Phyllis Sue Mattingly, age 82, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Hospital in Frankfort, Kentucky. Sue retired from owning and managing Sue’s Laundry in Paris, Kentucky, which she operated for 30 years. She truly loved working with the public and cherished meeting the citizens of Paris, forming many lasting friendships throughout the…

Charles Thomas “Tom” Moore was born in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late James Bradwell Moore and Lillian Virginia Allen. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2025, at the Signature HealthCARE of Monroe County Rehab & Wellness Center. His final years were marked by courage as he faced a three‑year struggle with…

Michael “Bubby” Strong, a cherished father, sibling, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 55. Born in West Liberty, KY, on March 23, 1970, Bubby was a man of the earth with a passion for life that was as undeniable as the rumble of an engine on a rugged trail.…

Billy Ray McCarty, Jr., 66, of Paris, KY passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Windsor Care Center. He was born December 31, 1959 in Mt. Sterling, KY to Bill McCarty, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Fletcher McCarty. He was a Farmer, loved NASCAR, UK Basketball and UK Football. He also loved his cats. He…

Danny Murrell Poe 76 passed away January 3, 2026. He was born in Nicholas County on August 15, 1949, to the late Raymond S. Poe and Anna B. Vaughn Poe Alley. He was a long-time employee for Stamler Olingburg and Joy for thirty-seven years and Bluegrass Knitting for nine years. He was a member of…

Janet Elaine Caswell Jones, a cherished schoolteacher and devout Christian, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Georgetown, Kentucky. Born on February 7, 1950, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, she brought light and love into this world for 75 years. Janet dedicated her life to educating and inspiring young minds, a commitment that profoundly impacted…

Rebecca “Becky” Renee Craycraft Perkins, 50, of Paris, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born in Lexington, KY, on December 2,1975, to Carolyn Lowe Yazell and the late Charles Ray Craycraft. Besides her dad, she is also preceded in death by a nephew, Jacob Craycraft. \Besides her mom, Becky is survived by two…

Roger Dale Dampier, a cherished husband, father, pawpaw, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 77. Born on September 10, 1948, in Bourbon County, KY, Roger was a man of integrity, warmth, and dedication, whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. Roger…

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Sebastian Gaunce, loving wife of Tracy Gaunce, departed this life on January 1, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky having attained the age of 63 years. Jackie was born in Oneida, Kentucky, on December 3, 1962, the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Adams Sebastian. She…

Maysville- Ruby Jane Langfels Lang, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Ohio Valley Manor, Ripley, OH. Mrs. Lang was born January 5, 1932, in Paris, KY, to the late Michael Lawrence and Georgia Glover Langfels. She was a 1950 graduate of Paris High School, a member of St. Patrick Church in…