Obituaries in Winchester, KY

Joe Lindsay Paynter, Sr., 94, widower of Faye G. Paynter, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Winchester, Kentucky, on July 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Eva Dee and Lindsay A. Paynter.Joe proudly served his country in the United S...

Verna Richardson Catron, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born November 10, 1932, in Clark County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Bunk and Della Stevens Richardson.Verna retired from BellSouth Telephone Company after ...

Mitchell Banks III, 52, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 26, 1973, he was the son of Mithcell Banks, Jr. and Sue Burd Howe.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Dustin Mitchell Banks and Aiden Mitchell Banks; grandsons, Khalil Mit...

Carol Lee Ramsey, 68, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. A native of Winchester, Kentucky, she was born on April 20, 1957, to the late Howard and Marie Welch Banks.Carol was employed for many years at Kentucky Lock, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. She greatly enjo...

Elva Marie Harris, 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born January 2nd, 1943 in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Dona Davis.Elva retired from Clark County Bank and Fort Boonesborough State Park after many years o...

Ersal Wayne Ferrell, 85, beloved husband of Reta Goolman Ferrell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home in Winchester. Born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on July 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles Arden Ferrell and Ada Pearl McKenzie Ferrell. Ersal retired from...

Rhonda Lynn JettJanuary 7, 1974 – December 28, 2025Rhonda Lynn Jett, daughter of Paul Wilson and the late Vickie Bennett Wilson, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Donnie Jett and devoted mother of Kayla Jett Oram.Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Vickie Wilson.S...

SSG Earl L. Maines, 81, son of the late James Issac Maines Sr. and Eddie Belle Davis Maines of Winchester passed away December 31, 2025 at the University of KY Medical Center. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Earl served two two year tours in active combat in Vietnam. He was statio...

Trudy Sha Roberts Smyth, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born in Screven County, Georgia on September 27, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beunice Blackburn Roberts. She was a retired nursing supervisor.Survivors includ...

Ray E. Stamper, 55, husband of Pam Pratt Stamper, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Lexington, Kentucky on March 1, 1970, he was the son of Shirley Richardson Stamper and the late Charles Stamper.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Douglas (Haley), Derik (Cass), Law...

James D. Mayes, 80, beloved husband of Elizabeth E. Mayes, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born on August 29, 1945, in Clark County, Kentucky, to the late Kermit Mayes and Frances Hardy Mayes, and was lovingly raised by Charles and Frances Mayes ...

Betty Ann Woosley, 84, beloved wife of Jimmy Mack Woosley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Winchester, Kentucky.Born on May 22, 1941, in Westbend, Kentucky, Betty was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Taulbee and Evalee Turner Stanhope. She retired from Sylvania...