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Area Obituaries

Jason Shane “Wagz” Wagoner

Jason Shane “Wagz” Wagoner of Paris, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home, having attained the age of 45 years. Jason was born in Paris on December 2, 1978, the son of Stephen and Lori Ogle Wagoner, was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, attended Western Kentucky University, and…

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Mr. Charles Lenz

Mr. Charles Lenz, age 88 of Horse Cave, Kentucky passed away December 16, 2023 at his home with his wife Joy and family by his side. Mr. Lenz retired from Kentucky Textile as a mechanic. Survived by his wife Joy (Lenz) Lopez Aguilar. Winn Funeral Home in Horse Cave, Kentucky is serving the family of…

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Betty Jane Carr Rose

Betty Jane Carr Rose, widow of Deward “Dude” Ray Rose, departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family, having attained the age of 93 years. Betty was born in Fayette County on October 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Wilgus…

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Reverend James Barton Britton

Reverend James Barton Britton, husband of Mary Roy Britton, departed for his heavenly home, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, seven days after the sudden passing of his next to youngest brother, Thomas Augustus Britton. James, affectionately known as J.B., was the eldest son of the late Barton and Mary Frances Grinney Britton. J.B. was extraordinarily gifted…

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Keith Thomas Conyers

Keith Thomas Conyers, 63, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. Born in Carlisle, KY, he was the son of Eureva Curtis Conyers and the late Harold Thomas Conyers. He was a member of the Donaldson Road Baptist Church. He loved to swap and trade, loved motorcycles, and enjoyed going…

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Jamie Ylanda Murray

Jamie Ylanda Murray, 46, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. Born in Paris, KY, she was the daughter of Debra Denise (Kenneth) Cunningham and James Reece Murray. She worked for Sekri, loved playing angry birds, word puzzles, watching family guy and movies. In addition to her parents she is…

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Steven Wayne Pelley

Steven Wayne Pelley, died Sunday December 3, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was born in Cynthiana, KY and was a state registered Nursing Assistant at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home for 20 years and more recently at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Steven enjoyed camping and fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time…

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Tina Marie Osterman

Tina Marie Osterman, 63, of North Middletown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Edgemont Healthcare Nursing Home in Cynthiana. Born August 27, 1960 in Tampa, Florida, she worked for many years as a CNA in several area nursing homes and hospitals. Surviving are three sons: Jeff Hight of Carrollton, Texas, Charles Hight of…

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Betty Jane Carr Rose

Betty Jane Carr Rose, widow of Deward “Dude” Ray Rose, departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family, having attained the age of 93 years. Betty was born in Fayette County on October 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Wilgus…

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Richard L. Franklin

Lexington, Kentucky – Richard L. Franklin, born September 17, 1965, beloved husband of Lanora Franklin, passed peacefully on December 1, 2023. Visitation was on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 – 12 noon, with funeral following at New Birth Church of Christ, 1690 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, Ky Smith and Smith Funeral Home in Lexington…

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