Area Obituaries

Thelma Jane Yazell Bentley, age 87, of Paris, departed this life on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Bourbon County on April 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Carl and Lena Walton Yazell, was a Bourbon County High School graduate, worked for…

Lucy “Sug” Blanton Park passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Bourbon Heights. A native of Bourbon County, Kentucky, Sug was born on July 4, 1934 and as an only child believed that the fireworks were in honor of her birthday until she was in elementary school. She was the daughter of the…

Bonita Faye Carroll Jones, 85, widow of Kenneth (K.C.) Jones, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on March 21, 1940, the daughter of Lester K. and Hattie P. Carroll. She retired from Apex Contracting in Paris, Kentucky after many years as Administrative…

Dianna Lynn Zimmerman Ramsay, 61, loving wife of Scott William Ramsay of Paris, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Dianna was born on October 1, 1963, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret Good Zimmerman and the late Richard Zimmerman. Along with…

Tilford Ray Baker, 73, died Sunday March 30, 2025, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. He was born in Berea, KY to the late Claude Oliver Baker and Frances Marie Jackson Baker. He is survived by two children, Becky Baker and Cody Baker; one grandson, Ryan Austin Salinas; one sister, Jean Paul and several…

Roberta Mae Wagner Booth Smithers, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 61 in her hometown of Paris, KY. Born on February 25, 1964, to the late Robert Ormes and Dora Mae Wagner Coffey, Roberta’s life was a testament to the power of family bonds.…

Amy Lashea Allen, age 33 years, of Paris, KY passed away March 21, 2025 in Lexington. Amy was born at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY on September 18, 1991. Amy is survived by her father Charles Allen, mother Vearlene Allen, Brothers Mark (Vicki) Allen and Timothy Scott Allen, niece Aria Allen, nephew Clayton Allen, Lisa…

Clarence Lee Sullivan, known warmly as Lee to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at Bourbon Heights in Paris, Kentucky, on March 25, 2025. Born on May 21, 1941, in Paris, KY, Lee lived a full and spirited life, deeply rooted in the community that he loved. Lee was a cherished father to his…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Floyd Landon Cobb of Paris, KY age 79, on March 27th, 2025. Floyd is survived by son Timothy Landon Cobb and wife Stephanie of Richmond, KY; grandchildren, Spencer Landon Cobb of Richmond, KY and Sidney Paige Cobb of New York City, NY; brother, Danny Cobb…

Emma Jean Ballard, a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her, passed peacefully into eternity on March 23, 2025, at the age of 65 in Paris, KY. Born to Art Ballard and Millie Spicer on January 18, 1960, in Irvine, KY, Emma’s warmth and grace touched many hearts throughout her lifetime. Emma…