Area Obituaries

Charlotte Faye Hughes Harney, a woman whose life was marked by dedication to her family, faith, and community, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on December 13, 1935, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Charlotte lived an exemplary life filled with love and service. Survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Jerome…

Jill S. Winings, age 78, of Lexington, formerly of Paris, widow of Harold Eugene Winings, to whom she had been married for 52 years at the time of his death, departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Lexington, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family.  Jill was born…

Dorothy Louise Offutt, 94, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2025, in Georgetown, Kentucky. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1931, in Georgetown, Kentucky, to the late Everett “Doc” Offutt Sr, and Sarah Nervolia “Boli” Bratton Offutt. Dorothy will be remembered as someone who had a kind, nurturing, and sweet soul. Dorothy…

Joseph Walter Wyles, a man of deep faith and strong character passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 81 in Paris, Kentucky. Born on January 4, 1944, on Greenwich Pike in Lexington, Kentucky he was a steadfast presence in the lives of all who knew him. Joe was united in marriage to…

Brenda Catherine Day Mitchell, 72, wife of 37 years to the late Jeffrey Allen Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home in Nicholas County. Born April 12, 1953 in Bourbon County to the late Floyd and Cynthia Sloan Day, she was a retired employee of Kentucky Textiles and Jockey International, and a…

Alma Jean Combs Mitchell, a beacon of warmth and laughter, left this world on May 20, 2025, at the age of 91, in Paris, KY. She entered this life on July 22, 1933, in the quaint town of Happy, KY, born to parents Robert and Gipsy Combs. She lived a life characterized by devotion to…

Angela Dawn Hall, a beacon of light and love in the lives of those who knew her, left this world far too early on May 18, 2025, in Paris, KY. Born on February 10, 1990, in Lexington, KY, to Kathy Gaye Hatton and the late Paul Hall, Angela’s vibrant spirit became a touchstone for everyone…

Juanita Sutherland Juanita Sutherland, 85, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at her home in Lawrenceburg. She was born in Anderson County, KY, on December 10, 1939, to the late J.L. Sutherland and Mary Lee Thurman Sutherland. Juanita was a devoted member of Ninevah Christian Church in Lawrenceburg and touched countless lives through her…

Christopher Allen “Freakshow” Powell, a man cherished for his spirit and passion for life, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 35. Christopher was born into this world on January 18, 1990, and brought an unyielding joy that would be remembered by all who knew him until he passed in Paris, KY.…