Area Obituaries

Forrest Shane Duncan 63 passed away May 10, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County on August 17, 1962, to Eugene and Ruby Gray Duncan. He was a Nicholas County High School graduate and retired from 3M after twenty-eight years. He loved fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren, family, friends and his dog…

Kay George Shumate, 87, of Paris, wife of the late Clifford Wayne Shumate, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born August 28, 1938 in Nicholas County, she was a 1956 graduate of Paris High School. Kay married Wayne Shumate on April 13, 1958 and began her journey as a devoted wife, mother…

Raydan William Kolter Back was born on May 7, 2026, and entered Heaven the very same day. Though his time here was brief, Rayden was loved beyond measure from the very beginning. He was deeply wanted, prayed for, and already held such a special place in the hearts of his family. While they never got…

Carmen Ramírez, de 63 años, residente de Paris, Kentucky, falleció el 8 de mayo de 2026. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1963 en Durango, México, y vivió una vida marcada por su calidez, devoción y un espíritu alegre que conmovió a todos los que la conocieron. Carmen fue una madre, abuela, hermana, tía y…

Ercel Ellis Jr died early May 7, 2026 in Lexington at the age of 94. Born in 1931, he grew up around horse-racing legends, and his father was said to have put the first halter on Man O’ War. He was a patriot, serving in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a journalist,…

Cathy Marie Livingood, 63, of Carlisle, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born in Edgewood, KY, on March 6, 1963, to the late John “Jack” and JoAnn Reinhardt Stein. Besides her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Samuel “Sam” Livingood Jr. Cathy is survived by a son,…

Lucas Randall Cooper, Born April 24, 2017, at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky passed away on May 7, 2026 at Centerpoint Health in Paris, KY. Lucas was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Susan Clinger, paternal great uncle Rick Cooper, and paternal great aunt Mary Ann Cooper. Luke is survived by his parents,…

Minnie Cochran Wright Davis, age 96, of Millersburg, Kentucky, widow of Joe Prewitt Davis, departed this life on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Minnie was born in Bourbon County, on August 28, 1929, the daughter of the late John David and Amelia Hurst Wright, was a 1947 graduate…

Pamela Gail Poe, age 67, of Paris, departed this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Bourbon Heights after weeks of fighting a courageous health battle, while surrounded by those that loved her deeply. Pam was born in Paris, Kentucky on February 03, 1959, the daughter of the late Roy Elvest and Martha Lee Hudnall…

May Bell Richardson, 77, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1948, in Marlinton, West Virginia, and lived a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and devotion to her family. May Bell retired from Brown and Williams Tobacco Company after years of dedicated work, and she carried the…