All Obituaries

Mr. Jerry Thomas Eckler, 71 passed away on June 22, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1951 in Lexington to the late John Thomas Eckler and Mattie Bell Johnson Eckler. Mr. Eckler worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed animals, especially horses and cattle, fishing, watching NHRA drag races, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Jerry Thomas Eckler II, Cheyanne Newkirk (Mike); grandchildren, Sierra Eckler, Jerry Thomas Eckler III, Lane...

Arlene Mary Loughlin, 78, died Wednesday June 15, 2022 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Sebastian and Catherine Alzbly Loughlin. Arlene was a retired employee of the Bargain Hut and Toy’s R’ Us. She was a member of the Catholic Church of the Annunciation, Paris, KY and enjoyed crossword puzzles and TV games shows. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Ann (George) Jakob; three nieces, Lydia Davis, Stacy (David) Cassity...

Louise Carr Charles, 102, of Fayette County, passed away on June 12. She was born in Lexington on August 3, 1919, as the second of the late Frank and Nellie Carr’s six children. Louise was wed to the late Joseph Lindsey Charles and celebrates 46 years of marriage until his passing in 1981. Louise leaves to cherish her memory, four children, Joseph R. Charles of Georgetown, Peggy Watkins of Lexington, Linda (Eugene) Oakley of Lexington, Larry Dee (Jenny) Charles of Cynthiana; nine...

George “Sonny Smooth” Russell Grigsby, 87, widower of Edith Bell Coleman Grigsby, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Henry and Lorine Blackburn Grigsby. He was a former Woodford Spears and Son Seed Company employee and a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Paris, KY. He loved old cars, music, and dancing.  He is survived by three sisters, Marie Crooks, Anna Marks, and Mae Roberts;...

James Thomas “Tom” Green, 84, husband of Loretta Griffin Green, died Monday May 31, 2022. Born on June 15, 1937 in Georgetown KY, he was the son of the late Orville and Gladys Jones Green. Tom was a farmer in Bourbon County, attended the Oxford Grade School and was a member of the North View Baptist Church. Additional survivors include two daughters, Judy Horn and Connie Richardson (David); one son, Jim Green, Jr. (Regina); 5 grandchildren, Chris Manley, Mindy Paolilli, Holli...

Patty Jean Allen Taylor, 87, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Paris, widow of John O. Taylor, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born June 28, 1934, in Paris, daughter of the late Lyman S. and Helen Burden Allen and was a graduate of Bourbon County Vocational School. Patty was so devoted to her family needs and running the household. Whether it be school functions or taking John to and from work, laundry done, ironed and put away, full meals on the table with sit down...

Graveside services for Byron Dansby will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.  Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements. 

Graveside services for Phyllis Slone will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper. 

Todd Anthony Kenion born March 28, 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky to Helen Kenion and James Young. Departed this life May 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Kenion and survived by a grandfather, Henry Kenion, Sr. and a grandmother, Challis Young. Todd was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He absolutely loved spending time with his kids and family. Todd had a car detailing business. He also loved traveling and supporting his community. He had the...

Vivian Ann Brown, 65, transitioned from her earthly home and entered Heaven into the presence of God peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She fought fiercely and relentlessly for almost five months after enduring life-threatening trauma and injuries from a car accident. She is preceded in death by her father John Brown, mother Edith Brown, and sister Evelyn Davis (Marty). She is survived by her loving and devoted children Dedre Brown (Jenny) and Shonda White (Eric); sister Angela Hawkins...