Garrett “Gary” Wayne Cannon, age 79, of Paris, KY, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Gary was born September 13, 1945 in North Middletown to the late Willie and Mattye Lee Chambers Cannon. Gary proudly served his country in the Air Force and Army Reserve working in communications.…

Jerry Allen Walker Jr., 69, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. He was born in Bourbon County, KY, on January 6, 1956, to Phyllis Ellington Jordan and the late Lucius “Buddy” Moreland. Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by his…

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…

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…

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…

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…