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Tributes and Obituaries in Owenton, KY

Stephen M. Dempsey

Stephen M. Dempsey

Oct 12, 2011

Owenton- Steve Dempsey, 51 of Owenton passed away on Wednesday at the St. Joeseph Hospital in Lexington. Born, December 9, 1959, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Lon “Dick” and Ruby Noel Dempsey. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Billy Dempsey. Steve is survived by his wife, Robin Beckham Dempsey; three sons; Brandon Dempsey...

Richard Allen Osborne

Richard Allen Osborne

Oct 5, 2011

Owenton- Richard Allen Osborne, age 79, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence. Born March 3, 1932 in Kenton County, he was the son of the late Ace Porter and Evelyn White Osborne and was preceded in death also by his wife Frances Risinger Osborne and his brother, Ira Osborne. Richard...

Howard Lynn Marksberry

Howard Lynn Marksberry

Oct 4, 2011

Howard Lynn Marksberry, 54 of Warsaw passed away Tuesday at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. He was the son of the late Willis Marksberry and Greta Carlton Marksberry of Warsaw (surviving). He is also survived by three sons: Howard E. Marksberry of Alabama, Jordon Marksberry of Georgia and Dakota Marksberry of Georgia, two daughters: Carrie Marksberry of Warsaw and...

Anna Mae Skirvin

Anna Mae Skirvin

Oct 1, 2011

Anna Mae Skirvin, age 31 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away October 1st at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Anna is survived by her parents: Wayne Marksberry of Ghent and Charlene Bush of Warsaw. She is also survived by a brother Charles Skirvin of Danville,Ky; and one sister: Dawn Bush of Warsaw. Other survivors include an Uncle: Pete...

Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts

Sep 29, 2011

Elizabeth Roberts, 90, passed away Thurs. Sept. 29, 2011 at Gallatin Health Care. She was born Sept. 1, 1921 in Gallatin Co. the daughter of the late Howard Kirtley and Gipsie Mae Bickers Beach. She was also preceded by a brother, James Edward Beach. Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker and member of the Glencoe Baptist Church. She is survived by...

Bobby L. Goodrich

Bobby L. Goodrich

Sep 27, 2011

Owenton- Bobby Lee Goodrich, age 76, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Born February 19, 1935 in Gratz, he was the son of the late Marvin and Mary Edith Gaines Goodrich. Also preceding him in death was his brother James Harold Goodrich. Bobby was a retired farmer and had also...

Bobby Abbott Lee

Bobby Abbott Lee

Sep 24, 2011

Bobby Lee, age 69, of Corinth, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Born December 4, 1941, in Owen County in the community of Maxburg, he was the son of the late Robert C. Lee. Bobby was a carpet installer for over 40 years. Surviving are his wife Bonita "Bonnie" Carman Lee; his mother Glenna Rose Littrell Lee of New...

Luther "Horsefly" Lankford

Luther "Horsefly" Lankford

Sep 20, 2011

Luther “Horsefly” Lankford, 84, of Owenton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the New Horizons Medical Center. Born May 22, 1927, in Harlan, KY, he was the son of the late Ward Lankford and Victoria Nolan North. Horsefly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Surviving are is wife of 59 years, Christine...

Herbert Gene Bright

Herbert Gene Bright

Sep 19, 2011

Herbert Gene Bright, age 79 and a resident of Warsaw passed away Monday at the Gallatin Healthcare Center. Born January 1932, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Bright and Katherine Peak. Herbert was a retired employee of the Warsaw Furniture Factory. He is survived by four sons: Dennis Bright of Glencoe, Jeff Bright of Warsaw, Robert Bright...

Mary Emily Jones

Mary Emily Jones

Sep 10, 2011

Mary Emily Jones, 96, formerly of Owenton passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at her residence in Independence. Born March 30, 1915 in New Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Cord Jenkins Livers . She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, William Thomas “Tommy” Jones; a very loving sister, Ida Ware and...

Ima Patricia Piper

Ima Patricia Piper

Sep 10, 2011

Ima Patricia Piper, 86, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Florence. She was born in Covington the daughter of the late Frank and Corrine Recker and was also preceded by eight siblings. Mrs. Piper was retired from the I.R.S. as a supervisor and attended St. Edwards Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, John A. Piper Sr.; her sons, Johnny...

Harry B. Roberts

Harry B. Roberts

Sep 8, 2011

Harry B. Roberts, 92, passed away Thurs. Sept. 8 at his home in Warsaw. He was the son of the late Matt A. and Mary Estelle Lindsay Roberts. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Jill Conlee and Lindsay Roberts, a granddaughter, Shannon Conlee, a son Mikel Roberts, four brothers, and his first wife Marie. Harry was a...

Shirley A. Robinson

Shirley A. Robinson

Sep 3, 2011

Shirley A. Meridith Robinson, 71 of Glencoe died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the New Horizons Medical Center. She was the wife of Joseph L. Robinson. Besides her husband, she is also survivied by her two sons; Tony and Ricky Robinson, both of Glencoe and two daughters; Beckie Powell and Cheryl Robinson, both of Louisville. Funeral Mass will be held...

Opal Smoot Hawkins

Opal Smoot Hawkins

Sep 1, 2011

Opal Smoot Hawkins, age 92, of Owenton, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011 in Frankfort. Born January 17, 1919, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Gertrude McGinnis Smoot. She was the widow of Cecil Hawkins and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl, Vernon, Forest, Elton, Roy, Gusta, Ruben and Willard...

Marilyn Joyce Rhodes

Marilyn Joyce Rhodes

Aug 30, 2011

Marilyn Joyce Downs Rhodes, of Owenton, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home. Born May 21, 1959, in Henry County, she was the daughter of the late David Downs, Sr. and Mary Joyce Tipton. Marilyn was a former cook and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” Michael Rhodes; her son, Dustin Griffith of Grant County;...

Sandra Kay Herrington

Sandra Kay Herrington

Aug 30, 2011

Sandra Kay Herrington, age 54 and a resident of Sparta passed away Tuesday, August 30th, at her home. Born May 23, 1957, she was the daughter of Herman Ligon (surviving) and the late Willetta Robinson Ligon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Herrington. Sandra is survived by her father, Herman Ligon, four daughters: Angela Pettit of...

Pauline Eillis

Pauline Eillis

Aug 29, 2011

Elizabeth “Pauline” Ellis, age 74, of Owenton, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 in Florence. Born September 4, 1936, in Johnson County, Indiana, she was the daughter Rollie Manley, Sr. and Hazel Cummins Manley. Her children, Darrell, William Ray, Ricky Allen and Paula Kay Ellis, preceded her in death. Mrs. Ellis was a homemaker and a member of the...

William Daniel Renfro

William Daniel Renfro

Aug 28, 2011

William Daniel Renfro, 48, died Sunday Aug. 28, 2011 at the New Horizons Medical Center in Owenton. Born May 6, 1963, in Owen County, he was the son of the late William Kenneth Renfro. Billy worked in the construction trade as a heavy machine operator and a truck driver. He also served his county in the United States Army. Surviving...

Frances Caldwell

Frances Caldwell

Aug 26, 2011

Naomi “Frances” Caldwell, 83, died Friday Aug. 26, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. Born January 2, 1928 in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Nellie Perkins Shirley. Frances was the widow of Austin Robert Caldwell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Owenton First Baptist Church. Frances enjoyed visiting with...

James "Jimmy" Daulton

James "Jimmy" Daulton

Aug 22, 2011

James William “Jimmy” Daulton passed away Monday, August 22nd, at the age of 50. He was the son of Nellie Munson Daulton (surviving) and the late James Otis Daulton. James was an employee of the Gallatin County Road Department and a native of Warsaw. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Daulton, one son: Brandon Franklin Daulton; one daughter:...

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