Area Obituaries

Mary Raylynn White Hatton, affectionately known to many as Raylynn, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Owenton, Kentucky, at the age of 57. Born in Paris, Kentucky, on February 22, 1968, Raylynn crafted a life full of joy, creativity, and kindness, leaving a lasting impression on all who were blessed to know her.…

Juanita Ishmael Bennett, age 68, of Paris, KY, wife of Robert Bennett, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025. Born on May 26, 1956, Juanita was the daughter of the late Robert and Ardie Mitchell Ishmael. She was a devoted homemaker whose love for her family—and for strangers alike—was a true reflection of the kind…

Marion Snapp Jr., (Papa Snapp, Snapper) age 80, of Paris, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Marion was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on September 17, 1944. The son of the late Marion Snapp and Geneva Mattox Snapp. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Wagoner Snapp, his…

Ralph Edward Kinder, 67, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his farm in Paris, Kentucky. A native of Tillman County, Oklahoma, Ralph was the son of Mattie Stoll Kinder and the late Billy Roy Kinder. From a young age, he partnered with his brother Quinton Kinder in farming and ranching, laying the foundation for…

Linda Sue Woodward McCarty, age 82, wife of 63 years to Wilburn Clay McCarty, died Sunday, April 27, 2025 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born August 13, 1942 in Bourbon County, daughter of the late John G. and Ruth Elizabeth Eads Woodward. Linda was a graduate of Bourbon County High School and…

Darrell Johnson, born in the heart of Cincinnati, OH on September 9, 1963, infused every moment with laughter and adventure until his peaceful passing on April 22, 2025, in Paris, KY. Darrell’s jovial spirit and readiness for fun turned friends into family and moments into memories. A retired horseman, Darrell’s passion for animals was as…

Bessie Mae Scott Dale, a beacon of love and joy, completed her earthly journey on April 23, 2025, at the age of 83 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Paris, Kentucky on January 23, 1942, to James and Mattie Scott, Sr., Bessie lived a life marked by kindness, friendship, and deep faith. Bessie’s vibrant spirit will…

Roy Elvest Poe, age 90, widower of Martha Lee Hudnall Poe, died Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born September 27, 1934 in Paris, Kentucky, son of the late Howard Joesph and Daisy Bell Sargent Poe. Roy was a 1953 graduate of Bourbon County High School and was a member of…

Nathaniel Glen Woodford, known for his humorous spirit, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Lexington, KY. Born to William Chester and Fannie Belle Downey Woodford on January 8, 1962, in Paris, KY, Nathaniel crafted a life filled with laughter, kinship, and intelligence that positively impacted everyone around him. After graduating from Paris High School…