Area Obituaries

Amber E. Hodgson, 54, of North Middletown, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, with loving family by her side. She was born Mar 18, 1970, in Wilmington OH. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. Amber is survived by her parents Lora Hodgson and James Hodgson; husband…

Norma Jean Saam Kelley, of Lexington, widow of Charles Eugene Kelley, departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by her loved ones. Norma was born in Fremont, Ohio on June 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Luther and Geneva Barber Saam, was a beloved wife, mother,…

Gary Gene Elswick, husband of Connie Elswick, of North Middletown, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 78 years. Gary was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on July 25, 1946, the son of the late Bill Elswick and Esther Tackett Johnson, was a…

Betsey June Estes, 68, passed away December 24, 2024. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky February 13, 1956, to the late Otis and Dorothy Snapp Coldiron Jr… She was a Homemaker. She loved gardening, flowers, U K basketball, fishing, spending time with her grandchildren, shopping, family gatherings and antiques, waving at friends from her…

Charlotte Ann McKinney Gunsauley Wells, 79, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Gallatin Nursing & Rehabilitation Home in Warsaw, Kentucky. She was born January 12, 1945, in Bourbon County to the late Russell Reed and Anna Mary Turner McKinney. Also preceding her in death was a son, Clarence “Ray” Gunsauley Jr; five brothers,…

Ronald Wayne Powell, aged 60, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on January 7th, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A proud Parisian by birth, Ronald, was born on June 14th, 1964, to Mary Ann Sanders and the late Robbie Powell. His light shone brightly as a dedicated father…

Marion Snapp Jr., (Papa Snapp, Snapper) age 80, of Paris, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Marion was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on September 17, 1944. The son of the late Marion Snapp and Geneva Mattox Snapp. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Wagoner Snapp, his…

Mary June (Dennis) Knippenberg, known to most as “June”, age 88, passed peacefully and quietly in the presence of loved ones Sunday, January 5, 2025. June and her twin, Marjorie Jane, were born December 4, 1936 to Mary Sue (Arnold) Dennis and John Emmett Dennis. A perpetual caregiver, June left school at a young age…

Carolyn Faye Morris Buzzard, 78, of Carlisle, departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris after an extended illness. Born June 1, 1946 to the late Roscoe and Thelma Snapp Morris at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Carlisle. She was a 1964 graduate of Bourbon County High School and worked…