Area Obituaries

Terry Ewalt 1944-2025 – Terry passed away on December 23, at his home in Roger’s City, Michigan. He was born in Paris, Bourbon Co., KY. He graduated from Bourbon County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He served in the United States Navy for four years. He was an avid KY Wildcat fan…

Timothy Earl “Tim” Blevins, age 59, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Bourbon Community Hospital. He was born June 17, 1966 in Lexington, son of Dorcas Hutchison Blevins and the late Robert E. Blevins. Tim was a graduate of Bourbon County High School and was a member of the Clintonville Christian Church where he was…

Pearl Dean Kendall Sosby, age 94, joyfully celebrated the birth of Christ in Heaven with her Savior on Thursday, December 25, as she entered eternal life on Christmas Day. While the world marked the holy night with carols and candlelight, Pearl stepped into the promise she had long believed—peace, joy, and everlasting life. Born on…

W. C. Gaunce, 85, departed this life on November 26, 2025 and went home to be with the Lord. Born on September 8, 1940 in Carlisle, KY, he was a son of the late Elizabeth Bellamy and Shoat Gaunce. W. C. served in the Navy for 10 years and retired from the Justice Department after…

Norma Jean Dees Vaughn, affectionately known as Norma, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on November 24, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on June 22, 1932, in the quaint town of Mt. Vernon, KY, Norma matured into a woman of deep faith and compassionate spirit; characteristics that she carried throughout her entire life…

James Edward “Eddie” Soard, a cherished family man, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 81 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on November 7, 1944, in Paris, Kentucky, Eddie was a soul of remarkable character who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he met. Eddie honorably served his country as…

Linda Lou Wasson, age 74, of Paris, departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Linda was born in Paris on May 28, 1951, the daughter of the late Edwin Earl and Elizabeth Florence Carter Wasson, was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, a…

Eugene Thomas “Petey” Grigsby, a man known for his humor, adventurous spirit, and friendly demeanor, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 81 in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born on July 28, 1944, in Paris, Kentucky to the late Henry and Lorine Blackburn Grigsby and grew up alongside a lively family that…

Joy Waddles Blevins, a beacon of kindness and unwavering faith, peacefully left this world on December 21, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Born in Hindman, Kentucky, on June 25, 1937, she was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and aunt who filled the lives of those around her with love, warmth, and joy. A long-standing member of…