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Gerald Ray Stamper

Gerald Ray Stamper

Jul 15, 2024

Gerald Ray Stamper, age 64, of Owenton, passed away on July 15, 2024, at St. Hospice Care Center in Edgewood. Born on December 1, 1959, he was the beloved son of Robert "Bob" Stamper and Emma Hearne Stamper. Gerald was preceded in death by his son, J.R. Stamper, and his brother, Jack Stamper.

Gerald had a deep...

John Paul Gaston

John Paul Gaston

Jul 10, 2024

John Paul Gaston. age 81, of Corinth, passed away July 10, 2024 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Cincinnati, OH.

Born November 17, 1942, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the beloved son of Lester and Wilma Wurzerbacher Gaston, the widower of Nancy Carol Bedinghaus Gaston and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Samantha Gaston. John was...

Billy Clarence Lathrem

Billy Clarence Lathrem

Jul 7, 2024

Billy Clarence Lathrem, age 79, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born August 14, 1944, in Owen County, he was the son of the late William and Flossie Cornman Lathrem. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Wainscott. He leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and...

Alice Faye Webster

Alice Faye Webster

Jul 7, 2024

Alice Faye Webster, 77, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Grant County. Born on December 29, 1946, she was the beloved daughter of the late David and Ruth Johnson Clifton. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, David Bruce Clifton.

Alice had a fulfilling career as an accounting...

Bennie Higgs

Bennie Higgs

Jul 2, 2024

Benjamin "Bennie" Haskell Higgs, age 79, of Lawrenceburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Born December 23, 1944, in Mitchell, Indiana, he was the son of the late Haskell and Carrie Burton Higgs.  His siblings, Ray, George, David, and Darlene also preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States...

Thomas Floyd Dean, Sr.

Thomas Floyd Dean, Sr.

Jun 18, 2024

Thomas Floyd Dean, Sr., age 71, of Owenton passed away on June 18, 2024, at his home.

A funny, very hard-working man, who loved his family and friends, he was a great storyteller who loved joking around.   He married his late wife Iva Betsy Kinman Dean in 1972, they were married for 35 years until she passed...

Bruce True

Bruce True

Jun 17, 2024

Gerald Bruce True, of Owenton, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024,  at Baptist Health in Lexington. Bruce was just a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday.

Born July 26, 1941, in Frankfort, he was the son of the late George E. and Katherine Perry True. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where...

Lucy Greene Mccoy

Lucy Greene Mccoy

Jun 15, 2024

I, Lucy Katherine Greene McCoy, have chosen to write my own obituary. I left this world on June 15, 2024, at 80 years of age.

My mother was Bernice McPherron Greene and my father was Cyrus E. Greene. I was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on June 1, 1944.

I attended Georgetown College where I received...

Shirley L. Scott

Shirley L. Scott

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Shirley L. Scott, age 87, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.

Born February 1, 1937, in Powell County, KY, he was the son of the late Henry and Lillie Mae Bishop Scott.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Townsend Scott; and his children Tommy Scott...

Billie Jo Taylor

Billie Jo Taylor

Jun 10, 2024

Billie Jo Taylor, age 75, of Owenton, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Owenton Center.

Born August 1, 1948, in Frankfort, KY, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Oldham and Lucille Perkins Beverly and the widow of John E. Taylor. She was a Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church member and retired as a Farmers Home...

Billy Dwayne Wilson

Billy Dwayne Wilson

Jun 8, 2024

Billy Dwayne Wilson, age 83, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born December 1, 1940, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Norvin and Lela Herald Wilson.  He was the widower of Dixiana Duvall Wilson whom he married in 1971. Billy retired from Glenwood Hall Golf...

Charles Franklin Noel

Charles Franklin Noel

Jun 7, 2024

Charles Franklin Noel, age 80, of New Liberty passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his home.

Born July 21, 1943, in Jonesville, KY, he was the son of the late Rome and Pauline Ashcraft Noel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Moore Noel.  Charlie retired from Owen County Government as the County Road...

Darla Janae Yoder

Darla Janae Yoder

Jun 1, 2024

Miss Darla Janae Yoder, age 16 months, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Darla will be missed deeply by her entire community, especially her parents, Leland and Donna Stutzman Yoder; her siblings, Ellis, Charlotte, and Shannon Yoder; her grandparents, Jerry and Laura Fern Stutzman and Vernon and Mary Margaret Yoder.  She was...

Joyce Rose Dunavent

Joyce Rose Dunavent

May 30, 2024

Joyce K. Rose Dunavent, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY.

Born March 29, 1943, in Oneida, TN, Joyce was the last living child of Ezra and Clara Keith Rose.  She was the widow of Glen Dunavent and also preceded in death by her...

Sherry O'Banion Noel

Sherry O'Banion Noel

May 27, 2024

Sherry Jane O'Banion Noel, age 77, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born December 2, 1946, in the Greenup community of Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Cecil Tingle O'Banion.  She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Noel ad her sister Charlotte Collins....

Lucy Smith

Lucy Smith

May 14, 2024

Audrey Lucille “Lucy” (Helman) Smith, 84, of Owenton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Lucy was born in Shelocta, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1940.  She was the daughter of Elder C. and Rosalene  (McCullough) Helman.  She was raised in Rural Ridge and graduated from West Deer High School in 1958. She graduated from Alleghany...

Julie Marie Poe Smith

Julie Marie Poe Smith

May 13, 2024

Julie Marie Poe Smith, age 53, of Berea, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.

Born June 10, 1970, in Edgewood, KY, she was the daughter of the late Patricia Ayres Witt and John Poe, Jr. who survives. Julie enjoyed crafting and raising flowers and was an avid animal enthusiast.  Her biggest passion however was being "Granny" to...

Bonnie Carol Fitzgerald

Bonnie Carol Fitzgerald

May 1, 2024

Bonnie Carol Fitzgerald age 80, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Born July 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Christine Kinman Osborne. She was the widow of Melvin Fitzgerald whom she married June 22, 1963. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Bobby Osborne, Beverly Stewart, Dennis Osborne,...

Edith Hudnall Prather

Edith Hudnall Prather

Apr 28, 2024

Edith Mae Hudnall Prather, age 88, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Owenton Health & Rehab.

Born August 14, 1935, in Owenton, she was the daughter of the late Shadie and Ruby Noel Hudnall.  She was the widow of Justice Prather and also preceded in death by her children, Shirley Chadwell, Brenda Parker, Tommy...

Sandra Kay Cheeks

Sandra Kay Cheeks

Apr 26, 2024

Sandra Kay Cheeks, 58, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Florence, KY. She was born in Versailles, KY, the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Shuler Tipton. She was also preceded by her husband Michael Cheeks. She was devoted to her faith and loved watching TBN. She also enjoyed writing poetry, reading, and crocheting. She is survived by...

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