James Marshall Gabbard Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as Jim, passed away on March 9, 2025, in his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 73. Born on October 2, 1951, Jim was a cherished member of the community, whose generosity and warmth left an indelible mark on the hearts of those…

John Robert Franklin, a revered family patriarch, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the venerable age of 80, in Frankfort, KY, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 14, 1944, in Cynthiana, KY, John’s life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his loved ones and the imprints of his hard…

Randy Dever, 88, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born Randall Wade Dever on November 2, 1936, son of Otto Robert and Elizabeth Coyle Dever. Randy retired from General Electric. He was a founding member of Fairdale Christian Church and member of Evangel World Prayer Center. He was active in the church’s prison ministry.…

Rose Marie Moore Sheeler, age 85 of Lexington, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born March 18, 1939, in Nicholasville, KY, the daughter of the late Hillary David and Nina Marie Moore. She was retired from her own business adventures. She will be fondly remembered for her passion for cooking, her love for…

Ruth Ammerman Harney died peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 105 years. She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Harrison Co, KY near Lair to Lucille Moore Ammerman and James Lester Ammerman. She moved with her family to St. Louis, MO as a girl. The family returned to Kentucky in 1925, lived…

Geraldine Copeland McFarland, 85, of Kannapolis and formerly of Paris, Kentucky, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, at home, following a period of declining health. Born November 28, 1939, in Kenton County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Faun Opal Wolfe. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death…

Judith Haddix Wells, age 79, wife of Joe Wells, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Judith was born on May 15, 1945, in Lexington, KY, and was the daughter of the late Frazier and Anna Marie Haddix.  She was a 1963 graduate of Paris High School and a member of First Baptist Church. Along…

Diana Tipton, 38, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Daughter-in-law and Sister, departed this life on February 13, 2025. Diana was born on February 14, 1986 in Yambol Province, Bulgaria, daughter of Georgi Gueorguiev and Nina Gueorguieva. Diana came to the United States in the mid-90’s and became a Naturalized United States Citizen on July 7, 2007.…

Lesha Dale Sharon was born March 2nd, 1950 to Bud and Jane Sharon, Lesha spent her early years in Paris KY and graduated from Paris High School in 1968. After the death of her father in 1972, she moved to Mt Sterling where she got married, attended the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, farmed,…