Area Obituaries

Lesley M. Hunt Haynie, 81, widow of the late Robert Haynie, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown, KY. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Monard Ceicil Hunt and Anita Craig Hunt.  She was a Certified Public Accountant and was involved with the Newfoundland Dog…

Mr. Brandon Allen Ekey, age 49, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at a local hospital while surrounded by his family. Brandon was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 8, 1975, son of William Allen “Bill” Ekey and Pamela Butler Ekey. He received a Bachelor of Criminal Science degree from the University…

John Matthew Hall, 52, husband of 33 years to Leslie Cundiff Hall, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home in Nicholas County. Born March 3, 1972 in McDowell, Kentucky, he worked for many years at Champion Mobile Homes, then later at Allison’s Concrete and also was a self-employed logger. Additional survivors include his…

A Celebration of Life – Jim Roundtree The Roundtree family will honor the life of Jim Roundtree on Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at The Barr House, 1200 Cypress St., Paris, KY. We look forward to seeing each of you. In lieu of flowers, please just offer your support and fond memories.

David Burns Bannister February 24, 1948 – August 10, 2024 David Burns Bannister, age 76, son of the late Tilton Burns and Nancy Lou Gentry Bannister, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bradenton, Florida on August 10, 2024. Survivor’s left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 58 years, Marilyn Day Bannister,…

Helen Frances Wilson Reynolds, 100 years old, passed away August 26, 2024 at Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation in Owingsville, KY. Born June 5, 1924 in Bourbon County, she was the daughter of the late Bishop and Effie Mae Sargeant Wilson. She was a faithful member of White Oak Christian Church for 78 years and took…

David Burns Bannister February 24, 1948 – August 10, 2024 David Burns Bannister, age 76, son of the late Tilton Burns and Nancy Lou Gentry Bannister, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bradenton, Florida on August 10, 2024.  Survivor’s left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 58 years, Marilyn Day Bannister,…

Timothy Ray Rison, a man known for his infectious laughter and adventurous spirit, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Lexington, KY, just two days shy of his 61st birthday. Born on August 27, 1963, in Paris, KY, Timothy, or Tim as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, lived a life full…

Roger Alan Michael, widower of Marnie Schlansky Michael, passed away in his home on Saturday, August 17th due to heart complications at the age of 69. Born in Lexington, Kentucky as the third son of the late William and Jo Ann Michael on December 4, 1954, he developed a love for sports and not taking…