on April 1st, 2026. Born on July 8th, 1954, he was the son of the late George West Gayle and Berta Garnett Gayle.

John devoted much of his career to Dow Corning, eventually retiring from there. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing and spend time with his friends and family. He...

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