Area Obituaries

Joe Larry Eads, widower of Judith Mastin Eads, departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Bourbon Community Hospital E.R., at the age of 84. Joe was born in Paris, Kentucky on October 14, 1940, the son of the late John F. and Josephine Biddle Eads, was a graduate of Bourbon County High School…

Forrest Allen Thomas, age 85, of Nicholasville, KY, husband of Mildred “Millie” Turpin Thomas, departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington. Forrest was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 23, 1940, the son of the late Walter E. and Anna Margaret Emmons Thomas, a high school graduate, a veteran of…

Helen Mae Vance McKee 92 passed away February 21, 2025. She was born in Bourbon County on September 24, 1932, to the late Bert and Mollie Guy Vance. She was a Housewife. She loved her church, she enjoyed quilting, singing, playing piano and spending time with her family. In the past she traveled with church…

Farrah Raye Welch 48 passed away Friday February 14, 2025. She was born in Bourbon County on January 15, 1977, to William Ray and Charlene Hope Watkins Snapp. She was a graduate of Nicholas County High School and Maysville College; she was employed at Family Care Associates for sixteen years as a nursing assistant. She…

Born in Paris, one of Kentucky’s finest, Marian Robertson Howerton Kibler left this earth on February 13, 2025, and was welcomed into heaven. She was a fun loving, classy lady that loved people unconditionally and, oh boy, could she dance! Marian retired from helping everyone shop at Sears, then moved down the street to Steinmart…

Shirley Ann (Fields) Beatty “Mee-Maw” 84 Yrs Sunrise 10/21/1940 – Sunset 2/09/2025 Shirley was born on October 21st, 1940, in North Middletown, Kentucky, to James Garett Fields and Virginia Brown Fields. Shirley was an amazing cook. No event or Holiday was complete without her dishes on the table. Her food is and will be fondly…

Edmond Lane Boyle, age 84, husband of Mary Adele Bryant Boyle, died peacefully at his home, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Edmond was born in Paris, Kentucky on May 09, 1940, the son of the late Dudley and Eva Jane McFarland Boyle, was a graduate of Paris High School, and…

Jennifer Ann Jones Ramey, aged 55, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Lexington, KY. Born on November 28, 1969, in Paris, KY, to Deborah Taulbee Jones and the late James Jones, Sr., Jennifer was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. Jennifer spent her professional years as a dedicated machine operator…

Elizabeth Mae Crooks Duncan, loving mother, sister, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Lansing, MI, at the age of 95. Born on October 24, 1929, in Paris, KY, Elizabeth’s warmth and resilience were hallmarks of a life well-lived, touching the lives of everyone she knew. Elizabeth’s commitment to nurturing not…

Bobby Ray Gibson, aged 71, a lifelong resident of Kentucky, passed away peacefully in Cynthiana, KY, on February 15, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1953, in Millstone, KY, to the late James Gibson and Evelyn Burchum Gibson. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Bobby’s loving spirit and courageous heart shaped the…