Area Obituaries

Barbara Elizabeth Derby Davidson departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky at the age of 85 years. Barbara was born on January 19, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Elbert and Eleanore Chambers Derby, was a graduate of William McFarland High School,…

Clydene Garrison Curtis, age 79, of Lexington, KY passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Born in, Bourbon County on December 10, 1944, to the late Ernest and Mary Ella Bills Garrison. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Ann Webb, and Mary McKinney. Clydene is survived by a son, William Curtis; daughters, Yvonne (Roger)…

Shirley Ann Earlywine Hadley, aged 84, passed away peacefully on the 18th of September 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born to the late James Daniel and Mary Mamie Wagoner Earlywine on May 12, 1940, in Millersburg, Kentucky. A warm-hearted soul and embodiment of kindness and gentleness, Shirley’s life was a testimony to the love…

Rylie Faye Fryman, a beacon of love and courage, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, in Lexington, KY, at the tender age of seven. Born on December 13, 2016, to Allen and Mary Alison Plummer Fryman, Rylie was a cherished daughter, a beloved sister to Ryan and Ryder, and a treasured member of an…

Harold Dailey McCarty, 76, known by many as “Frosty” passed away Friday September 20, 2024, in Cynthiana, KY. He was born February 26, 1948, to the late Robert and Ruth Montjoy McCarty. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Faye McCarty; children, Lorrene “Rene” (Ray) Rawlins, Sirena McCarty and Donna (Bobby) Smith; three brothers, Wendell…

Lois Mae Cain Snapp age 85, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born in Claysville, KY on January 11, 1939, to the late Arthur Cain and Goldie Webber Cain Batte. Lois was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Snapp, and grandson, Travis Wigglesworth. Through their many years…

John Melbourne Marler, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, to join his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2024. John was born in Doniphan, Missouri, on October 2, 1938, as the fourth of six children to Irvin and Mary McPheeters Marler. Known as “Johnny” by his family, he spent his childhood…

Chester James Myers, known affectionately by his friends and family as Buster, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, in Lexington, KY. Born on February 5, 1933, in Paris, KY, Buster’s life was marked by his generous spirit, selfless nature, and thoughtful demeanor. Buster attended Transylvania University before earning his bachelor’s degree in architecture from…