Area Obituaries

Deep in the quiet peace of early morning on September 29, Catesby Woodford Clay drew his last breath at his Runnymede Farm house near Paris, Kentucky, completing just over 101 years and two months from the moment he was born there. A portrait of his mother, Agnes, smiled down on him from the wall as…

Levi Jett Collier, of North Middletown, departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 28 years. Levi was born in Lexington, Kentucky on September 13, 1996, the son of Reeca (Graves) and Anthony Collier, was a graduate of Montgomery County High School, a plumber, and a member of North Middletown Christian…

Reprinted with permission from BloodHorse.com Joe Perez @BH_JPerez Brutus Clay III remembers being told stories about how people viewed his father as “a big deal.” Yet, Catesby Clay, the longtime Runnymede Farm chairman, never carried himself that way. He always saw all people as equals no matter their station in life. That’s only part of…

Betty Faye Arnold Coburn, widow of Harold Jay Coburn, departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home in Paris, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 84 years. Betty was born on August 28, 1940, in Nicholas County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Williams Arnold, was…

William Myles Muntz, a well-known local roofer, died unexpectedly on Saturday September 28, 2024, after a fall. Myles was best known for his engaging smile, his kind and gentle nature, love for his family and his dogs. Myles was born June 2, 1957, to Geneva Duckworth Muntz and Manville Hunt Muntz who preceded him in…

Maggie C Stewart, born June 30,1949, passed away September 22nd, 2024. Maggie was born and raised in Jeffersonville, KY to the late Hattie and Arthur Martin, she was the middle child with four brothers and five sisters. As a young woman Maggie married Johnny Stewart of North Middletown and had two sons, John Davis Stewart,…

Sherman Art Mitchell, age 92 passed away at his home on the 23rd of September 2024 in Paris after an extended illness. He was born to the late Lloyd Thomas Mitchell and Cora Revel Mitchell on June 29, 1932 in Cincinnati Ohio. He moved to Paris, Ky when he was 6 years old. He was…

Phyllis Ann Arnold, age 63, of Paris, departed this life at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024. Phyllis was born in Paris, Kentucky on February 7, 1961, the daughter of the late Virgil Espy and Barbara Lynn Howard Arnold, was a 1979 graduate of Paris High School, attended…

Patricia Ann Rose, age 77, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1947, in Estill County, daughter of the late Ollie Estes and Roselee Plowman Stamper. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a son, Paul Davis, infant twins; stepfather,…

On Tuesday, September 24th, Alberto Hernandez (54), loving husband of Jeannette Strader Hernandez, passed away at Albert B. Chandler Hospital after a tragic bicycling accident. He was a dedicated father with a never quit attitude which he instilled in his three wonderful children, Ethan Alberto (22), Kylie Diane (19), and Ava Rosa (16). Always looking…