Area Obituaries

Carol Kay Clark Holland of Paris, wife of Cecil Kenneth Holland, departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 72 years. Kay was born in Lexington, Kentucky on April 7, 1952, the daughter of the late Rosella Bromagen Williams and Kenneth Clark, was a 1970 graduate of Bourbon County High School,…

Charles Emerson Johnston, Jr., a man of profound intelligence, boundless curiosity, and unwavering kindness, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Georgetown, Kentucky. Born on April 29, 1954, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Charles Emerson Johnston, Sr. and Sara Rudd Johnston, Charles’s journey through life was marked by his dedication to service, a passion…

Bettie Sheridan Turney Greenup, 88, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. Bettie was born in Paris, Kentucky, the daughter of Jesse McClellan Turney and Helen Elizabeth Sheridan. Bettie graduated from Bourbon County High School in 1954. She furthered her education in Washington D.C. at Marjorie Webster women’s college, where she served on the…

Beloved husband, devoted father, thoughtful friend, dedicated veteran and man of God, Gregory Alan Buckler, passed away on June 22, 2024. He was born in Millersburg, KY, to James E. and Anna K. (Herrington) Buckler. With three sisters (Diana, Barbara and Brenda), he often smiled and said God was preparing him to be surrounded by…

Ronnie Steven Ritchie, Sr., 70, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Born November 5, 1953 in Bourbon County to the late John D. and Mary Catherine Mann Ritchie, he worked for many years in construction. Ronnie loved music, especially playing guitar, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are four children:…

Betty Catesby Woodford Duty died in Woodstock, Georgia, on June 14, 2024. Betty was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on August 24, 1933, the only child of Nola Highland and John T. Woodford. She grew up on the family farm on Harrods Creek Road in Bourbon County. She graduated from Paris High School and the…

June Doyle King passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on October 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Howard Doyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel (J.D.) King and son, John Howard King. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Elizabeth King and…

John Michael “Mike” Brady, 57, of Paris, departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Mike was born on August 2, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of John “Jerry” and Bonnie Brady. He was a member of the 1985 graduating class from Paris High School where he was a 3-year starter during the school’s…

Jennifer Luecresa Reynolds, 58, wife of the late Floyd Reynolds, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home in Paris. Born Feb. 19, 1966, she was a native of Lexington and a long time personal care provider and medical assistant. Survivors include her three sons: Chuck (Mindy) Conrad, Adam Harris (Jessica Chapman) and Dustin…