Kelsey Estelle Wilson
Aug 5, 2026
Kelsey Estelle Wilson, aged 34, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026.
Born on March 2nd, 1992, in Louisville, Kelsey was the daughter of Larry Wilson and the late Jeanette Schanz.
Kelsey was proud to be an RN at the University of Louisville Health Hospital in Shelbyville, dedicating almost 10 years to helping others. She was known to be a...
Sarah Florence McCormick
Aug 4, 2026
Sarah Florence McCormick, aged 91, of Owenton, passed away peacefully at her son's home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Born on October 25, 1934, in Owen County, Sarah was the daughter of the late Velmar Renfro. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric McCormick. Raised in a large family of siblings, she married the late Roy McCormick, with whom...
Wendell Ray Morgan
Aug 4, 2026
Wendell Ray Morgan, age 81, of Owenton, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Born on March 23, 1945, in Covington, KY, Wendell was the son of Leslie and Naomi Washam Bennett Morgan. He is predeceased by his brothers, Bill, Orville, and Dennis Morgan. Wendell honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A...
Marion Lita Marshall
Aug 3, 2026
Marion Lita Marshall, age 86, of Owenton, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1940, in Gratz, KY, Marion was the daughter of the late Foster and Christine Marion Powell. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Thomas Richard Marshall, whom she wed on December 28, 1960. An alumna of Thomas More College,...
Bailey Foster Glore
Aug 2, 2026
Bailey Foster Glore, 85, of Owenton, passed away on August 2, 2026, in Frankfort.
Born on April 5, 1941, in Owen County, Bailey was the beloved son of the late L.E. and Gypsy Helen Henderson Glore. A member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church, he began his career in farming, nurturing milk cows, tobacco, and hay. Bailey was one of the first...
Jimmy Marston
Jul 31, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy Marston on July 31, 2026, following a courageous battle. He was born on August 26, 1957, to the late James William Marston, Sr. and Delois Shelton Marston Clifton.
Jimmy spent his formative years in Owen County, where he distinguished himself as both a spirited student and a dedicated athlete. A proud graduate...
Evalena Shuler Higgs
Jul 26, 2026
Evalena Shuler Higgs, age 80, of Lawrenceburg, KY, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.
Born April 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the lateWilliam and Rosie Lewis Shuler. Evalena was preceded in death by her husband of over 58 years, Benjamin "Bennie" Higgs; her grandson, Adam Curd; grandson-in-law, Travis Conway; and siblings, Mary...
Danny Gor Whobrey
Jul 25, 2026
Danny Gor Whobrey, age 74 of Owen County, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 25th, 2026.
Born February 3rd, 1952, he was the son to the late Gordon and Cathryn Gibson Whobrey.
Danny spent his career at Schlumberger but his main passion was farming. He loved to mow hay, raise tobacco, and grow tomatoes and peppers. He founded Whobrey's Farm on Stewart...
Donna Maria Simpson
Jul 24, 2026
Donna Maria Simpson, age 61, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2026.
Born April 28th, 1965, she was the daughter of Fred Simpson and Beverly Powell Simpson. Donna worked in food services for most of her life and was known for her bright personality, which allowed her to form lasting relationships throughout her life. In her free time, she loved painting, going...
Melinda Kay States
Jul 20, 2026
Melinda Kay States, age 46, passed away Monday, July 20th, 2026.
Born March 4th, 1980, in Lexington, she was the daughter of Virgil Odell McKinney and Linda Gibson McKinney. Melinda was a member of Resolute Christian Church in Campbellsburg, Ky and was dedicated to her faith. She was a homemaker for most of her life and found the most joy in...
Dorothy Helen Jones
Jul 17, 2026
Dorothy Helen Jones, age 90, passed away Friday, July 17th, 2026.
Born February 2nd, 1936, in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of Ezekiel Cecil and Pearl Knatzer Cecil. Dorothy lived in Chicago with her husband until moving to Owenton, Kentucky in 1981 as a homemaker and worked as a home health aide for a period of time. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Richard Nelson Traylor
Jul 9, 2026
Richard Nelson Traylor, age 66 of Midway, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
He was born on September 18th, 1959, in Mt. Sterling, Ky, to the late Richard Traylor and Beulah Mae Walters Traylor.
He was a lifelong farmer and was known to be dedicated and a hardworker. Survivors include his children, Beth McGrapth and Dillon (Jessica) Traylor; grandchildren, Braxton...
Rodney L Rose
Jul 9, 2026
Rodney Rose, age 59 of Owen County, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
He was born on September 26th, 1966, in Covington, Ky, to the late Dillard Rose and Shirley Abner Rose.
Rodney spent his career as an electrician and was dedicated to his craft for many years. He was a part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, one...
John Holliday
Jul 9, 2026
John Maxie "Doc" Holliday, age 85 of LaGrange, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
He was born on May 9th, 1941, in Owenton, Ky, to the late Otha and Zella Holliday.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved son Bryan Neil Holliday of Owenton, KY, and 3 brothers. He worked for L & N CSX Railroad as a...
Gilmer Russell Orsburn
Jul 9, 2026
Gilmer Russell Orsburn, age 94 of Owenton, KY, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY, after a brief illness. A life well lived, he will be greatly missed.
Born February 19, 1932, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mabel Russell Orsburn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Osborne...
Roy Lawrence Webster
Jul 7, 2026
Roy Lawrence Webster, age 73, of Owenton, passed away July 7th, 2026. Born October 12th, 1952, in Owen County, Kentucky, he was the son of Walter Webster and Catherine Fendler Webster.
Roy devoted his career to nursing, as a Certified Nursing Assistant, he offered care wherever he could, including the Owenton Hospital and the Owenton Manor. His love for nature and...
Michael Dexter McIntosh
Jul 4, 2026
Micahel Dexter McIntosh, age 66, of Sanders, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Carroll County Hospital.
Born January 29, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN, he was one of 13 children born to the late Wallace Walton McIntosh, Sr. and Larrean Whilte McIntosh. He attended West Washington Heights High School and went on to work in the construction trade. Michael enjoyed...
Linda Lou Smith
Jul 2, 2026
Linda Lou Smith, age 64, of Frankfort, passed away at her home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born June 5, 1962, in Owenton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Billie Richardson Raisor. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gary, Ricky, Danny, and Bobby Raisor.
Linda was a retired housekeeper in the hospitality...
Bonnie Carman Lee
Jun 26, 2026
Bonnie Carman Lee, 78, of Corinth, passed away peacefully at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Ova Lee and Frances Barnes Carman. She was raised alongside her siblings in Grayson County, where she developed a lifelong love of learning and an...
Patricia Ann Spicer
Jun 21, 2026
Patricia Ann Spicer, age 79, of Owenton, passed peacefully at her home on June 21, 2026. Born June 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia was the daughter of Charles Richard and Naomi Ruth Howell Williams. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Danny Carl Miller, Jr., and her sister, Sandy Williams Davis.
Patricia, affectionately known as Patty, devoted her...
