Peggie Joyce Szmagalski
Peggie Joyce Szmagalski, 84, of Conway, South Carolina, formerly of Lake Gaston, North Carolina, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Tideland Waccamaw Community Hospital. Born on March 5, 1941, in Paris, Kentucky, Peggie was the beloved daughter of William and Louise Galbreath. She lived a full and vibrant life marked by creativity, warmth, and…
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Thomas Charles Hezekiah Politz, 52, of Paris, Kentucky, died Monday, February 23. 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was supported by friends who were with him, who cared for and loved him. He was born November 22, 1973, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Charles Politz and Paulette Vickers. He is…
Read MoreJosé Francisco Soriano-Palacios
José Francisco Soriano-Palacios, age 56, husband of Maria Elena Soriano Ramirez, departed this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Paris, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born on December 24, 1969, in Nuevo Ixcatlan, Veracruz, Mexico, the son of Reyna Palacios Betanzo and the late Jose Soriano Ortega, was…
Read MoreGregory Scott Fuller
Gregory Scott Fuller, age 64, husband of Meg Renae Morrison Fuller, of Lexington, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital. Scott was born on November 13, 1961, in Lexington, KY the son of the late Billy Lee and Audrey K. Kiser Fuller, a 1981 graduate of Tates Creek High School,…
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Read MoreFaye Utz McCracken
Faye Utz McCracken, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on April 15, 1945, in Alabama, Faye’s life was a tapestry of love, care, and joy that she spread generously throughout her 80 years. Faye’s journey began in the warm southern climes of Alabama,…
Read MoreJudy Kathleen Burchell Abney
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…
Read MorePollie Gibson Stamper
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,…
Read MoreShirley Ann Tackett
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…
Read MoreArchie Ray Smith
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…
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