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.
Girthon Jean Adams
Apr 10, 2023
Girthon Jean Adams, 90, wife of the late Willis Adams, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on August 20, 1932 to her parents John and Arminda Ritchie Combs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Robert Ritchie, Johnny Ritchie, Sammy Ritchie, and Mary Lovin; and her siblings,...
Jawane Carlton Dumphord
Apr 2, 2023
Jawane Carlton Dumphord, 25, died Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Paris, KY.
Born in Lexington, KY, he was the son of James C. Dumphord and Tina M. Davis. He was a Fed Ex employee, a 2016 graduate of Paris High School, a member of the Prodigal's House, and loved his dogs, mowing, sports, his friends, and family....
Irene (Alexander) Bruce
Mar 29, 2023
Irene Alexander Bruce, widow of Robert Burns, and James Bruce, departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington, at the age of 85 years.
Irene was born on July 17, 1937, in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of Elwin and Catherine Hall Alexander, and loved spending time outside fishing, camping, as well as...
Gloria Jean (Burns) Argo
Mar 24, 2023
Gloria Jean Argo, of Paris, Kentucky, widow of Otis Clay Argo, Jr., departed this life on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her granddaughter's home in Stanford, Kentucky, surrounded by family, at the age of 96 years. Jean was born on January 26, 1927, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Conley David and Opal Moreland Burns, was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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