The Cynthiana Democrat

Patricia (Pat) Fennell Parks, beloved mother, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2022. She was the widow of Renaker D. "Buddy" Parks, Sr. She was born in Covington, KY on June 3, 1927 to Charme Fisher Fennell and John Fennell. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert E. Fennell, a sister, Chloe Fennell Jett, and a beloved granddaughter, Molly Patricia Judge Parks. She was a graduate of Cynthiana High School and Christ Hospital School of Nursing where she received her R.N. Diploma. Her passions in life were her family, nursing, pets, nature, gardening, reading, music, and crossword puzzles. She helped nurse many family members, friends, neighbors, pets, and...

Grace Lynn Rogers Skinner, 73, widow of Gilbert Skinner Jr., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence. Born February 22, 1949, in Cynthiana, KY to the late Eugene Rogers and Connie Kennedy. She was a loving wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker, and retired school secretary at Lexington Christian School, a drum major for the Harrison County Band where she was a graduate and a member of Jessamine Christian Church. Survivors include, one daughter, Tammy Skinner (Rick) Bale of Lexington; one grandson, Ryan Bale of Lexington, KY; one sister, Genie (Terry) Gregg of Cynthiana; two brothers, Steve (Cindy) Rogers of Kingsport, TN, Richard Rogers of Elsmere, KY and...

Ronald Lee Perkins, 66, was born December 18th 1955. Ronald was married to Rose (Sandfoss) Perkins for 41 years and they have 4 children; 3 sons Robert ,Christopher, and William; 1 daughter Desiree (Perkins) Johnson, husband James. Ronald has 2 grandchildren. Carter and Silas who he adored. Ronald was in the Army for 10 years and he retired from Cincinnati post office in Cincinnati. Ohio. Ronald will be greatly missed by his family. HE WAS ADORED AND VERY MUCH LOVED! Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

Edward Lang Cummins, 80, of Lexington, KY and Port Orange, FL passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1941 in Berry, KY to the late James Lang and Norma Louise Gillespie Cummins. Edward was the Salutatorian of the 1959 class of Harrison County High School, he attended the University of Kentucky College of Engineering and was a member of the UK Marching 100's Collegiate Band. He was the owner and operator of Cummins Engineering and Surveying Company and was later an employee of the KY State Transportation Cabinet. He retired to Port Orange, FL where he enjoyed sending sunrise photos to several local Florida TV stations for their...

Richard Clifton Carl, Jr., 80, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Nicholasville with his daughter, Barbie, and son-in-law, Gerald, by his side. He was born July 9, 1941, to the late Richard Clifton Carl, Sr., and Frances Carl. He was a long-time owner of Carl's Air Service at Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport in Cynthiana. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division, and a member of Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky. Governor Steven L. Beshear recognized him as a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel on January 2, 2011. In the past, he was a long-term member and President of the 10-4 Radio Club and the Lions Club in Nicholasville, KY. He is survived by a sister,...

Leah Michelle Graham, 54, wife of James Everett Ward, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Blue Ash, Ohio. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 17, 1967, to George Dewey Graham and the late Regina Sue Walter Graham. She was a previous English Professor for Lake Sumter-State College. In addition to her father and husband, she is survived by one son, Dalton Marshall Ward. Services will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel.

Betty Jo Foley of Allen, Texas passed away on September 23, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born on May 17, 1940 to Joseph Samuel and Velma Mae (Barnes) Foley in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Her friends knew her as B.J. She attended the University of Kentucky and earned her nursing degree from Northern Kentucky U. She attended Allen Heights Baptist Church, was a retired psychiatric R.N. as well as an avid gardener, writer, and cat lover. She is survived by her loving children, Stephen Cummings and wife, Michelle of Glenview, Illinois, Krisanne Cummings Stewart and husband, Bryan of Keller, Texas, Rebecca Cummings Richardson and husband, Jon of Allen, Texas, and Daisy Mei of Allen, Texas; precious...

Peggy Ann Gentry Barnes, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born on Friday, November 14, 1958 in Richmond, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Gentry & Emma Lee Hormel. Peggy was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a former employee for Patty A. Clay Hospital in Richmond for many years. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ashcraft. Survivors include her husband of twenty-seven years, Tommy Barnes, of Lancaster; daughters, Kaci (Rudy) Valdez, of Danville, Kati (Eric) Baxter, of North Carolina; brothers, Teddy (Connie) Gentry and Tim (Jean)...

