Area Obituaries

Betty Marlene Allen, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2026, at the age of 67 in Paris, Kentucky. Born on June 13th, 1958, in Frankfort, KY, Betty grew into a woman whose warmth and gentle spirit touched all who knew her. Betty’s life was one of loving dedication to…

Wanda R. Whitaker, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 4th. Wanda was born on August 3rd, 1935, and had a very blessed life. She was of a very strong Christian faith having served the lord all of her life. With her sisters, Teresa and Melody, they would fill…

Wayne Luther Gossett, 74, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was born April 29, 1951, in Cave City, Kentucky, to the late Luther Henry Gossett and Nannie Bertha Doyle Gossett. Wayne was a man of quiet determination, strong work ethic, and deep generosity whose influence could be felt in the lives of his…

Vivian Joy Livengood Howard, 84, wife of 62 years to the late James Gaylord Howard, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born January 30, 1942 in Nicholas County to the late Roy D. and Lucille Hubbard Livengood, she was a 1960 graduate of Nicholas County High…

Stephanie Bodkin Sanchez, age 70, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Saint Joseph Hospital. She was born September 30, 1955 in California, daughter of the late Col. (USAF-RET) Joe Elden and Sally Kate Bobbitt Bodkin. Stephanie is survived by her three children, Mackenzie Fleming, Loralie Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez; four grandchildren, Tina, Xitaly, Damiyan, Marcario; a…

Thomas Charles Hezekiah Politz, 52, of Paris, Kentucky, died Monday, February 23. 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was supported by friends who were with him, who cared for and loved him. He was born November 22, 1973, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Charles Politz and Paulette Vickers. He is…

José Francisco Soriano-Palacios, age 56, husband of Maria Elena Soriano Ramirez, departed this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Paris, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born on December 24, 1969, in Nuevo Ixcatlan, Veracruz, Mexico, the son of Reyna Palacios Betanzo and the late Jose Soriano Ortega, was…

Gregory Scott Fuller, age 64, husband of Meg Renae Morrison Fuller, of Lexington, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital. Scott was born on November 13, 1961, in Lexington, KY the son of the late Billy Lee and Audrey K. Kiser Fuller, a 1981 graduate of Tates Creek High School,…