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.

Clifford Eugene Cornwell

Clifford Eugene Cornwell

Sep 4, 2022

Clifford Eugene Cornwell, 61, husband of Barbara Johnson Cornwell and widower to the late Sharon Cornwell, died Sunday September 4, 2022 at the Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, KY.

He was born in Mount Sterling, KY to Annie Ballard Jenkins and the late Clifford Cornwell. He was a retired farmer, working many years with Clyde Olsen. Clifford...

Paula Dean Davis

Paula Dean Davis

Sep 2, 2022

Paula Dean Davis, 63, died Friday September 2, 2022 at her home in Paris, KY.

She was born in Maysville, KY to the late Anita LaVerne Roberts Davis McDaniel and the late Walthan Dean Davis. Paula was a member of the Trinity Church of God and often watched The River of Life Ministries online church services and...

Nekiter L Chenault

Nekiter L Chenault

Aug 29, 2022

Nekiter "Kina" Chenault was born November 15, 1960, to the late Elmore and Valerie Chenault Sr.

She was called to eternal rest Monday morning August 29, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Nekiter confessed a hope in Christ and was a member of Imani Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Willis Polk.

Nekiter...

Mary Frances (Sparks)  Jones

Mary Frances (Sparks) Jones

Aug 29, 2022

Mary Frances Sparks Jones, widow of Virgil Jones, departed this life on Monday evening, August 29, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Cynthiana, having attained the age of 85 years. She was born on November 10, 1936, in Bourbon County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Ritsel Thomas and Christine Florence Sparks, a graduate of Lafayette High School,...

Mayme J Salyers

Mayme J Salyers

Aug 25, 2022

Mayme Salyers, 86, departed this life August 25, 2022. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31st, 10 am to 12 pm at Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, with the service immediately following.

Burial will be in our Garden of Everlasting Life

Larry F Hanley

Larry F Hanley

Aug 23, 2022

Brother Larry F. Harley, Sr. was born on July 13, 1948 to the late William H. Hanley and the late Hannah Carson in Lexington, Kentucky. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Brother Larry was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Lexington, Kentucky.

Brother Larry worked for the Lexington Fayette Urban County...

Judy A Johnson

Judy A Johnson

Aug 20, 2022

Graveside services for Judy A. Johnson will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper.

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

Jeralene C Johnson

Jeralene C Johnson

Aug 18, 2022

Jeralene Curtis Johnson was born June 25, 1920 in Lexington, Ky. to the late Mamie and Raymond Lewis Curtis. At the age of 102 years, she was called home to her eternal rest on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

As a child being raised in Lexington, she confessed hope in the Lord Jesus Christ and became a member...

Clarence Laine, Jr.

Clarence Laine, Jr.

Aug 9, 2022

Graveside services for Clarence Laine, Jr. will be held Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper.

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

Carolyn June (Barbee)  Overly

Carolyn June (Barbee) Overly

Aug 6, 2022

Carolyn June Barbee Roach Overly, 82, widow of the late Edgar Kenneth Roach and the late Bobby Overly; died Saturday August 6, 2022 in Paris, KY.

She was born in Myers, KY to the late Oney and Lorena Hudson Barbee. She was a homemaker and loved her flower garden, fishing and baking. Carolyn loved spending time with...

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...

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