Obituaries

Feb 26, 2019

John R. Clifton, age 90, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Owenton Center.

Born January 26, 1929, in Henry County, KY, he was the son of the late Sollie and Edith Popp Clifton and was preceded in death by his siblings, Martha Clifton, Mary Ida Davis, Dave Clifton,  Sollie Clifton and Elvira Miller. ...

Feb 24, 2019

Wayne Cooper Smither, age 78, of Lebanon, TN and formerly of Owenton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, at his home.

Born December 19, 1940, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Anthony Wayne "Bod" Smither and Mary Will Johnson Smither. Wayne was a mechanic for Bud's Auto Sales and the Owen County School...

Feb 23, 2019

Jerry C. Hammond, 65, passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 in Franklin Co. He was born on May 8, 1953 the son of the late Ray and Janice Tillett Hammond. He was also preceded by two sisters Sandy Boyd and Linda Wainscott. Jerry was a carpenter and loved fishing and "collecting". He is survived by his daughter, Brandy (Randall) Farmer...

Feb 22, 2019

Opal H. Smoot, age 90, of Owenton, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born July 7, 1928 in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Fannie Leake Hawkins and the widow of Elton Smoot. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lindsey Hawkins, Victoria Hawkins,...

Feb 21, 2019

Darnell M. Stivers, age 82, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Bradford Square Healthcare in Frankfort.

Born March 28, 1936, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late George Buck Stivers and Hattie Lee Norton Stivers.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Scotty Stivers and nine siblings.  Darnell retired...

Feb 16, 2019

James Edward Gayheart of Owenton, KY passed away Saturday, February 16th, at the age of 60. James was born on August 10th, 1958 in Hindman, KY to the late Sam and Herma (Watts) Gayheart.

He is survived by daughter, Rianna Gayheart; brothers and sisters, Forest (Esther) Gayheart, Charles (Arlene) Gayheart, Beckham (Dorothy) Gayheart, Philip Gayheart,...

Feb 16, 2019

John William "Billy" Whitney, age 73,  was born July 1, 1945 in Lexington, KY to the late William Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Green Whitney. Billy was the oldest child of nine. He was also preceded in death in 2010 by a sister Viola, in 2009 by a brother Bobby and in 1994 by a sister Wanda. Billy made his transition...

Feb 16, 2019

Ms. Dorothy Jean (DJ) Simpson, 70, of Frankfort but more recently Warsaw, passed away Saturday, February 16 th , at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood.

Born April 2, 1948, in Frankfort, she was the daughter of the late Jesse N. and Nora Thomas Ferebee Simpson and was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth...

Feb 10, 2019

Clarence Sidney Smith, age 81, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Owenton Manor.

BornApril 1, 1937, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Chester an Lockett Beckham Smith and was preceded in death by his brother W.T. Smith.  Clarence was the owner operator of his own trucking company and a...

Feb 10, 2019

Parker "Wyatt" Cole, age 20, of Owenton passed away from injuries received in an auto accident on Sunday, February 10, 2019, in Martin, TN.

Wyatt was born January 18, 1999, in Lexington, KY and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. Newell G. and Helen Waldie Hicks.   He was a 2017 graduate of Owen County High...

Feb 9, 2019

Donald Edward "Donnie" Duvall, age 56, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

A native of Owen County, he was born October 26, 1962, in Franklin County, to the late Morris Duvall and Florence Webster Duvall Cook.  He was also preceded in death by his sister,Patricia Duvall Blake.  He was a...

Feb 8, 2019

Joyce Kathryn Blankenship Hamner, 76, passed away  Friday February 8, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1942 the daughter of the late Shadie R. and Ruby Noel Hudnall. She was also preceded by three brothers, Jimmy, Delbert and Lloyd Hudnall. She was a retired nurse's aid, attended New Life Church of God, loved her grandchildren, playing cards, fishing, camping...

Jan 30, 2019

Robert Lee Elliott, Sr., age 77, of Owenton passed away, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born March 16, 1941, in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Roy Howard Elliott and Essie Mae Burdett Elliott. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Frances Hess, Dolores Hyde, Leroy Elliott, J.T....

Jan 30, 2019

Rosemary S. Whiteloon, age 63, of Owen County, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence.

Born, June 8, 1955, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Emma Taflinger Skinner and Frank A. Skinner, who survives.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her children, Jonathan A. Whiteloon and Malia...

Jan 28, 2019

Ronald Lee Wright, age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born, May 11, 1938, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Eloise  Smoot Wright.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, R.C. Wright.  Ronald was retired from the H.K.Porter factory and, ...

Jan 25, 2019

Gary Dunavent, 71, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on Friday January 25 th at SHC of Parkwood in Lebanon.

Gary was born in Frankfort Kentucky on November 10, 1947 to the late Clarence and Marie (Ayres) Dunavent. He was proceeded in death by his brother Rick and daughter Shelley Marie. Gary was raised in Owenton...

Jan 18, 2019

Ms. Sammie L. Gregory, agee 95 of Georgetown and formerly of Owenton, passed away Friday, December 18, 2019, at the Dover Manor.

Born December 5, 1923, in Barbourville, KY she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Gilbert Lewis and preceded in death by her daughter, Henry Ann Childers, her grandson, Christian Childers, and three...

Jan 17, 2019

Greg Allen Stamper, age 62, of Owenton passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the St.Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.

Born March 28, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Louis and Rosemary Hinkle Stamper. He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Stamper and his sister, Linda Evans.  Greg did upholstery...

Jan 17, 2019

Charles Edward Harris, age 75, of Louisville passed away, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Louisville.

Born March 17, 1943, in Owenton, he was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Lou Strings Harris.  Charles was a truck driver for Ford Motor Company and a member of the Park Ridge...

Jan 15, 2019

Patty Yates Rollins, age 85, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born July 25, 1933, in Wheelright, KY, she was the daughter of the late Elzie and Lucy Burga Yates.  She met the love of her life, Bobby Rollins, in the 5th grade. They were lifelong sweethearts and were...