Area Obituaries

Frank Joseph Bellafato died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was 84 years old. Frank was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather (Poppy) who adored his grandchildren. Frank lived his life in a way that made it easy to write his obituary. His life was a life well-lived, focused on…

Philip Douglas Smith, 80, husband of Ruth Ann Gallagher Smith, died Tuesday September 12, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born in Monticello, KY to the late Fletcher and Beulah Jones Smith.  He was a retired U.S. Airways customer service employee, veteran of the United States Army and a…

Justin Wayne Ormes peacefully departed this life on November 22nd, 2022 at 4:50am at UK Hospital. Born September 22nd, 1988 to Jeff (Melissa) Hackworth and the late Denise Ann Ormes.  Justin is survived by a son Gabriel Blake Ormes, his partner Kimberlynn Grace Reynolds, 4 step-children Trenton Clay, Isabel Lillian Hope, Sophie Renee and Jace…

Jeanne Maureen Stephens Osborne, 69, wife of Robert Arnold Osborne, died Friday September 8, 2023, at her home in Paris, KY. Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Stephens and Verna Stacy Stephens. She was a member of the Bedford Acres Christian Church and a retired social worker for Hospice.…

Peggy Sue Tolson Laytart, 75, widow of the late Raymond Laytart, died Saturday September 9, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital.  She was born in Paris, KY to the late Logan Wheeler Tolson and the late Christine Rudd Tolson.  Peggy enjoyed gardening, cooking and doing crafts, whenever she could.  She loved spending time with…

Carolyn Kerns 75, wife of David Kerns of Lehigh Acres Florida, formerly of Paris Kentucky passed away August 25, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Nicholas County, Ky and a daughter to the late Marvin and Christine Harney of Paris. Carolyn was a retired manager for the Healy Corporation. She is survived…

Elizabeth “Betsy” Catherine Bell, 62, died Tuesday September 5, 2023, at her home in Paris, KY. She was born in Lexington, KY to Patricia “Pat” Nallinger Bell and the late John “Dusty” Reynolds Bell. Betsy loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She also was a avid gardener, loved dogs and was…

Jeremy Zeil Banks, 37, died Saturday August 28, 2023, in Cynthiana, KY. He was born in Whitesburg, KY to Carolyn Watts Hensley and the late Clark Banks.  He is survived by his mother Carolyn Hensley; stepfather, Ricky Hensley; grandmother, Irene Watts; niece, Makenna Nichole Banks and several cousins. In addition to his father, he was…

Patricia “Patty” Ann (Akers) Mays, 73, wife of Philip Mays, passed away on Tuesday, September 5th , 2023.  She was born on June 2nd, 1950  in Danville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Walter Lewis Akers and Elsie Mae (Bryant) Akers.  Patty was a Senior Purchasing Agent with Kaman Fluid Power Motion Industries.  She enjoyed cooking,…

Alma Frances Rutherford, 87, of Bourbon County, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 31, 2023. She passed away peacefully and comfortably showered with prayers and love. Alma was born in Bourbon County on March 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Mason and Lottie Reynolds McCarty, was a graduate of Bourbon County…