On May 1st William E Davis, Jr, age 94, died in Birmingham, AL. He had lived in Alabama since the passing of his beloved wife, Peggy, in 2018. He was born in the former Belgian Congo, on August 13th, 1929. The son of Christian missionaries, he lived in Africa until age 7, when he traveled…

Shorty Graves, age 16, beloved son of Marian Graves, passed peacefully in her arms at home, July 22, 2024, after a struggle with dementia. Since his adoption in 2014 from Moreno Valley Animal Shelter in CA, Shorty became a prominent fixture in Paris society and a social media star. He enjoyed alfresco dining with his…

John Gardner Soper, husband of Deborah “Debbie” Holbrook Soper, departed this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home in Paris, KY, surrounded by family. John was born in Paris, Kentucky on December 17, 1948, the son of the late John Wyatt “J.W.” and Lida Earl Gardner Soper, was a graduate of the 1967…

Ernest Lee “Tug” Wilson, Jr., affectionately known as Tug to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on October 14, 1946, in Winchester, Kentucky, Tug was a man whose kindness, generosity, and selflessness touched the lives of all who knew him. Tug was preceded in death by…

William David Earlywine, a cherished family man, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, in Millersburg, KY. Born on March 6, 1933, in the quaint town of Hooktown, KY, William’s life was a tapestry of dedication, service, and love that touched many. William was preceded in death by his…

Kathy Darlene Templin Herrington, 62, wife of Bobby Herrington, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home in Ewing. Born November 9, 1961 in Nicholas County, she was a longtime employee of Bourbon Laundry in Paris. Kathy loved going to yard sales and flea markets and spending time with her family. In addition to…

James L. Jones of North Middletown, KY, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at his residence, at the age of 78 years, seven months, and seven days. He was born Saturday, December 8, 1945 in Sharpsburg, KY, son of Harold and Lucy Guy Jones. James was united in marriage to Deborah Taulbee. This union was…

Fr Norman Fischer, president of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, dead at 50. The veteran priest, the first of African or Filipino descent in the Diocese of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly while in Delaware on sabbatical NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS | Black Catholic Messenger REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION NEW ORLEANS — Fr Norman Fischer Jr., a veteran…