Area Obituaries

Juanita Flora Temple, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY, the same city where she first graced the world with her presence on February 27, 1929. Born to Russell Flora and Arizona Blanton Flora, Juanita’s life was a tapestry…

Brad Mitchell, 70, of Sylacauga, Alabama, formerly Paris, KY passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 after his nearly two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Brad is survived by his three daughters: Amy Mitchell, Whitney Woodard (Alex); and Laurie Forester (Michael); his grandchildren Noah Woodard, Maddie Woodard, Abby Ann Forester, and Ellie Forester, and his…

Lowell Hurst passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born May 4, 1931, in Bourbon County, Kentucky to James Lafayette Hurst and Ellen “Ella” Sargent Hurst. He retired from Trane Company Lexington. Lowell honorably served his country four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He…

Chester James Myers, known affectionately by his friends and family as Buster, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, in Lexington, KY. Born on February 5, 1933, in Paris, KY, Buster’s life was marked by his generous spirit, selfless nature, and thoughtful demeanor. Buster attended Transylvania University before earning his bachelor’s degree in architecture from…

Wayne Franklin Rankin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away April 25, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He was 82. Wayne was born on February 4, 1942, in Scott County, Kentucky, the sixth of seven children born to James Chester Rankin and Mildred Case Rankin. After several moves,…

Floyd Hardwick Martin, age 90 of North Middletown, departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home on Millersburg Road, surrounded by his loving family. Floyd was born on August 31, 1933, in Bourbon County, the son of Asa Floyd and Martha Clark Martin, was a high school graduate, served in the United…

Eula Carol Brown, age 69, of Paris, departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Eula was born in Paris on February 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Lester and Betsie Ann Ginn Noel, attended Transylvania University and was a graduate of the University of Kentucky Nursing…

Leonard J. Garrison, 76, husband of Martina Tipton Garrison, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home in Winchester, Kentucky. Born in Paris, Kentucky, on December 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Leonard and Evelyn Himes Garrison. He was a retired forklift operator and a member of Durbin Memorial Baptist…

Veronica Yvonne Pitts Christopher, affectionately known as Veronica, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Paris, Kentucky, on April 22, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on May 24, 1970, to the late William Roger Pitts, Sr. and Glenda Sue Woolums Pitts, Veronica’s life was a testament to the power of love and selflessness.…

Tina Marie Hooper, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 62 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Born on June 6, 1961, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Tina’s life was a testament to the power of caring and compassion. Tina’s early years in Jeffersonville laid the foundation for a life…