Area Obituaries

William Charles Brewer, age 67, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Campton, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a kind spirit that touched the lives of many. William was the beloved husband of Bonnie Lou Templin Brewer and a devoted…

Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Born August 13, 1932 in Ewing to the late Thomas Allen and Josie Pickett Umstattd Helphinstine, she worked for many years as a clerk for the U.S. Government in several areas, including Wright-Patterson…

Laura Elizabeth King DeLaney, 67, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1959, in Paris, Kentucky, the daughter of Dr. Malcolm H. King of Ashland and the late Audrey “Sudie” Greene King. Laura attended Centre College and was a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She…

Francis Lynn Luallen passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. He was born in Paris, Kentucky to Wilford and Frances Luallen. Lynn is survived by his wife, Crit Luallen, and children Scott Luallen (Amber), Mary Lynne Roach (Ronnie), J.P. Luallen and grandchildren Phillip Luallen, Embry Luallen Alex Luallen, Ben Luallen, Wesley Roach, Elee Roach, and…

Charles A. Lucas, 92, of Wilder, Kentucky made his journey to be with our Lord on April 2, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1933, to Myrtle Lucas Buchanan and Lawrence Lucas in Paris, Kentucky. Charles served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and later joined the US Air Force.…

Mary Margaret Nuzum Sterling, age 76, passed away in her home on May 17, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. She was born on March 17, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, and lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, and thoughtfulness. Mary was the beloved wife of Wayne Sherwood Sterling and the devoted mother of one son, John…

Helen Louise Lister McDonald Fryman, 95, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born March 3, 1931 in Boyle County to the late Leon and Lillian Worthington Lister, she was a devoted homemaker and worked for several years as a substitute teacher. She…

Bonnie Lou Florence, 72, widow of John Wayne Florence, died Tuesday May 12, 2026 in Danville, KY. The family is asking for donations to help with funeral expenses. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main Street, Paris, KY. The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24-hour funeral information…

Brenda Fay Fryman Cox 71 passed away May 13, 2026. She was born in Harrison County on August 4, 1954. She loved playing computer games, drinking Mt. Dew and playing with her cats, she also loved being with her family, grandbabies and her friends. She is survived by a son Donnie Gene (Lisa) Cox Jr,…

Lucian Allen “Luke” Ashcraft, age 60, husband of Jamie Gibson Ashcraft, a small engine mechanic, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born January 15, 1966 in Irvine, Kentucky, the son of Lucian Ashcraft Jr. and Eunice Hardy Hortenbury. Luke was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Bless The Lord Church in…