Wanda Hawkins Ritchie Tincher, 89, wife of 50 years to the late Billy Allen Tincher, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris.

Born April 4, 1936 in Nicholas County to the late Burton & Ruby Bussell Hawkins, she was a graduate of Midway College, worked for many years as a registered nurse at the V.A. in Lexington and was a member of Ruddles Mill Christian Church. Wanda loved her flowers, playing the lottery, listening to music– especially Daniel O'Donnell, her horse & dogs, and visiting with her neighbors.

Surviving are 4 children: John Paul (Dianna) Ritchie of Nicholas County, Lisa (Ron) McClain of Sharpsburg , Linda (Tony) Fryman of Carlisle & Teresa (Kelly) Beach of Paris; a sister, Michelle Alley of Georgetown; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were 2 daughters, Debbie Ritchie & Beverly Waters; 2 sons, Jeffrey & James C. Tincher; and a brother, Leroy Hawkins; 2 grandsons, Scotty & Shawn Fugate; 2 great-grandsons, Austin & Joseph Tincher; and a great-great grandson, Caleb C. Mitchell.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, July 31st at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Rev. John McGuire with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Thursday until the time of service.