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.

Ernest Lee Evans

Ernest Lee Evans

Jan 16, 2022

Ernest Lee Evans, 84, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence. Born November 27, 1937 to the late Thomas Lee and Vilda Evans. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Boones Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Evans; his son, Doug Evans;...

Anna Elizabeth Cawby

Anna Elizabeth Cawby

Jan 9, 2022

Anna E. Cawby, 90, widow of John Thomas Cawby died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Lexington, KY. She was born on October 10, 1931 in Lexington, KY to the late Chester and Marie Ward.  Anna is survived by one daughter, Anna Marie Jackson, Lexington; two grandchildren, Jonathan (Lacy) Cawby, Lexington, KY and David (Aysia) Cawby, Lexington, KY; five...

Beverly D. Montgomery

Beverly D. Montgomery

Jan 3, 2022

Beverly Dawn Montgomery was born on May 27, 1956 to the late Johnny Doak Grier and Mary Elizabeth Grier in Lexington, Kentucky. She was called to her eternal heavenly rest on Monday, January 3 at the age of 65 at Houston Methodist Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Johnny Douglas Grier. She received her...

Wheeler Haggard Hay

Wheeler Haggard Hay

Jan 2, 2022

Wheeler Haggard Hay, widower of Mildred "Mickey" Frances Davis Hay, departed this life on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family, having attained the age of 96 years. Wheeler was born in Winchester, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward Thomas and Margaret Haggard Hay, attended Oxford school, was a farmer, and member of...

Sarah Griffith

Sarah Griffith

Dec 31, 2021

Graveside services for Sarah Griffith will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper.

Shirley Blackburn

Shirley Blackburn

Dec 31, 2021

Graveside services for Shirley Blackburn will be held Saturday, January 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.

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

Estrellita Kemp Washington

Estrellita Kemp Washington

Dec 30, 2021

Estrellita Kemp Washington was born August 23, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Nellie Kemp Jones and the late Edward Kemp. She was raised by the late Albert (Blanche) Jackson.

She accepted Christ at an early age at Sharpsburg Baptist Church then united with Centerville Baptist Church in her early 20,s. She graduated from Paris High...

Jimmy Lane Jones

Jimmy Lane Jones

Dec 24, 2021

Jimmy Lane Jones, age 66, husband of Melissa Bryant Jones, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born December 5, 1955 in Winchester, Kentucky, son of the late James Jones Jr. and Marlene Fay Buckler English. Jimmy was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, loved to fish and play...

Grace Thompson

Grace Thompson

Dec 20, 2021

Graveside services for Grace Thompson will be held, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

O.L. Hughes & Sons Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell Ray Chenault, Jr.

Mitchell Ray Chenault, Jr.

Dec 20, 2021

Mitchell Ray Chenault, Jr., known to his family as Mitchie or Bubby, passed away on Monday December 20, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was born on July 6, 1978 to Mitchell Ray Chenault, Sr. and Margaret Frazier Chenault. He worked at Johnson Control/Adient for almost 19 years. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, cooking and music. He played...

James Hagood

James Hagood

Dec 19, 2021

Graveside services for James Hagood will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

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

Harry C. Harp

Harry C. Harp

Dec 13, 2021

Harry Clay Harp, 82, husband of Judy Sexton Harp for 39 years, died Monday December 13, 2021 at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Bourbon County, KY to the late Harry and Carrie Mae Florence Harp. Harry retired from Claiborne Farms after 52 years of service but still went back in the summers to help out....

Perry Lee Thornton

Perry Lee Thornton

Dec 9, 2021

Graveside services for Perry Lee Thornton will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

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

Harold Hughes

Harold Hughes

Nov 30, 2021

Harold Dean Hughes, 72, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his home. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, March 5, 1949, the son of the late Johnny and Emma Hughes. He was the widower of Barbara Jean Combs Hughes and was a retired Foreman for CSX Railroad. His favorite pastimes were fishing and playing...

Mary Patton

Mary Patton

Nov 28, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Patton known as Miss P, Miss Diddy, Aunt Mary, Granny Patton and Mama was born on September 10, 1928 to the late Scott Riley and Mattie Wells in Georgetown, Kentucky. She was called to her eternal heavenly rest on Sunday, November 28 at the age of 93 at Brookdale Shadowlake Senior Living Community. She is preceded in...

Oscar Knipp

Oscar Knipp

Nov 27, 2021

Oscar Lee Knipp, 84, husband of Margaret Pennington Knipp, died November 27, 2021 at his home in Georgetown, KY. He was born November 13, 1937 to Alex Oscar and Esta Lee Griffith Knipp of Ashland, KK. A graduate of Ashland High School and the University of Kentucky, Oscar's career in business spanned 36 years. Many of those were spent...

Deloris Jean Howard

Deloris Jean Howard

Nov 24, 2021

Deloris Jean Howard, 87, widow of the late Henry Thomas Howard, went to her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday November 24, 2021. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She was born in Nicholas County, KY to the late Eugene Gaunce and Ethel Sosby. She was a retired employee of Hansley Mills as a...

Betty May

Betty May

Nov 23, 2021

Inurnment services for Betty May will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Christus.

Care Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson)  Fullmer

Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Fullmer

Nov 19, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Johnson Fullmer, 82, widow of the late John Henry Fullmer, Jr., died Friday November 19, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in Richmond, KY to the late Charles and Belva Marie Young Johnson. She was a retired pharmacy technician for Audrey Drugs, Begley's and Wal-Mart. Margaret honorably served her country in the...

E. Wallace "Wally" Roe

E. Wallace "Wally" Roe

Nov 18, 2021

"Wally" E. Wallace Roe, Jr. 77, husband of Sue Lucky Roe for 53 years, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Wallace Roe, Sr. and Iva Vandy Roe. He was a retired electrician, retired from the United States Army Reserves where he...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.