Area Obituaries

Donna L. Marshall Gnau, 87, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on December 31, 2024. A native of Lexington, KY, she was born at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the daughter of the late J.E. “Pete” Marshall and Olive Nance Marshall and the granddaughter of the late Rodes Gilchrist Marshall. Donna…

Bonnie Dee Snapp, 91, wife of Larry E. Snapp, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home. Born April 11, 1933 in Nicholas County to the late Malcolm and Ada Green Snapp, she was a former employee of Bluegrass Industries and Hansley Mills. Bonnie enjoyed sewing, doing beadwork, making jewelry and sock dolls and…

Loretta Tincher, 92, of Paris, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Bourbon Heights, Inc. in Paris, KY. Loretta was born on September 25, 1932, in Bath County, KY. Her parents were Everett and Nellie Bailey of Bethel, KY. In 1952, she married Daniel Tincher. Their union lasted 62 years until his…

Phyllis Grant was a proud graduate of Bourbon County High School’s class of 1954, where she spread team spirit as a cheerleader. Her commitment to excellence continued into her career where she dedicated many years of service before retiring from Johnson Controls. Those who worked alongside Phyllis remember her as a hardworking and diligent colleague…

William Keith Yaste, known affectionately to all as Keith, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 60. Born on September 3, 1964, to Vernon and the late Barbara Yaste, Keith’s life was one marked by unwavering kindness, friendliness, and a remarkable knack for fixing just about anything. He graduated…

Mattie Lou Mason, age 94, of Paris, departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Mattie was born in Bourbon County on February 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Howard T. and Bertie Fletcher Mason, was a graduate of North Middletown High School, was retired from Lerman Brothers where she worked as a salesclerk…

Dorothy Stacey Despots, a beacon of laughter and love to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on the last day of the year 2024 in Georgetown, KY. Born on June 13, 1953, in Paris, KY, Dorothy’s infectious sense of humor and caring nature were evident from a young age. Warm memories of Dorothy will…

Dianna Lynn Foreman Rose, known to family and friends as Lynn, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at her home in Paris, KY. Born on January 16, 1960, in Lexington, KY, Lynn was a beacon of love and faith throughout her 64 years of life. Lynn’s legacy lives on through her beloved family. She…

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Kidd, beloved partner of Christy Jones, departed this world on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 9, 1972, in Lexington, KY, to the late Hughie C. Kidd, Jr. and Helen Lois Breeze Kidd,…

Earl Thomas David, Jr., aged 56, a spirited and compassionate man, departed this life on December 22, 2024, at his residence in Winchester, KY. Born on August 7, 1968, in Lexington, KY, he was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and partner, known for his selflessness and adventurous spirit. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter…