Area Obituaries

Harry Clay Harp, 82, husband of Judy Sexton Harp for 39 years, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Bourbon County, KY, to the late Harry and Carrie Mae Florence Harp. Harry retired from Claiborne Farms after 52 years of service but still went back in the…

James Stephen “Steve” Hill, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Steve was born April 19, 1961, in Paris, KY, to the late James Edward Hill and Alma Jean Boone Hill. He had been a resident of the middle Georgia area for most of his life. Steve was a licensed Master Plumber and worked…

Billy Dulin, 56, husband of Christine Perkins Dulin, gained his wings on December 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born August 8, 1965, in Sandlick, KY, to the late Winston and Ruth Ann Gambel Dulin. Besides his wife, Billy is survived by five sons, Dusty (Lee) Dulin, Jacob Dulin, Billy (Bianca) Dulin,…

Christopher Michael Woodall, 47, Nicholasville, was called unexpectedly to rock on to the other side on Friday, December 10, 2021. The only things he loved more than his bass and skateboard are his children, Aleister, Stella, and Hazel, whom he leaves behind with their mother, Miranda Wells. He is also survived by his parents, W.…

Annette Jones Johnson, 77, widow of Cecil A. Johnson, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home in Ruddles Mills, KY. Born in Cynthiana, KY, to the late Edna Maybrier and Leland “Bus” Stanford Jones, she grew up in Ruddles Mills, KY. She attended Ruddles Mills Elementary School until the 8th grade, then graduated from…

Helen Jean Shifflett Graham, daughter of Anna Mae and Lester Shifflett formerly of Bourbon County, was born on May 29, 1934, in Lincoln County. She died on December 7, at the Willows at Fritz Farm in Lexington, KY. Helen was the wife of John Taylor Graham of Lexington, who died this past January, after 67…

William Alfred “Bill” Adkins, age 78, a retired administrative assistant for the Kentucky State Highway Department, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Bourbon Community Hospital. He was born February 21, 1943, in Highsplint, KY, son of the late Rev. Thomas and Lucy Paralee Caylor Adkins. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force,…

Richard Roy Nesbit, of Paris, departed this life at his home on Clintonville Road, December 8, 2021, having attained the age of 82 years. He was born on September 26, 1939, in West Union, OH, the son of the late John Roy and Merlee Brooks Nesbit, was a retired general contractor, and a member of…

William Barry Simpson, 59, husband of Michelle “Shelly” R. Meyer Simpson, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY, to James Howard Simpson and the late Jane Carol Blevins Temple. Although he was born in Hopkinsville, KY, he was raised and spent most of his younger…

Sheila Renee Stigall Vanderhoof, 42, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Monday morning, December 6, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Lexington, KY, on February 27, 1979, to Doug and Amanda Manley Stigall. Sheila was a Bourbon County native and has been a resident of Montgomery County since 2013. She was of the Christian…