Area Obituaries

William Douglas May, affectionately known as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 75 in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness. Born on October 30, 1950, in Ashland, Kentucky, Bill grew up to become a pillar of strength and character in his community. His commitment to…

Alton F. “Al” Vicars, Jr., aged 88, of Paris, KY, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born to the late Alton F. Vicars, Sr. and Beatrice Parrott Vicars in Pineville, KY, on February 21, 1937, Al was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Al distinguished himself early on as a graduate…

Gregory Allen Alexander, 57, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. Born February 2, 1969 to Farrell & Joyce Williams Alexander, of Carlisle, he was a 1987 graduate of Bourbon County High School and attended the University of Kentucky, where he majored in Physics and Math. Greg was a talented…

Harry Ritchie, Jr., age 82, husband of Olivia “Libby” Hampton Ritchie, departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Bourbon Heights with his wife and son by his side. Harry was born in Paris, Kentucky on September 26, 1943, the son of the late Alma Lucille Hicks and Harry Ritchie, Sr., was a graduate…

Rose Marie Green Smith, a beacon of laughter and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. Born to Leo and Helen Hughes Green on March 9, 1967, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she lived her 58 years with love, humor, and an unquenchable zest for life. As a devoted wife to Miller Smith,…

Jimmy Martin Dampier, a beloved family man, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in the same small town where he was born on November 12, 1939. His life’s journey, marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and an amiable spirit, left a warm imprint on all he encountered. Jimmy graduated from Bourbon County High School, after which…

Roger Wayne Soard, 69, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in Nicholas County. Born June 3, 1956, he was a son of the late Ray and Wilma Fogle. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kevin Soard, Ray Fogle, Jr., and Mitchell Fogle; a sister, Charlotte Cook; and a foster…

Clarice “Clare” Neighbors Robinson, age 70, widow of Harold D. Robinson, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. Graveside service will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2 p.m. at North Middletown Cemetery.  

Joyce Ann Stoddard 68 passed away peacefully February 4, 2026. She was born February 27, 1957, in Bourbon County, Kentucky to the late William Bruce Buckler and Jewell Dean Evans Buckler Davis. She was a light in anyone that knew her, a devoted mother and the epitome of Mamaw, Memaw and Maw to her grandchildren.…