Area Obituaries

Charles Carmen Sabella IV, 24, died Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Paris, Kentucky. Born on May 15th, 2000, in Mobile, Alabama, he was a cherished son, a devoted father, a dear brother, and a friend to many, who will be remembered with great fondness and admiration. The son of Charles Carmen Sabella III and Heather…

Brittany Lee Ann Bond, aged 34, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on April 7, 2025. Born on June 5, 1990, to Anthony “Tony” Dixon and the late Rosa Rowland, Brittany grew up in a world rich with the warmth of a close-knit family, which would come to define the generous and loving person she was.…

Hazel Rowe Jude, a cherished pillar of love and faith, passed into eternal rest on April 14, 2025, in Lexington, KY. Born on May 18, 1943, in the tranquil hills of Estep Ridge, WV, Hazel’s spirit was a beacon that guided and warmed the hearts of all who knew her. Hazel was the beloved wife…

Marian “Evelyn” White Kiser (February 2, 1936 – April 13, 2025) AKA Mom (Connie and Perry Hutson; Eugene “Chunk” and Andrea Kiser), Nan, NanNan, Nannypan (Will and Cindy; Lynlea; and Addy), Sister (Marjorie Jo White and Janice Ruth Wyatt), beloved daughter (Joseph Lee and Edith Bell White – deceased), fun aunt to many nieces and…

Drake, Vaughn P., Jr., husband of 65 years of the late Lina Wilson Drake, died April 7, 2025. He was born November 6, 1918 in Winchester, KY, son of the late Vaughn P. Drake and Margaret Willis Drake. He is survived by a son, Sam W. Drake, grandsons Anthony R. Drake (Crystal) and Patrick J.…

Charles Newton Dailey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, completed his earthly journey on April 9, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on April 15, 1948, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late Warren Clay and Ada Mae Cook Dailey, Charles’s early years were rooted in the values of family and hard work, which he carried…

James “Jim” Morgan Botkins, a beloved husband, father and Veteran passed away February 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born July 16, 1941, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Jim spent his final years in Versailles Kentucky, where he cherished a life filled with love and laughter. Jim was a devoted husband to Linda Sue Phillips…

Jack “Jackie” Fielding Byars of Rockford departed this earthly life on April 6, 2025. He was born to Don Sr and Edna Byars on May 19, 1955, in Millersburg, Ky. He graduated from Bourbon County High School in Paris, KY. Living most of his life in Millersburg, Jack was employed as a sanitation worker by…

Henry Edward Henson, 80, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born December 17, 1944 to the late Edward and Martha Edgington Henson. Henry was an IBM employee and was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was married to Betty Potter Henson, and was her caregiver…

Dixieana Brainard, 20, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter, tragically passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born on September 29, 2004, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Daniel and Amanda Brainard. Dixie was a proud graduate of Bourbon County High School, where she was a dedicated member of the FFA. Known for her radiant…