Area Obituaries

Judith Chloe Howard, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, widow of Fred Howard, departed this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, at the age of 84 years. Judy was born on November 30, 1940, in Lexington, the daughter of the late Charles Vanderpool and Barbara Trilinsky, a factory worker, and enjoyed…

Urbanie “Bunny” DeGraeve Burton, 101, of Carlisle and formerly of Hilton, New York, wife of the late Dewey Burton, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. Born January 8, 1924 in Rochester, New York, to the late Gustaf & Elisa Verhagen DeGraeve, she was a retired employee of the Eastman…

James “Jay” Donald Mitchell, Jr., a beacon of kindness and ingenuity in his community, bid farewell to this world on March 31, 2025, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 46. Born on July 9, 1978, in Cynthiana, KY, Jay’s zeal for life and love for his family radiated throughout his entire being. Jay was…

Thelma Jane Yazell Bentley, age 87, of Paris, departed this life on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Bourbon County on April 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Carl and Lena Walton Yazell, was a Bourbon County High School graduate, worked for…

Lucy “Sug” Blanton Park passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Bourbon Heights. A native of Bourbon County, Kentucky, Sug was born on July 4, 1934 and as an only child believed that the fireworks were in honor of her birthday until she was in elementary school. She was the daughter of the…

Bonita Faye Carroll Jones, 85, widow of Kenneth (K.C.) Jones, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on March 21, 1940, the daughter of Lester K. and Hattie P. Carroll. She retired from Apex Contracting in Paris, Kentucky after many years as Administrative…

Dianna Lynn Zimmerman Ramsay, 61, loving wife of Scott William Ramsay of Paris, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Dianna was born on October 1, 1963, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret Good Zimmerman and the late Richard Zimmerman. Along with…

Tilford Ray Baker, 73, died Sunday March 30, 2025, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. He was born in Berea, KY to the late Claude Oliver Baker and Frances Marie Jackson Baker. He is survived by two children, Becky Baker and Cody Baker; one grandson, Ryan Austin Salinas; one sister, Jean Paul and several…

Roberta Mae Wagner Booth Smithers, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 61 in her hometown of Paris, KY. Born on February 25, 1964, to the late Robert Ormes and Dora Mae Wagner Coffey, Roberta’s life was a testament to the power of family bonds.…

Amy Lashea Allen, age 33 years, of Paris, KY passed away March 21, 2025 in Lexington. Amy was born at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY on September 18, 1991. Amy is survived by her father Charles Allen, mother Vearlene Allen, Brothers Mark (Vicki) Allen and Timothy Scott Allen, niece Aria Allen, nephew Clayton Allen, Lisa…