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William Burris Bryan, Jr.

William Burris Bryan Jr. (“Bill B.”), 60, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born November 14, 1960, son of the late William Burris Bryan and Barbara Henry Bryan Stephens. Raised in North Middletown, Kentucky, “Bill B.” was a 1978 graduate of Bourbon County High School. He attended Washington and Lee University, where he…

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Free Want Ads For July 8th 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. YARD SALE: July 14-16 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. 7:30 a.m. – 2 on Friday. 525 Hill Road, Paris. Several designer handbags and…

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Raymond Mark Newberry

Raymond Mark Newberry, 70, of Paris, KY, died Tuesday, June 29, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after a six-month battle with cancer. Newberry owned and operated Caffe Marco on Main Street from 2006, until his retirement early this year. Born in Cincinnati and raised in OH, he attended Bowling Green University then spent time…

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Tommy E. Barnhill

Tommy E. Barnhill, of Paris, departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home, with family by his side, having attained the age of 76 years. He was born in Georgetown, KY, on August 8, 1944, the son of the late J.T. and Geneva Sharon Barnhill, was a high school graduate, a truck…

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“Doctor of Sports” playing to win…the game of life!

Legendary local sportswriter is determined to beat cancer   Editor’s note: The Citizen over the past few weeks has received countless inquiries concerning the health and wellness of our beloved sports editor, Ivan “The Doctor of Sports” Rice. Staff writer Pat Conley’s piece, approved by “The Doctor,” attempts to reassure all those who’ve expressed concern…

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Free Want Ads For July 1st 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: Amish Ladies wanting to do house cleaning in Paris-Cynthiana area. Leave message at, 859-953-0378 for call back to discuss details. WANTED: Farm help wanted.…

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Thomas Allen Rison

Thomas Allen Rison, 71, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. A native of Pine Knot, KY, he was the son of the late Phoebe Bryant Taylor. Thomas was a former Horseman as well as a Janitor for the Lexington Country Club. He is survived by two sons,…

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Patty Jean Duncan Cox

Patty Jean Duncan Cox, 72, died Friday June 25, 2021, at her home. She was born in Frankfort, KY, to the late Lee and Ann Duncan. She was a retired server at Frisch’s Big Boy in Lexington, KY. Patty enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales, strolling on the beach and spending time with her family.…

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Mary Lee Dillon Dickerson

Mary Lee Dillon Dickerson, 83, widow of the late John Thomas Dickerson, Sr., died Friday June 25, 2021, at her home. She was born in Tyler Town, MS. She was a former cook for Saint Joseph Hospital and the United States Air Force. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Mary enjoyed pottery, bowling,…

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Roy Lee Jefferson

Roy Lee Jefferson, widower of Georgia Elizabeth Shanks Jefferson, of Paris, departed this life on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 95 years. He was born on July 1, 1925, in Bourbon County, the son of the late Jesse and Lottie Richardson Jefferson,…

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