Area Obituaries
William Lee “Billy” Abney
William Lee “Billy” Abney, a lifelong resident of Paris, Kentucky, left a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories as he peacefully passed away in his hometown on March 17, 2026, at the age of 52. Billy’s journey began in the same small town on September 1, 1973, where he grew into a man…
Read MoreBrenda Johnson Clay
Brenda Johnson Clay died March 11 after a long illness surrounded by family. She was born May 30, 1939, to Ernst and Irma Johnson of Lexington, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband Berle, children Torsten Clay of Starkville, Mississippi, Severn Clay-Youman of Brooklyn, New York, and Maia Clay of Boise Idaho, and grandchildren Minako…
Read MoreLinda Sue Caudill Peace
Linda Sue Caudill Peace, born on November 10, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and service, cherished by all who knew her. Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Dennis D. Peace, and their…
Read MoreJohn Wesley “JW” Wilson
John Wesley “JW” Wilson, May 19, 1934 — March 12, 2026 of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Bourbon County, Kentucky to the late Bishop Wilson and Effie Sargeant Wilson. JW was a proud tobacco and cattle…
Read MoreClaude Thomas Tubbs
Claude Thomas Tubbs, 94, widower of Lillie Brooks Tubbs, departed this life Thursday, March 13, 2026, at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Paris on August 22, 1932 to the late Leonard John and Gladys Barbee Tubbs. Claude was a veteran of the United States Army, attended Central Baptist…
Read MoreWilliam McClure Derrickson
William McClure Derrickson, Jr., aged 74, a cherished pillar of his community and a loving patriarch of a large and vibrant family, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Born on March 3, 1952, in Little Rock, Kentucky, William was the treasured son of William McClure Derrickson, Sr. and Ella Lucille…
Read MoreNancy Louise Farris Wills
Nancy Louise Farris Wills, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Aldie, Virginia. Nancy was born on August 27, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky to Walter and Louise Farris. The family moved several times when she was growing up between Kentucky and Colorado. She graduated from Metcalfe County High School in Edmonton, Kentucky.…
Read MoreCatherine Marie Wimor Curtis
Catherine Marie Wimor Curtis, affectionately known as Granny to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Born on September 27, 1941, in Clay City, KY, to the late Herbert Wimor and Lillie Mae Borders Fraley, Catherine’s life was a testament to the love and care she bestowed upon…
Read MoreWanda Mae (Jackson) Anderson
Wanda Mae (Jackson) Anderson peacefully transitioned at her home on February 26, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 30, 1940 to the late Robert Clay and Georgia May (Random) Jackson. At the age of 5, Georgia May passes and Ardthare Willis became the mother of her children.…
Read MoreEarl C. Berger
Earl C. Berger, age 87, of Montgomery County, KY, passed away on March 7, 2026. Earl was born on June 17, 1938, in Irvine, KY to the union of the late Frank and Allie Walden Berger. He was the widower to Goldie M. Fraley Berger and a retired farmer. Earl was of the Christian faith…
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