Area Obituaries

Lydia Morefield, 93 of Casselberry, FL, passed away March 14, 2026 in the care of Advent Health Orlando with her children by her side. Lydia was born on March 18, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Gray. At a young age the Gray family moved to Fleming County, KY, which years…

Cathy Elaine Blevins Phipps, 74, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1951, in West Liberty, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Cathy was a woman whose warm smile and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her, and she…

Kevin Leo Thornberry (61), of Crestwood, KY, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026 surrounded by friends and family. Always willing to lend a hand, Kevin was known for his resilience and his humor. He had an indomitable spirit when conditions were tough and made light of them in defiance. His favorite times were those…

Penny Kay Hunt, 67, passed away June 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Nicholas County September 4, 1958, to the late Jimmy and Janice Scott Howard. She was retired from Ramset and loved living her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband Glenn Hunt, her children…

John T. “Johnny” Hamilton, Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home in Nicholas County. Born November 20, 1947 in Nicholas County to the late John Thomas and Helen Rigg Hamilton, he worked for many years as a water line contractor and had his own company, H&R Construction. Johnny was a talented…

William Eugene “Bill” Wallace, age 64, was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home in Paris, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 2, 1961, in Santa Paula, California, the son of Bertha Louise Steel Wallace and the late Wilburn Eugene Wallace. Eldest of…

William Earl Kissick, 87, of Bourbon County, Kentucky, passed peacefully on June 2, 2026. Born on June 20, 1938, in Bourbon County, William was the son of the late Earl Kissick and Ethel Kissick. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Kissick and Harland Kissick. William attended North Middletown School, where he…

Johnna Marie Kidd, age 64, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away, surrounded by her family, on May 23, 2026. Johnna was born in Paris, KY on December 22, 1961 to John and Janet Steuart. Johnna was a loving woman who always wanted to go that extra mile to make sure the needs of others were being…

Sue Poynter Shout, 79, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She was the daughter of the late Frank Poynter and Rosa Buckler Poynter. In…