Kennith Wayne O'Banion
Jan 2, 2025
Kennith Wayne O'Banion, age 74, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. Born on January 31, 1950, in Owen County, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Melvin and Florence Wainscott O'Banion.
A man of simple joys and steadfast love, Kennith found great pleasure in gardening, raising vibrant flowers, and meticulously mowing his...
Peggy Kemper Thomas
Dec 31, 2024
Peggy Kemper Thomas, 93, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Loula Bourne Kemper and widow of John Thomas, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jack Thomas, and her siblings, R.F. Kemper, Harold Kemper, Alyce...
Billy Fulton Ellis
Dec 27, 2024
Billy Fulton Ellis, age 80, of LaGrange and formerly of Owenton, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 22, 1944, in the Beechwood community of Owen County, he was the son of the late Lydia Mae Noles Ellis and Alvin "Tug" Ellis. Billy was a member of Elk...
Connie Gibson Lopez
Dec 26, 2024
Constance "Connie" Renee Gibson Lopez, age 59, of Owenton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Jacquelyn Leifrig Gibson, who survives her, and the late Marvin Douglas Gibson.
Outside of her work as a...
Dallas Ray Hamilton
Dec 25, 2024
Dallas Ray Hamilton, age 91, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in New Castle.
Born on November 14, 1933, to the late William Arthur and Cecil Roberts Hamilton, Dallas lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and dedication to his loved ones. A longtime resident of Owen County, he was a...
Patricia "Pat" Riddle Miller
Dec 23, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Riddle Miller, age 78, of Owenton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, from injuries sustained in an accident. Born on February 20, 1946, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Anna Lee Coleman Riddle and the widow of Orville Miller, whom she married on March 26, 1966. Her brothers, Lawrence,...
Anthony "Tony" England
Dec 11, 2024
Anthony “Tony” England, age 77, of Carrollton and formerly of the Elk Lake community in Owen County, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born on March 25, 1947, in Augusta, KY, Tony was the son of the late Herbert and Virginia Feagan England. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and began...
Linda Darlene Sawyer
Dec 7, 2024
Linda Darlene Sawyer, 79, of Owenton passed away December 7, 2024 in Florence. She was born in Lexington the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Sipple Oakes. She was a graduate of Owen County High School and a longtime employee of Saveway Supermarket. She was a cashier and worked in the deli making peoples days brighter by making great...
Mitchell Wayne Castleman
Dec 5, 2024
Mitchell Wayne Castleman, age 61, of Glencoe, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.
He was born April 18, 1963, in Owen County, the son of the late Edward and Margaret Gaines Castleman. Mitchell was a devoted employee of Wal-Mart in Dry Ridge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an accomplished nature photographer.
Mitchell will...
Damien Jerome Hersh
Dec 1, 2024
Damien Jerome Hersh, age 14, of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Damien was born on February 10, 2010, to Alyssa Bruce and David Hersh who survive.
Born with a vibrant spirit, Damien’s love for life was evident in everything he did. Whether shooting hoops with friends, immersing himself in the thrill...
Michael Vincent Wood
Nov 21, 2024
Michael Vincent Wood, age 35, of Lexington and formerly of Owenton, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington.
Michael was born on October 3, 1989, in Florence, KY, to Deborah Young Wood and Troy Wood, who survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Letha Duncan...
Jimmie Lee Morgan
Nov 6, 2024
Jimmie Lee Morgan, age 82, of Perry Park, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Baptist Health in Louisville. Born on July 9, 1942, in the Squiresville community of Owen County, he was the son of the late Lester Giles and Lucille Stivers Morgan. He was the widow of Barbara Feebach Morgan and was also preceded in death by...
Danny Ray Hudnall
Nov 2, 2024
Danny Ray Hudnall, born on March 18, 1948, in Pleasant Home, was one of ten children of the late Shadie and Ruby Noel Hudnall. He lived a life full of adventure and service. He passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 76. A lifelong resident of Owenton, Danny was known for his dedication to the community....
Dennis Lee Cammack
Nov 2, 2024
Dennis Lee Cammack, 69, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday November 2, 2024 in Lexington. He was born in Owen County the son of the late Enlow and Doris Kelso Cammack. He was also preceded by his son, Patrick Cammack, a sister, Tammy Hearn and a brother-in-law, Johnny Hearn. Dennis had worked for Clark Equipment and C & L Industries for...
Hilda L. Maes
Oct 28, 2024
Hilda L. Maes, age 95, of the Elk Lake community passed away on October 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center in Edgewood, KY.
Hilda was one of three children born to the late William and Emma Rosenthal Ruehl in the Mumford Heights community of Cincinnati, OH. She was the widow of Lee Maes, Jr., and...
Sandra Katherine Cooke
Oct 20, 2024
Sandra Katherine Cooke, age 73, of Gratz, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Owenton, Kentucky, to the late Marvin and Henrietta Furnish Hammonds.
Sandra led a life of devotion and service, most notably through her work as a nurse. She dedicated many years to caring for others at...
Virginia Marie Hubbard
Oct 18, 2024
Virginia Marie Hubbard, age 67, of Glencoe, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.
Born on March 5, 1957, in Danbury, Connecticut, Virginia was a dedicated professional who retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Department of Juvenile Justice and also worked for Clarion Manufacturing. Her passion for animals was...
Brenda C. Webster
Oct 17, 2024
Brenda C. Webster, age 69, of Owenton, KY, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at Jewish Hospital, in Louisville, KY.
Born on December 8, 1954, in Madison, IN, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Birsher Furnish. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Furnish, Larry Allen Furnish, Sr., and...
Christina Rice Murphy
Oct 2, 2024
Frankfort – Christina Rice Murphy, age 70, passed away to Paradise on October 2, 2024, where she is now with Jesus (Luke 23: 43). She was born at King’s Daughters Hospital in Frankfort, KY on November 10, 1953, to Clifton Albert and Sally Ward Clark Rice. She and her brother and two sisters grew up on the family farm on...
Larry Curtiss Gaines
Sep 30, 2024
Larry Curtiss Gaines, 74, of Lawrenceburg, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 30, 2024. Born on February 18, 1950, in Frankfort, KY, he was the beloved son of the late Freddie L. and Olivia Pearl Atha Gaines.
Larry graduated from Franklin County High School in 1968 and proudly served his country in the...
