All Obituaries

Goldie Fraley Berger, wife of Earl C. Berger, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at her residence in Mt. Sterling, KY. She was an 83 year old born in Powell County, KY to the union of the late Betty And Dewey Edward Fraley, a homemaker and member of Means Community Miracle Church. She is survived by her husband, Earl C. Berger; a son, Earl Cliff Berger Jr. (Jackie Deaton); a daughter, Laura Hardin (Charlie); 6 grandchildren, Nathan Hardin, Jacob Hardin, Charlie Smithers, Kyle Barker...

Graveside services for Vivian Bledsoe will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of Good Shepherd. Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Ramona Lee Poe Hurst, age 92, widow of Howard Keith Hurst, departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her residence in Paris, surrounded by her loving family. Ramona was born on April 11, 1931, in Bourbon County, the daughter of the late Howard Joseph and Daisy Bell Sargent Poe, was a member of the first graduating class of Bourbon County High School in 1949, was retired, having worked as the Administrative Secretary for Bourbon County Soil Conservation District for 39 years;...

Virginia (Jenny) Lee Young Gorrell, mother of Tracy and Paul Sipes and Warren and Jim Gorrell passed away on September 14, 2023, from dementia. She was 81. Born on December 22, 1941, in Millwood, KY to Emily and Alvia Orlando (Spud) Young, Jenny was the third youngest of seven children. She lived in Millwood and Caneyville before becoming a long-time resident of Paris and Lexington, KY. Her husband, John Gorrell, predeceased her in 2019. She is survived by her younger sister, Lissy. Jenny...

Patricia “Pat” Wilson, 68, wife of Ronald E. Wilson, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Lenora Vanover Abner. Pat worked in medical billing at Lexington Clinic and just recently retired after nearly 40 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, going to the movies, time with friends and especially time with her family. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Wilson...

Richard Raymond Doty, 82, of Lexington, husband of Charlotte W. Doty, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born in Lexington, he was the son of the late Herman R. Doty and Norma McGuire. He was retired from Southern Belle Dairies, also had worked for Bluegrass Coca Cola Company and he was a member of Eastland Church of God. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister, Jeannine Doty. Survivors are his wife, Charlotte; aunt, Juanita Popham;...

A TIME TO BE BORN... Mr. Terry Thurman was born on October 19, 1961 to the late Kurney R. and Ruby Garr Thurman. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents: Kurney and Ruby Garr Thurman, his brothers and sisters: Barry, Billy, Bobby, Paul, Paulette, Mary Katherine (Paul) Woolridge, Anita Carol (William) Walker and Clarence Darnell Thurman. A TIME TO WORSHIP... Terry accepted...

Lee Thomas “Tom” Mills, 92, was born on September 8, 1930, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Ross C. and Necie Viola Mills. He passed away on September 5, 2023. Tom is reunited in heaven with his high school sweetheart, beloved wife and soulmate of 66 years, Betty Lee Howard Mills. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers (Paul, Ross, Bob, and Stacy Mills) and his sister (Ruth Mills Azbill). He is survived by his four children: Thomas Alan Mills; Randy (Emily) Mills;...

Dorothy Mae Parker, 88, of Lexington KY, widow of Armond S. (K) Parker passed away on August 29, 2023. Dorothy was born on April, 26, 1935, to the late William “Willie” James Hendricks and Mary “Nannie” Emma Goins. Aside from her mother and father, Dorothy is preceded in death by her brother, Harold ‘Shorty” Hendricks; and her sister, Louise Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, William “Billy” K. Parker, and Allen Ray Parker; her...

Vada Delores Moore, a woman of profound faith and intelligence, passed away on August 27, 2023, at the age of 92 in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Born on July 7, 1931, to the late Thomas and Marie (Knight) Rutherford, Vada spent her life serving her community. Vada's commitment to caring for others was evident in her career as a registered nurse. Upon receiving her nursing degree, she began her long and fulfilling career at Cardinal Hill. Her compassionate care then extended to...