Obituaries

Apr 27, 2019

Joann Stephens Wright, 86, passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 in Frankfort. She was born on January 9, 1933 the daughter of the late Elmer and Josephine McDonald Stephens. She was also preceded by her husband Ronald Wright, two sons, David and Ronnie New and a daughter-in-law Mary Helen New. She was retired from the state and also operated Ron-Jo's...

Apr 17, 2019

James Marshall "Jimmy" Wash, age 72, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.

Born July 20, 1946, in Owen County, he was the son of the late John Gobel Wash and Maggie Stafford Wash. Jimmy was a devout member of the Lusby's Mill Baptist Church and had retired...

Apr 12, 2019

Marvin Douglas Gibson, 77, passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Owen County the son of the late William Riley and Mary Lou Frazier Gibson and was also preceded by two brothers, Glenn Riley and Robert Wesley Gibson. Marvin was a salesman for RCA Records for over 30 years. He enjoyed his garden, fishing,...

Apr 12, 2019

Randal Osborne, age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born June 27, 1938, in Owen County, he was the son of the late William and Grace Webster Osborne and the widower of Geraldine Hearn Osborne.  He was preceded in death by several beloved siblings, two grandsons, R.J. Smith and...

Apr 10, 2019

Mary L. Smith, age 86, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Woodcrest Nursing Home.

Born March 25, 1933, in Sparta, KY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Fay Bond Bickers and the widow of Forest Delano Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Bond Smith and her...

Apr 8, 2019

William Bradford "Brad" Keith, age 91, of Owenton passed away April 8, 2019, at Gallatin Healthcare in Warsaw, KY.

Born June 5, 1927, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Willie and Myrtie Keith. He was the widower of Imogene Crupper Keith and was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Keith and his...

Apr 7, 2019

James A. "Jim" Osborne, age 79, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born July 15, 1939, in Kenton County, KY, he was the son of the late Ace Porter Osborne and Evelyn White Osborne and was preceded in death by his nephew, Troy Riddle and brothers, Ira and Richard...

Apr 6, 2019

Archie Clarence "A.C." Sparrow, Jr., age 97, of Owenton passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home.

Born July 10, 1921, in Lawrenceburg, KY, he was the son of the late Archie Clarence Sparrow, Sr. and Ruby Mae Casey Sparrow and the widower of Cordelia Hill Sparrow.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson,...

Apr 4, 2019

Howard L. Smith, 77, passed away at his home in Nicholasville on Thursday April 4 2019. He was born in Owen County on March 29 1942 the son of the late Herbert T. and Shirley Tolbert Smith. He was a former employee of Leroys Jewelers and Gates Nissan and was a member of the Christian Assembly Church. He is survived...

Apr 1, 2019

David Lawrence Smith, age 48, of Frankfort, passed away after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, on Monday, April 1, 2019.

He was born February 24, 1971, in Frankfort to the late James ‘Lawrence’ Smith and Judy Rodgers Maynard who survives. David was a graduate of Franklin County High School and was a Telecommunications Tech...

Mar 31, 2019

Hattie Mae Sanders Hill was born into the family of the late Herman and Jennie Lee Sanders on November 10,1925. She departed this life on March 31,2019. She accepted her faith in Christ early in age at Park Ridge Baptist Church, Sparta, Kentucky. She remained a devoted member there until her very last day, as she attended service...

Mar 12, 2019

Beulah Vannarsdall, age 87, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence.

Born April 29, 1931, in Bath County,Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Old Ruth Ellis and the widow of Frank Vannarsdall.  Beulah was preceded in death by her twin sister, Poppy and siblings, Orville, Tib, Claude, Lyle Ruth,...

Mar 9, 2019

Morgan L. Chandler, age 80, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care  Center in Edgewood.

Born August 27, 1938 in Owen County, he was the son of the late Howard and Katherine Keith Chandler.  Morgan was retired from Owen Electric Cooperative where he was the Superintendent of Construction with over 42...

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...