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Joyce Vastine-Cote`
Feb 2, 2022
Joyce Vastine-Cote`, age 95, of Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Owenton Center.
Born January 9, 1927, in Mabscott, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Barber Nicely and Mabel Ora Walker Nicely Porterfield. She was the widow of Jack Grey, James Vastine, and Gene Cote`and was also preceded in death by...
Vicki Barbara Turner
Jan 30, 2022
Vicki Barbara Walker Turner, was born March 6, 1946 to Charles Scott and Martha Palmer Walker Shandrick. She was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and moved to Owen County with her daughters and husband William (Bill) Turner in 1972 where she remained until she left her broken earthly body behind and gained her eternal reward on January 30th,...
Phil S. Sanders
Jan 27, 2022
Phil S. Sanders, age 72, of Owenton, passed away on January 27, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
He was born February 18, 1949, in Owen County, to the union of Howard and Corrine Smith Sanders, one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles (Geraldine) Sanders, Vernon Sanders, Alice Sanders, and...
Sherri Jane Young
Jan 26, 2022
Sherri Jane Perkins Young, 60, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. Born March 7, 1961, she was the daughter of Alice Thornton Perkins and the late Oscar Perkins, Jr. She graduated from Owen County High School in 1979 and later obtained her nursing license. Sherri worked in a variety of settings throughout her nursing...
Billy Joe 'B.J.' Sharp
Jan 26, 2022
Billy Joe (B.J.) Sharp, age 39, of Owenton, KY, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Born April 16, 1982, in Frankfort, KY. He was the son of Bill Sharp and Tammy Martin. B.J. was a truck driver, a jack of all trades, and just a real nice guy who knew no strangers. He enjoyed cutting up, fishing,...
Zelma Frances Wilson
Jan 25, 2022
Zelma Frances Wilson, 72, passed away Tuesday January 25, 2022 in Frankfort. She was born in Owen County the daughter of the late Chester and Locket Beckham Smith. She was also preceded by a son Tony Wilson and siblings, W.T. Smith, Clarence Smith, Bessie Walker Whitaker and Joyce Barnes. She worked at Fruit of the Loom for 30 years and...
Nickolas Aaron Payton
Jan 23, 2022
Nickolas Aaron Payton, age 42, of Owenton, KY, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home.
Nick was born December 6, 1979, in Cincinnati, OH. He was the son of Mark August Payton and Cynthia (Tony) Ashcraft Vonuehm. He is preceded in death by his father Mark August Payton. Nickolas was a Mechanic for Hudnall's most...
Sharon Deloris Byrd
Jan 21, 2022
Sharon Deloris Byrd, age 61, of Owenton passed away, Friday, January 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.
Born August 26, 1960, in Owenton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Arnetta Prather Wagers. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Gayle Byrd in 2009, as well as her sister, Charlene...
Bobby Lee Osborne
Jan 15, 2022
Bobby Lee Osborne, age 86, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.
Born August 14, 1935, in Owen County, KY, he was the son of the late Bryant and Viola Keith Osborne. Bobby was a retired farmer who raised tobacco. He worked for many years at Southern States and Fedders Feed Store. Bobby enjoyed fishing and...
Beverly Ann Mcanally
Jan 15, 2022
Beverly Ann Webster McAnally, age 75, of Jeffersonville, IN, and a longtime resident of Owenton, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Baptist Hospital Floyd.
Born June 28, 1946, in Charlestown, IN, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn Webster and Hattie Smith Bradshaw. She was the widow of Mervin McAnally and also preceded in death...
Chuck Chase, Jr
Jan 14, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Kenneth Chase Jr., 30, of Owenton, KY passed away Friday, January 14 th, 2022.
Loving father of Eli Chase & Snow Chase, cherished son of Debra (Derek) Sadler & Charles Chase Sr., beloved fiancée to Christina Deaton (her children Josh & Austin), brother to Amber (Adam) Jordan, Adam (Rachel) Chase, Danielle (Mike) Meyer,...
John Bernard Colligan
Jan 13, 2022
John Bernard Colligan, age 92, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.
Born January 7, 1930, in Kenton County, KY, he was the son of the late Joseph Bartholomew and Berna Rattaman Colligan. Also preceding him in death were his grandson, Joe Nunnelley, and his siblings, Joseph, Jim, Bernadine,...
Rastus Mcdonald
Jan 7, 2022
Vernon Eugene 'Rastus' McDonald, age 79, of Owenton, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home.
Born November 11, 1942, in Monterey, KY, he was the son of the late Vernon McDonald and Christine Luther McDonald. Rastus was dedicated to caring for and spending time with his wife Audrey. He enjoyed fishing and socializing at Monterey...
Joan Carolyn Hedrick
Jan 7, 2022
Joan Carolyn Hedrick, age 81, of Owenton, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born September 15, 1940, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Aretta Juett Neal. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Judy Neal and Larry Neal. Joan was a member of...
Paul Suter Craigmyle
Jan 5, 2022
Paul Suter Craigmyle, born March 8, 1942 passed away January 5, 2022 at the Radcliff Veterans Center in Radcliff, Kentucky due to declining long-term illnesses. After graduating from Owen County High School in 1960, he enlisted to serve his country. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving three years of active duty and two years...
John Clayton Hannah
Jan 3, 2022
John Clayton Hannah, age 69, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, January 3, 2021 in Woodford County, Kentucky.
Born June 28, 1952, in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Milton and Betty Hannah and the widower of Pamela McDonald Hannah. He was a member of Monterey Baptist Church and a longtime Frankfort resident were...
Melvin Lee Miller
Dec 30, 2021
Melvin Lee Miller, age 85, of Monterey passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, KY.
Melvin was born July 11, 1936 to the late Richard Coleman and Maggie Carter Miller. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Osborne Miller, his son Roger Miller and a brother Richard Miller. He was...
Thomas R. Roberts
Dec 30, 2021
Thomas R. Roberts, 79, passed away December 30, 2021 in Owenton. He was born in Cincinnati the son of the late Richard Denver and Shirley Wuebeler Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his wife Marie Vonbokern Roberts. He worked for the Fenton Rigging Company for many years and was a skilled cabinet maker. Tom loved his church and...
Mary Elizabeth Roby
Dec 29, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Roby, 78, of Worthville, Kentucky, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021, at home with her family by her side.
She was born April 18, 1943, in Kitts, Kentucky located in Harlan County, daughter of the late James Honeycutt and Stella Pridemore Honeycutt.
Surviving are son, William Jeff Roby (Joyce Sanders) of...
Randall Joe Sturdivant
Dec 28, 2021
Randall Joe Sturdivant, age 63, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born December 5, 1958, in Bell County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Barth Sturdivant. Randall worked for many years as a roofer.
He is survived by his wife, Ranita Andersen Sturdivant;...
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