Virginia Ann Jarvis Edwards, 86, wife of Maurice Benjamin Edwards for over 67 years, died Saturday April 29, 2023 at her home in Paris, KY. She was born in Scott County, KY to the late Joseph Wellington Jarvis and the late Annie Elizabeth Fields Jarvis. Virginia was a homemaker, a faithful servant of the Lord…

Sheila Carol Debruler Miles, 66, wife of Kent Miles, Sr., died Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY. She was born in Cynthiana, KY to the late Louise Debruler Baker and the late Dave Baker. She was a homemaker and a member of Spears Mill Baptist Church. Sheila loved her family, grandchildren and…

Patty Sue Sexton Martin, 85, widow of the late Rev. Drew Martin, died Monday April 24, 2023 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in Lackey, Ky to the late Lester and Pearl Kerr Sexton. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church, Paris, KY. Patty loved to sew,…

Norma Jean Yearly Jones, of Paris, departed this life at her home on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 86. Norma was born on July 25, 1936, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Daniel Boone and Mary Campbell Yeary, was a homemaker, and of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to…

Davion Thomas Griggs, born on August 25, 1992, to Donzetta (Marcus) Ashford and David Griggs Jr., passed away on April 23, 2023, leaving his family and friends heartbroken. He was a cherished son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, and his absence will be felt deeply by all who knew him. Davion graduated from Paris High…

Russell L. (better known as Dickie) Brunner was born November 8, 1938 in Clark County, KY to Richard G. and Mafre Ashcraft Brunner and departed this life April 20, 2023.  Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Paris, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a graduate of Paris High School…

Shelia Lane Sumpter Brady, 72, wife of John W. Brady, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home. Born January 2, 1951 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Grace Taylor Sumpter, she was a longtime dedicated employee of Kentucky Textiles. Shelia loved camping, talking on the phone and spending time with her…

J. Hamlet “Ham” Collier, Jr., a US Marine World War II veteran living in Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, at 98 years old. Mr. Collier is survived by his children, David A. Collier (Cindy) of Naples, FL, and Bonnie C. Ebelhar (Steve) of Albuquerque, NM; his grandchildren, Christopher D. Collier (Stefanie)…

Charles Blanding “Charlie B.” Gentry, Jr., 79, husband of Shirley Prebil Gough Gentry passed away Mar. 31, 2023. He was born Sep 29, 1943, in Lexington, KY, son of the late Charles and Dixie Walker Gentry. He was a farmer in Athens, KY and later in life in Carlisle, KY. His roots are firmly in…