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Sam Riley

Sam Riley

Feb 4, 2022

Samuel Herbert "Sam" Riley, age 87, of Owenton, passed away at his home on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Born October 19, 1934, in Harlan, KY, he was the son of the late Harold Clyde and Louise Myers Riley. Sam proudly served his country in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean War.  He was retired from...

Marie Ogden Snell

Marie Ogden Snell

Feb 3, 2022

Mary "Marie" Snell, age 93, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab, in Warsaw, KY.

Born July 9, 1928, in Sanders, KY, she was the daughter of the late Willie Tilden and Cleo Welch Ogden. She was the widow of William "Bill" Carter Snell and also preceded in death by her...

Vicki L. Parker

Vicki L. Parker

Feb 2, 2022

Vicki L. Parker from Owenton, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, far too soon, at the age of 64. She leaves behind her bereaved mother, Beverly Johns, brothers Rob (Angie) Parker, Joel (Leslie) Parker, Jett (Tracey) Johns, Dean (Donna) Johns, sister Leah (David) Tupts and her aunt Joyce Bibb. She also left behind several nieces and nephews, great friends...

Joyce Vastine-Cote`

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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