Helen Jean Shifflett Graham
Helen Jean Shifflett Graham, daughter of Anna Mae and Lester Shifflett formerly of Bourbon County, was born on May 29, 1934, in Lincoln County. She died on December 7, at the Willows at Fritz Farm in Lexington, KY. Helen was the wife of John Taylor Graham of Lexington, who died this past January, after 67…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on Storm Response
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration’s response to last night’s deadly quad-state tornado. At more than 200 miles long, the storm event was the longest tornado track on record and the largest in Kentucky history. “I want to thank every local emergency management employee, police officer,…
Read MoreWilliam Alfred “Bill” Adkins
William Alfred “Bill” Adkins, age 78, a retired administrative assistant for the Kentucky State Highway Department, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Bourbon Community Hospital. He was born February 21, 1943, in Highsplint, KY, son of the late Rev. Thomas and Lucy Paralee Caylor Adkins. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force,…
Read MoreRichard Roy Nesbit
Richard Roy Nesbit, of Paris, departed this life at his home on Clintonville Road, December 8, 2021, having attained the age of 82 years. He was born on September 26, 1939, in West Union, OH, the son of the late John Roy and Merlee Brooks Nesbit, was a retired general contractor, and a member of…
Read MoreWilliam Barry Simpson
William Barry Simpson, 59, husband of Michelle “Shelly” R. Meyer Simpson, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY, to James Howard Simpson and the late Jane Carol Blevins Temple. Although he was born in Hopkinsville, KY, he was raised and spent most of his younger…
Read MoreSheila Renee Stigall Vanderhoof
Sheila Renee Stigall Vanderhoof, 42, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Monday morning, December 6, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Lexington, KY, on February 27, 1979, to Doug and Amanda Manley Stigall. Sheila was a Bourbon County native and has been a resident of Montgomery County since 2013. She was of the Christian…
Read MoreFree Want Ads for December 9th issue
NOTICE: The Advertiser does not endorse or verify any goods or services in the free want ads. We do not screen callers who advertise in the free want ads. WILL DO: Experienced Amish ladies will do your cleaning, also Spring or Fall cleaning! Have references. Call Patsy at 859-707-9711. FOR SALE: Antique rocking chair, cherry…
Read MoreTraffic Advisory: Preliminary operations to begin for US 460 in Bourbon County
US 460 between Paris and Georgetown (between MP 1.0 and 7.7) LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled beginning operations for US 460 in Bourbon County. Preparation will begin for a grade and drain project. The anticipated completion date is Nov. 15, 2023. Note: Introductory work will…
Read MoreLinda Byrd
Linda Byrd, 69, of Cynthiana, KY, was called to her eternal resting place on November 30, 2021. She entered this world on December 5, 1951, in New Hampshire, born to the late Charles and Muriel Kidd Hislop. She is survived by her daughter, Tina (Glenn) Stone; two grandchildren, Greg Stone, Sarah (Amos) Pope; one great…
Read MoreJoe Frank Ewalt III
Joe Frank Ewalt III, age 73, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home. He was born November 2, 1948, in Paris, KY, son of the late J. Frank and Louise Martin Ewalt. Joe was a retired wastewater treatment operator and United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by a brother,…
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