Area Obituaries

Charles A. Lucas, 92, of Wilder, Kentucky made his journey to be with our Lord on April 2, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1933, to Myrtle Lucas Buchanan and Lawrence Lucas in Paris, Kentucky. Charles served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and later joined the US Air Force.…

Mary Margaret Nuzum Sterling, age 76, passed away in her home on May 17, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. She was born on March 17, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, and lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, and thoughtfulness. Mary was the beloved wife of Wayne Sherwood Sterling and the devoted mother of one son, John…

Helen Louise Lister McDonald Fryman, 95, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born March 3, 1931 in Boyle County to the late Leon and Lillian Worthington Lister, she was a devoted homemaker and worked for several years as a substitute teacher. She…

Bonnie Lou Florence, 72, widow of John Wayne Florence, died Tuesday May 12, 2026 in Danville, KY. The family is asking for donations to help with funeral expenses. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main Street, Paris, KY. The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24-hour funeral information…

Brenda Fay Fryman Cox 71 passed away May 13, 2026. She was born in Harrison County on August 4, 1954. She loved playing computer games, drinking Mt. Dew and playing with her cats, she also loved being with her family, grandbabies and her friends. She is survived by a son Donnie Gene (Lisa) Cox Jr,…

Lucian Allen “Luke” Ashcraft, age 60, husband of Jamie Gibson Ashcraft, a small engine mechanic, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born January 15, 1966 in Irvine, Kentucky, the son of Lucian Ashcraft Jr. and Eunice Hardy Hortenbury. Luke was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Bless The Lord Church in…

Forrest Shane Duncan 63 passed away May 10, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County on August 17, 1962, to Eugene and Ruby Gray Duncan. He was a Nicholas County High School graduate and retired from 3M after twenty-eight years. He loved fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren, family, friends and his dog…

Kay George Shumate, 87, of Paris, wife of the late Clifford Wayne Shumate, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born August 28, 1938 in Nicholas County, she was a 1956 graduate of Paris High School. Kay married Wayne Shumate on April 13, 1958 and began her journey as a devoted wife, mother…

Raydan William Kolter Back was born on May 7, 2026, and entered Heaven the very same day. Though his time here was brief, Rayden was loved beyond measure from the very beginning. He was deeply wanted, prayed for, and already held such a special place in the hearts of his family. While they never got…

Carmen Ramírez, de 63 años, residente de Paris, Kentucky, falleció el 8 de mayo de 2026. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1963 en Durango, México, y vivió una vida marcada por su calidez, devoción y un espíritu alegre que conmovió a todos los que la conocieron. Carmen fue una madre, abuela, hermana, tía y…