Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Lexington, Kentucky
The obituaries in the Lexington, Kentucky area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Lexington, Kentucky's history and identity.
Donald M. Hudson
Feb 2, 2024
Donald M. Hudson, 76, of Lexington, KY, passed away on the afternoon of February 2, 2024.
Don was born in Lexington and his early years were divided between Kentucky and Fort Myers, Florida, where he attended high school. After graduation, he returned to Kentucky to attend Eastern Kentucky University and met his future wife, Martha Faye Carpenter,...
Irma Jean Delores Sullivan
Feb 1, 2024
Irma Jean Delores Sullivan went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2024 after a long illness. She was born on October 10, 1948 to the late Bishop A.B. Waye, and Lula Mae Waye in Jacksonville (Duval County) Florida. She was married to the late Dr. Nathan R. Sullivan for 56 years. She is a member at...
O'Neil Stamper
Feb 1, 2024
Oneil Stamper, 79, husband of Joyce Ritchie Stamper and widower of the late Shirley Stamper, died Thursday February 1, 2024, at Baptist Health, Lexingotn, KY.
He was born in Whitesburg, KY to the late McKinley and Della Morton Stamper. Oneil was a retired autobody technician at Dan Cummins. He always tried to stay busy, not liking to...
Jerry Glenn Price
Jan 26, 2024
Jerry Glenn Price, age 91, a retired mechanical engineer for IBM, widower of Sara Margaret Henson Price, died Friday, January 26, 2024. Jerry was born September 18, 1932 in Paris, son of the late William Glenn Price and Thelma Hill Price Crotty. Jerry was a graduate of Ashland High School and received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering...
Gertrude (Eversole) Hurst
Jan 24, 2024
Gertrude Eversole Hurst, 86, widow of William Hurst, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Somerset, Kentucky, at the home of her son, Bill Hurst Jr. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Garrard County, Kentucky, one of twelve children born to the late Joseph Eversole and the late Sally Powell Eversole.
She is...
Lisa Brown Hill Starks
Jan 22, 2024
Lisa Brown-Hill-Starks, 58, departed this life on January 22, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.
She was born on May 15, 1965, in Paris, KY to Henry Edward Brown, Jr. and the late Bertha Rebecca Rankin-Brown. Lisa was a successful track runner at Bourbon County High School and a horse walker at The Training...
Ival Maxine Sagraves
Jan 22, 2024
Ival "Maxine" Sagraves, 88, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Funeral Services for Maxine will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street with Pastor Joe Earwood presiding. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens in Bourbon County....
Mary Allen (Mcdonald) Buckler
Jan 12, 2024
Mary Allen McDonald Buckler, 69, widow of the late Stanley Lee Buckler, died Friday January 12, 2024, at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY.
She was born in Carlisle, KY to the late John and Brucie Dunaway McDonald. Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a huge fan of the...
Kim Y. Miles
Jan 7, 2024
Graveside services for Kim Miles will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 between 2:30 & 3 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
O.L. Hughes and Sons, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
June (Myers) Duncan
Jan 3, 2024
June Myers Duncan, 92, wife of R.L. Duncan of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3rd, 2024. She was born in Nicholas County on October 7, 1931, to the late Guy and Bessie Myers and later was a 1949 graduate of Bourbon County High School. June was a dedicated member of Grace Baptist Church for many...
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...
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