Area Obituaries

Elizabeth Elaine Dray Burberry, known lovingly as Elaine was born on May 3, 1984, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and passed away on June 19, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. Elaine was a kind, courageous, and selfless woman whose life was centered on the people she loved most. She was a devoted wife to Wesley “Wes” Matthew Burberry…

Sudie May Fryman Sanders, 94, widow of the late Raymond Sanders, passed away on June 17, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1932, in Harrison County, to the late Jacob W. and Flodie Fryman. Sudie was a longtime member of the Lair Methodist Church in Harrison County, where…

Alana Sue Roe Earlywine, 78, widow of the late Robert Earlywine, died Sunday June 14, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. She was born in Carlisle, KY to the late George and Hazel Cole Roe. She was a retired CAN at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home and was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s…

Our Beloved Father, Grandfather & Friend 87 Years • Called Home Monday June 9th, 2026   “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23   If you were ever fortunate enough to meet him, one thing was certain—within moments you would have heard a sermon, learned exactly where he stood politically, knew he loved his…

Nelson E. Young, age 85, husband for sixty-six years of Dollie Kay Jones Young, departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home in Bourbon County, Kentucky, surrounded by family. Born on April 15, 1941, in Bath County, Kentucky, the son of the late Willard Eugene and Nadine Florence Young, he was a…

Peggy Shirlene Holder, age 77, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. She was born on May 1, 1949, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, a strong work ethic, and a quiet but steady presence that will be deeply missed by all who…

Joseph Lee Wilson, 73, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was at home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on August 26, 1952 to Harold Turner and Lucille Bohanon Wilson. He was a member and elder at Gateway Christian Church and a retired WIC supervisor for Kentucky…

Richard Wayne Estes of Paris, Kentucky passed away June 6, 2026, at home surrounded by love. He was born September 6, 1948, to William Estes and Addie Browning Estes at home in Cawood, Kentucky. He graduated from Hall High, went to Cumberland College and served in the US army. He was a Vietnam veteran. He…

Rebecca Louise Eads McCarty, 85, of Bourbon County, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Hickory Grove in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born on March 16, 1941, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Elizabeth Weathers Eads. Becky was preceded in death by her beloved husband of…