Area Obituaries

David Lee Lykins, February 26, 1952 – July 7, 2025. David Lee Lykins, 73, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Paris, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of deep Christian faith, David lived a life grounded in kindness, humility, love, and laughter.…

Suzanne Madison Davis Mingua January 15, 1949 – July 7, 2025 Suzanne Madison Davis Mingua, a lifelong resident of Paris, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Lexington. She was 76. Suzy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Ricky Mingua;…

Marilyn Grant Layton, prominent Kentucky antiquarian and antiques dealer for the last 45 years and co-founder of Loch Lea Farm and Loch Lea Antiques, died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at age 92. Lyn was at her Main Street, Paris store six days a week until a stroke on May 30 and never tired of the…

Virginia Florence Alexander, age 82, passed away July 7, 2025. Born January 6, 1943, to the late Wilford Leonard Florence and Wilma Catherine Parker Florence, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Lee Florence. Virginia enjoyed spoiling her family, rug hooking with friends, cooking amazing meals, and loved to read mystery novels. Virginia…

Renowned clinical and research psychologist, Dr. Charles Dwight Auvenshine, age 95, of Lexington, Kentucky, was promoted to glory on the morning of Thursday, July 3, 2025. Dr. Auvenshine was born December 18, 1929 in Formosa, Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozarks, the son of the late Marvin and Elmer (Lowe) Auvenshine. He is preceded…

Priscilla Jean Golden, 48, died on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. A native of Cynthiana, KY, she was the daughter of the late John Golden, Sr. and Kathy Nole Golden. She is survived by one son, Jamaine Murray and one brother, John Golden, Jr. In addition…

Kimberly Cameron Hutchison, 64, passed away July 6, 2025. Born February 21, 1961 to the late Donald “Doc” Cameron and Marie Fernandez Cameron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Cameron II; a sister, Deborah Cameron; and a grandchild, Cameron Tyler Hutchison. Kimberly was a registered nurse at…

Noah Espy “N. E.” Blackwell, III, 92, of Paris, Kentucky passed away on July 2nd, 2025, after a short illness. Noah was born August 17th, 1932, in Plantersville, Mississippi, the son of Noah E. Blackwell, Jr. and Merle Durrett Blackwell. Noah is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joan (Joann) Vance Blackwell of Paris,…

Josephine Stidham Gish departed this world on July 1, 2025, at the age of 75, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on November 4, 1949, in Hyden, Kentucky, Josephine imbued her life with care, love, and an unwavering commitment to her friends and family. Known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, and selfless nature, Josephine was a light of…