Obituaries

Oct 24, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Vivian Blanche SweeneyIt is with profound sadness that the family of Vivian Blanche Sweeney, age 57, announces her passing on September 29, 2026.Vivian was born on August 29, 1967, to the late Warren A. Sweeney and Lois Tyler Sweeney and was a native of Brooklyn, New York. She recently moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where she resided...

Sep 27, 2026

Lottie Frances Sebastian, age 86 of Carlisle, Kentucky, formerly of Paris, wife of James Sebastian, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lottie was born on June 9, 1940, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Conkright Berryman, attended Center Hill School, and was a...

Sep 16, 2026

William T. Rankin, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.He was a retired mail sorter for the USPS and a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Richmond, KY.He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Erika D. Linton (Greg), Nakia S. Raglin (Ernest) and Demetrius Rankin (Kim); brother, Daetha Rankin (Debbie); niece, April Allen (Sean); nephew, Jerome Rankin (Beverly); 8...

Sep 15, 2026

Geraldine Myers Ransom, age 94, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on September 15, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina, and lived a life marked by love, faith, wisdom, and devotion to her family and community.

Geraldine was a Christian woman whose life reflected the values she held dear. She was a longtime member of Seventh...

Sep 8, 2026

Claire Diane Sears, 85, Lexington, widow of Samuel Paul Sears, died Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Lexington Premier Nursing and Rehab.



She was the daughter of the late Custer Dyer Williams and Magnolia Jones. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School, a member of Embrace Church formally Epworth United Methodist Church, and attended Porter Memorial Baptist Church.



Diane loved her family....

Sep 6, 2026

Josea Antonio Franklin, born February 26, 1974, in Lexington, KY, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was the son of Gary Shannon and Margaret Montgomery.Josea professed his hope in Christ at Soul Deliverance Tabernacle and was baptized on October 21, 1984. Josea loved playing dominoes, listening to live music, and building model...

Sep 4, 2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Minister Howard Sweat of Lexington, KY. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the House of God Temple #1 under the leadership of Apostle T. E. Clark, Jr.

Please keep his son, Eric, his daughter, Patricia, and his family and church family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements

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Sep 4, 2026

Connie was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and attended Portsmouth Business College. On October 19, 1956, she married the love of her life, Roger Lowe. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised two sons, Dean and Dale. In 1960, Connie and Roger moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where they owned and operated Rogers Aluminum, Inc. (now Rogers Windows) for 34 years.



Connie...

Aug 24, 2026

Laquisha Reneé “Keisha” Warner Evans, service 12pm Wednesday September 2, 2026 at Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church 540 West Maxwell Street Lexington, Kentucky 40508. Visitation 10am until time of service

Aug 23, 2026

Eleanor Mae Banta Dale, widow of Billy Gene Dale, age 90, departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Centerpoint Health – Winchester. Eleanor was born in Bourbon County on August 1, 1936, the daughter of the late Ray and Beatrice Wagoner Banta, a high school graduate, retired from Hansley Mills, having worked as a seamstress, had cleaned houses...

Aug 8, 2026

Thelma Mitchell, 73, was the daughter of the late William and Irene Mitchell. She was born in Lexington, February 20, 1953 and Saturday August 8, 2026, with her son by her side the Lord called her to be with Jesus. Thelma was a 1972 graduate of Lafayette High School and was employed by Quest Laboratory and Kaba Mas. She was...

Aug 7, 2026

Loretta Geraldine Henson, age 98, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born to Frank Henson and Pearlie Avery Henson on September 22, 1927, in Harlan, Kentucky, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, hard work, and a warm spirit that touched those who knew her.Loretta spent many years working at Bourbon...

Jul 31, 2026

Douglas Keith Eades born February 10, 1958 in Lexington, to Roscoe and Ann Eades. Doug was a very faithful church attendant. He was a previous member of the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church and a current member at Heritage Baptist Church. Doug visited the local Waffle House restaurant every day for breakfast. When at home, he played solitaire (with real cards)....

Jul 16, 2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Teresa Harris, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world on July 16, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on December 17, 1964, in the close-knit town of Owenton, Kentucky, Teresa was the pride and joy of her parents, Fred and Wilma...

Jul 14, 2026

Carole Lou Estes Hamilton, age 88, of DeLand, Florida, formerly of Paris, departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Centerpoint Health in Winchester, surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born in Winchester on July 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Christine McEwan Rice, attended Transylvania University as well as Midway and was a...

Jul 13, 2026

Raylynn Paige Johnson, born on May 8, 2025, and passed away on July 13, 2026, was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin, and cherished member of her family.

Raylynn was the precious daughter of Jaime Ray Johnson and Harlie Paige Richards, who loved her deeply and treasured every moment they shared with her. She brought joy and light into...

Jul 13, 2026

Mamye Duverne Love Irvin, of Paris, widow of Charles William Irvin, departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Bourbon Heights, having attained the age of 88 years. Mayme was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, on November 13, 1937, the daughter of the late George William and Anna Love, was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, and was...

Jul 11, 2026