Area Obituaries

Ruby Jean Mattox Gilkerson, 82, widow of Raymond Douglas Gilkerson, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. Born in Mason County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Everett Stanley and Ruby Elizabeth Bradford Mattox. A former receiving clerk with RexRoth and retired realtor Ruby enjoyed attending auctions and collecting antiques. A true people person,…

Carole Lou Estes Hamilton, age 88, of DeLand, Florida, formerly of Paris, departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Centerpoint Health in Winchester, surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born in Winchester on July 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Christine McEwan Rice, attended Transylvania University as well…

Raylynn Paige Johnson, who was born on May 8, 2025, and passed away on July 13, 2026, was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin, and cherished member of her family. Raylynn was the precious daughter of Jaime Ray Johnson and Harlie Paige Richards, who loved her deeply and treasured every moment they shared…

Betty Jean Lyle Rupard, of North Middletown, Kentucky, widow of Robert Franklin Rupard, departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her home, having attained the age of 95 years.   Betty was born in North Middletown on October 17,1930, the daughter of the late George Wesley and Gladys Mae Grayson Lyle, was a graduate…

Mamye Duverne Love Irvin, of Paris, widow of Charles William Irvin, departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Bourbon Heights, having attained the age of 88 years. Mayme was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, on November 13, 1937, the daughter of the late George William and Anna Love, was a graduate of Bourbon…

Louis was the husband of Saundra “Sunny” Meadows Faust, and together they shared many cherished memories. He was a proud father to Dianna Marie (Tod) Parrish, Retired Army Major Louis Douglas (Lynda) Faust, and Retired Navy Lt. Commander Michael Todd (Dior) Faust. He also held close the memory of his son, Richard Curtis Faust and…

Timothy James “Tim” Hubbard, age 67, of Paris, Kentucky, husband of Theresa Salas Hubbard, of 48 years, departed this life on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was a loving Husband, Father, Papa, Uncle, Brother-in-law, and friend to all who knew him. In addition to…

Gary Lee Ammerman, 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered as a devoted son, father, papaw, family member, and friend whose life was marked by love, strength, and kindness. He was born at Harrison Memorial Hospital December 19, 1960,…

Betty Jean Kemper, age 95, widow of James Paul Kemper, died Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. She was born February 1, 1931 in Frankfort, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jack and Hazel Morris Long. Betty was a graduate of Louisville Baptist School of Nursing and was a retired Registered…

Marina A. Thompson passed away peacefully June 30, 2026, at U K Hospital surrounded by her family at the age of sixty-six. She was born in Harrison County December 8, 1959, to the late Ronald and Elsie Morrison Thomas. Marina loved to bake, crochet, music and spending quality time with family. She is survived by…