Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Davion Thomas Griggs, born on August 25, 1992, to Donzetta (Marcus) Ashford and David Griggs Jr., passed away on April 23, 2023, leaving his family and friends heartbroken. He was a cherished son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, and his absence will be felt deeply by all who knew him.

Davion graduated from Paris High School in...

Apr 21, 2023

Phyllis Joann Hyatt Campbell, age 80, Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Harrison County died Friday, April 21, 2023 at Shore Point in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Born in Millersburg on September 13, 1942 to the late Marion and Olivia "Lillie" Belle Guy Hyatt, she was a retired nurse's aide for Bourbon Community Hospital and was a very gifted...

Apr 21, 2023

Alice Shelton Curtis was born on October 2, 1925, in Henderson, KY, to the union of Arnold and Ida (Gardner) Shelton. She transitioned peacefully to Paradise on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Mother Curtis professed her faith at an early age at First Baptist Church in Henderson, KY. She graduated from Douglass High School in Henderson. After graduation,...

Apr 16, 2023

Julian William "Billy" Knippenberg Jr., also affectionately referred to as "Knip", age 83, a retired senior administrator for IBM, husband of Mary June Dennis Knippenberg, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Clark Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 26, 1939 in Lexington, son of the late Julian William Knippenberg and Dorothy Roberts Jenkins and was raised...

Apr 14, 2023

Brent ("BJ") Ross, II, beloved and cherished son of Brent and Priscilla Ross passed from this life to Heaven's gain on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Affectionately called "BJ, his spirit said, 'if my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembering joy' "BJ's birth was a miracle and blessing from God, born October 17, 1984....

Apr 11, 2023

Naomi Ruth Dale 84 passed away April 11, 2023.

She was born in Mason County April 11, 1939, to the late Jesse and Rosetti Pollitt Breeze.  She retired from Jockey International.

She is survived by her husband Rodney Dale, two sons Timmy Dale and Doug Dale, five grandchildren; Tracy Howard, Missy Dale, Tina Dale, Wayne...

Apr 10, 2023

Girthon Jean Adams, 90, wife of the late Willis Adams, passed away on April 10, 2023.  She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on August 20, 1932 to her parents John and Arminda Ritchie Combs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Robert Ritchie, Johnny Ritchie, Sammy Ritchie, and Mary Lovin; and her siblings,...

Apr 2, 2023

Jawane Carlton Dumphord, 25, died Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Paris, KY.

Born in Lexington, KY, he was the son of James C. Dumphord and Tina M. Davis. He was a Fed Ex employee, a 2016 graduate of Paris High School, a member of the Prodigal's House, and loved his dogs, mowing, sports, his friends, and family....

Mar 29, 2023

Irene Alexander Bruce, widow of Robert Burns, and James Bruce, departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington, at the age of 85 years.

Irene was born on July 17, 1937, in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of Elwin and Catherine Hall Alexander, and loved spending time outside fishing, camping, as well as...

Mar 24, 2023

Gloria Jean Argo, of Paris, Kentucky, widow of Otis Clay Argo, Jr., departed this life on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her granddaughter's home in Stanford, Kentucky, surrounded by family, at the age of 96 years. Jean was born on January 26, 1927, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Conley David and Opal Moreland Burns, was...

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Bettis was born May 19, 1943 to the union of James Moore and Lucille Moore in Detroit, Michigan.

Jeanette worked at Lexington Country Place Nursing Home for many years as a Nursing Assistant.  As a faithful member of Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY., she served on the missionary board until her health...

Mar 17, 2023

Willie Ray Ellington, husband of Betty Hall Ellington, of Harrodsburg, departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 87 years. Ray was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on July 25, 1935, the son of the late Edward Hanson Ellington and the late Margaret Lee Burke Combs,...

Mar 16, 2023

Judith Carol "Judy" Banta Martin, wife of Doug Martin, of Paris, departed this life on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, with family by her side, at the age of 75 years. Judy was born in Paris, Kentucky on June 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Ray and Beatrice Wagoner Banta, was a...

Mar 13, 2023

Eutokia Denise Hamilton was born on September 7, 1955 to her late loving parents Dora Marie Sanford and June Hamiliton, in Fayette County Lexington, Kentucky. She departed this life on Monday March 13, 2023 in her hometown of Lexington, KY. She graduated from Lafayette High School and continued her education at Sullivan Business College with a degree in Business...

Mar 9, 2023

Doris Gail Hughes Fomas, 67, widow of Terry Dale Fomas, died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington Ky.

Born in Richmond, KY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Hughes and Lula Roberts Hughes Rose. She was a retired R.N. at Bourbon County Hospital and a clerk at St. Joseph Hospital....

Mar 3, 2023

Brenda Faye Rayburn, 63, of Richmond, KY passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at Compassionate Care Center of Richmond.

Brenda was born to the late William Fuson and Alma Jean Dunn on April 15, 1959. Brenda was married to her husband, Steven Rayburn, for 20 years before his passing.

She is survived by her children,...

Feb 27, 2023

Joyce Ann McCord, of Paris, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Bourbon Community Hospital at the age of 61 years. Joyce was born in Paris on February 28, 1961, the daughter of Charlotte Kiser McCord and the late Lonnie Wayne McCord, was a 1979 Graduate from Paris High School School, and was employed at Bourbon...

Feb 22, 2023

James Franklin Mullins passed peacefully into eternal life on February 22, 2023. Born March 4, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky and affectionately known as Jimmy, he was one of 13 brothers and sisters. Family was always at the center of Jimmy's life and his love for them was boundless. He faithfully served as a loving Father, Brother, PawPaw and Uncle...

Feb 21, 2023

Larry Dean Bailey, 64, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born September 18, 1958 to the late J.W. and Ada Davis Bailey. He was co-owner of Promax Diesel with oldest son and a member of the Lexington Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Roy Bailey...

Feb 18, 2023

Patricia E. Lockwood, 75, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, February 18.

Born February 27, 1947 in Harlan, KY, she was the daughter of the late Curt and Ruby Stines Colegrove. She was hard-working had a great sense of humor loved attending the Sunday worship services with her friends at Cambridge Place. She also helped with the dry...