Area Obituaries

William C. “Buddy” Mason, of Paris, departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, having attained the age of 68 years. Buddy was born on May 24, 1955, in Paris, KY the son of the late Billy Allen and Nancy Lee Dragoo Mason, a 1973 graduate of…

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Janet Sue Farris (86) passed away at home surrounded by family. A native of Paris, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Jack Shout and Anna Kathryn (Neal) Shout. In 1967, Janet and her husband relocated to Austin, TX, and remained there until her passing. She is survived by her husband,…

Donald “Pap” Stamper 9-15-1939 to 12-28-2023. Devoted husband of Martha (deceased) Father of Kathy Sosby Billy Stamper and Regina Donna Goodpaster and Matt Grandfather of Ashley Peck and Chris, Jason Stamper and Karen, Brent Sosby (deceased), Mandy Goodpaster, Samantha Murphy and David and Gabbi Goodpaster. Great Grandfather of Nick Stamper and Audri, Caden Stamper, Justin…

James Ray “Jamie” Lanter, 50, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his home in Cynthiana. A native of Bourbon County born September 29, 1973, he was a 1991 graduate of Bourbon County High School, enjoyed playing computer games and spending time with friends online, and loved drinking coffee. Surviving are his mother, Vicki Lizer;…

Victoria Lynn Spivey born August 21, 1962 went to her eternal home Monday, December 11, 2023, at UK Medical Center. She was a member of Tunnel Hill Church, Bath County. She was the daughter of Shirley and Emma Brewer of Paris. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son Timothy (Brittany) Spivey,…

June 16, 1952 – December 10, 2023. Zephyrhills, Florida – Mel passed away after a long illness. She was born and raised in Paris, Kentucky. After graduating from USF, she was a teacher in Pinellas County, Florida. As a teacher she touched many lives, even receiving an award from NASA during the selection process for…

Bobbie Jean Fisher, 76, died December 25, 2023, at the Lexington Premier Nursing Home, Lexington, KY. She was born in Millersburg, KY to the late Robert Harding Fisher and the late Wilma Jean Miller Fisher. She retired from the Bourbon County Schools as the Cafeteria Manager of North Middletown Elementary School and was a former…

Mary Jane Long, born April 6, 1926, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born and raised in Wrigley, Kentucky. Growing up, Mary was known as a hard worker helping her mother and father on the farm. After raising her own family in Bourbon County, she worked in the Textile…

Raymond Wright, Jr., 76, of Paris, husband of Nancy Adams, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born November 11, 1947 in Scott County to the late Raymond, Sr. & Mary Lou Kates Wright, he was a longtime truck driver, having formerly been an owner/operator and most recently working…