Area Obituaries

Laura Lee Betts passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 69. Though she has passed, she has been welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ into eternal life. Laura Lee (Wood) Betts, best known as Laura Jean, was born June 17, 1955, to James William and Irene Catherine (Kohler) Wood,…

Pamela Reed, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m. She was surrounded by love and warmth, just as she had surrounded her family throughout her life. Pam’s heart was boundless—she cared deeply for everyone in her life and never hesitated to step in to…

George Willie Crutcher, Sr., passed away after a short illness at his home in Paris, KY on October 2, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew Crutcher and Elizabeth Crutcher in Richmond, KY on February 7, 1936. George worked at Baker Iron and Metal for over 37 years. He drove the big trucks, operated…

Cecil Kenneth Holland, widower of Carol Kay Holland, died suddenly of a massive heart attack, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 72 years. Kenneth was born in Paris, Kentucky on June 5, 1952, the son of the late Charles Kenneth and Juanita Pearl Yazell Holland, was…

William Thomas “Bill” Bryant Sr., of Georgetown, KY, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1945 in Bourbon County to the late Sanford and Francis Jones Bryant. Bill is also preceded in death by brothers, Bruce Bryant, Jack Bryant, Ray Bryant, Sanford Bryant and Phillip Bryant; sisters,…

David “Drew” McLellan, 54, of Lexington, passed away on September 29th, 2024. He was born on June 5th, 1970, in Lexington, KY to Pattie White (Stephens) and the late David W. McLellan, Jr. Drew was a self-employed, custom homebuilder who lived a rich, fulfilling life. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and…

David O’dell Gilbert, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Georgetown, Kentucky, at the age of 60. Born on January 23, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, David’s adventurous spirit and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew him. David is survived by his devoted wife,…

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…