Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Linda Wyatt Adkins, age 73, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

She was born May 5, 1951, in Campbell County to John and Winnie Fornash Wyatt. Linda married the love of her life, Dale Adkins, from Lusby's Mill, on October 31, 1969.  She went on to graduate from Owen County...

Sep 28, 2024

Dovie M. Johnson, age 74, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dovie was born on March 7, 1950. She was the daughter of Clayton and Veatrice Boggs. She grew up with a loving family and multiple siblings - Harlin ‘Douglas’ (Marsha) Boggs, Harold Coffee, Eugene Boggs, and...

Sep 20, 2024

Damon Leon Dowdy, age 10, a bright and joyful soul with a love for dinosaurs, the color blue, and a vivid imagination, has passed away, on Friday, September 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. Damon’s days were filled with simple joys that brought light to everyone around him. He adored watching Beetlejuice, Paw Patrol, and Bluey,...

Sep 10, 2024

Donald Gipson, age 82, of Vevay, IN and formerly of Owen County, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Vevay, IN.

Born January 6, 1942, in Carter County, Kentucky, he was one of seven children born to George and Garnett Lawhun Gipson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Kelly Gipson; children, Randy Gipson and...

Sep 3, 2024

Lawrence Harris, age 87, of Jonesville, went to join God and his family and friends who preceded him in death, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Lawrence was the loving husband of Willena for sixty-seven years. Although they have only two children, Sherry (Mark) Meyers of Williamstown and Kim Harris of Jonesville, he was a father figure to...

Aug 31, 2024

At her home, Fannie K. Barnes Osborne, age 80, of Owenton, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Fannie was born to the late Garrett and Dorothy Branon Barnes on May 15, 1944, in Wolfe County, KY. On July 1, 1966, she married William C. "Dub" Osborne, who preceded her in death in 2005. Fannie was a...

Aug 20, 2024

Joyce Ann Roland Stack, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1937, in Lusby's Mill, Kentucky, to the late Kepple and Beulah Juett Roland.

Joyce was a lifelong learner and educator. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, focusing on Radio and Television, from the...

Aug 19, 2024

Eugene "Bugs" Douglas Vannarsdall, age 73, of Owenton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home.

Born April 30, 1951, in Frankfort, and raised in Owen County, he was the son of the late Frank and Beulah Ellis Vannardall.  Bugs' work ethic and love for operating machinery began at an early age. At just 13 years...

Aug 19, 2024

Dorothy Marie Duvall, age 87, of Owenton, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Owenton Healthcare.

Born April 24, 1937, in Gallatin County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Parthena Johnson Perkins.  Dorothy was a member of the Baptist faith and a retired cosmetologist at McAlpins. She enjoyed working in her garden and...

Aug 17, 2024

Larry Wayne Vannarsdall, 84, of Worthville, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Born July 8, 1940, in Owen County, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Olen and Virginia Wilson Vannarsdall.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Foster, and his siblings, Rita, Patsy Ann, Sharon, Jimmy, and Gene Vannarsdall, and...

Aug 16, 2024

Jessie Eugene Parks, age 49, of Glencoe, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Jessie was born November 4, 1974, in Michigan to the late Eugene and Florence Ballinger Parks. He was a graduate of Owen County High School and was a carpenter. Jessie loved being outdoors, camping and fishing, having fish fries,...

Aug 15, 2024

Billy Thomas Criswell, age 68, of Monterey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Owenton Healthcare.

Billy was born on September 11, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Stanley Criswell and Joann McClure Threet who survives. He graduated from Doss High School and worked for Weldon-Dewese Tree Service for many years.

Billy...

Aug 9, 2024

Thelma Jean Jones, age 85, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, in Campbellsburg, KY. Born on December 5, 1938, in Owen County, Thelma was the last of nine beloved children of the late Grover Cleveland and Cora Rice Booth.

Thelma was a devoted member of Sanders Baptist Church, where her faith was an important...

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald "Shine" Lee Tabor, age 74, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Shine was born in Dayton, KY on June 21, 1950, to the late Donald Howard Tabor and Bertha Jean Waibel Tabor who survives. He served his country in the United States Army as a medic during the Vietnam War. He worked in the...

Aug 7, 2024

Freda Marston, age 82, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born to the late Robert and Ruby Stewart Osborne, Freda lived a life of dedication, love, and service.

Freda worked as a nurse’s aide for over 16 years at Owen County Memorial Hospital and New Horizons Medical Center, where her compassion and...

Aug 2, 2024

Dr. Freddie Thomas Clements, age 87, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Born to the late Sid Clements and Susie Mae Kelley Clements, Freddie was a proud graduate of Pleasureville High School, the University of Kentucky, and earned his DMD from the University of Louisville.

A devoted...

Jul 24, 2024

Audrey Mae McDonald, 74, passed away July 24, 2024 at the Owenton Manor. She was born in Carroll County the daughter of the late Clarence and Helena Crawford Raisor. She was also preceded by her husband, Rastus McDonald and her brother, Charlie Raisor. She graduated from Owen County High and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Audrey worked...

Jul 22, 2024

Arvin "Bud" Epperson, 93, passed away Monday in Frankfort. He was born in Owen County the son of the late James Allen and Sarah Webster Epperson. He was also preceded by his wife Mary Belle, a grandson Jared Epperson, three brothers and one sister. Bud was a member of the Lusby's Mill Baptist Church and graduated from the New Liberty...

Jul 17, 2024

Wesley Roberts, age 57, of Annville, KY and formerly of Owen County, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Manchester, KY.

Born November 15, 1966, in Clay County, KY, he was the son of the late Maynard Roberts. Wesley was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Jean Roberts. He was a proud father and grandfather....

Jul 16, 2024

Lester Towles, 87, passed away on July 16, 2024 at his home in Wheatley. He was born in Stamping Ground, KY the son of the late Edgar and Oma Poe Towles. He was also preceded by his son, Stanley and eleven siblings; his twin brother Leslie, Don, Walter, Edgar, Jerry, Larry, Flora, Mary, Lorena, Lucy and Pauline.

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