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.

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...

Ernest Holt

Ernest Holt

Nov 19, 2022

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, God called Ernest R. "Sonny" Holt, age 78 into Eternal Glory. He was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on February 14, 1944, to the late Ernest B. Holt and Anna Lois Jones Holt. He joined the church at an early age and later joined Bethel Harvest Church where he worshipped until the Lord called him...

Juanita Trowbridge

Juanita Trowbridge

Nov 17, 2022

Juanita Trowbridge, 83, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2022.

She was born in Breathitt County on July 28, 1939, to the late Melvin and Martha Morris. Juanita was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a very spiritual woman who was always reading her bible. She was also...

Juanita Trowbridge

Juanita Trowbridge

Nov 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Juanita Trowbridge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Juanita Trowbridge

Juanita Trowbridge

Nov 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Juanita Trowbridge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Bobby Ray Crawford

Bobby Ray Crawford

Nov 11, 2022

Bobby Ray Crawford, 59, husband of Teresa Crawford, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at The University of Kentucky Hospital.

He was born in Lexington on January 2, 1963 to the late Donald and Joyce Hall Crawford. Bobby was a member of Man O' War Church of God. He was a veteran of the US Army and...

Lisa A Coleman

Lisa A Coleman

Nov 8, 2022

Graveside services for Lisa Coleman will be held Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Stillwaters.

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

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