Area Obituaries

Tony Thornsburg, age 73, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on August 3, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Bath County and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Tony spent many years working as a welder,…

Marilyn Curtis Beall, 80, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on August 3, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1945, in Maysville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady support for those she loved, and a warm appreciation for the simple joys that brought people together. Marilyn was a beloved…

Matthew Ryan Tipton, of Paris, departed this life much too early, at the young age of 36, having been born on August 24, 1989, in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Kristine Smits and the late James R. Tipton, Jr. Matthew was a graduate of Georgetown College majoring in History with a minor in Asian History,…

Pamela Arnold McCarty, age 78, wife of Donald “Donnie” McCarty of Paris, departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Centerpoint Health, Paris, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born in Paris on October 20, 1947, the daughter of the late William Arnold “Billy” and June Bedford Smith Williams, was a 1965 graduate…

John Clines, age 78, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Cynthiana, KY. He was born in Paris, Kentucky, on May 1, 1948, to the late John B. and Jane Chesteen Curd Clines. John is also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Samuel Clines. John is survived by his loving…

Ryan Joe Shrout, 37, born on October 30, 1988, passed away on July 29, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by love, hard work, faith, and devotion to his family and friends. Ryan was a beloved husband to Samantha Marie Thompson, with whom he shared eight years of marriage, and a proud father to Olivia,…

Michael Lee McCord, 72, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born February 12, 1954 in Fleming County to the late Samuel Morton and Martha Marie Jarvis McCord, he was a retired employee of Jockey Knitting. Mike absolutely loved spending time outdoors working in his gardens, both…

Marty A. McCarty, age 55, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1971, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, steady devotion, and a deep appreciation for the people and places that shaped him. Marty was the beloved son of the late Kenneth…

Dorothy Jean Cline Anderson, age 91, of Paris, widow of Bobby C. Anderson, departed this life on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Facility. Dorothy was born in Bourbon County on March 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Oliver Thomas and Mary Nelle Setters Cline, attended school at Little Rock School…

Sharon Lee Hamilton Pollitt, 72, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on March 25, 1954, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and thoughtfulness. Sharon was the beloved wife of Jackie Pollitt for 54 years, and together they shared a long and…