Stanley B. Johnson
Jan 3, 2024
Stanley B. Johnson of West Liberty, Kentucky, widower of the late Betty Ruth Patton Johnson, departed this life Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 8 days.
He was a son of the late Winford Johnson and Fern Tester Johnson, born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on June 26, 1941. He was...
Dr. Michael Louis Scott, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
Graveside services for Dr. Michael Louis Scott, Sr. will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in our Garden of Faith.
Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Michelle Lynn Upthegrove
Dec 21, 2023
Michelle Lynn Upthegrove, 51, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born March 31, 1972 in Fayette County, she was a 1990 graduate of Henry Clay High School and worked for many years as a nurse in both doctor's offices and at Baptist Health-Lexington. She had the kindest of...
Vancy M. Jones
Dec 20, 2023
Vancy Mae Jones was daughter of Sylvester Jones and Dollie Mae Jones.
She was preceded in death by James, John, Alvester, Willie, Arecannon Jones; and husband, Edward J. Groves, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Edward (Roberta) Groves, Jr.; two grands, Lamont Powell and Charissa Williams; and two great- grands, Travaeh and Avery...
William R. Smith
Dec 17, 2023
On December 17, 2023, William "Bill" Smith, Jr., peacefully left this earth to go home be with this Lord & Savior. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 26.1938, the late William Smith, Sr., and Louise Bledsoe.
He attended Douglas Elementary, St. Peter Claver Catholic School, and graduated from Dunbar High School, where he participated in...
Vivian D. Simons
Dec 10, 2023
Graveside services for Vivian D. Simons will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Stillwaters.
Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Jamie Ylanda Murray
Dec 8, 2023
Jamie Ylanda Murray, 46, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.
Born in Paris, KY, she was the daughter of Debra Denise (Kenneth) Cunningham and James Reece Murray. She worked for Sekri, loved playing angry birds, word puzzles, watching family guy and movies.
In addition to her parents she is...
Donald Eugene "Don" Menke
Dec 8, 2023
Donald "Don" Eugene Menke went home to Jesus in the early morning hours of December 8th.
Don was the type of person that you only meet once in your life. He was kind, but always left a little room for mischief. He was gracious but was too stubborn to tell you if you were right. He was...
Ruth W. Avery
Dec 3, 2023
Graveside services for Ruth W. Avery will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper.
Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard L. Franklin
Dec 1, 2023
Richard Lane Franklin, 58, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Richard and his twin brother, Robert Howard, were born on September 17, 1965, in Cynthiana, Kentucky to John Robert Franklin and the late Stella Louise (Cookie) Franklin. A few years later, the family was blessed with their third son, Curtis Wayne. Richard was a 1985 graduate of Bryan...
Lanny Dale Murphy
Nov 29, 2023
Lanny Dale Murphy, 69, of Lexington, Kentucky passed away on November 29,2023.
Lanny was considered a local legend for many years amongst the Lexington Music Scene. He had quite a following due to his incredible talent and raw love for music and people. Lanny was happiest with a guitar in hand and entertaining others.
Left...
Cameron-Jermaine L. Dunn
Nov 22, 2023
Graveside services for Cameron-Jermaine Dunn will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of Memories.
Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Alice Landsaw
Nov 21, 2023
Mary Alice Landsaw was born on August 6, 1950 In Vancleve, Kentucky to Clifford and Bitha Landsaw.
She attended Morehead State University where she majored in Business and minored in Psychology.
Mary was a Case worker in Chicago, IL, and a mother of two, Richard Landsaw, Lisa (Earnest Thomas) Jones. She is also a proud...
Bridgette M. Sykes
Nov 19, 2023
Graveside services for Bridgette M. Sykes will be held Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. in our Garden of Good Shepherd.
Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Wavelin Risen
Nov 18, 2023
Wavelin Risen, 94, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, 2000 Main St., Paris, KY.
She was born in Montgomery County, KY to the late Owen Simpson and Bessie Jane Dunn Risen. She was a retired seamstress having work at Hansley Mills and Kentucky Textiles. Wavelin enjoyed flower gardening, sewing and being around her...
Geroline Mynatt
Nov 11, 2023
Geroline Mynatt, 92, entered God's Kingdom on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Arthur and Eddie Lee Smith in Richmond, Kentucky. She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Mynatt; brothers, Virgil H. Smith, Rev. Leroy A. Smith, and Charles I. Smith.
Geroline graduated from...
Joseph Keith "Joe" Peel
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph Keith "Joe" Peel, husband of Sheena Eileen Peel, of Winchester, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, November 07, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side, having attained the age of 60 years.
Joe was born in Versailles, Kentucky on December 03, 1962, the son of the late Bobby Joe Peele Betty Derringer...
Donnie Ray Jackson
Nov 4, 2023
Donnie Ray "Jack" Jackson, 75, of Millersburg, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born on July 17, 1948, in Millersburg to the late Earl Sr. and Margaret Jackson, he worked at the University of Kentucky as a supervisor in the grounds department for 33 years prior to...
Louise Katherine (Johnson) Jones
Nov 2, 2023
At her residence in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on the 2nd Day of November, 2023, Louise Katherine Johnson Jones, 93, was called home to her eternal rest after a long illness with dementia. She was born on May 7, 1930, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, to the late Owen Fisher Johnson and Sarah Ann Billings Johnson. A widow of 17 years, Louise...
Lila Josephine (Turner) Rankin
Oct 30, 2023
Lila Josephine Turner Rankin, was born on February 28, 1928 in Richmond, KY to Thomas and Susieana Turner. Lila transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 95.
She is preceded in death by her husband Deotha N. Rankin. Also, by her brothers and sister Andrew Turner Sr, Herschel Turner, Nathaniel...
