Area Obituaries

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…

John Siegfrid Anderson, Jr., widower of Mary Josephine Anderson, departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his private residence, BoCo Farm on Bethlehem Road in Paris, Kentucky, at the age of 93. John was born in Trenton, New Jersey on December 16, 1931, was the son of the late John Siegfrid of Larvik,…

Santford C. “S.C.” Graves Jr. passed away peacefully at his home with both of his daughters by his side, at the age of 96. He was born in Millersburg, Kentucky to the late Santford C. and Maggie Curtis Graves, and worked with his father as a general contractor prior to joining the army, serving in…

Margaret Frances (Peggy) Gant, widow of Ray Lafayette Gant of 58 years, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with her children by her side. Peggy was born in Paris, Kentucky on October 29, 1939, to William Kenny and Mary Frances Woods. Peggy attended St. Mary’s school through the 8th grade and graduated from Lexington…