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.

Jeanette (Moore)  Bettis

Jeanette (Moore) Bettis

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Bettis was born May 19, 1943 to the union of James Moore and Lucille Moore in Detroit, Michigan.

Jeanette worked at Lexington Country Place Nursing Home for many years as a Nursing Assistant.  As a faithful member of Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY., she served on the missionary board until her health...

Willie Ray Ellington

Willie Ray Ellington

Mar 17, 2023

Willie Ray Ellington, husband of Betty Hall Ellington, of Harrodsburg, departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 87 years. Ray was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on July 25, 1935, the son of the late Edward Hanson Ellington and the late Margaret Lee Burke Combs,...

Judith Carol (Banta)  Martin

Judith Carol (Banta) Martin

Mar 16, 2023

Judith Carol "Judy" Banta Martin, wife of Doug Martin, of Paris, departed this life on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, with family by her side, at the age of 75 years. Judy was born in Paris, Kentucky on June 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Ray and Beatrice Wagoner Banta, was a...

Eutokia D. Hamilton

Eutokia D. Hamilton

Mar 13, 2023

Eutokia Denise Hamilton was born on September 7, 1955 to her late loving parents Dora Marie Sanford and June Hamiliton, in Fayette County Lexington, Kentucky. She departed this life on Monday March 13, 2023 in her hometown of Lexington, KY. She graduated from Lafayette High School and continued her education at Sullivan Business College with a degree in Business...

Doris Gail Fomas

Doris Gail Fomas

Mar 9, 2023

Doris Gail Hughes Fomas, 67, widow of Terry Dale Fomas, died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington Ky.

Born in Richmond, KY, she was the daughter of the late Frank Hughes and Lula Roberts Hughes Rose. She was a retired R.N. at Bourbon County Hospital and a clerk at St. Joseph Hospital....

Brenda Faye Rayburn

Brenda Faye Rayburn

Mar 3, 2023

Brenda Faye Rayburn, 63, of Richmond, KY passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at Compassionate Care Center of Richmond.

Brenda was born to the late William Fuson and Alma Jean Dunn on April 15, 1959. Brenda was married to her husband, Steven Rayburn, for 20 years before his passing.

She is survived by her children,...

Joyce Ann Mccord

Joyce Ann Mccord

Feb 27, 2023

Joyce Ann McCord, of Paris, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Bourbon Community Hospital at the age of 61 years. Joyce was born in Paris on February 28, 1961, the daughter of Charlotte Kiser McCord and the late Lonnie Wayne McCord, was a 1979 Graduate from Paris High School School, and was employed at Bourbon...

James "Jimmy" Franklin Mullins

James "Jimmy" Franklin Mullins

Feb 22, 2023

James Franklin Mullins passed peacefully into eternal life on February 22, 2023. Born March 4, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky and affectionately known as Jimmy, he was one of 13 brothers and sisters. Family was always at the center of Jimmy's life and his love for them was boundless. He faithfully served as a loving Father, Brother, PawPaw and Uncle...

Larry Dean Bailey

Larry Dean Bailey

Feb 21, 2023

Larry Dean Bailey, 64, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born September 18, 1958 to the late J.W. and Ada Davis Bailey. He was co-owner of Promax Diesel with oldest son and a member of the Lexington Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Roy Bailey...

Patricia Ella Lockwood

Patricia Ella Lockwood

Feb 18, 2023

Patricia E. Lockwood, 75, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, February 18.

Born February 27, 1947 in Harlan, KY, she was the daughter of the late Curt and Ruby Stines Colegrove. She was hard-working had a great sense of humor loved attending the Sunday worship services with her friends at Cambridge Place. She also helped with the dry...

Peggy Sue Mattingly

Peggy Sue Mattingly

Feb 11, 2023

Peggy Sue Mattingly, 80, of Lexington passed away on February 11, 2023. She was born November 17, 1942 in Martin, KY, to the late Edgel and Marie Hayes.

She is survived by her children, Robert Keith Mattingly, Pam Mattingly (Jeffrey Luce), and Ronald Wayne Mattingly; grandchildren, Jenna Mattingly, Robert Kristopher Mattingly, Meredith Holt, Christine Batchelder, and Jeffrey...

Florine Lane

Florine Lane

Feb 5, 2023

Florine Lane

June 28, 1927 - February 5, 2023

Lexington, Kentucky - Florine Lane 95, Widow of Ike Lane, mother of Sharon(Shane) Hayden and Eric (Lek) Lane.

Funeral service will be held Friday 12:00 noon Consolidated Baptist Church, visitation 10:00am until time of service.

Arrangements by Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home.

Maurice A Marks

Maurice A Marks

Feb 5, 2023

Monday, September 20, 1971, Gail Marks and Clifton Garrard was blessed with a handsome bundle of joy and he was named Maurice Alexander Marks aka "Ducci", Mo", "Mo Platinum", "Brotha" and "PapPaw."

God let us "borrow" him for a little while, until he was ready for him to strap on his wings and fly away. That illness...

Patricia Lou Thornberry

Patricia Lou Thornberry

Feb 5, 2023

Patricia Lou Fryman "Pat" Thornberry, of Paris, widow of David Edgar Thornberry, departed this life on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Bourbon Heights, at 87 years of age.

Pat was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 7, 1936, the daughter of the late William and Esta Martin Fryman, was a 1954 graduate of North Middletown High School,...

Estel M Van Dyke

Estel M Van Dyke

Feb 2, 2023

Estel Marie Van Dyke, 97, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Cambridge Place.

A native of Monticello, she was the daughter of Logan and Mabel Williams Coffey.

She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Van Dyke; son, William Coffey Sr; and daughter, Linda Edward. Estel retired from GE after 20 years of...

Rehema S. Johnson

Rehema S. Johnson

Jan 31, 2023

Rehema S. Johnson, 48, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her residence in Louisville, KY.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Wayne Martin and Patricia Ann Johnson. She worked at PSC Industries, Louisville, KY.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two siblings, Nicole Johnson and Travis Johnson; four nephews,...

Brooksy Nell Carrington

Brooksy Nell Carrington

Jan 27, 2023

Brooksy Carrington, widow of Joe Hugh Carrington, of Paris KY passed away on January 27, 2023 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris KY.

She was born October 17, 1941 to Pauline McCormick and Oakley McCormick in Darden TN. She was a retired nurse from St Joseph Hospital and was a member of New Providence Baptist Church...

James Marvin Hill

James Marvin Hill

Jan 22, 2023

Graveside services for James Marvin Hill will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper.

Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys (Paynter)  George

Gladys (Paynter) George

Jan 18, 2023

Gladys Paynter George, widow of Everett George, Jr., whom she was married to for 69 years, was carried to Heaven on Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Gladys was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 05, 1930, the daughter of the late Garland and Louise Cassity Paynter, was a graduate of Paris High School,...

Earl B Raglin

Earl B Raglin

Jan 14, 2023

The Reverend Earl Brooks Raglin, 87, devoted husband of Anna Beasley Raglin for 69 years as of September 19, 2022, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Rev. Raglin was born July 11, 1935 in Sugar Hill, Woodford County, Kentucky to the late Rev. John Henry and Susie Brooks Raglin. He was the sixth...

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