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.

Lanny Dale Murphy

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.

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Cameron-Jermaine L. Dunn

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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