Area Obituaries

Antonio “Jack” Robinson, a kind-hearted soul known for his friendly and thoughtful nature, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024, in Richmond, Kentucky. Born in Paris, KY, on December 13, 1973. Antonio made the world a brighter place for those who knew him. Jack graduated from Paris High School, where he began to shape a…

Fannie Lou Wagoner Florence, of Paris, widow of Glenn Ray Florence, Sr., departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, at the age of 76 years. She was born in Harrison County, Kentucky on June 14, 1947, the daughter of the late Bernice and Lillian Frances…

William “Willy” Henry Lee II, 59, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Mt. Sterling, KY. Born in Paris, KY, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Henry Lee and Linda Lee. He loved to hunt and fish and worked as a truck driver and a farm hand for many years. In addition to…

Shirley Rogers Withrow Clark of Paris, Kentucky, age 89, departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Legacy Center of Willows at Hamburg in Lexington, Kentucky. Shirley was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 23, 1934, the daughter of the late Byron and Christine Burdick Rogers, received her master’s degree from the University…

Paul King, 95, husband of Anna Lewis King for almost 75 years, passed away April 2, 2024, at his home in Paris, Kentucky surrounded by his family. He was born in North Middletown, Kentucky on February 10, 1929 to the late Roy and Nellie King. Paul was a 1948 graduate of North Middletown High School…

Scotty Allen Tapp, 48, died Sunday March 31, 2024, in Mt. Sterling, KY. Born in Paris, KY, he was the son of Joann Hill the late Robert Allen Tapp. He drove a bus for the Federated Transport Services of the Bluegrass and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his mother, he is survived…

Norma Sue Flora Ritchie, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Lexington, KY. She was born on October 10, 1939, in Cynthiana, KY. Sue was a dedicated homemaker and babysitter for several years, bringing warmth and care to those around her. Her nurturing nature extended beyond her family, touching the…

Robert (Bobby) Pierson Boyd, widow of the late Loretta Boyd of Moorefield passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 16, 2024, at the Bourbon County Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1966, in Carlisle at the old Nicholas County Hospital, the son of the late Edgar P. and Ileen (Mullins) Boyd. Bobby was a graduate of…

Jane Gann, age 68, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Jane was born in Bourbon County on May 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Ollie Glenn and Louise Franklin Snapp, was a retired cook for the Bourbon County Schools, and enjoyed spending time…

Ester Cozene Myers Porter, aged 69, of Paris, KY, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Paris, KY. She was born on May 30, 1954, in Paris, KY to the late George and Evelyn Marks Myers. Ester was a retired cook at the Paris/Bourbon County YMCA, Bourbon County Detention Center, and at the Bourbon Community…