Fannie Mae Lutes, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Hillsboro, Ohio. Born on June 20, 1938, in Winchester, Kentucky, to Levi Clem and Viola Abner Clem, Fannie’s life was a testament to her enduring kindness and strength. Fannie’s journey began as the cherished daughter of Levi and…

Aileene Stone Boots, 96, wife of the late Bishop A. “Joe” Boots, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle. Born May 30, 1929 in to the late Robert Hisle and Lillian Grace Smith Stone, she worked for many years as a seamstress at Cowden’s, Giffen Manufacturing, Bluegrass Industries and Jockey International,…

Gerald Ann Cattles Bailey, 75 of Ridgeville, South Carolina, who firmly believed “you got to do what you got to do when you got to do it”—just not right now—has finally decided it was time. Born November 18, 1949, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Homer Cattles and Louise…

Todd Smith, 70, passed away on November 3, 2025, at his home in Leesburg, Kentucky, where he and his beloved wife of 39 years, Donna, built a life filled with laughter, family, and enduring friendships. Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on May 18, 1955, Todd was a lifelong resident of Harrison County and deeply proud of…

On October 29, 2025 Catherine Ann Sagraves left her earthly vessel for her heavenly reward. Born September 7, 1943 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Logan Jennings and Anna Nell Gleason Sagraves, she was a 1961 graduate of Pikeville High School, a 1965 graduate of Morehead State University, a longtime educator at Nicholas County…

Barbara Shelley Sharp, age 90, retired business manager for Sam/Dan Cummins Chevrolet, wife of Douglas Sharp, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1935 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Pearl Dudgeon Shelley Williams. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church-Paris, former…

Ronnie Russell Pennington-January 26, 1947 – October 9, 2025 Ron Pennington, a devoted husband, loving father, papaw, veteran, neighbor and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Leesburg, Florida. He was 78 years old. Born in 1947, Ron dedicated his early life to service, honorably serving his country as a Vietnam veteran…