Area Obituaries

Justin Keith Wade, age 39, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1986, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a friendly spirit that touched everyone who knew him. Justin was the beloved son of Angie Lou Smith Wade and Randall “Randy”…

Harvey Thomas “Tommy” Gillispie, 95, of Bourbon County, husband of the late Mary Della Letcher Gillispie, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle. Born June 20, 1930 in Bourbon County to the late Carl Thomas and Mabel Wagoner Gillispie, Tommy lived the majority of his life in the Jackstown area. A…

Paul Douglas Woods, Sr., age 65, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1960, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that touched many along the way. He was a Christian man whose faith helped guide…

Carolyn Sue Hensley, 58, born on March 30, 1968, in Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and husband at her home in Paris, KY. She was the beloved daughter of Irene Watts and the late Ted Watts. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,…

Cynthia Rector Frey, 75, died on May 23, 2026, peacefully at home with her husband Vaughn by her side. Cynthia was born in Bowling Green on May 30, 1950, to the late Harold and Ann Martin Rector. She was the second born and oldest girl of eight children, a role she carried with grace, warmth,…

Bobby Allen Webb, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle, KY. He was born on May 12, 1935, in Harrison County, KY, to the late John William and Jeanette “Nettie” Dowd Webb. Bobby was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patsy Wayne Asbury Webb; a…

William Charles Brewer, age 67, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Campton, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a kind spirit that touched the lives of many. William was the beloved husband of Bonnie Lou Templin Brewer and a devoted…

Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Born August 13, 1932 in Ewing to the late Thomas Allen and Josie Pickett Umstattd Helphinstine, she worked for many years as a clerk for the U.S. Government in several areas, including Wright-Patterson…

Laura Elizabeth King DeLaney, 67, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1959, in Paris, Kentucky, the daughter of Dr. Malcolm H. King of Ashland and the late Audrey “Sudie” Greene King. Laura attended Centre College and was a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She…

Francis Lynn Luallen passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. He was born in Paris, Kentucky to Wilford and Frances Luallen. Lynn is survived by his wife, Crit Luallen, and children Scott Luallen (Amber), Mary Lynne Roach (Ronnie), J.P. Luallen and grandchildren Phillip Luallen, Embry Luallen Alex Luallen, Ben Luallen, Wesley Roach, Elee Roach, and…