Obituaries

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...

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),...

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...

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...

Jun 12, 2025

Robert Lewis Ellis III, 57, passed away Thursday, June 12, 202,5 in Lexington. He was born in Dayton, OH, the son of Robert Lewis Ellis, II and Linda (Vernon) Riegel Thompson, who survive. Rob worked for Yaskawa Motoman, a robotics company, for many years. He was part of regional tech support. Rob was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and...

Jun 10, 2025

Teresa Wagers, age 59, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home.

Teresa was born July 2nd, 1965, in Owenton, KY, to Harold and Arnetta Wagers. She was a dedicated employee, working at Dairy Queen for 13 years as well as Meadowview and Walmart. Teresa began farming at a young age and found a...

Jun 4, 2025

Deana Kay Schadler, age 46, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home.

Deana was born May 30, 1979, in Florence, KY, to Douglas and Sharon Turner Robinson. She was a homemaker, a member of Warsaw Baptist Church, and attended Owenton First Baptist Church. She especially adored her cat, Ernie, who was never far...

Jun 3, 2025

Jay Congleton, age 82, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab with his two longtime friends, Patty Avriett and Marshall Beverly, in attendance.

Jay was born June 18, 1942, in Stanton, KY, to William Clayton Congleton and Mary Ruth McIntosh Congleton. He grew up and attended schools in Lexington, KY.  He...

May 30, 2025

Atlee Anderson, Jr., age 83, of Jonesville, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab.

Known as Junior to his family and friends, he was born on November 11, 1941, to the late Atlee and Emma Cheeseman Anderson. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Florine Bethel, Don...

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...