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.
Diana Jones
Mar 21, 2022
Diana Lee Jones was born March 24, 1943 in Moorefield, Kentucky to the late Almetta Taul and step-father, Herbert Taul. She departed this life Monday, March 21, 2022 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Diane was a graduate of Western High School in Paris, Kentucky. She retired from Clark Equipment, The University of Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools....
Mark Montgomery
Mar 19, 2022
Graveside services for Mark Montgomery will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
Linda Wilson
Mar 16, 2022
Linda Dian Wilson, 72, died Wed., March 16, 2022 at Lexington Country Place. Born April 18, 1949 in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Randol William and Geraldine McMurry Grissom. Ms. Wilson had been employed as a caregiver and was a member of the Old Paris Road Church of God. She was very social and outgoing,...
Johnetta Mae Reed
Mar 14, 2022
Johnetta Mae Reed, 87, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY. A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Rhoda Thompson Reed. She was the head cook and cafeteria manager with the Paris School System for 47 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Paris,...
Audrey Jenkins Smith
Mar 12, 2022
Audrey Jenkins Smith, wife of the late Charles Irvine Smith, departed this life on March 12, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Luvonia (Vaughn) Jenkins. She leaves to mourn her two sons, Gerald Edward Smith, San Antonio, TX; and Virgil Irvine Smith, Lexington, KY; stepdaughter, Donna Lee Davis, Dayton, OH; her...
Tracy L. Davis
Mar 9, 2022
Tracy Lynn Davis, 59, wife of Charles Davis, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Born in Lexington she was the daughter of the late Earl and Imogene Brown. Other than her husband she is survived by her three daughters, Melissa (Keith) Russell, Stephanie (Michael) Rowe, and Samantha Davis; her son, Jesse Davis; two grandsons, Easton, and Wesley; and four...
Ann Elizabeth Collins
Mar 5, 2022
Ann Elizabeth Collins, 78, passed away March 5, 2022. She was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 12, 1944 to the late J.C. Long and Mary Gladys Collins Galyon. Ann attended South Broadway Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Collins and a step brother, Tommy Bowling. Ann is survived by her daughter, Brooke Fox;...
Naomi Faye Jackson
Mar 5, 2022
Naomi Faye Alfrey Jackson, 79, died Saturday March 5, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Salt Lick, KY to the late Hollie and Thelma Donathan Alfrey. She was a homemaker, enjoyed babysitting and a good yard sale. Faye loved her family and cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and great...
Angel Marie Duncan
Mar 3, 2022
Graveside services for Angel Duncan will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Lewis Hanley
Feb 26, 2022
Sister Joyce K. Lewis Hanley was born on November 3, 1949, to the late John K. Lewis and Juanita M. Brown Lewis in Lexington, Kentucky. She departed this life on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Sister Joyce was a faithful member of historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the 40-year Christian group Children...
Gracie Mae Owens Miracle
Feb 20, 2022
Gracie Mae Owens Miracle, 80, wife of Dexter Miracle for 64 years as of February 15, 2022, died Sunday February 20, 2022 at her home in Paris, KY. She was born in Bell County, KY to the late Thomas and Roxie Cavins Owens. She was a former J.C. Penny employee, Home Interior Design Sales Representative and a former employee...
Edelweiss Roberts
Feb 18, 2022
Edelweiss (Weisy) Spencer Roberts, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 97. Born February 5, 1925, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Kilpen Spencer and Letitia Florence Womeldorf Spencer. Weisy was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School, received her bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University in Cleveland,...
Joseph Booker Parker
Feb 17, 2022
JJoseph Booker "Joe P." "AH HA" Parker, died Thursday February 17, 2022 at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late Joseph Henry and Argerta Booker Parker. He was a retired employee of the Dura/Weaver Company and a skilled mechanic. Joe was passionate about prison ministry and was a member of the St....
Aaron Earl Johnson
Feb 16, 2022
Aaron Earl Johnson, widower of Donna Johnson, was born October 17, 1951, to the union of Vermont Johnson, Sr. and Ida Mae Johnson in Danville, Kentucky. God called him from labor to reward on February 16, 2022. Aaron was affectionately known by all that knew and loved him as "AJ ".
He was preceded in death his...
Samuel Adams
Feb 9, 2022
Graveside services for Samuel Adams will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in out Garden of the Last Supper.
Morgan Funeral Home, Versailles, is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Lee Matherly
Feb 7, 2022
Margaret Lee Matherly, 86, was born on November 13, 1935, in Fayette County to the late Thomas Stokley and Bertha Ellen Brock. She was the widow of the Robert Warren Matherly. Margaret passed away in the early morning of February 7, 2022. She lived most of her life in the Imperial Mobile Park. Margaret was a sweet and loving...
Stacie Lynn Brugger
Feb 7, 2022
Stacie Lynn Brugger, 21, died Monday, February 7, 2022 in Unicoi, Tennessee. Born in Ashville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Donald "Donnie" Brugger and April Trivette Smith. She worked at the ACT Call Center in Kingsport, TN, loved to draw and was a tattoo artist. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepmother, Christy...
Norman William Allen
Feb 4, 2022
Norman William Allen was born October 24, 1942, in Paris, KY, to Margaret L. Reed and Edward Jackson Allen. He was jointly raised by his parents and loving stepmother, Ernestine Crooks Allen. Norman would become known affectionately by many as "Bee" and later still as "Stormin' Norman." As a child, Norman united with Zion Baptist Church (Paris, KY) and...
Clyde Eugene Marks, Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
Clyde E. Marks, Sr., husband of Rosetta Marks, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 1st, 2022, having attained the age of 77. Clyde was born August 3rd, 1944, in Paris, KY, the son of the late Edward and Stella Mae Johnson Marks. He was a graduate of Paris High School, class of 1964....
Paul Glen Rose
Jan 25, 2022
Paul Glen Rose, 65, husband of Dianna Lynn Foreman Rose for 46 years, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Richmond, KY to the late Wiley and Vurchnell Rose. Paul was a retired grocery store owner, an avid outdoorsman and an active member of Antioch Christian Church. In addition to his...
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