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.

Kenneth Lee Stokley

Kenneth Lee Stokley

Oct 2, 2021

Private graveside services for Kenneth Lee Stokley will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in our Garden of Stillwaters.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, will be in charge of arrangements.

Earlyice Brown

Earlyice Brown

Sep 22, 2021

On the morning of September 22, 2021, Earlyice Beatty Brown, peacefully passed away with family at home. Earlyice was born July 16, 1939 in Fayette County, KY to Hazel Edwards Beatty and Emmett Beatty. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Chester Brown, Sr., and sister Frances Carter. She leaves to cherish her with fond memories brother...

Kay Frances Dabney

Kay Frances Dabney

Sep 22, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the Lord called Kay Frances Scott Dabney to her heavenly home. Kay was born on November 30, 1948, to Anthony and Eliza Scott in Lexington, Kentucky. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 children; Gregory Dabney, Jr. (Sarah), Andrea Dabney Williams (Frank); 2 sisters, Barbara Jean Helm (Finley), Paulette Agbenu (Noel); 1 brother, Anthony...

Estell Ishmael

Estell Ishmael

Sep 19, 2021

Estell Clay Ishmael, 64, died Sunday September 19, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. He was born in Bourbon County, KY to the late Robert Lee and Ardie Mitchell Ishmael. He was a former Horseman for Indian Creek Farms and Crupper Bloodstock and he enjoyed collecting. He is survived by two daughters Shannon Tubbs and Ashley (Roger...

Steven R. Bond

Steven R. Bond

Sep 16, 2021

Steven R. Bond, 62 passed away September 16, 2021 after a brief illness. Steven was the son of the late Frank and Ellen Bond. Services will be on Saturday September 25, 2021 at 1pm with visitation starting at 11am. Unity Worship Center, 1975 Haggard Ct, Lexington, KY 40505

Darlene Hopps

Darlene Hopps

Sep 16, 2021

Darlene Fay Cave Hopps, 72, died Thursday September 16, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY. She was born in Hart County, KY to the late Ray and Martha Lavona Hodges Cave. Darlene is survived by one son, Paul Thornsburg; one granddaughter, Makayla Thornsburg; a twin sister, Marlene (Bobby) Dray and several nieces, neohews and cousins. She was...

Barbara Brewer

Barbara Brewer

Sep 14, 2021

Barbara Sue Elam Brewer, of Paris, wife of Robert C. "Bobby" Brewer, departed this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home, having attained the age of 75 years. She was born in Bourbon County on August 5, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Beulah Vickers Elam, was a 1965 graduate from Bourbon County High School,...

Johnny Lee Weaver

Johnny Lee Weaver

Sep 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Weaver, 72, widower of the late Georgietta McGuffey Weaver, died Tuesday September 14, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born in Birmingham, AL, to the late Johnny Lee Weaver, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Weaver. He was a retired mathematics teacher with the Fayette County Board of Education having taught...

Frances Dianne Blake

Frances Dianne Blake

Sep 13, 2021

Frances Dianne Brunson Blake, 68, went to her heavenly home Monday, September 13, 2021. Born November 16, 1952 in Anna, IL. Parents were the late Melvin Brunson and Ruth Anne Reeves Brunson of Morehead, KY. In addition to her father, Dianne was preceded in death by the love of her life, Paul Blake Sr. She is survived by her...

Jeffrey Shuler

Jeffrey Shuler

Sep 9, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Shuler, 42, husband of Georgia Beth Curtis Shuler, died Thursday September 9, 2021 at the Bourbon Community Hospital. He was born in Lexington, KY to the late Jeffrey Lee Shuler and the late Mary Ellen Courtney True. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Hayley Shuler, Constance Shuler and Codi Shuler; three grandchildren,...

Andrew Lee Sallee

Andrew Lee Sallee

Sep 9, 2021

Andrew Lee Sallee, 71, passed away September 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1950 to the late John Granville and Ida Elizabeth Gillian Sallee. Andrew attended BCTC and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Victory Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John...

Brandon Moment

Brandon Moment

Sep 6, 2021

Brandon Joey Moment, better known by his nickname "Caesar," a Lexington native was born August 9, 1987 to Joyce Mosley and William Moment and transitioned Monday, September 6, 2021. Brandon was full of life, and it showed in everything he did, whether he was smiling and singing at Bru Burger Bar, where he was employed, or sharing his passion...

Jerry Beverage

Jerry Beverage

Sep 6, 2021

Jerry Kenny Beverage, 72, passed away on September 6, 2021, at 4:43 PM at his home in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated high school in Alderson, West Virginia and attended West Virginia University before enlisting in the United States Army. He spent three years in the Army where his duty stations were Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Heidelberg, Germany. After...

John O. Smits

John O. Smits

Sep 6, 2021

John Ottis Smits, born August 22, 1950, died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly Hinkle Smits. John O. was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Smits Sr.; his mother, Barbara May Scott "Bobbie" Yazell; and one brother, Adrian "Dunor" Smits Jr. In addition to his...

Charlotte Clark

Charlotte Clark

Sep 5, 2021

Graveside services for Charlotte Clark will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity. Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Tony Adams

Tony Adams

Sep 5, 2021

Joe Anthony "Tony" Adams, 53, husband of Melissa "Missy" Blanton Adams, died Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY. He was born in Lexington, KY to Essie Priscilla Jacobs Adams and the late Joseph E. Adams. He was a truck driver for Brook Ledge Horse Transportation; a member of the Grace Apostolic Church and was...

Deborah Chandler

Deborah Chandler

Sep 1, 2021

Graveside services for Deborah Chandler will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.  Morgan's Funeral Home, Versailles, is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Crumbie

Samuel Crumbie

Aug 29, 2021

Samuel Woodson Crumbie, 88, husband of 63 years to Anna Pearl Summers Crumbie, died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Robert E. Crumbie and Lucille Nelson Crumbie. He worked as an electrician at the Bluegrass Army Depot and also loved repairing electronics....

Eddie Bodenheimer

Eddie Bodenheimer

Aug 26, 2021

100 Years, three months, 12 days of a life filled with grace, love, respect and generosity. She was born "in Glo, at the head of Miller's Creek, Van Lear, Ky." She died in her sleep at home in Powersite, MO. Studied Food/Restaurant Management through Pike Co., KY Extension Services. Worked in food management and training for 15 years, and...

Kenneth D. Watts

Kenneth D. Watts

Aug 26, 2021

Pastor Kenneth D. Watts, age 77, husband to Frances Trainor Watts, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton Florida. He was born in Mercer County, Kentucky on July 31, 1944 to the late Raymond and Nellie Watts. Pastor Watts was the former pastor at Bluegrass Baptist Church in Lexington, and founder of Victory...

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