Area Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Cline Anderson, age 91, of Paris, widow of Bobby C. Anderson, departed this life on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Facility. Dorothy was born in Bourbon County on March 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Oliver Thomas and Mary Nelle Setters Cline, attended school at Little Rock School…

Sharon Lee Hamilton Pollitt, 72, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on March 25, 1954, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and thoughtfulness. Sharon was the beloved wife of Jackie Pollitt for 54 years, and together they shared a long and…

Patricia Elaine Tennison, September 13, 1942 – July 3, 2026. Well known as “Muv”, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and great friend, passed away in Winchester Kentucky after a brief illness with her family by her side. Elaine was born in Center, Texas and was raised in Bakersfield, California, which became her lifelong…

Gaylen Forrest Rankin, known lovingly to many as Frosty was born on May 17, 1950, in Paris, Kentucky, and departed this life on July 21, 2026, in Millersburg, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy as bright and enduring as the colors he so dearly loved to lay upon canvas. He was the cherished son of Robert…

Amanda Sue Roe, age 60, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1965, in Paris, Kentucky, to Donald Richard Roe and Katherine Ann (Byrd) Smith. Amanda had a deep love for music and found great joy in spending time outdoors. Above all else, she cherished her family…

Mary Henry, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was a native of Paris, Kentucky born on December 28, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary Tucker. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Mary Willie Clay Tucker and Augustus Tucker, husband Logan Henry, three brothers,…

Clayton Lee “C.L. Smooth” Rankin, 79, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. He was born on September 27, 1946, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and a warm sense of humor that those who knew him will always remember. He…

Sandra Jean Fryman Hopkins, wife of the late Robert J. “Buddy” Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Born July 14, 1961 in Fleming County to the late James Madison and Betty Jean Glass Fryman, she was a formerly employee of International Spike in Lexington. Sandra greatly enjoyed going…

Marsha Ann Soper Wright, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Born on December 2, 1951, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Marsha was the daughter of the late John Estill (Linda) Soper and Mildred Frances Stamper (H.C.) Judy. Marsha is survived by her devoted husband of…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Barbara M. Tucker, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 93.  A longtime resident of northern Scott County, Barbara was born in Bourbon County to the late Albert W. and Maude Curtis McFarland.  She…