Area Obituaries

Wilma Jean Gray Davis, 76, a licensed cosmetologist, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Saint Joseph Hospital. She was born December 16, 1944, in Bourbon County, daughter of the late Hanley Gray and Ida Belle Elam Bates and was a member of North Middletown Christian Church. Wilma is survived by her husband of 56…

Deborah Lynn Bryant, 47, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. A native of Cynthiana, KY, she was the daughter of Vicky Lynn (Jones) Whitt. She was a member of the Donaldson Road Baptist Church in addition to Zion Baptist Church and worked for Triple A. In addition to her…

Richard Linton Marshall, 80, born March 14, 1941, in Fayette County, son of the late Griffin and Mary Stellar Marshall died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his home. Richard was a retired IBM employee and Farmer. Richard was a graduate of Bourbon County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He was a member…

Mary Stella Stevens Buckler, 79, widow of the late Ray Morgan Buckler, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Irvine Nursing Home, Irvine, KY. A native of Mt. Vernon, KY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Flora Bullock Stephens. She was a member of the Carlisle Christian Church and a retired dairy…

Paul Jerome Kendall, husband of Maxine Kendall, departed this life peacefully at his home in Lexington on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, with family by his side, having attained the age of 82 years. He was born in Verona, Kentucky on July 18, 1938, the son of the late Ell Kendall, Sr., and Pearline Beach Kendall,…

Roberta Rankin Cook, 86, widow of the late Carl Cook, died Friday May 14, 2021, at her home in Millersburg, KY. A native of Millersburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Rankin and the late Gladys Hinkston Ham. She was a retired seamstress at Hansley Mills, a member of Bluelicks Christian Church,…

Martha Lair Clay, age 73, of Lexington, departed this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born in Paris, KY, on February 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Samuel Clay, Jr. and Dorothy Lair Clay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Clay, III. Surviving is…

Larry Gene Ross, husband of Loretta Wilburn Ross, departed this life peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home, with family by his side, having attained the age of 69 years. He was born on August 4, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky the son of the late Hobert and Nancy Havens Ross, was a graduate…

Drucilla Hall Lewis, 90, died on March 3, 2021 at the residence of her daughter, Catherine Swain, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a native of Paris, Kentucky and attended the old Paris Western High School. Drucilla worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at various medical facilities in Dayton, Ohio, most recently at Miami Valley Hospital…

Judith Mastin Eads, age 78, wife of Joe Larry Eads, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home, with family by her side. Judith was born on June 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Purnell Mastin and Vella Harney Williams, was a graduate of Paris High School, attended the University…