All Obituaries

Billie Jean Watkins, 69, widow of Earl T. Watkins, passed away Thursday February 18, 2021. Born in Lexington KY, she was the daughter of the late Etta Adams and Earl E. Crouch. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters, Lisa (Eddie) Sexton, Billie Jo (Tommy) Ritchie and Lawanda Gidget (Donnie) Reed; a brother, Earl T. (Patsy) Crouch; sister-in-law Jenny Adams; grandchildren, Josh and Kallie McVey, Brittany...

On Monday, February 15, 2021, Lewis “Junie” Boone, loving husband, father of two, grandfather of five, & great-grandfather of two passed away at the age of 79. Lewis was born on October 21, 1941 in Georgetown, KY to Lucille Boone. He was employed by Graybar Electric for 27 years. On July 29th, 1961 he married his loving wife, Phyllis. Lew had a passion for living life on his farm. He enjoyed watching his Standardbred horses race the tracks as well as watching them run...

Wanda Marie Harris Traylor, 85, widow of the late James Orr Traylor, died Monday February 15, 2021 at her residence. A native of O’Donnell, TX, she was the daughter of the late Joy and Lorene Mildred Ramsey Harris. She was a retired farmer, member of First Christian Church of Paris and enjoyed spending time at the Bourbon County Senior Citizen Center. She is survived by three children, Kenneth (Sharon) Traylor, Steve (Ginger) Traylor and Janice Traylor; three grandchildren, Samantha...

Pauline “Polly” Cheatham Whalen, age 80, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Baptist Health Lexington. Polly was born June 24, 1940 in Danville, Kentucky to the late Joe Lewis Cheatham and Sadie Katherine Walls. Polly was a Daycare Director and owner of Whalen’s HobbyLand Day Care for 40 years. She was a faithful member of the Heritage Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Floyd Wayne Whalen; two sons, Wayne...

Wallace “Junior” Brown, Jr. of Paris, widower of Anna Margaret “Marge” Paynter Brown, having been married 52 years, departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Sayre Christian Village, at the age of 98 years.  He was born on December 31, 1922, in Burlington, Kentucky, the son of the late Wallace Brown Sr., and Mayme Moore Brown, received his education at North Middletown School, a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II, a...

Kenya Renee Cunningham Higgins, 31, wife of Jermaine Andre Higgins, died Thursday February 11, 2021. She was born in Lexington, KY to Kenneth and Debra Crooks Cunningham. She was a homemaker, a member of the Total Grace Baptist Church, Lexington, KY and a graduate of Paris High School. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also survived by three children, Kaylee Amere Higgins, Aniya Renee Nesbit and Jaylah Amarii Higgins; two sisters, Stephanie Denice Murray and Jamie Yolanda...

Patricia Faye Jackson departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was a devoted lifetime member of Centerville Missionary Baptist Church, you could always depend on her for a hearty hug, warm smile and a joyful feeling. She was the church custodian and has served in many capacities including Women’s Ministry President, VBS teacher, and Church Planning Committee. Patricia truly loved her pastor Rev. Michael Zachary, his family and her church...

Anne Lawson Florence Brence departed this life unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, having attained the age of 90 years. She was born on June 22, 1930 in Bourbon County, KY, the daughter of the late Ezekiel Thomas Lawson and Alice Smith Lawson Anne Lawson Florence Brence was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, having received her bachelor’s degree, and was retired, having taught at Paris Elementary School. Anne was a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers...

Graveside services for Catherine Young will be held Thursday February 11, 2021 at 1:45 pm in our Garden of Last Supper. Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home 425 Race Street Lexington, KY 40508 is in charge of the arrangements.

Velma Darlene Barbee Ritchie, 76, widow of the late Billy Ray Jones and Garry Wayne Ritchie, died Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Carlisle, KY to the late Oney and Lorene Hudson Barbee. She was a homemaker, member of the River of Life Ministries, she loved going to church and spending time with her family. She was a true matriarch of the family and will be greatly missed. She is survived by six children, Donald (Vickie)...