Area Obituaries

Patricia Elaine Tennison, September 13, 1942 – July 3, 2026. Well known as “Muv”, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and great friend, passed away in Winchester Kentucky after a brief illness with her family by her side. Elaine was born in Center, Texas and was raised in Bakersfield, California, which became her lifelong…

Gaylen Forrest Rankin, known lovingly to many as Frosty was born on May 17, 1950, in Paris, Kentucky, and departed this life on July 21, 2026, in Millersburg, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy as bright and enduring as the colors he so dearly loved to lay upon canvas. He was the cherished son of Robert…

Amanda Sue Roe, age 60, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1965, in Paris, Kentucky, to Donald Richard Roe and Katherine Ann (Byrd) Smith. Amanda had a deep love for music and found great joy in spending time outdoors. Above all else, she cherished her family…

Mary Henry, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was a native of Paris, Kentucky born on December 28, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary Tucker. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Mary Willie Clay Tucker and Augustus Tucker, husband Logan Henry, three brothers,…

Clayton Lee “C.L. Smooth” Rankin, 79, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. He was born on September 27, 1946, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and a warm sense of humor that those who knew him will always remember. He…

Sandra Jean Fryman Hopkins, wife of the late Robert J. “Buddy” Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Born July 14, 1961 in Fleming County to the late James Madison and Betty Jean Glass Fryman, she was a formerly employee of International Spike in Lexington. Sandra greatly enjoyed going…

Marsha Ann Soper Wright, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Born on December 2, 1951, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Marsha was the daughter of the late John Estill (Linda) Soper and Mildred Frances Stamper (H.C.) Judy. Marsha is survived by her devoted husband of…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Barbara M. Tucker, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 93.  A longtime resident of northern Scott County, Barbara was born in Bourbon County to the late Albert W. and Maude Curtis McFarland.  She…

Don Mace, age 68, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at his farm in Carlisle, Kentucky. A master horseman and dedicated trainer, Don was a man of immense kindness and laughter who left an indelible mark on the equine community and the lives of everyone who knew him. Born April 26, 1958 in Kansas…

It is with profound grief that the Wills family announces the sudden passing of David Prentice Wills at the age of 60. David passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12 surrounded by loving family. His last moments were filled with warm gestures, favorite music, and words of affirmation. David was born on May 19, 1966…