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.

Tina Marie Clark

Tina Marie Clark

Aug 1, 2022

Tina Marie Clark was peacefully called home to heaven by God on August 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky to Rose Marie Styles and the late Albert "Aldo" Clark, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers: Albert Clark III and Phillip Clark (PhilDoshas Umar Al-Jami)....

Jamaun Latrell Ransom

Jamaun Latrell Ransom

Jul 19, 2022

Jamaun Latrell Ransom, 21, died Tuesday July19, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born in Georgetown, KY to Jermaine "Fatz" Ransom and Danielle "Dee" Barnes. Jamaun was a member of the Prodigal's House and a 2019 graduate of Paris High School.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two...

Fallon Nicole Stamper

Fallon Nicole Stamper

Jul 18, 2022

Fallon Nicole Stamper, 39, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home in Paris, KY.

Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of Daddy Wayne and Mary Ann Buchanan Grant and Hastel Dean Stamper, Sr. She was a member of the Paris Nazarene Church, a 2003 graduate of Bourbon County High School where she was a...

Phyllis A (Warmouth)  Bullock

Phyllis A (Warmouth) Bullock

Jul 18, 2022

Phyllis Ann Warmouth Bullock, 69, widow of the late Charles E. Bullock, died Monday July 18, 2022 in Harrodsburg, KY.

She was born in Paris, KY to the late Henry and Geneva Clem Warmouth. Phyllis was a retired employee of Kentucky Textiles and a member of the Trinity Church of God, Paris, KY where she sang in...

Carolyn Francis Jackson

Carolyn Francis Jackson

Jul 16, 2022

Carolyn Francis Jackson, 83, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Born in Lexington she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Jackson. She retired from IBM and was a faithful member of Historic St. Paul AME Church where she served in many capacities. She was a Life Member of the Missionary Society.

She...

Dominque Joel Rice

Dominque Joel Rice

Jul 7, 2022

Dominque Joel Rice

December 5, 2004 - July 7, 2022

Lexington, Kentucky - Dominque Joel Rice 17, son of Brittany Rice

Funeral services will be held today, July 15th, 1:00pm at  Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation 11:30am until time of service.

Arrangements by Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home.

John Steven Sledd

John Steven Sledd

Jul 5, 2022

John Steven Sledd, 66 left this life to be with our Lord on Tuesday July 5, 2022, while residing with his sister Laura after battling pancreatic cancer for the past several months.

He was born January 11, 1956 in El Paso, Texas to the late George Ronald Sledd and Sarah A Maze Glass then moved to Lexington,...

Linda "Darlene" Roberts

Linda "Darlene" Roberts

Jun 28, 2022

Linda "Darlene" Roberts, 65, native of Lexington, died June 28, 2022. Born August 9, 1956, Linda was the daughter of the late Tracy Leon Winburn and Dealie Faye Brandenburg Winburn.

Linda had a good heart and was such a loving person. She was always giving, whether it was where she worked at The Nest with children or...

Jerry Thomas Eckler

Jerry Thomas Eckler

Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Jerry Thomas Eckler, 71 passed away on June 22, 2022.

He was born on January 30, 1951 in Lexington to the late John Thomas Eckler and Mattie Bell Johnson Eckler.

Mr. Eckler worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed animals, especially horses and cattle, fishing, watching NHRA drag races,...

Arlene Mary Loughlin

Arlene Mary Loughlin

Jun 15, 2022

Arlene Mary Loughlin, 78, died Wednesday June 15, 2022 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Sebastian and Catherine Alzbly Loughlin. Arlene was a retired employee of the Bargain Hut and Toy's R' Us.

She was a member of the Catholic Church of the Annunciation, Paris, KY...

Louise (Carr)  Charles

Louise (Carr) Charles

Jun 12, 2022

Louise Carr Charles, 102, of Fayette County, passed away on June 12. She was born in Lexington on August 3, 1919, as the second of the late Frank and Nellie Carr's six children. Louise was wed to the late Joseph Lindsey Charles and celebrates 46 years of marriage until his passing in 1981.

Louise leaves to cherish...

George "Sonny Smooth" Grigsby

George "Sonny Smooth" Grigsby

Jun 11, 2022

George "Sonny Smooth" Russell Grigsby, 87, widower of Edith Bell Coleman Grigsby, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Henry and Lorine Blackburn Grigsby. He was a former Woodford Spears and Son Seed Company employee and a member of...

Carie Ann Dunn

Carie Ann Dunn

May 31, 2022

Graveside services for Carie Ann Dunn will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in our Christus Memorial Garden.

James Thomas Green

James Thomas Green

May 31, 2022

James Thomas "Tom" Green, 84, husband of Loretta Griffin Green, died Monday May 31, 2022. Born on June 15, 1937 in Georgetown KY, he was the son of the late Orville and Gladys Jones Green. Tom was a farmer in Bourbon County, attended the Oxford Grade School and was a member of the North View Baptist Church. Additional survivors...

Patty Taylor

Patty Taylor

May 29, 2022

Patty Jean Allen Taylor, 87, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Paris, widow of John O. Taylor, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born June 28, 1934, in Paris, daughter of the late Lyman S. and Helen Burden Allen and was a graduate of Bourbon County Vocational School. Patty was so devoted to her family...

Byron Wendell Dansby

Byron Wendell Dansby

May 29, 2022

Graveside services for Byron Dansby will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.

Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Slone

Phyllis Slone

May 27, 2022

Graveside services for Phyllis Slone will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper.

Todd Anthony Kenion

Todd Anthony Kenion

May 21, 2022

Todd Anthony Kenion born March 28, 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky to Helen Kenion and James Young. Departed this life May 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Kenion and survived by a grandfather, Henry Kenion, Sr. and a grandmother, Challis Young.

Todd was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He...

Vivian Ann Brown

Vivian Ann Brown

May 17, 2022

Vivian Ann Brown, 65, transitioned from her earthly home and entered Heaven into the presence of God peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She fought fiercely and relentlessly for almost five months after enduring life-threatening trauma and injuries from a car accident. She is preceded in death by her father John Brown, mother Edith Brown, and sister Evelyn Davis...

Lillian Stewart (Yazell)  Plummer

Lillian Stewart (Yazell) Plummer

May 8, 2022

Lillian Stewart Yazell Plummer, 78, departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born March 21, 1944, in Paris, daughter of the late Carl and Lena Walton Yazell and was a 1962 graduate of Bourbon County High School. Lillian was the former owner and operator of...

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