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Helen Joyce Miller

Helen Joyce Miller

Oct 16, 2021

Helen Joyce Miller, age 80, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.

Born November 23, 1940, in New Richmond, OH, she was the daughter of the late Milton James and Rissa Ina Sowder Hackney. She was the widow of James Miller and a homemaker.   She was a strong woman...

Christine Louise Lankford

Christine Louise Lankford

Oct 14, 2021

Christine Louise Cooper Lankford, age 86, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born December 28, 1934, in Harlan, KY, she was the daughter of the late Geneva Fielden Harris and Clarence Cooper. She was the widow of Luther "Horsefly" Lankford, they were married for over 59 years. She...

Sarah Christine Carter

Sarah Christine Carter

Oct 13, 2021

Sarah Christine "Chrisy" Price Carter, age 51, of Owenton passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY.

Sarah was born October 1, 1970, at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, OH, to the late Wanda Winkle Price and Daniel C. Price.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Lori Ann Price,...

Harold Wayne Goodrich

Harold Wayne Goodrich

Oct 13, 2021

Harold Wayne Goodrich, age 68, of Cynthiana passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Harrison County Memorial Hospital.

Born April 28, 1953, in Frankfort, KY, he was the son of the late James Harold "Peavine" and Ollie Sue Combs Goodrich.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Hammond, and his sister, Shirley Delling. ...

Harry Ashcraft

Harry Ashcraft

Oct 12, 2021

Harry Ashcraft, age 93, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Gallatin Health.

Born April 25, 1928, to the late William Clarence and Minnie Mae McGill Ashcraft. He was also preceded in death by his wife Freda L. Dunaway Ashcraft; his siblings, Florence Miller, Virginia Morgan, Bertha Owens, Robert Ashcraft, and Russell Ashcraft. Harry was...

Jim Karsner Murphy

Jim Karsner Murphy

Oct 12, 2021

James "Jim" Karsner Murphy, age 74, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born January 26, 1947, in Frankfort, he was the son of the late Lindsey Carr Murphy and Margaret Alice Karsner Murphy.  He was a retired carpenter and job site supervisor, doing commercial construction, and a member of the...

Penny Schlinkert

Penny Schlinkert

Oct 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that I announce that Penny (Kinman) Schlinkert Passed away Oct 11th 2021 in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 63.

Penny had a degree in graphic design and loved creating art in many forms.

She enjoyed rainy blustery days and fall was the season she loved best....

Trisha Richardson

Trisha Richardson

Oct 9, 2021

Patricia "Trisha" Elaine Richardson, age 44, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospice care center, surrounded by her family.

Trisha was born September 21, 1977, in Piqua, Ohio to the late Greg and Joy Laws Snow. Trisha was a homemaker and along...

Charles Allen Shirley

Charles Allen Shirley

Oct 9, 2021

Charles Allen Shirley, age 73, of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home.

Born June 14, 1943 to the late Emmerson and Adel Shirley. He was preceded in death by his sisters Faye McIntosh and June Parker. Charles served his country in Vietnam/Marines. He was a meat packer for John Morrell as well as...

Vermelle Rose West

Vermelle Rose West

Oct 8, 2021

Vermelle Kay Rose West, age 66, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 8, 2021, at the Owenton Manor following a long illness.

Vermelle was born on December 20, 1954, to Howard Rose, Jr. and Viola Potts Rose who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gary Lee Tackett...

Louise Smoot

Louise Smoot

Oct 3, 2021

Mary "Louise" Howell Smoot, age 89, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born November 7.1931, in Ghent, KY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Gladys Howell.  She was the widow of Bobby Glen Smoot, and also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Walker, and her...

Bert Wooten

Bert Wooten

Sep 23, 2021

Bert Wooten, age 80, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital-Ft. Thomas.

Born November 5, 1940 to the late Boyd and Nellie Witt Wooten. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Susie Henderson. Bert was retired from the Owen County road department. Bert loved to hunt, talking and working on...

Arthur Jones

Arthur Jones

Sep 21, 2021

Arthur Jones, age 86, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital at Edgewood.

Born August 13, 1935, in New Columbus, he was the son of the late Joe Virgil and Lura Wright Jones. He was also preceded in death by his lifelong partner, Dorothy House Jones; his daughter, Diana Jones; his siblings,...

Nancy Carol Gaston

Nancy Carol Gaston

Sep 19, 2021

Nancy Carol Gaston, age 76, of Corinth, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.

Born September 3, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ilene Bedinghaus.  She was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, Chelsea, Michael, and Samantha. Nancy was a homemaker and had worked...

Judy D. Estes

Judy D. Estes

Sep 19, 2021

Judith "Judy" Dow Estes, age 74, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Born April 25, 1947, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Joseph and Mary Kathryn Howell Goodrich.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Cook and Debbie Perry, and her great-granddaughter Emersyn K. Estes. Judy was...

Clarence Nicholas Thomas, Jr.

Clarence Nicholas Thomas, Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

Clarence Nicholas Thomas, Jr., age 64, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born December 24, 1956, in Frankfort, he was the son of late Clarence and Joan Riddle Thomas.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael A. Thomas. Clarence served his country in the United States...

Gran Mefford

Gran Mefford

Sep 17, 2021

Robert Granville "Gran" Mefford, age 66, of the Perry Park community, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 17, 2021.

He was born November 18, 1954, in Madison, IN, to the late Charles S. and Emma Lou Nevil Mefford. Gran attended both Campbellsville University and Georgetown College before receiving his Masters of Guidance and Counseling...

Mike Mccormick

Mike Mccormick

Sep 16, 2021

Michael Patrick "Mike" McCormick, age 62, of New Liberty, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Born September 20, 1958, in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Carl McCormick and Alyce Treadway McCormick, who survives. Mike served his county in the United States Marine Corps. He was a lifelong farmer and...

Irene Perkins

Irene Perkins

Sep 14, 2021

Blanche "Irene" Perkins, age 72, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born February 4, 1949, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Blanch Wainscott Cook and preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Cook.  Irene was a devoted...

Herbert C Taylor

Herbert C Taylor

Sep 12, 2021

Herbert C. Taylor, age 74, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.

Born March 1, 1947, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Genella Mae Olds Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his longtime partner, Sarah Sammons; and his siblings, Billy Taylor and...

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