Judy Kathleen Burchell Abney, of Paris, Kentucky, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and devoted friend passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the wife of Clarence Allen Abney (married May 15, 1987). Judy was born in Lexington Kentucky to the late Ellen Gray Williams Burchell and Aaron Burchell. She…

Pollie Gibson Stamper, a beacon of kindness and age-old traditions, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at the venerable age of 95 in Lexington, KY. Born on February 8, 1931, in the town of Hindman, KY, Pollie was the much-loved matriarch of a large and cherished family. Pollie was predeceased by her loving husband,…

Shirley Ann Tackett, age 84, a lifelong resident of Paris, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on April 2, 1941, Shirley’s life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, her work, and her community. A proud graduate of Paris High School, Shirley…

Archie Ray Smith, 59, passed away February 14th, 2026, after a short battle with cancer, at UK hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Nicholas County to the late Silas Runyon Smith and Vonda Phyllis Brown Smith. Archie had a lifelong love of music. He would often listen to music and sing a…

Roy Leo Johnson, Jr., 77, died Saturday February 14, 2026, at the Breathitt Health and Rehabilitation in Jackson, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late Roy Leo Johnson, Sr. and the late Ruby Bell Dwelly Johnson. Roy was a retired employee with the United States Postal Service and was a veteran of…

It is with love-filled hearts and cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Brenda Lee Goodpaster Sosby, a light of warmth and kindness, on February 13, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on February 26, 1963, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Brenda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who dedicated her…

William Douglas May, affectionately known as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 75 in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness. Born on October 30, 1950, in Ashland, Kentucky, Bill grew up to become a pillar of strength and character in his community. His commitment to…

Alton F. “Al” Vicars, Jr., aged 88, of Paris, KY, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born to the late Alton F. Vicars, Sr. and Beatrice Parrott Vicars in Pineville, KY, on February 21, 1937, Al was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Al distinguished himself early on as a graduate…

Gregory Allen Alexander, 57, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. Born February 2, 1969 to Farrell & Joyce Williams Alexander, of Carlisle, he was a 1987 graduate of Bourbon County High School and attended the University of Kentucky, where he majored in Physics and Math. Greg was a talented…