Area Obituaries

Martha Martin Bramel,74 of Mount Sterling passed away Tuesday October 7th, 2025 at her residence . She was born July 16, 1951 in Montgomery County ,KY to the late Nelson Martin and Rosie Mae Hutchinson. She retired from the Paris City school system as the Chapter 1 coordinator. She loved spending time with her family…

Lisa Anne Willoughby passed away peacefully in her home on October 2, 2025 in Venice, Florida after a long illness. She was 65. Lisa was born on June 1, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to her parents, Arthur and Dorothy Hans. She graduated from the Fairdale High School in 1978. Lisa graduated from Eastern Kentucky University…

Born November 17, 1936, Kenneth Chandler was the beloved son of the late Howard and Katherine Keith Chandler. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 63 years, Mary Margaret “Pete” Richardson Chandler, his lifelong companion and friend. Kenneth’s heart and hands were always connected to the land. He planted his first tobacco…

Edith Adams Treadway, age 97, a retired employee of Square D, wife of Banford Treadway, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1928 in Yeaddiss, Kentucky in Leslie County, daughter of the late Toy and Dallie Shepherd Adams. Edith was a member of Revival Tabernacle…

William Cecil ‘Billy’ Berry 87 passed away September 27, 2025. He was born in Fleming County on March 15, 1938, to the late J. Malcolm and Melvina Jewell Mitchell Berry. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School, he was also a student at Eastern Kentucky University. He taught at Paris City School and then…

Ethel Sexton Blair, age 96, widow of Lester Blair, died Friday, October 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1929 in Neon, Kentucky, daughter of the late Boyd and Verdie Bentley Sexton. Ethel is survived by four daughters, Shelia (Buster) Tipton, Janet Prater, Marlene Blair, Wanda Lucas;…

Kent Boswell Harney, a cherished and profoundly loved family man and friend, passed away at the age of 77 on September 30, 2025, in Pinson, Alabama. Born on August 12, 1948, in Paris, Kentucky, Kent’s generous spirit and hearty laugh touched all corners of his world, leaving an indelible mark on those who had the…

Gary Ray Faulconer, age 71 of Paris, Kentucky, departed this life at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Gary was born on April 15, 1954, the son of the late Donald Reid Faulconer and Betty Jo Wright, was a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University and a member of Clintonville Christian Church. Woodworking was his…

Mattie Frances Woods, a nurturing soul cherished by an extensive family and a beacon of warmth and laughter within her community, completed her earthly journey on September 29, 2025, in Lexington, KY, enveloped by the love of her family. Born on July 26, 1940, in Paris, KY, Mattie was the matriarch of a vibrant and…

Donald Keith Blades, a man known for his faith and love for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 82. Born on December 15, 1942, in Covington, KY, Donald’s journey through life was marked by his dedication to family, work, and his unwavering belief in…