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.

Joseph Keith "Joe" Peel

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

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

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

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...

Ruby Lee (Gilkerson)  Whitaker

Ruby Lee (Gilkerson) Whitaker

Oct 23, 2023

Ruby Lee Gilkerson Whitaker, 93 of Paris, KY formerly of Lexington, KY passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born in Lexington, KY on May 28, 1930, to the late Bill and Bessie Planck Gilkerson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira E. Whitaker; daughter, Tammy Abell and a brother; Irvin Douglas Gilkerson....

Michael E. Parrish

Michael E. Parrish

Oct 21, 2023

Graveside services for Michael Parrish will be held today, October 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

Betts & West Funeral Home, Nicholasville, is in charge of arrangements.

Keion Allen Crumbie

Keion Allen Crumbie

Oct 19, 2023

Keion Allen Crumbie, 27, born September 26, 1996, to Rev. Aaron (Tara) Crumbie and Min. Lola (Pastor Marc) Garr, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY on October 19, 2023.

Keion lived his life effortlessly with no regrets. He tried very hard to control his illness with diabetes, but God...

Debbie Lynn (Mccann)  Stokes

Debbie Lynn (Mccann) Stokes

Oct 18, 2023

Debbie L. "McCann" Stokes came into this world on April 13th, 1961 to the late Mary E. "Piersall" McCann and George W. Peyton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 18th, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her sisters Mary L. McCann, Anna E. Howard, Barbara McCann and brother, Robert Peyton.

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Carter Waylon Tipton

Carter Waylon Tipton

Oct 17, 2023

Graveside services for Carter Waylon Tipton will be held today, October 23, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Angels.

Clark Legacy Center, Nicholasville, is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Wilson Helphenstine

Paul Wilson Helphenstine

Oct 15, 2023

Paul Wilson Helphenstine, age 93, widower of Christine Hopkins Helphenstine, departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home with family by his side.

Paul was born in Brookville, Indiana, on August 5, 1930, the son of the late Lewis and Vina Yazell Helphenstine, was a veteran of the United States Army where he served...

George William Jakob

George William Jakob

Oct 15, 2023

George William Jakob, 76, husband of Elizabeth Ann Loughlin Jakob, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Mount Vernon, KY.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late George William Jakob and Elizabeth Gertrude Klutz Jakob. George was a retired produce manager at several stores in the Brooklyn, NY area and...

Mary A. White

Mary A. White

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Washington White was born on August 12, 1934 in Orion, Alabama to the late Henry Washington and Lessie Washington Sims.  She passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 89.

Mary joined Bethel AME Church at an early age in Orion, AL.  Upon moving to Lexington, Kentucky, she became a member of Antioch...

Betty Jean Fleury

Betty Jean Fleury

Oct 13, 2023

Betty Fleury, 91, widow of the late Joseph (Joe) Fleury, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Bourbon Heights in Paris, KY. She was born February 17, 1932, in Mount Vernon, KY, to James and Nannie Winkler Barnett. She is survived by daughters Debbie Fryman, Theresa Yocum and her husband Owen; brothers Larry Barnett and Gary Barnett; as well as...

Edna Gee Vires

Edna Gee Vires

Oct 7, 2023

Edna Gee Vires, 90, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 07, 2023, at Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living.

Edna was born on October 01, 1933, to the late Howse Harris and Margaret Harris in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Vires was a dedicated employee of the Public School System, where she served as a Cafeteria Worker, making breakfast...

Mary Wallace

Mary Wallace

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Wallace was born June 18, 1932 to the late Margret Turner and Robert Bell in Louisville, Kentucky. She was lovingly raised by the late Ely & Addie Booker Sydney in New Zion, KY. Mary received her education for the city of Georgetown, KY.

After marrying the late Bishop James Wallace, Jr., she moved to Lexington and...

Doris Jean (Myers)  Oliver

Doris Jean (Myers) Oliver

Sep 30, 2023

Doris Jean Oliver, 90 departed this life on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at Georgetown Community Hospital. She was the late daughter of the late Marion Warren Scott and the late Raymond Myers. Doris grew up in Paris and was a faithful worker and member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Charles Young Post...

Hailey Renee Cole

Hailey Renee Cole

Sep 26, 2023

Hailey Renee Cole, 17, went to be with Jesus on September 26, 2023.  She was born on January 29, 2006, in Lexington, Kentucky.  Hailey was a senior at Frederick Douglass High School.  She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.

Hailey loved everybody that she met, and she was always happy.  She was a friend to all...

Clayton Fields

Clayton Fields

Sep 26, 2023

Clayton Fields 77, was born June 10, 1947, in Perry County KY to Jack and Judy Fields and departed this earth on Tuesday September 24, 2023, at Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.

He was proceeded in death by his daughter Sally, his parents Jack and Judy, half-brothers Raymond Fields, George Fields.

He is survived by...

Willie "Clark" Eugene Dale, Sr.

Willie "Clark" Eugene Dale, Sr.

Sep 25, 2023

Willie Eugene "Clark" Dale, Sr., 85 of Paris, KY, husband of 63 years to Vernetta Dale fell asleep in death on September 25, 2023, at the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY.

He was the son of the late Samuel and Lucille Baldwin Dale. He was an employee for many years at Claiborne Farm, Hinkle Construction,...

Anna Pearl (Summers)  Crumbie

Anna Pearl (Summers) Crumbie

Sep 25, 2023

Anna Summers Crumbie, 88, Widow of Samuel W. Crumbie, departed this life Monday September 25, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.

She was the daughter of the late Ida Bell and Herbert Stanley Summers Sr. Born in Little Rock, KY, she moved to Carlisle, KY as a baby and began school at the Booker T. Washington...

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