Area Obituaries

On October 29, 2025 Catherine Ann Sagraves left her earthly vessel for her heavenly reward. Born September 7, 1943 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Logan Jennings and Anna Nell Gleason Sagraves, she was a 1961 graduate of Pikeville High School, a 1965 graduate of Morehead State University, a longtime educator at Nicholas County…

Barbara Shelley Sharp, age 90, retired business manager for Sam/Dan Cummins Chevrolet, wife of Douglas Sharp, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1935 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Pearl Dudgeon Shelley Williams. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church-Paris, former…

Ronnie Russell Pennington-January 26, 1947 – October 9, 2025 Ron Pennington, a devoted husband, loving father, papaw, veteran, neighbor and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Leesburg, Florida. He was 78 years old. Born in 1947, Ron dedicated his early life to service, honorably serving his country as a Vietnam veteran…

Louisville – Douglas Layton Wagoner 84, Louisville KY, retired from a career in sales, husband of Judy Mattingly Wagoner, died November 7, 2025 at his home in Louisville KY. He was born March 12, 1941 in Bourbon County, graduate of Bourbon County High School. Doug is survived by sons Travis Wagoner, Louisville; Mark (Kate) Wagoner,…

Laura Beth Piteo Shea, a cherished and beloved figure, passed away in Paris, Kentucky, on November 8th, 2025. Born on May 10th, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, Laura’s life was a rich tapestry of love, dedication, and passion. Laura’s lifelong journey was one of unwavering commitment to her family, including her devoted husband, Timothy Sean Shea,…

David Lee Gilliland, age 88, of Paris, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington, surrounded by his family. David was born in Charleston, WV on August 10, 1937, the son of the late Edward Lawrence Gilliland and Vaughnie Raines Gilliland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…

John Allen Dean, passed away at his home in Paris, Kentucky on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born in Little Hickman, Jessamine County, Kentucky on September 20, 1942 to the late Homer and Mary Davis Dean. He was the youngest and last surviving child of eleven brothers and sisters.…

Mary Ward Danielson passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025 at the age of 103. Born in Paris, Kentucky on December 22, 1921 to James Clay and Cornelia Rosco Ward her formative years in the heart of the Kentucky blue grass region gave her a life-long love of everything Kentucky…thoroughbred horse racing, University of Kentucky…

Mildred Lockheart Carpenter Buckler, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at her home in Paris, Kentucky. Born in Sharpsburg, KY on February 27, 1956, to her loving parents, Albert Gentry Carpenter and Fannie Kather Combs Carpenter, both of whom predeceased her, Mildred lived a vibrant life filled with…