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.

Clyde Allen Colliver

Clyde Allen Colliver

Jan 12, 2023

Clyde Allen Colliver 88, husband of Roxie Crawford Colliver of 66 years passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023. He was a resident at North Point Nursing Facility in Lexington due to long-term Covid and other health issues.

A native of Lexington, he was born on November 15, 1934, to the late A.T. and Ethel Colliver. He...

Frank Clay Happy , Sr.

Frank Clay Happy , Sr.

Jan 11, 2023

Frank Clay Happy, Sr., 85 widower of the late Dolores Nichols Happy, died Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Pine Meadows Health Care, Lexington, KY.

He was born in Centerville, KY to the late Harvey and Clara Nutter Happy.

Frank was a retired IBM employee, Graduate of Western High School, a United States Army veteran,...

Helen Elizabeth White

Helen Elizabeth White

Jan 5, 2023

Graveside services for Helen White will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.

Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Wayne Bailey

Jerry Wayne Bailey

Dec 31, 2022

Jerry Wayne Bailey, age 71, of Georgetown, widower of Janet Faye Henson Bailey, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Baptist Health Lexington.

He was born February 16, 1951 in Paris, son of the late Neville Lee and Anna Mary Earnest Bailey. Jerry was a graduate of Bourbon County High School and was a member of Silas Baptist...

Rueben Turner Allen Jr.

Rueben Turner Allen Jr.

Dec 29, 2022

Rueben Turner Allen Jr. age 88 of Lexington, Kentucky departed from this life peacefully on December 29, 2022.

Rueben was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 10, 1934, to the late Rueben Turner Allen Sr. and Harrietta Allen. On May 30, 1953, he married Lillian Marie Wright (Allen). To this union five children were born.

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Betty Lou (Stanfield)  Courtney

Betty Lou (Stanfield) Courtney

Dec 26, 2022

Betty Lou Stanfield Courtney, widow of Charles David Courtney, Sr., departed this life on December 26, 2022, at her residence, with loving family by her side, having attained the age of 88 years.

Betty was born in Paris, Kentucky on May 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Robert Getsy and Cora Beatrice Stokley Stanfield, was a...

Alex Ruben Angel Hernandez Reyes

Alex Ruben Angel Hernandez Reyes

Dec 25, 2022

Alex Ruben Angel Hernandez Reyes, 11, son of Frances Brothers Reyes and Ruben Hernandez Reyes, died Sunday December 25, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

Alex was in the sixth grade at Bourbon Middle School and loved playing video games, playing on his phone and hanging with his brother. He had a great...

Joshua Dean Alexander

Joshua Dean Alexander

Dec 24, 2022

Joshua Dean Alexander, 39, of Nicholasville, died December 24, 2022.

Born on April 26, 1983, in Irvine, KY, Joshua was the son of Larry Joe and Vickie Lynn Anderson Alexander.

Joshua was a people person who had a larger-than-life personality. He was adventurous and had a big heart. He loved praise and worship music, as...

Savola L Marks

Savola L Marks

Dec 19, 2022

Savola Lautania (Garlington) Marks was born May 9, 1951 to the late George and Elsie Garlington in Beckley, West Virginia. She passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in McAlpin, West Virginia, then united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership...

Homer H. Goins

Homer H. Goins

Dec 19, 2022

Homer H. Goins was born January 17, 1944 in Harlan County, Kentucky to Ancil and Mary Goins.

He graduated from Evarts High School in 1962, having lettered in both football and basketball. As an all-state tailback he was recruited by Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. For the Kentucky Wildcats, he was recruited and signed by coach Blanton Collier...

Marvin Reece Johnson

Marvin Reece Johnson

Dec 14, 2022

Marvin Reece Johnson, 88, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home in Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Edgar and Gertrude Porter Johnson. He was a retired mathematics professor at Kentucky State University, an avid gardener, loved collecting antiques, was a skilled glass-blowing artist, and a pianist. He...

Eva Jane (Gabbard)  Hopkins

Eva Jane (Gabbard) Hopkins

Dec 12, 2022

Eva Jane Gabbard Hopkins, 82, widow of the late Ernest Clay Hopkins, died Monday December 12, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, KY.

She was born in Lexington, KY to the late Dennis Gabbard and the late Elizabeth Nichols Whitehill. She was a former seamstress at Kentucky Textiles and a member of the Ruddles Mills Christian...

Grace Marie (Pedigo)  Derossette

Grace Marie (Pedigo) Derossette

Dec 11, 2022

Grace Marie (Pedigo) DeRossette 81, died December 11, 2022 at her residence in Lexington KY.

Born July 6, 1941 in Stanford, KY. She was the loving wife of Gene R. DeRossette for 62 years- married in 1960. Grace retired from Square-D after 30+ years and was a member of Clays Mill Baptist Church.

She is...

Elizabeth (Berryman)  Whitaker

Elizabeth (Berryman) Whitaker

Dec 5, 2022

Elizabeth Berryman Whitaker, 79, of Paris, KY, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 with her family by her side.

Ms. Whitaker worked in a factory 28 years and cut tobacco until she was 50. She was an avid quilt maker, loved bingo, and loved her family whole heartedly.

She leaves behind her son, Ricky (Barbie)...

Rubye Lindsey

Rubye Lindsey

Dec 4, 2022

Rubye Thomas Lindsey November 18, 1935 - December 4, 2022

Lexington, Kentucky - Rubye Thomas Lindsey 87, daughter of the late Bishop James B. Thomas, Sr. and the late Marian Jackson Thomas, mother of Derek (Valerie) Lindsey, Stacey Boyd and Beverly Bryant.

Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00am House of God. Visitation Sunday 1:00pm...

Mildred J Wilson

Mildred J Wilson

Dec 3, 2022

Mildred (Millie) Jeter Wilson, 80, Widow of Pete Wilson of Lexington Passed away on December 3, 2022.

She was born on September 19, 1942, in Lexington to the late William and Louise Jeter (Sallee).

Millie is survived by her sister Vernice (Gene) Haley, and brother-in-law, Michael Campbell and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded...

Harry Richard Baker

Harry Richard Baker

Nov 30, 2022

Graveside services for Harry R. Baker will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at our EG Columbarium.

Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Scruggs

Mary Elizabeth Scruggs

Nov 26, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Scruggs, born December 24, 1929, to Charlie and Mary Webb, passed on November 26, 2022.

Mary is survived by her children Gregory (Alyce) Scruggs, Marylynn (Tony) Scruggs-Miller, and Eric Scruggs; her siblings Bennett (Belinda) Webb Sr. and Juanita Cherry; her sisters-in-law Ruth Curll and Martha Locke; her grandchildren Rhonda (Fred) McKinney, Tamika Scruggs, and Jacqueline...

Zy'Aire Keshawn Waide

Zy'Aire Keshawn Waide

Nov 23, 2022

Zy'aire Keshawn Waide, 2 son of Alashia Brown and Jalen Smith passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

In addition to his parents, Zy'aire is survived by his maternal grandparents, Elisha Waid and Michael Brown, paternal grandparents, Walktoria and Min Greg Parks, his siblings, Normani Hall...

Elizabeth Pierce

Elizabeth Pierce

Nov 20, 2022

Elizabeth Henderson Pierce, 83, was born on February 19, 1939 and departed this life on Sunday November 20, 2022. She was born and raised in Paris, KY and moved to Lexington once she retired from Mallinckrodt. Elizabeth was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, where she served on the usher board, the decorating committee, missionary committee and taught...

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