Obituaries

Tributes and Obituaries in Owenton, KY

Billy Thomas Criswell

Billy Thomas Criswell

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...

Thelma Jean Jones

Thelma Jean Jones

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...

Ronald "Shine" Lee Tabor

Ronald "Shine" Lee Tabor

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...

Freda Marston

Freda Marston

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...

Dr. Freddie T Clements

Dr. Freddie T Clements

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...

Audrey Mae Mcdonald

Audrey Mae Mcdonald

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...

Arvin Gibson "Bud" Epperson

Arvin Gibson "Bud" Epperson

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...

Wesley Roberts

Wesley Roberts

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....

Lester Towles

Lester Towles

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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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...

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