Area Obituaries

Josephine McKee Hughes, 90, wife of 64 years to the late Gerald Hughes, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Born February 24, 1936 in Nicholas County to the late Bruce Owens and Eunice Belle Callahan McKee, she was a 1955 graduate of Nicholas County High School, where she was voted…

Patricia Sue Dennie Harding, known lovingly to family and friends as Tricia, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky, at the age of 67. She was born August 16, 1958, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion, strength, and quiet generosity. Tricia was a hardworking and nurturing woman who cared…

Barbara Lee Lavarack Menker, age 87, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the things she loved most. Barbara was a woman of quiet strength, kindness, and steady presence. She…

Brian Scott Tucker, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky, at the age of 47. He was born on December 18, 1978, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by love for his family, warmth toward those around him, and a personality that was as memorable as it was genuine. Brian carried…

Elizabeth Elaine Dray Burberry, known lovingly as Elaine was born on May 3, 1984, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and passed away on June 19, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. Elaine was a kind, courageous, and selfless woman whose life was centered on the people she loved most. She was a devoted wife to Wesley “Wes” Matthew Burberry…

Sudie May Fryman Sanders, 94, widow of the late Raymond Sanders, passed away on June 17, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1932, in Harrison County, to the late Jacob W. and Flodie Fryman. Sudie was a longtime member of the Lair Methodist Church in Harrison County, where…

Alana Sue Roe Earlywine, 78, widow of the late Robert Earlywine, died Sunday June 14, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. She was born in Carlisle, KY to the late George and Hazel Cole Roe. She was a retired CAN at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home and was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s…

Our Beloved Father, Grandfather & Friend 87 Years • Called Home Monday June 9th, 2026   “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23   If you were ever fortunate enough to meet him, one thing was certain—within moments you would have heard a sermon, learned exactly where he stood politically, knew he loved his…

Nelson E. Young, age 85, husband for sixty-six years of Dollie Kay Jones Young, departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home in Bourbon County, Kentucky, surrounded by family. Born on April 15, 1941, in Bath County, Kentucky, the son of the late Willard Eugene and Nadine Florence Young, he was a…

Peggy Shirlene Holder, age 77, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. She was born on May 1, 1949, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, a strong work ethic, and a quiet but steady presence that will be deeply missed by all who…