Janis Rae Kearns, 69, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Jan was born in Boardman, Ohio to the late William and Dolores (Snyder) Wynn on April 20, 1952. Jan was a graduate of Ohio University where she received her Bachelor's degree. She played tennis and swam on the Bobcat Girls Swim Team while attending college and also assisted the Canadian Olympic Team as a guide in Munich during the 1972 Olympic Summer Games. On February 10, 1979, Jan wed Dan Kearns and together they celebrated 42 years of marriage. She was an advertising executive at the Lexington Herald Leader until her retirement. Jan was very active with a love of not only swimming and tennis, but also running. She was ever the...

Delmer "Del" Delano Dunn, husband of Ann Gregg Swinford Dunn, died on March 22, 2021, after a long and hard fight against Parkinson's Disease. Del was born on Halloween 1941 in Sentinel, Oklahoma, a small town in southwest Oklahoma, to Robert Patrick Dunn Jr. and Marion Morris Dunn. He was the oldest of five children - having three brothers and one sister. He grew up on a farm outside of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, he headed to Oklahoma State University (OSU) planning to return to Lone Wolf to be a high school teacher. However, once Del saw the big city lights of Stillwater, Oklahoma his plans changed. After graduating from OSU, he went to graduate...

Mrs. Patty Anne Simms Deaton, 84, of Woodstock, GA peacefully passed away with her daughter by her side in her home on February 24, 2021. Patty was born on December 28, 1936 in Cynthiana, KY to the late Ottis and Maryanna Simms. Patty graduated from Harrison County High School as a member of the class of 1955. There she was a 4-H Champion. She earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of Kentucky, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Patty was a talented artist and enjoyed gardening and farming. She was vibrant and full of life. She also loved cooking and trying new recipes. Patty enjoyed a job as a food editor for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. She...

Betty Jean "B.J." Dailey, 92, passed away in the late afternoon on Tues, Jan 26, 2021. Betty Jean was born in Cynthiana, KY on July 8, 1928 to the late Hal and Irene (Lyons) Harp. Betty Jean wed Ralph Dailey on Dec 25, 1947 and together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage until his passing on April 29, 2013. Betty Jean was one of the 3 surviving members of the Oddville school graduating class. She went on to attend business school in Lexington. She was a homemaker until her children left home. Then, Betty Jean was employed at the Piece Good Shop, JC Penney's and Country Place. She enjoyed sewing for her many nieces. She also enjoyed camping and fishing at the Green River Lake with family....

Harold Lee Dunn, 89, of Cynthiana, KY, widower of the late LaVerne Dunn, passed away on Wed., Nov. 4, 2020 at the Lexington VA Health Care System. Mr. Dunn was born on Oct. 1, 1931 to the late Hurschel and Mary Dixon Dunn. Harold lived a fulfilling life as a father, brother, husband and friend. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He loved playing softball, enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and wrestling, being outdoors, and front porch sitting with his buddy, Dewey the dog. Survivors include his son, Steve (Debby) Dunn of Cynthiana; granddaughter, Kasey Dunn of North Hollywood, CA; 2 sisters, Mildred Cummins and Ruby Auxier of Williamstown, KY; and 2 brothers, Sammy...

Walter Lane Monson of Versailles, Kentucky, passed away on August 13, 2020 at the age of 61, while under the care of Tidewell Hospice in Florida with his family present, holding his hand while he was escorted into Heaven. He was the son of Eugene and Helen Jo Monson. He is survived by his siblings, Barbara Monson Ritchie and spouse David, and Richard Clay Monson, his nieces Angela Dawn Rissler and spouse, Jon, and Christian Monson, Terry Alan and Cara Beth Lanham, Seth and Stuart Lanham; great nieces and nephew Kelsey Nicole Ritchie, Avery and Alexis Rissler, Giavanni and Cruz Monson, his "Buddy" and favorite Aunt, Joe Bob and Wilma Grider, and many cousins. Lane was preceded in death...

Rita Jaye Eads Stakelin, 76, widow of Charles Joseph Stakelin, Jr., died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Blue Grass Hospice Care Center, St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, daughter of the late Carleton and Berniece Whalen Eads. She was an accomplished hair stylist for many years and loved to read, travel & play scrabble. She loved her family and friends dearly. Rita is survived by two daughters, Tracey Kim Stakelin, Carlstadt, New Jersey; Cristi Jo Blanton, Lexington, two sisters, Dana Eads ( Phillip) Florence, Gina Eads ( Kelly) McIlvain, all of Cynthiana; two grandsons, Joel Dwayne (Leah) Blanton and Andrew Scott Blanton, Lexington; several nieces, nephews and great...