Obituaries

May 30, 2025

Noah David Simpson passed away Friday, May 30th, 2025. He was the son on Eva Marie Kaiser and was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Allen Simpson Jr. who passed away April 13th, 2025.

Noah will be missed by his mother Eva Marie Kaiser; as well as his brothers Ronald Allen Simpson III and Gabriel Vincent...

May 30, 2025

Nancy Carol Cobb, age 83, passed away, Friday, May 30, 2025.

Born June 17, 1941, in Covington, she was born to the late Burford Hammond and Margaret Parker. Nancy was the widow of Richard Cobb, who preceded her in death in 2010. She cherished her role as a grandmother and loved her family deeply. Nancy will be...

May 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Billy Clay Holiday, Jr.

Sunrise    January 17, 1984 Sunset     May 28, 2025

Billy, often called by Bill or his middle name Clay, passed away on May 28, 2025, after a life lived with courage, grace, and a gentle spirit. Born in 1984, Billy was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, and friend....

May 24, 2025

Lena A. Lynn, age 84, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY.

Born March 17, 1941, in Owen County, she was one of five children born to the late Ben Harvey and Anna Gaines Johnson.  Lena was the widow of Charles Thomas Lynn, who preceded her in death in 1988.  Also...

May 15, 2025

Kepple Haydon Roland age 63, passed away on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Born on July 29th, 1961, he was the son of the late Danny Roland and Carolyn Haydon Roland Franks.

Kepple was known to be a hardworking and dedicated man throughout his life. He enjoyed spending his free time cheering on the University of Kentucky Basketball...

May 13, 2025

Warren Tabor, age 61, of Owenton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Born October 5, 1963 in Newport, KY, he was the son of the late Donald Howard Tabor and Bertha Jean Waibel Tabor who survives. Warren worked it the construction trade for most of his life. When not working he enjoyed spending...

May 13, 2025

Jenny Muson, age 85, of Columbus, OH, passed away May 13, 2025, at her home.

Born September 2, 1939, in the Hesler community of Owen County, KY, Jenny was the daughter of the late Calvin and Martha Hammond Keith. She was the widow of Floyd Munson and also preceded in death by her siblings, Dale Keith and...

May 11, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Mae Jacobs, age 64, of Owenton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after spending a joyful Mother’s Day surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 28, 1960, in Owenton, Becky was the daughter of the late Foster Wilhoite and Bobbie Kanatzer. On August 28, 1976, she married the love of her life,...

Apr 26, 2025

Graveside services for Mr. Robert Partin, age 72, of Warsaw, will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1 pm in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Apr 22, 2025

Hershel "Huck" Combs, Jr. age 69, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2025. Born on September 18, 1955, he was the son of the late Hershel Combs Sr. and Christine Beckham Combs.

Huck was a man of strong faith and deep roots. A devoted member of Remnant Baptist Church, he lived...

Apr 19, 2025

Ms. Loretta Sue Byrd, age 72, of Owenton, passed way Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born August 3, 1952, in Owenton, she was the daughter of the late David Smith and Leona Smith Wilhoite. She had a lifelong passion for lawncare and gardening, always taking great pride in keeping her yard beautiful and...

Apr 19, 2025

Sherry Ann Moore, age 78, of Sparta, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Born August 16, 1946, in Gallatin County, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ailene Sutton Herndon.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Gagnon and Kenneth Ray Herndon.  Sherry attended Poplar Grove Baptist Church...

Apr 19, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Curtis, 57 of Owenton, KY, passed peacefully at home on April 19, 2025, after a long hard fight against cancer.

Born on September 27, 1967, in Georgetown, KY, he was the son of the late John W. Curtis and Thelma M. Gillespie Curtis. Along with his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his...

Apr 17, 2025

Doris Ann Beverly Tackett, age 81, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born March 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Oldham and Lucille Perkins Beverly. She was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Jo Taylor.

Doris was the proud owner of Tackett’s...

Apr 14, 2025

Mrs. Angela del Carmen Cordova Velez de Leon 1945-2025

Born in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador. She was the daughter of Corporal Carlos Cordova Vera of the Ecuadorian National Armada and of Mrs. Juana F. Velez. Angela was married to her husband, Jose Jacinto Leon Rodrigues, for 51 years. She is survived by her children: Her son, Jose Jacinto...

Apr 11, 2025

Lula Mae "Shug" Booth Howard, age 90, of Sparta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Shug was born on November 30, 1934, in Sanders, KY, to the late William and Cleo Welch Ogden. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Willard "Baldy" Booth, her children, Lois...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Francis Smoot, age 91, of the Squiresville community of Owen County, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Owenton Health and Rehab.

Born February 7, 1934, in Owen County, Kentucky, Ronnie was the son of the late Denver Francis and Blanche Mary Roberts Smoot. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Smoot...

Apr 6, 2025

Eriq Mason, age 28, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2025.

Born April 9th, 1996, in Lexington, he was the son of Tim and Tracy Brock Mason. Eriq loved to play video games, hunt, and had an impressive knife collection. He farmed his whole life and was known to be a giving person who never met a stranger....

Apr 5, 2025

Brenda J. Vaughn, age 76, of Florence, KY, and formerly of Corinth, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born on September 9, 1948, in Scott County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Carl Eugene Rogers and Lucille Lucas Rogers.

A graduate of Grant County High School, Brenda was a longtime member of...

Mar 28, 2025

R.C. “Pete” Dawson went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on August 21, 1932 to the late Charles R. and Mary C. Dawson, and his stepmother, Norma Dawson. Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Dawson, and their infant daughter.

Pete grew...