Area Obituaries

Arthur Boyd Hancock III, 83, of Paris, a devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2026 at his home on his beloved Stone Farm after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on Feb. 22, 1943, in Nashville to the late Arthur B. Hancock, Jr. and Waddell Walker Hancock, he was…

Charlotte Sue Shaffer George, age 71, of Paris, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026. She was born on Sept. 26, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family. Charlotte was the beloved wife of Roger H. George for 55 years, and together they built…

Lottie Frances Sebastian, age 86 of Carlisle, Kentucky, formerly of Paris, wife of James Sebastian, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lottie was born on June 9, 1940, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Conkright Berryman, attended Center…

Frances Jane Doyle Duncan, age 91 of Paris, KY, went to be with her Lord on September 26, 2026 at the Willows in Lexington, KY. She was born in Bourbon County June 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Cecil and Katherine Brannock Doyle. She graduated from Transylvania University in 1957; also doing graduate work…

Ruth “Tootie” Howard Chenault, age 73, of Paris, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026, in the same town where she was born on Nov. 20, 1952, and where her life became a lasting example of kindness, faith and devotion. She was the beloved wife of almost 54 years to Raymond Chenault, Sr., and together they…

Jonathan Lane Conkright, known lovingly to many as John or John John, passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 41. He was born on July 9, 1985, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, a generous spirit, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.…

Reverend John Charles Curtis, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Lexington, entered eternal life on Sept. 7, 2026, at the age of 76. Father Curtis was born on Oct. 26, 1949, to James Cleveland Curtis and Mary Margaret Feehan. From an early age, he was called to a life of faith and service, ultimately…

Thomas Ammerman Kearns, 95, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. He was born in Cynthiana on August 26, 1931, to the late Jane Ammerman and William Forrest Kearns. Tommy was married to Jane Ross Kearns for nearly 75 years. He carried her picture in his wallet until the day he died. Together, they raised…

Geraldine Myers Ransom, age 94, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on September 15, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina, and lived a life marked by love, faith, wisdom, and devotion to her family and community. Geraldine was a Christian woman whose life reflected the values she held dear. She…

Donald Ray Hutson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at his home in Paris, Kentucky. He was born on May 18, 1944, in Paris, Kentucky, to the late Theodore Powell Hutson and Viola McFarland Hutson. Donald lived a life marked by kindness, friendship, and steady devotion to the people and places he loved.…