Area Obituaries

Brent Johnson, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, in his hometown of Lexington, KY, where he was also born on January 18, 1967. His life was a testament to his enduring spirit and the joy he brought to those around him. Brent’s legacy is lovingly remembered by…

Billie Jean Queen Gibbons died September 11, 2024 surrounded by family following a long illness after a stroke in February, 2023. Billie Jean was born in Ashland KY on October 6, 1929 to Hermia (Dennis) Queen and William Franklin Queen. As an only child of a working mother, her Aunt Maggie (Dennis) and Uncle Stanley…

Michael F. Jurgensen, age 74, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 13 with his two children by his side. Born on January 19, 1950 in Hartford, Connecticut, Mike was the youngest son of Emil and Stephanie (Plona) Jurgensen. He served in the United States Air Force and then transitioned into a career…

Nancy Carol Arnold Moore, age 84, of Cynthiana, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. She was born in Paris, KY, on September 6, 1940, to the late James L. Arnold and Ruby Mattox Sellars. Besides her parents, Nancy was also preceded in death by the mother who raised her,…

John William Brady, 78, husband of the late Shelia Sumpter Brady, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home in Nicholas County. Born March 26, 1946 in Nicholas County to the late James Robert & Elizabeth Clemons Brady, he was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, a long-time truck driver for Roeder Cartage and…

Steven Douglas Ritchie, 61, spouse of Robin Bradburn Ritchie, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. Born in Carlisle, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clyde and Betty Jane (Willouby) Ritchie. A mechanic for Chuck’s Garage, he was an A-6 certified Chevrolet technician and enjoyed working on cars. His love for cars ran deep…

Steven Jeffrey Collett, age 45, of North Middletown, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Steven was born in Cincinnati on January 7, 1979, the son of the late Richard and Carol Bee Collett, was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, a team leader at CMWA, loved golfing, and hot rods. In…

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Jean Perkins who was born June 13, 1940 and passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Harrison Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. She was the only daughter of Ell Kendall Sr and Pearlene Kendall. She was preceded in death by three brothers Lester Kendall, James Kendall…

Carolyn Collier Ware, 89, died peacefully on September 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on March 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Blanton and Mary Forman Collier. She graduated from Paris High School in 1953 and the University of Kentucky in 1958 where she was a member of the Chi Omega…