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Wilma Jean Keeton Johnson

Wilma Jean Keeton Johnson, aged 85, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at her residence in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Born on February 23, 1940, in West Liberty, KY, Wilma was a beacon of joy and strength to all who knew her, touching the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Wilma’s early life…

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Connie Lou Collins

Connie Lou Collins (nee Rankin) age 70, passed away at her home in Edgewood, Kentucky on July 8, 2025. She was born October 15, 1955, in Paris Kentucky to the late John Rankin and late Claire Rankin (Newsome). She was the youngest of three children and grew up in Pickerington, Ohio. Connie received her bachelor’s…

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Edith Mildred Leach Stephenson

Edith Mildred Leach Stephenson, age 96, of Cynthiana, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. She was born on December 5, 1928, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, to the late Orie B. and Pearl Collins Leach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…

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Carol Ann Curtis Arnold

Carol Ann Curtis Arnold, a beacon of kindness and courage, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in Lexington, KY. Born on February 4, 1947, in Carlisle, KY, Carol’s effervescent spirit and generous nature were evident from a young age. Carol, a proud 1965 graduate of Nicholas County…

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Wilburn Lee Burden

Wilburn Lee Burden, age 79, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, August 1, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. Wilburn was born in Bourbon County, KY on February 3, 1946, the son of the late Estill Lee and Ethel Pansy McCarty Burden, was a laborer for many years, and enjoyed…

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Paris Fire Department explains new hydrant color coding

The Paris Fire Department, with the help of the co-op program with Paris City Schools have started to paint all the fire hydrants throughout the The City of Paris water system. These hydrants will be painted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association color coding system. This system allows our crews to quickly identify which…

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Charles Allen “Chuck” Perry

Charles Allen “Chuck” Perry, 78, husband of Sherlan Austin Perry, passed to his Heavenly home on July 28, 2025, at his residence in Lexington, KY, following a courageous 28-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 21, 1947, in Frankfort, KY, he was a son of the late E. Paul Perry and Mary Lucille Hatchett…

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Ann Neville Blackshear Dillon

Anne Neville Blackshear Dillon, a beacon of warmth and light, passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2025, in the town of Cynthiana, KY, at the age of 84. Born on November 10, 1940, in Cheyenne, WY, Anne’s radiant spirit and zest for life planted roots that could be felt across the heart of Kentucky and…

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Eric Mark Davis

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eric Mark Davis, born on June 6, 1976, in Paris, Kentucky, who left us too soon on July 27, 2025, at the age of 49. Eric lived most recently in the beautiful surroundings of Eagle Mountain, Utah. Eric’s journey through life was filled with love, laughter, and…

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