Area Obituaries

Glenna Faye Oney, age 81, passed away on April 15, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1945, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the many people whose lives she touched along the way. Glenna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose greatest joy…

Melvin Wayne Shields, 77, husband of the late Margaret Hardwrick Shields, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home in Carlisle. Born October 6, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Melvin & Nancy Morris Shields, he was a member of Faith Pointe Church in Lexington. Wayne served in the U.S. Army for…

Betty Jean Sipe, age 89, widow of Marshall Glen Sipe, departed this life into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Betty was born in Peoria, Illinois on July 28, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert Golden and Geneva Rayburn Witt. She graduated from…

David Juett Burchell, age 81, of Paris, husband of Marjorie “Nell” Allen Burchell, departed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Bourbon Heights. David was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 28, 1945 to the late Aaron and Ellen Gray Burchell. He was one of eleven children, and a graduate of Bryan Station High…

Wanda Faye Johnson Tucker, age 61, passed away on April 7, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1965, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a warm spirit that touched those around her. Wanda was a loving wife to Jeff Tucker for 45 years, and together they built…

Carolyn Lee Riddell Eason, age 84, of Paris, passed away peacefully April 4, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Clyde Eason. Born July 25, 1941, in Lexington KY, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Redmon Lee and Sally Bush Riddell. She was a part of the inaugural graduating class…

Rose Marie Rankin, born on October 20, 1950, in Bourbon County, to the late Beauford and Irene Bland Rankin, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Carlisle, Kentucky, leaving behind a life remembered with love, faith, and devotion to family and community. She lived her life with quiet strength and a gentle spirit, carrying herself…

William Edward Holzhause, age 88, of Paris, Ky., passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1937, in Cheviot, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his work, his faith, and the many friendships he formed along the way. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,…

Braxton Tre’Allen Warmouth, age 17, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. He was born on February 18, 2009, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and lived a life that brought love, tenderness, and joy to all who knew him. Braxton was a beloved son, cherished brother, and treasured family member whose presence…