Area Obituaries

Bessie Mae Scott Dale, a beacon of love and joy, completed her earthly journey on April 23, 2025, at the age of 83 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Paris, Kentucky on January 23, 1942, to James and Mattie Scott, Sr., Bessie lived a life marked by kindness, friendship, and deep faith. Bessie’s vibrant spirit will…

Roy Elvest Poe, age 90, widower of Martha Lee Hudnall Poe, died Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born September 27, 1934 in Paris, Kentucky, son of the late Howard Joesph and Daisy Bell Sargent Poe. Roy was a 1953 graduate of Bourbon County High School and was a member of…

Nathaniel Glen Woodford, known for his humorous spirit, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Lexington, KY. Born to William Chester and Fannie Belle Downey Woodford on January 8, 1962, in Paris, KY, Nathaniel crafted a life filled with laughter, kinship, and intelligence that positively impacted everyone around him. After graduating from Paris High School…

Carl Davis Jones-(May 7, 1956 — April 20, 2025) 68, widower of Brenda West Jones, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Paris, Kentucky, on May 7, 1956, to Lester Jones Sr. and Louise Johnson Jones. He is survived by his son, Marvin West; daughter, Heather…

Carol Hirsch Loeffler, 90. was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on February 8, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Rippe Hirsch who ran funeral homes in the area. Carol spent her childhood in Chicago Heights and graduated from Bloom High School. She had a special gift for music, specifically the…

Betty Jo Collins Garrison, age 97, widow of Leonard S. Garrison, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 24, 1927 in Bourbon County, daughter of the late Thomas Talbott and Lucille Harp Collins. Betty Jo was a graduate of Clintonville High School and was a member of First Christian Church…

Carol Hirsch Loeffler, 90. was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on February 8, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Rippe Hirsch who ran funeral homes in the area. Carol spent her childhood in Chicago Heights and graduated from Bloom High School. She had a special gift for music, specifically the…

Ruby Frances Wells Robinson Linville, age 95, widow of Alvin Robinson and Kenneth Ray Linville, died Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home. She was born December 27, 1929 in Bourbon County, daughter of the late Harry B. and Ida Lee Carter Wells. Ruby was a member of First Baptist Church-Paris, attended Spears…

On January 1st, 1930, Robert W. Wilkerson began his day long journey into life in Minden, West Virgina. He was the son of Levi and Beulah Wilkerson. His parents were unable to care for him due to illness. Bob, from the ages of 6 to 16, grew up at Davis Stuart Children’s home, located in…

Born September 06, 1930 in Harrison Co. KY., growing up in Connersville. He attended Connersville High School and he went on to attend Eastern Kentucky University where he received a degree in Business Administration. After college he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in the Korean War. When he returned from…