Obituaries

Tributes and Obituaries in Owenton, KY

Bill Wagers

Bill Wagers

Mar 19, 2024

Anthony "Bill" Wagers, age 69, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home.

Born September 8, 1954, in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Burchell and Elizabeth Taylor Wagers.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, "Tag" King, Jackie Murphy, Ann Combs, Margaret Sue Gaines, and his great-granddaughter Emersyn. Bill...

Peggy Bishop Ford

Peggy Bishop Ford

Mar 16, 2024

Though her memories may have faded, our love for her remains. On March 16, 2024, Peggy Sue Bishop Ford, 78, was welcomed by her Heavenly Father and free from the grips of dementia.

Peggy was born on October 27, 1945, on Big Twin Creek in Owen County, to the late Wallace Bishop and Wilma Reeves (Cobb).

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Barbara Griffin Cook

Barbara Griffin Cook

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara Etta Cook (Griffin), age 88, of Monterey passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on March 13, 1936, in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maude Griffin. Barbara was known to those close to her as “Tiny.” Other than her small, petite size,...

Stella Mae Branom Nuby

Stella Mae Branom Nuby

Mar 3, 2024

Stella Mae Branom Nuby, age 88, of Louisville, and formerly of Owenton, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky.

Born August 15, 1935, in Eminence, KY, she was the daughter of the late Will Moore & Cora B. Kephart Moore.  Stella was the widow of...

Michelle Lee Montgomery

Michelle Lee Montgomery

Feb 27, 2024

Michelle Lee Montgomery, age 52, of Owenton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Born September 29, 1971, in Lexington, KY, she is the daughter of Kenneth (Violet) Fiscus and Rosella "Jackie Sparrow who survive. Michelle was a 1989 graduate of Owen County High School and was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and...

Scott Allen Allnutt

Scott Allen Allnutt

Feb 18, 2024

Scott Allen Allnutt, age 59, of Owenton, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born March 4, 1964, in Frankfort, he was the son of the late Jerry Allnutt and Linda Clifton Allnutt who survives.  He was preceded in death by his sister Melinda Neal. Scott was a Code Enforcement Officer for the...

Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Feb 17, 2024

Samuel Joseph Taylor, III, age 81, of Owenton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Baptist Healthcare in Lexington.

Born July 12, 1942, in Ft. Meyers, FL, he was the son of the late S.J. and Orpha Lee Hill Taylor. He was preceded in death by his son, Samuel "Little Sam" Taylor, and his sister,...

Louise Gordon

Louise Gordon

Feb 12, 2024

Alma Louise Gordon, age 79, of the Worthville community, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.

Born October 4, 1944, in Corinth, KY, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Wilma Parker Mason.  She was the widow of Prentice "Pete" Gordon and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Irville, Everett, Norman, Hugh, and James...

Justine Winters

Justine Winters

Feb 8, 2024

Justine Winters, age 91, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Owenton Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

Born June 26, 1932, in Leslie County, she was the daughter of the late James Allen and Laura Quillion Adams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Winters and her granddaughter Missy.  Justine was homemaker who was...

Gregory A Smoot

Gregory A Smoot

Feb 8, 2024

Greg Smoot, age 66, of Owenton, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home, overlooking the lake.

Born October 28, 1957, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Charles and Janice Ayres Smoot and was preceded in death by his beloved niece, Rebekah Blayne Allyn Gaines. A 1975 graduate of Owen County High...

Joan Orsburn

Joan Orsburn

Feb 7, 2024

Joan Orsburn, age 89, of Owenton, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Owenton Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

Born October 26, 1934, in Owenton to the late Robert and Ruby Stewart Osborne, she was preceded in death by her siblings Freddie and L.J. Osborne and Joyce Welch. Known to friends and family as Joann, she was a...

Ruby Dean Frazier

Ruby Dean Frazier

Feb 3, 2024

Ruby Dean Frazier, age 93, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.

Born September 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Aura Peak Gibson Howard. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Frazier; and her siblings, J.T. Howard, William "Buster" Howard, Charles Howard, Mary...

Bobby Howard

Bobby Howard

Feb 2, 2024

Bobby Howard, age 80, of Mt. Sterling and formerly of Owenton, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 in London, KY.

Born September 25, 1943, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Boyd "Tiny" and Rose Frances Gibson Howard and was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Howard and his siblings, George Howard, Betty...

Autumn Marie Hall

Autumn Marie Hall

Feb 2, 2024

Autumn Marie Hall, age 30, of Glencoe, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024.

Born November 23, 1993, in Lebanon, TN, she is the daughter of Darrell Wayne Hall and Emma Slate who survive.  Autumn owned her own cleaning business, Hall Reflections. She loved being outdoors, kayaking, camping, and fishing.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching movies, listening to...

John Wayne Curtis

John Wayne Curtis

Jan 29, 2024

John Wayne Curtis, age 78, was called home on Monday, January 29, 2024, where his beloved wife, Thelma Curtis, welcomed him with open arms.

Born November 23, 1945, in Georgetown, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Willis Mason and Geneva Mefford Curtis. John was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Dale “JD” Curtis, and...

Jerry Allen Souder

Jerry Allen Souder

Jan 27, 2024

Jerry Allen Souder, 89, passed away on January 27, 2024 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was born in Owen County on January 13, 1935 the son of the late Edgar and Jessie Hill Dunavent Souder. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a police officer with the Florence Police Department and Owenton City Police. He also...

Ethel Mae Kincaid

Ethel Mae Kincaid

Jan 25, 2024

Ethel Mae "Bom Bom" Kincaid, 103, passed away on January 25, 2024 at her home as Owen County's oldest current resident. She was born on Harris Ridge Road in Owen County on January 4, 1921 the daughter of the late James and Mary Susan Harris. She was also preceded by her husband Ewell Kincaid, a great grandson Charles Landon Gill,...

Patsy Ann Smoot

Patsy Ann Smoot

Jan 24, 2024

Patsy Ann "Pat" Smoot, age 71, passed away Wednesday January 24, 2024 in Lexington. She was born in Owenton the daughter of the late Normal and Betty Dutton Ogden. She was also preceded by her husband Jerry Smoot and her brother, Jack Ogden. Pat was a farmer all of her life having raised cattle, tobacco and hay with her husband....

Leeann Webster

Leeann Webster

Jan 23, 2024

LeeAnn Webster, age 54, of Owenton, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home. Born September 7, 1969, in Frankfort, Ky, she was the daughter of Joseph and Rosa Lee Renfro Juett. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John and Jean Juett, her maternal grandparents Velmer and Barbara Renfro and her father-in-law Conway Webster. LeeAnn served...

Julie Long Stivers

Julie Long Stivers

Jan 23, 2024

Julie Long Stivers, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Frankfort Ky. She was born in Owenton, KY the daughter of the late Guthrie and Aline Bennett Long and was also preceded by three brothers, Wilson, Wayne and Butch Long. Julie worked as a waitress and caretaker. She enjoyed horses, loved the Eagles and watching old westerns....

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