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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Amaya Victoria Taylor-Sandifer
May 7, 2022
Amaya Victoria Taylor-Sandifer, 20, died Sat., May 7, 2022. She was the daughter of Priscilla Sandifer and Andrew Taylor. Funeral services will be held 4 pm Sunday, May 15 at House of God Church, 866 Georgetown St., Lexington, KY with visitation beginning at 3 pm Sun. until the service time. Burial will take place 11:30 am Mon., May 16...
Nelson Reece Kelley
May 2, 2022
Nelson Reece Kelley, 38, husband of Miracle Ryan, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. On July 19, 1983, he was born in Lexington to Willie Reece Kelley Jr. and Barbara E. Booth Kelley. He is survived by his wife, Miracle, parents, Willie and Barbara, and daughter, Molly Ann Caldwell. He is preceded...
James H. Cadle
May 1, 2022
Graveside services for James H. Cadle will be held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main Street, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
William Balentine
Apr 30, 2022
Graveside services for William Balentine will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
Kenuel Layne Thompson
Apr 28, 2022
Graveside services for Kenuel L. Thompson will be held Friday, May 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
Fender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Frances Lowe
Apr 28, 2022
Mary Frances (Rinesmith) Lowe, 88, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born on August 11, 1933, in Winchester, Kentucky, to the late Fred Rinesmith and Grace (Sams) Rinesmith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lowe; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. Mary is survived by her children,...
George E. Gilliam
Apr 26, 2022
Graveside services for George Gilliam will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.
Smith Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Lee Cord
Apr 25, 2022
Charles Lee Cord, 91, widower of the late Agnes Himes Cord, died Monday April 25, 2022 at the Fountain Circle Nursing Home, Winchester, KY. He was born in Millersburg, KY to the late Wilson Lee and Emma Campbell Cord. He was a retired lineman, having worked for Davis and Elliott, Chilli's Construction and the City of Paris. Charles loved...
Jacqueline Howard
Apr 24, 2022
Graveside services for Jacqueline Howard will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of Stillwaters.
Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Everett Logan
Apr 20, 2022
Graveside services for Everett Logan will be held Saturday, April 30, 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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