Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

James "Jim" Edward Lemaster, age 83, of the New Columbus community in Owen County, passed away at his home, Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Born February 12, 1937, in Letcher County, KY, he was the son of the late Lindon Cash and Laura Ann Morgan Lemaster. He was preceded in death by his siblings, John Lemaster, Lynn Fox,...

Jan 18, 2021

William Edward "Ed" Arnold, age 60, of Owenton, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born March 5, 1960, in Owenton, he was the son of the late William "Bill" and Patsy Scott Arnold. He retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a network engineer, working in the Transportation Cabinet and later the...

Jan 11, 2021

Randy Lee Smoot, age 56, died unexpectedly Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born October 11, 1964, in Owenton, KY he was the son of the late Elton and Opal Hawkins Smoot. He retired from Ideal Farm Supply. Randy owned R & S Parts Sales and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist...

Jan 8, 2021

June "Carolyn" Lusby Corbett, age 80, a resident of Fairview Assisted Living in Carrollton, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2021 at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn was born October 29, 1940, in Owen County to the late John Thomas "JT" Lusby and Thelma Lewis Keith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy Corbett...

Jan 8, 2021

Gene Clifton, age 87, of Owenton, passed away at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Born July 16, 1993 in Henry County, KY, he was the son of the late Sollie and Edith Popp Clifton. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Sollie Jr., John, David, Martha Clifton, Mary Ida...

Jan 7, 2021

Kenneth Franks, Sr., age 90, formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home in Monterey, KY. He was born November 16, 1930.

He was the graduate of Owen County Public Schools and the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Troopers gymnastic team, and earned a degree...

Jan 6, 2021

Gerald Lee Moore, age 70, of Owenton, passed away at Norton Hosparus in Louisville, KY on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Born October 17, 1950, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Roy Moore and Wanda McWhorter. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie and Richard Moore. Gerald served his country in the...

Dec 31, 2020

Sherry T Isaacs, age 72, of New Liberty, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Born November 15, 1948, in Long Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Garvey Taylor. Sherry was a retired clerk from Vanity Fair, she worked at Trusty's General Store for 10 years and White Castle...

Dec 28, 2020

Billy Atha, age 86, of Frankfort, passed away at this home on Monday, December 28, 2020.

Born August 24, 1934, in the Monterey community of Owen County, he was the son of the late Ollie B. and Lucille Green Atha.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Donahue Atha, and his children, Clinton Atha and...

Dec 26, 2020

Lenora Winscher Kelly Olds, age 98, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at St.Elizabeth Hospice.

Born July 15, 1922, in Covington, KY she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille McCord Winscher.  She was preceded in death by her husbands Howard Kelly and James Olds; her brothers, Lee and Fred Winscher; her daughter-in-law,...

Dec 23, 2020

Frank House, age 78, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born February 16, 1942, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Albert Thomas and Mary Frances Keith House.  He was the widower of Wanda Sue "Susie" Green House and also preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 19, 2020

John W. Porter, age 86, of Owenton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 19, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Born October 21, 1934, in the Harmony community of Owen County, he was the son of the late Morris and Birdie Mae Wiley Porter.  John was married to Elisabeth Margie Platt Porter in 1956, she...

Dec 18, 2020

Maurice Tolliver, 63, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

He was born in Owen County to the late Joseph and Georgia Mae Washington Tolliver and was preceded in death by his brother Joe Tolliver. He was a retired welder, who enjoyed farming. Maurice was an OCHS graduate.

He is...

Dec 17, 2020

Margie Elaine Smith Swigert was born at home, just like all her siblings, in Owen County, Kentucky on June 23, 1929.  At 91 years young, she went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020 at 6:45am.

Margie was always a hard worker.  She worked as a farmer, ticket clerk, factory employee, teacher’s...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...