Area Obituaries

MGYSGT John Mattox Jr., Vietnam veteran, 82, of Millington, TN passed away March 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. John served 30 years in the United States Marine Corps serving both God and country. He was a devoted father and grandfather, loving husband, and great friend to many. John enjoyed playing golf, watching Kentucky Wildcats…

Willie J. Snowden Jr., aged 66, of Georgetown, KY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2025, in Paris, KY. Born on March 1, 1959, to the late Willie Snowden Sr. and Pricilla Snowden, Willie lived a fulfilling life characterized by his entrepreneurial spirit and his profound love for the great outdoors.…

Kenneth Lawill Columbia, 67, passed away surrounded by his loving children, on March 13, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. Ken was born October 4, 1957 in Paris Kentucky to Doris Conner Gray and Kenneth Columbia. He attended Bourbon County High School but left to join the United States Army at the age of 17. His…

Randall Gene Webb, age 84, of Versailles, Kentucky, formerly of Paris, departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Henson Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Kentucky. Randall was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky on August 31,1940, the son of the late Ben and Bonnie Lutes Webb, attended Bourbon County High School, was a…

Charles “Butch” E. Mitchell, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Cynthiana, KY, to the late Johnny and Shelby Herrington Tucker. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, John D. Mitchell; a sister, Barbara Mitchell; and his…

Dawn Lea Matteson Weaver Melvin, known affectionately as Dawn to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Born on February 12, 1943, in Utica, New York, Dawn’s life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and faith that touched everyone who knew her. Dawn’s journey began as the cherished…

Anthony (Tony) Lee Bates departed this life on Friday, March 16th 2025 at his home.Tony was 64 years old. Tony was born in Bourbon County on October 3rd 1960. He was the son of the late Julian Martin Bates and Betty Lou Zornes Bates A graduate of Paris High School and a Veteran of the…

Ronald “Ronnie” “Ron” Lee Eads, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Cynthiana, KY, at the age of 78. Born on June 30, 1946, in Paris, KY, Ronnie was a man whose laughter and generosity enriched the lives of all who knew him. Ronnie was…

Mary Lou Burns Rankin, a cherished matriarch and pillar of the Millersburg community, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on October 27, 1929, in Paris, Kentucky, Mary Lou’s life was a testament to her generous spirit, her unwavering kindness, and her thoughtful nature. Mary Lou’s journey began as…

Charlotte Magalene Fugate Kelly, aged 75, embraced a peaceful departure on March 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Born on July 29, 1949, in Hazard, Ky, Charlotte’s vivacious spirit and kind heart touched everyone she knew. Charlotte received her high school diploma from Hardin County Schools setting the foundation for a diligent and successful career. Charlotte…