Area Obituaries

Marian “Evelyn” White Kiser (February 2, 1936 – April 13, 2025) AKA Mom (Connie and Perry Hutson; Eugene “Chunk” and Andrea Kiser), Nan, NanNan, Nannypan (Will and Cindy; Lynlea; and Addy), Sister (Marjorie Jo White and Janice Ruth Wyatt), beloved daughter (Joseph Lee and Edith Bell White – deceased), fun aunt to many nieces and…

Drake, Vaughn P., Jr., husband of 65 years of the late Lina Wilson Drake, died April 7, 2025. He was born November 6, 1918 in Winchester, KY, son of the late Vaughn P. Drake and Margaret Willis Drake. He is survived by a son, Sam W. Drake, grandsons Anthony R. Drake (Crystal) and Patrick J.…

Charles Newton Dailey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, completed his earthly journey on April 9, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on April 15, 1948, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late Warren Clay and Ada Mae Cook Dailey, Charles’s early years were rooted in the values of family and hard work, which he carried…

James “Jim” Morgan Botkins, a beloved husband, father and Veteran passed away February 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born July 16, 1941, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Jim spent his final years in Versailles Kentucky, where he cherished a life filled with love and laughter. Jim was a devoted husband to Linda Sue Phillips…

Jack “Jackie” Fielding Byars of Rockford departed this earthly life on April 6, 2025. He was born to Don Sr and Edna Byars on May 19, 1955, in Millersburg, Ky. He graduated from Bourbon County High School in Paris, KY. Living most of his life in Millersburg, Jack was employed as a sanitation worker by…

Henry Edward Henson, 80, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born December 17, 1944 to the late Edward and Martha Edgington Henson. Henry was an IBM employee and was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was married to Betty Potter Henson, and was her caregiver…

Dixieana Brainard, 20, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter, tragically passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born on September 29, 2004, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Daniel and Amanda Brainard. Dixie was a proud graduate of Bourbon County High School, where she was a dedicated member of the FFA. Known for her radiant…

Judith Chloe Howard, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, widow of Fred Howard, departed this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, at the age of 84 years. Judy was born on November 30, 1940, in Lexington, the daughter of the late Charles Vanderpool and Barbara Trilinsky, a factory worker, and enjoyed…

Urbanie “Bunny” DeGraeve Burton, 101, of Carlisle and formerly of Hilton, New York, wife of the late Dewey Burton, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. Born January 8, 1924 in Rochester, New York, to the late Gustaf & Elisa Verhagen DeGraeve, she was a retired employee of the Eastman…

James “Jay” Donald Mitchell, Jr., a beacon of kindness and ingenuity in his community, bid farewell to this world on March 31, 2025, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 46. Born on July 9, 1978, in Cynthiana, KY, Jay’s zeal for life and love for his family radiated throughout his entire being. Jay was…