Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

Sherry Ann Moore, age 78, of Sparta, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Born August 16, 1946, in Gallatin County, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ailene Sutton Herndon.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Gagnon and Kenneth Ray Herndon.  Sherry attended Poplar Grove Baptist Church...

Apr 19, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Curtis, 57 of Owenton, KY, passed peacefully at home on April 19, 2025, after a long hard fight against cancer.

Born on September 27, 1967, in Georgetown, KY, he was the son of the late John W. Curtis and Thelma M. Gillespie Curtis. Along with his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his...

Apr 17, 2025

Doris Ann Beverly Tackett, age 81, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born March 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Oldham and Lucille Perkins Beverly. She was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Jo Taylor.

Doris was the proud owner of Tackett’s...

Apr 14, 2025

Mrs. Angela del Carmen Cordova Velez de Leon 1945-2025

Born in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador. She was the daughter of Corporal Carlos Cordova Vera of the Ecuadorian National Armada and of Mrs. Juana F. Velez. Angela was married to her husband, Jose Jacinto Leon Rodrigues, for 51 years. She is survived by her children: Her son, Jose Jacinto...

Apr 11, 2025

Lula Mae "Shug" Booth Howard, age 90, of Sparta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Shug was born on November 30, 1934, in Sanders, KY, to the late William and Cleo Welch Ogden. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Willard "Baldy" Booth, her children, Lois...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Francis Smoot, age 91, of the Squiresville community of Owen County, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Owenton Health and Rehab.

Born February 7, 1934, in Owen County, Kentucky, Ronnie was the son of the late Denver Francis and Blanche Mary Roberts Smoot. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Smoot...

Apr 6, 2025

Eriq Mason, age 28, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2025.

Born April 9th, 1996, in Lexington, he was the son of Tim and Tracy Brock Mason. Eriq loved to play video games, hunt, and had an impressive knife collection. He farmed his whole life and was known to be a giving person who never met a stranger....

Apr 5, 2025

Brenda J. Vaughn, age 76, of Florence, KY, and formerly of Corinth, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born on September 9, 1948, in Scott County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Carl Eugene Rogers and Lucille Lucas Rogers.

A graduate of Grant County High School, Brenda was a longtime member of...

Mar 28, 2025

R.C. “Pete” Dawson went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on August 21, 1932 to the late Charles R. and Mary C. Dawson, and his stepmother, Norma Dawson. Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Dawson, and their infant daughter.

Pete grew...

Mar 22, 2025

Jane Renee White, age 60, passed away March 22, 2025. Born on July 20, 1964, she was the daughter of the late James and Janet Inlow Ward

Jane spent the majority of her life working in retail at Biggs and in her free time she loved to crochet and read. Janes granddaughter Zoey was the light of...

Mar 22, 2025

Peggy Lou Perkins, age 81, of Owenton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Born September 28, 1943, in Owenton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Stella Lusby Gordy.  She was the widow of Marvin R. Perkins and was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Mar 18, 2025

Jerry Seniours, age 66, of Owenton, passed away March 18, 2025. Born on April  26, 1958, he was the beloved son of the late Ollie Nuby and Lula Mae Seniours.

Jerry spent his life farming and being of assistance to anyone who needed it. He loved to drive tractors, work with cattle, as well as help Mr....

Mar 14, 2025

Vickie "Lou" Woolums, age 63, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025.

Born June 29, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Lillard and Norma Jean "Tuddie" Ellis Woolums.

Vickie loved cheering for her favorite team the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team and you could often find her with a diet coke in her...

Mar 14, 2025

Linda Simon, a redheaded spitfire with a sharp wit and a heart full of love, passed away on March 14, 2025 at 72.

She was a powerhouse of personality — bold, funny, and fiercely loyal to those she loved.

She had a way of making her presence known, whether through a perfectly timed wry remark...

Mar 8, 2025

Judy Lee Throckmorton, age 60, of Cynthiana, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Born August 12, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Harold McCormick and Allie Gaines Davis.

A devoted animal lover, Judy shared a special bond with her cherished dog, Diesel, who was always...

Mar 7, 2025

Buddy Fulton Walker, 83, passed away March 7, 2025 in Frankfort. He was born on April 4, 1941 the son of the late Robert Fulton and Lillian House Walker and was also preceded by two brothers, Lanny and Ricky Walker, a daughter-in-law, Teresa Walker, a brother-in-law, Jimmy D.Olds and a nephew Jim Bob Olds. Buddy was the former operator of...

Mar 5, 2025

Gene Gabriel “Bill” Stewart passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home.  Born January 5, 1942, to the late Lonnie & Ruby (Wilson) Stewart.  Bill was a lifelong farmer.  In his early years, he enjoyed tractor pulling and bird hunting.  Bill was a tobacco farmer and raised Limousin cattle and custom cut and rolled hay for many years....

Mar 4, 2025

Warren G. "Bud" Hornsby, Jr., age 81, of Owenton, KY, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Dayton, OH. Born on August 21, 1943, in Oneida, KY, he was the son of the late Warren Hornsby, Sr., and Beatrice Hampton Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Milliron.

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Mar 3, 2025

John Matthew Stewart, age 34, of Owenton, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.

Born October 5th, 1990, in La Grange, he was the son of Johnny Stewart and Sarah Bitzer Stewart. Matt enjoyed building model cars, collecting die-cast cars and trucks. He also enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and "piddling" outdoors in his free time. Matt loved doing anything...

Mar 2, 2025

Bruce Tilden Kingkade, age 77, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

Born on February 15th, 1948, to the late Harry Kenneth and Evelyn Munson Kingkade, Bruce lived a life defined by kindness, hard work, and dedication to his loved ones. He spent his life as a tobacco farmer, cattle rancher and loved...