Area Obituaries

William Scott Brumley, known to family and friends as Scott, passed away on July 1, in Paris, at the age of 69. Scott was born on July 7, 1956, in Shelbyville to the late William “Bill” Brumley and Joyce Robinson Brumley. He lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a warm personality that…

Marie Jester, age 96 and the wife of the late Dr. David Jester of Paris, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on June 28. Marie Jean Hans Jester was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Lucille and Ralph Hans. She had one beloved sister, the late…

Gilbert Thomas Manley, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in North Middletown, KY, on November 22, 1943, to the late John Epperson and Anna Louise Caywood Manley. Gilbert was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ann McDonald, Iva Miller; and two grandsons,…

Alberta Katherine Jones Russell, age 84, widow of James Cleo Russell Jr., died Friday, June 26, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born August 4, 1941 in Bath County, daughter of the late Harold Johnson and Lucy Guy Jones. Alberta was a member of Ruddles Mill Christian Church and had taught in…

Greg “Hollywood” Baker, age 53, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1972, in Irvin, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep love for the horses that shaped much of his journey. Greg was known by many as “Hollywood,”…

Mitchell “Tinder” Harris, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Naples, Florida, passed away on June 22nd 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Tinder is survived by his beloved wife, Lois Ann; his daughter, Meg (Michael) Rozier; his stepdaughters, Haley (Skyler) Jones and Karly (Corey) Craig; his stepsons, Josh (Caroline) Maynard and Mick (Kelly) Maynard; his…

Josephine McKee Hughes, 90, wife of 64 years to the late Gerald Hughes, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Born February 24, 1936 in Nicholas County to the late Bruce Owens and Eunice Belle Callahan McKee, she was a 1955 graduate of Nicholas County High School, where she was voted…

Patricia Sue Dennie Harding, known lovingly to family and friends as Tricia, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky, at the age of 67. She was born August 16, 1958, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion, strength, and quiet generosity. Tricia was a hardworking and nurturing woman who cared…

Barbara Lee Lavarack Menker, age 87, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the things she loved most. Barbara was a woman of quiet strength, kindness, and steady presence. She…

Brian Scott Tucker, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky, at the age of 47. He was born on December 18, 1978, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by love for his family, warmth toward those around him, and a personality that was as memorable as it was genuine. Brian carried…