Area Obituaries

Phil Boone Mitchell, 80, passed away April 20, 2026. He was born in Fleming County on July 6, 1945, to the late Boone and Addie Mae Hawkins Mitchell. He was a farmer for years and loved to collect guns and knives. He is survived by his partner of twenty-five years, Bobbie Harris, a son, Robbie…

Kayla Rankin (Kelly) was born to Devetta Hill and Rick Kelly on June 30, 1990, in Frankfort, Kentucky. She is proceeded in her death by her grandparents Irene and Kenneth Hill and Clyde and Jo Kelly as well as beloved pets, Hughey, Gus and Kaze. She is survived by her husband John and daughter Ramsey…

Dennie V. Ferrell, age 90, widower of Emma Bussell Ferrell, departed this life on Monday, April 14, 2026, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Facility. Dennie was born on June 5, 1935, in Menifee County, Kentucky, the son of the late Lloyd Garland and Ellen Mullins Ferrell, was a veteran of the United States Army, and a…

Darrin Lane Sears, 56, was born on December 4, 1969, in Paris, Kentucky, and passed away on April 15, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Darrin lived a life marked by service, intellect, and quiet kindness. He proudly served as a Marine and answered the call of duty during Operation Desert Storm, later spending time in Somalia.…

Keith Gerald Patterson 70, transitioned from his earthly walk to life eternal on April 5, 2026, at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington Ky. He was born June 28, 1955, to the late Edward and Belle Washington Patterson in Paris, Ky. Keith was a member of First Baptist Church, 128 west 8th street Paris, Ky and…

Carrie Jean Anderson, 87, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Carlisle, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, love, and steady devotion to the people and places that mattered most to her. Carrie was a Christian and a member of Stoney Creek Christian Church. Her faith…

Dolores Anne Maria Schwartz Leigh, 83, died Friday April 10, 2026, at her home in Paris, KY. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, she served in the Air Force and was a retired Librarian and she also volunteered at the Paris-Bourbon County Public Library for many years. Dolores is survived by two sons, Alex…

Glenna Faye Oney, age 81, passed away on April 15, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1945, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the many people whose lives she touched along the way. Glenna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose greatest joy…

Melvin Wayne Shields, 77, husband of the late Margaret Hardwrick Shields, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home in Carlisle. Born October 6, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Melvin & Nancy Morris Shields, he was a member of Faith Pointe Church in Lexington. Wayne served in the U.S. Army for…

Betty Jean Sipe, age 89, widow of Marshall Glen Sipe, departed this life into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Betty was born in Peoria, Illinois on July 28, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert Golden and Geneva Rayburn Witt. She graduated from…