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Tributes and Obituaries in Owenton, KY

Charles Daniel Catron

Charles Daniel Catron

Dec 16, 2020

Charles Daniel Catron, 48, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in Scott County the son of Charles and Mary Adams Catron. Daniel was retired from Scott County School System as a custodian. He was preceded in death by his wife Melissa Williamson Catron. In addition to his parents he is survived by his son,...

John William Burton

John William Burton

Dec 15, 2020

John William Burton, age 80, of the Hesler community of Owen County, passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Prior to coming home to be with family, John has spent the last year under the care of Owenton Manor staff.

He was born March 27, 1940, in Owsley County, to the...

Adda Florence Mcnulty

Adda Florence Mcnulty

Dec 14, 2020

Adda Florence McNulty, 93, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Owenton Center.

She was born August 6, 1927 in Owen County and was the daughter of the late Herman Ellis and Ola Ruth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry McNulty; her son, Joe McNulty; her daughter Rosemary McNulty; as well as...

Julian Keith

Julian Keith

Dec 13, 2020

Julian Keith, 91, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Owenton Center.

He was born July 16, 1929 in Owen County and was the son of the late Willie and Myrtie Keith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elvesie "Kathy" Keith; two brothers, Brad Keith and Eddie Keith. He was a retired owner...

Naomi Dean Gaines

Naomi Dean Gaines

Dec 12, 2020

Naomi Dean Gaines, 98, passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 13, 1922 in Owen County the daughter of the late Buford and Bessie Mefford Glass. She was also preceded by her husband John Gaines and her siblings, Owen W., Orman, Norven and Wilma Glass. Naomi was a homemaker and member of Caney...

James W. "Jj" Jackson

James W. "Jj" Jackson

Dec 11, 2020

James W. "JJ" Jackson, 84, passed away December 11, 2020 in Berea, KY. He was born on September 6, 1936 the son of the late Curtis Jackson and Glada Holder Maines. He was also preceded by his siblings, Florene Bishop, Norma Merriss, Margaret Bishop and Bud Jackson and step children, Carolyn Marksberry and David Giles. He was a former employee...

Austin Spenneberg

Austin Spenneberg

Dec 9, 2020

James Evan "Austin" Spenneberg, age 33, of Owenton passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born April 23, 1987, in Frankfort, he was the son of the late Missy Haydon and Wayne Spenneberg.  He was also preceded in death by his two half brothers, his grandfather Jimmy Haydon, and his aunt, Kim Furnish....

Patty A. Shirley

Patty A. Shirley

Dec 6, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Ann Shirley, age 74, of Glencoe, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Gallatin Nursing & Rehab in Warsaw, KY.

Born May 13, 1946, in Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Sutherland Gullion and preceded in death by her brother, William "Billy" Howard Gullion.  Patty loved the Lord and was...

Rex R Benson

Rex R Benson

Dec 4, 2020

Rex R. Benson, age 54, of Owenton and formerly of Grant County, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at his residence.

Born January 30, 1966, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Rowland "Rex" Thomas Benson and Nita Flo Ransdell Benson who survives. Rex was also preceded in death by his son, Tyler Benson. ...

Jo Ann Columbia

Jo Ann Columbia

Dec 3, 2020

Jo Ann Columbia, 74, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth - Ft. Thomas. She was born June 12, 1946, the daughter of the late James Franklin Tudor Sr. and Betty Million Frazier Tudor. She was the widow of Robert G. Columbia I and was also preceded by her brother James Franklin Tudor Jr. JoAnn was...

Rickey Morley Howard

Rickey Morley Howard

Nov 29, 2020

RIckey Morley Howard, age 64, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.

Born April 18, 1956, in Covington, he was the son of the late Clarence "Gayle" Howard and Betty Clifton Howard Gray who survives. He was also preceded in death by his brother Kevin Howard.  Rickey served his country...

Mickey Miller

Mickey Miller

Nov 28, 2020

Carolyn "Mickey" Miller, age 69, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home.

Born January 25, 1951, in a four room house in the Long Ridge community, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Barbour and Frances "Snooks" Willenborg Barbour. She was the widow of Richard  Miller.  Mickey was a 1969 graduate...

Doris Jeanette Dawson

Doris Jeanette Dawson

Nov 25, 2020

Doris Jeanette Roberts Dawson went home to Jesus on November 25, 2020 at the age of 84.

She was born to the late Jesse and Lena Newby Roberts on May 7, 1936, in Lockport, KY, in Henry County. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, a brother Russell Roberts and sister Annabelle Beverly.

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Verna Helen Stewart

Verna Helen Stewart

Nov 19, 2020

Verna Helen Minch Stewart, age 74, of Owenton, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 19, 2020.

Born September 13, 1946, in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Price and Marie Dowden Minch.

Verna was the co-owner and operator of her family's business, Minch Hardware & Appliance for over 30...

David Lee Edmondson

David Lee Edmondson

Nov 17, 2020

David Lee Edmondson, age 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Poplar Grove, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his residence.

Born February 8, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Gaston and Leenetta Henderson Edmondson and was preceded in death by his infant son James David Edmondson. David was an electrician who...

Linda Carol Aldridge

Linda Carol Aldridge

Nov 16, 2020

Linda Carol Aldridge, age 73, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Born December 10, 1946, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Tillie Weimer Morgan and preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Dunavent, Jeanie Cates, and Virginia Ruth Acuff. Linda was a 1964 graduate of...

Christine Tolbert

Christine Tolbert

Nov 11, 2020

Christine Tolbert, age 70, of Glencoe, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY.

Born June 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine Richman Worth and preceded in death by her son Jackie Tolbert, Jr. Christine was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed camping and fishing....

Christine Francis Mason

Christine Francis Mason

Oct 30, 2020

Christine Francis (Hunter) Mason was born in Owen County, Kentucky on January 20, 1923. She passed from her earthly life on October 30, 2020 at Lutheran Haven Nursing Home. She had been a patient at the facility for over six years due to Alzheimer’s disease. The family was sad to witness her progressive mental and physical decline. She was...

Deborah "Debbie" Walls

Deborah "Debbie" Walls

Oct 30, 2020

Debbie Walls, 63, passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of the late Frank and Lena Robinson Kinman. She was also preceded by her sister Jeannie Hamilton. Debbie worked at Owen County Primary School as an attendance secretary for many years, was a member of the Gratz Seventh Day Adventist...

Howard Bishop, Jr.

Howard Bishop, Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

Howard Bishop, Jr., age 83, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Owenton Center surrounded by his family.

Born July 2, 1937, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Howard and Geneva Baker Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Letha Lowe; his grandson, Drew Mason; and his brother,...

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