Area Obituaries
Douglas Ray Bills
Douglas Ray Bills, 71, husband of Brenda Stacy Bills for 51 years, died Friday March 29, 2024, in Paris, KY. He was born in Bourbon County, KY to the late Julian and Mabel Eades Bills. Ray owned and operated his own dump truck business for many years. He was a member of the Paris City…
Read MoreMaribeth “Beth” Helms Savarese
Maribeth “Beth” Helms Savarese, age 80, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Bourbon Community Hospital. She was born August 11, 1943, in Dothan, Alabama, daughter of the late James Tellis and Minnie Jean Guilford Helms. Beth attended Auburn University and was a retired computer programmer. She is survived by a brother, Jim Helms and his…
Read MoreEfrain Nava
Efrain Nava, 72, husband of Bertha Chavez, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home in Paris, KY. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he was the son of the late Mary Nava. He was the Pericos chef for over 20 years, he loved feeding birds, gardening and playing with Maria, Chris and Nevaeh. In addition to…
Read MoreWanda Louise Cleaver Crouch
Wanda Louise Cleaver Crouch, widow of Harlan Keith Crouch, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home in Little Rock, Kentucky, surrounded by family. Wanda was born on January 23, 1945, the daughter of the late Floyd and Ola Hinkle Cleaver, attended Little Rock elementary school, and was a 1963 graduate…
Read MoreGregory Charles Mack
Gregory Charles Mack, 76, was born September 13, 1947 and passed away on March 13, 2024. He departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Diane Mack, brothers, Danny, David, his sister, Erma and two special nephews, David and Darnell. His children, Greg, Jr. (Elona)…
Read MoreBrenda Kay Helmburg
Brenda Kay Helmburg, 63, died March 22, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Lexington, KY to the late Dewey and Mary Bridges Helmburg. Brenda was a retired cafeteria employee at the Fayette County Schools, and she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by one…
Read MoreErnest Kenton Tucker
Ernest Kenton Tucker, husband of Barbara Smith Tucker, of Lexington, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born in Mason County on September 8, 1935, the son of the late William and Mabel Pugh Tucker. He was a veteran of the United…
Read MoreThomas Saunders “Gent” Johnson
Thomas (Gent) Johnson,59, the real deal from Centerville, Son of Katie and the late Thomas Johnson Sr., left this world on March 17th, 2024. He graduated from Bourbon County High school, where he played football and basketball and was preseason all-state in both. He made a living mowing lawns and his loud voice echoed through…
Read MoreBeverly Kay Ritchie Waters
Beverly Kay Ritchie Waters, 65, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. Born May 9, 1958 in Cynthiana, she was a retired employee of Hansley Mills and of the Baptist Faith. Beverly loved fishing, mowing and spending time with her family. Surviving are four children: Patrick (Susan)…
Read MoreTimothy D. Duff
Timothy D. Duff died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence in Paris, Ky. He had been a resident of Paris for over twenty years and called Paris home. Born In Valley Station, Ky. he was the son of Leslie Duff, Jr. and Vicky Emerson. He is survived by one son, Timothy D. Duff, Jr.…
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