Area Obituaries

Larry Michael “Mike” Smith, known endearingly to friends and family as Mike, passed away peacefully in his birthplace of Paris, KY, on January 24, 2025. Born on June 4, 1959, to the late Colby and Pearl Townsend Smith, he lived a full life characterized by genuine kindness, a friendly demeanor, and deep faith. Mike graduated…

Donnie Gene Spencer, age 78, husband of Betty Landrum Spencer of Paris, departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Donnie was born on August 13, 1946, the son of the late Reed and Mary Patrick Spencer, was born and raised in Jackson, Kentucky, was a high…

Betty Jane Smittle McGuire Hoard, age 94, of Cynthiana, KY, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born on January 3, 1931, in Adams County, OH, Betty was the beloved mother and grandmother of a loving family, touching the lives of those around her with her faith-filled spirit, thoughtful wisdom, and…

Vickie Michelle Moriarity, 58, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, died at her home Saturday, January 11, after a brief battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Seattle, Washington, to Douglas Marshall Hicks and Susan Rowena Pownceby Hicks, Vickie was a National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher at Williamstown Independent School District. Vickie loved playing her saxophone,…

Jerry Wayne Frederick 70, loving husband to Mary Howard Frederick passed away at home on January 5, 2025. Jerry was born in Bourbon County on May 25, 1954, to the late Raymond and Minnie Mitchell Frederick. He was a retired carpenter and businessman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads and coins. Jerry was an advocate…

William Lester Howard, 62, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home in Nicholas County. Born April 19, 1962 in Nicholas County, he was a 1981 graduate of N.C.H.S., and a U.S. Air Force veteran and former member of the KY Army National Guard. William worked for many years as a master plumber and…

Donnie Gene Spencer, age 78, husband of Betty Landrum Spencer of Paris, departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born on August 13, 1946, the son of the late Reed and Mary Patrick Spencer, was born and raised in Jackson, Kentucky, was a high…

Barbara James Wells, age 89, widow of Donald Nelson Wells, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born March 19, 1935 in Paris, daughter of the late John and Stella Taylor James. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Paris High School and retired from the Paris Housing Authority after 32 years of…

Mary Marie Carpenter Jones, a beacon of faith and a cornerstone of love, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Stepstone, KY on May 15, 1931, to the late Oliver Everett Carpenter and Emma Lee Johnson Carpenter, Mary led a life marked by generosity and kindness. Mary spent…

Amber E. Hodgson, 54, of North Middletown, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, with loving family by her side. She was born Mar 18, 1970, in Wilmington OH. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. Amber is survived by her parents Lora Hodgson and James Hodgson; husband…