Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...