Area Obituaries

Gwendolyn “Gwenkie” Kay Wells Henson, born on August 25, 1937, in North Middletown, KY to the late Albert Sr. and Jeanette Hunt Wells. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Bourbon County, Gwendolyn was a cherished member of the North Middletown…

Howard “Junior” Lawson Jr., a cherished family man and a respected member of his community, passed away on November 20, 2025, at his residence in Millersburg, Kentucky. Born on March 19, 1949, in Hamlin, West Virginia, Junior would become a figure synonymous with kindness, joy, and an unyielding spirit of generosity. Junior’s life was a…

Rene David Estacio, a cherished figure known for his warm smile and generous spirit, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 70 in Winchester, KY. He was born on December 14, 1954, to the late Nicasio Estacio and Regina Sampson Estacio in Candaba, Philippines, a place he held dear throughout his life.…

Joe Collier King, a cherished father, son, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 64, in Lexington, KY. Born in the quiet town of Paris, KY, on December 1, 1960, Joe’s beginnings were humble yet joyful, and he carried that joy with him throughout his life. After bravely…

Larry B. Julian McKee 76 passed away November 17, 2025. He was born in Montgomery County on August 18, 1949, to the late Julian and Helen Mae Vance McKee. He worked at Weaver Corporation for many years and at Cardinal Office, he was an avid golfer, he loved fishing, softball, U K Basketball, growing tomatoes…

Charles Franklin McCann, Jr., age 92 of Paris, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. Charles was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on August 27, 1933, to the late Charles Franklin and Vivian Lawrence McCann, Sr., served our country in the United States Air Force, was a…

Fannie Mae Lutes, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Hillsboro, Ohio. Born on June 20, 1938, in Winchester, Kentucky, to Levi Clem and Viola Abner Clem, Fannie’s life was a testament to her enduring kindness and strength. Fannie’s journey began as the cherished daughter of Levi and…

Aileene Stone Boots, 96, wife of the late Bishop A. “Joe” Boots, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle. Born May 30, 1929 in to the late Robert Hisle and Lillian Grace Smith Stone, she worked for many years as a seamstress at Cowden’s, Giffen Manufacturing, Bluegrass Industries and Jockey International,…

Gerald Ann Cattles Bailey, 75 of Ridgeville, South Carolina, who firmly believed “you got to do what you got to do when you got to do it”—just not right now—has finally decided it was time. Born November 18, 1949, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Homer Cattles and Louise…

Todd Smith, 70, passed away on November 3, 2025, at his home in Leesburg, Kentucky, where he and his beloved wife of 39 years, Donna, built a life filled with laughter, family, and enduring friendships. Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on May 18, 1955, Todd was a lifelong resident of Harrison County and deeply proud of…