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07/08/2024

Arrangements for Billy Lathrem

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

06/21/2024

Obituary for Tommy Dean

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

06/17/2024

Obituary for Lucy McCoy

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

06/11/2024

Courtesy post for Graham-Dunn Funeral Home.

Arrangements for Susan Simmons

Susan Brock Simmons, age 78, of Carrollton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home. Born September 21, 1945, in Owen County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brock and Ethel Ellis Brock. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and

06/11/2024

Arrangements for Billie Jo Taylor

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

06/11/2024

Arrangements for Billy Wilson

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

06/03/2024

Arrangements for Miss Darla Janae Yoder

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....

05/21/2024

There will be a graveside service for Mr. Henry Earl at 1 pm Thursday in the Owenton Cemetery.

05/14/2024

Arrangements for Julie Poe Smith

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

04/30/2024

Arrangements for Edith Prather

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

04/22/2024

Arrangements for Erma Newton

Erma was born to the late Virgil Lee Johns and Laura May Rosell Johns on November 17, 1963, in Carrollton, KY, and passed away at the age of 60 in her home on April 19, 2024. She is also preceded in death by her brother Jerry Wayne Johns and her

04/20/2024

Arrangements for Thelma Spaulding

Thelma Lee Duvall Spaulding, age 91, of Owenton, passed away Friday, April 19. 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 23, 1933, in Owen County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lula Parker Duvall. She was the widow of Roy Spaulding whom she

04/20/2024

Arrangements for Larry Howell

Larry R. Howell, age 76, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born May 21, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arlan C. and Wilena Clifton Howell. Larry enjoyed spending his days at Frankfort Active Day where he had

04/08/2024

Arrangements for Pansy Harris

Pansy Lou Harris, age 80, of Owenton, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born October 18, 1943, in Dry Ridge, KY, she was the youngest of eight children born to the late George and Thelma Hunt King and was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel

04/05/2024

Services for Kenny Mason

Kenny Sanders Mason, 78, passed away Thursday April 4, 2024 in Owenton. He was born in Kenton County the son of the late John William and Eura Kathryn OBanion Mason. Kenny was a fork lift operator at Dana and also spent a lot of time on the farm. He attended

04/01/2024

Arrangements for Jean Kaye Swigert Patton

Jean Kaye Swigert Patton, age 48, of Owenton passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born January 8, 1976, in Frankfort, KY she is the daughter of Robert Lee and Carolyn Stephenson Swigert who both survive. Jean Kaye was a 1994 graduate

03/19/2024

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, her nickname was contradictory to the large heart she had for God, her family, and those around her.

Barbara’s husband, James Edward “Jim Bob” Cook, preceded her in death on April 4, 2023. Barbara and Jim Bob were married for 69 years and enjoyed their long, married life in Monterey, Kentucky. Barbara’s legacy lives on through her family. She is survived by her children: Reba Darlene (Michael) Wainscott and Philip Edward Cook; five grandchildren: Deborah (Rodney) Parker, Michelle (Brad) Dunavent, Shannon Cook, Jason (Marlene) Wainscott, and James Philip “JP” (Kristina) Cook; nine great-grandchildren: Kirsten Parker, Olivia (Matt) First, Luke Dunavent, Kaitlyn (Kameron) Kelly, Savannah Anderson, Lucy Dunavent, Wade Cook, Brennan Cook, and Memphis Cook; and two great-great-grandchildren: Marlee Jane First and Baby Kelly.

Barbara’s first career was working for the Kentucky Department of Transportation. After 19 years, she retired and pursued a second career as a devoted homemaker. With her unwavering dedication, she juggled countless responsibilities but that never inhibited her from living life to the fullest. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Kentucky Historical Society and was also named a Kentucky Colonel. She loved to eat out and shop, seizing every opportunity to spend Jim Bob’s money. Barbara also never missed her weekly hair appointment or a Kentucky Wildcats game. On game days, she would be decked out in blue from head to toe to support her favorite team.

Barbara was a faithful servant of God and was a lifelong member of Monterey Baptist Church for 70 years. She was a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School leader, and a member of the women’s group. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing in the His Majesty’s Messengers Choir Group. After God, she was most faithful to her family whom she held most near to her heart. She created years of memories with her family while on the farm and Sawdridge Creek. Like the flower beds she enjoyed tending and watching grow, she felt no greater fulfillment in life than caring for her family and also watching them grow.

New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at Monterey Baptist Church on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11 am until 2 pm. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm with Bro. Jeremy Warren presiding. Burial will be in the Monterey Cemetery and memorial contributions may be made to either Monterey Cemetery or Monterey Baptist Church.

03/19/2024

Arrangements for Peggy Ford

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