Area Obituaries

Esmerelda Lizette Rodriguez Perez, a beacon of love and faith, left this world on September 8, 2024, in Lexington, KY, after a life vibrantly lived. Born on February 20, 1996, in Boise, ID, Esmerelda’s journey was one marked by joy, dedication, and an unwavering spirit that inspired all who knew her. Esmerelda’s life was a…

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Ruby Patterson Kemper, 87, wife of the late Albert Kemper, Sr. died at her home in Paris, KY on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in Paris, KY to the late Edward and Belle Patterson. Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church, 128 W. 8th Street. She leaves to cherish her memory…

Helen Frances Wilson Reynolds, 100 years old, passed away August 26, 2024 at Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation in Owingsville, KY. Born June 5, 1924 in Bourbon County, she was the daughter of the late Bishop and Effie Mae Sargeant Wilson. She was a faithful member of White Oak Christian Church for 78 years and took…

Ricky Wayne Poe, 66, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024. Born in Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Nancy Purvis Poe. A long-time salesman, Ricky enjoyed fishing, horses and “making a deal” at a flea market. He attended Silas Baptist Church and cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren.…

Ronnie Steven Ritchie, Jr. 50, of Millersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Bourbon Community Hospital. Born September 17, 1973 he was the son of the late Ronnie Steven Ritchie, Sr. & Monica Bussell Ritchie White and worked on area horse farms as well as in construction and his families painting business. Steven…

  Terry Edward Rader, age 74, of Leesburg, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 29, 2024.  He was born on July 24, 1950, in Paris, KY, to the late John Lyle and Margaret Helena Wilhoit Rader.  Terry was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Kay Rader. Terry is survived…

Florence Omega Clifton Ferguson, a beacon of love and faith, peacefully passed onto her heavenly home on August 29, 2024, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on March 8, 1936, in Montgomery, Alabama, Florence’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, hard work and family bonds. As the notes Florence wrote in her bible read,…

William Carlyle Oliver, age 74, passed away Friday August 30, 2024, at his residence in Berea, KY. He was born December 3, 1949, in Richmond, KY to the late Robert and Nellie Abney Oliver. William was a former resident of N. Middletown, KY in Bourbon County, and a graduate of Kingston High School in Madison…