Area Obituaries

John Wayne Tolson, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Baptist Health Lexington. John was preceded in death by his father and mother, John B. and Rena Rankin Tolson, one sister, Pat Massie, and one nephew, Ronald Gregory Massie. John graduated from Paris High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He was…

On May 1st William E Davis, Jr, age 94, died in Birmingham, AL. He had lived in Alabama since the passing of his beloved wife, Peggy, in 2018. He was born in the former Belgian Congo, on August 13th, 1929. The son of Christian missionaries, he lived in Africa until age 7, when he traveled…

Amos Ashland Penney, Jr., aged 72, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Saudi Arabia, far from his birthplace of Cynthiana, KY, but surrounded by the global community he loved and served. Born on June 30, 1951, to Amos Ashland Penney, Sr. and Artie Belle Speakes Penney, Amos Jr. grew up to be a man…

Darrell Keith Leggett, a cherished family man and friend, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 66. Born on April 25, 1958, in Paris, KY, Darrell’s life was one marked by love, laughter, and dedication. Darrell is lovingly remembered by his son, Nate (Julie) Leggett; his adored grandchildren,…

July 21, 1928 – May 30, 2024 Nicholasville, Kentucky – Dr. Wendell Roy Kingsolver passed away on May 30, 2024 after living life to its fullest for nearly 96 years. He was lucky to have two loves in his life and four generations of family and friends to remember and celebrate his bright presence in…

Richard A. Montgomery age 75, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday May 30th, 2024, at the U.K. Medical Center. He was born July 18th, 1948, in Chilton, KY, a son of the late Hubert and Alma Fights Montgomery. Richard was a Land Surveyor, Engineer, was retired from the Kentucky Department of Highways, former Casey…

Michael L.”Mike” Clemons, age 72, widower of Dianne “Sam” Singleton, formerly of Harrodsburg died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Bourbon Heights in Paris, KY. Born October 27, 1951 in Boone County, KY to the late Clarence Chester and Theda Louise (Brown) Clemons. He was owner and operator of Best Appliance in Harrodsburg KY. Mike is…

Esther Ruth Scott Linville, affectionately known as Ruth to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the age of 95 in Paris, Kentucky. Born on June 1, 1928, in Ruddles Mills, Kentucky, Ruth was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Her spirit, wisdom, and faith-filled…

Ruby Jewell Hedges Harris, a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at the age of 81 in her hometown of Cynthiana, KY, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 3, 1942, in Cynthiana, she was a longtime resident and a cherished member of Millersburg, KY. Ruby’s…

Anna Francis Jones Wells, 88, left this world to meet her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Francis, as she was known to her loved ones, was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Nellie and Omar Jones, her youngest daughter, Kathy Darlene Wells Smith, and her only sister,…