Area Obituaries

Catherine Marie Wimor Curtis, affectionately known as Granny to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Born on September 27, 1941, in Clay City, KY, to the late Herbert Wimor and Lillie Mae Borders Fraley, Catherine’s life was a testament to the love and care she bestowed upon…

Wanda Mae (Jackson) Anderson peacefully transitioned at her home on February 26, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 30, 1940 to the late Robert Clay and Georgia May (Random) Jackson. At the age of 5, Georgia May passes and Ardthare Willis became the mother of her children.…

Earl C. Berger, age 87, of Montgomery County, KY, passed away on March 7, 2026. Earl was born on June 17, 1938, in Irvine, KY to the union of the late Frank and Allie Walden Berger. He was the widower to Goldie M. Fraley Berger and a retired farmer. Earl was of the Christian faith…

Betty Marlene Allen, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2026, at the age of 67 in Paris, Kentucky. Born on June 13th, 1958, in Frankfort, KY, Betty grew into a woman whose warmth and gentle spirit touched all who knew her. Betty’s life was one of loving dedication to…

Wanda R. Whitaker, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 4th. Wanda was born on August 3rd, 1935, and had a very blessed life. She was of a very strong Christian faith having served the lord all of her life. With her sisters, Teresa and Melody, they would fill…

Wayne Luther Gossett, 74, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was born April 29, 1951, in Cave City, Kentucky, to the late Luther Henry Gossett and Nannie Bertha Doyle Gossett. Wayne was a man of quiet determination, strong work ethic, and deep generosity whose influence could be felt in the lives of his…

Vivian Joy Livengood Howard, 84, wife of 62 years to the late James Gaylord Howard, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born January 30, 1942 in Nicholas County to the late Roy D. and Lucille Hubbard Livengood, she was a 1960 graduate of Nicholas County High…

Stephanie Bodkin Sanchez, age 70, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Saint Joseph Hospital. She was born September 30, 1955 in California, daughter of the late Col. (USAF-RET) Joe Elden and Sally Kate Bobbitt Bodkin. Stephanie is survived by her three children, Mackenzie Fleming, Loralie Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez; four grandchildren, Tina, Xitaly, Damiyan, Marcario; a…