Area Obituaries

Allen Francis Riggs Earlywine, 86, wife of William David Earlywine for 70 years, died Monday January 29, 2024, at her home in Millersburg, KY. She was born in Millersburg, KY to the late Clifton “Kib” and Leona Crump Riggs. Allen did childcare in her home for many years and was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting,…

Jerry Glenn Price, age 91, a retired mechanical engineer for IBM, widower of Sara Margaret Henson Price, died Friday, January 26, 2024. Jerry was born September 18, 1932, in Paris, son of the late William Glenn Price and Thelma Hill Price Crotty. Jerry was a graduate of Ashland High School and received his Bachelor of…

Lisa Brown-Hill-Starks, 58, departed this life on January 22, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. She was born on May 15, 1965, in Paris, KY to Henry Edward Brown, Jr. and the late Bertha Rebecca Rankin-Brown. Lisa was a successful track runner at Bourbon County High School and a horse walker at…

Jason Alan Perry, age 53 of Paris, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his home. Jason was born in Paris on April 24, 1970, the son of the late Howard Francis and Bette Jean Edgington Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, John…

Bill Wallace Burden, age 95, widower of Martha Mae Napier Burden, departed this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home in Paris, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Millersburg, Kentucky on July 17, 1928, the son of the late Will and Ida Wallace Burden, was retired from Dura Corporation, having…

Dr. Forrest R. Fightmaster, known by “Fight” or “Forry” to many, departed this life on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home in Paris, Kentucky surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 15, 1949, in Raton, New Mexico, to the late Joe B. and Betty Larmer Fightmaster. He was the obstinate, but doting…

Robert Arnold Osborne, 70, widow of the late Jeanne Maureen Stephens Osborne, died Saturday January 20, 2024, at the Northpoint Healthcare Center, Lexington, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late Dallas, Sr., and Anna Pearl Fletcher Osborne. He was the owner operator of Osborne Excavation. Robert enjoyed reloading ammunition, shooting, hunting, and…

Michael Dewayne Hawkins, 61, husband of Barbara Crook Hawkins, died Monday January 15, 2024, at his home in Lexington, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late William Elmer and Cozene Patterson Hawkins. He was a former industrial maintenance employee for the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was a member…

Lillie Mae Brooks Tubbs, wife of Claude Thomas Tubbs, of Paris, departed this life peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 89. Lillie was born in Estill County on December 29, 1934, the daughter of the late Lee Vernon and Della Mae Means…

Beverly K. Mason O’Neal, 72, wife of Robert Lynn O’Neal, died Monday January 15, 2024, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in Paris, KY to the late Billy Allen and Nancy Lee Dragoo Mason. She was a retired Registered Nurse at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY and Dover Manor Nursing…