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.

Valerie Chenault

Valerie Chenault

Aug 6, 2021

Valerie (Vallie) Dean Chenault was born November 1, 1935, to the late Eddie (Fred Lay) and Roberta Dean in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Due to complications from childbirth, she was raised by grandparents Lamar and Willie Dean.

Valerie leaves to cherish two daughters, Nekiter Chenault, Angela (Lawrence) Clayborne, one son, Elmore Chenault Jr; one brother, Albert (Beverly) Lay;...

Archie W. Miles

Archie W. Miles

Aug 3, 2021

Archie Wayne Miles, 67, husband of Darlene Whitaker Miles for 44 years, died Tuesday August 3, 2021 at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late Woodrow Wilson Miles, Sr. and Elsie Jennett Miles. Archie was a retired supervisor of the City of Paris and UPS Freight and was a member of the First...

Margaret Mae Green

Margaret Mae Green

Aug 2, 2021

Margaret Mae (Davis) Green July 31, 1942 - August 2, 2021 Lexington, Kentucky - Mother of William, Maurica Derrick, Jacqueline, Denise. Visitation Mon Aug 09 2021 from 10-12 followed by funeral at New Birth Church of Christ.

Graveside services for Margaret Green will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of the...

Michelle Marie Gideon

Michelle Marie Gideon

Jul 25, 2021

Michelle Marie Gideon, age 38, passed away in Lexington on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1983 in Lexington, Kentucky. Michelle attended Grace Baptist Church, liked music, flashy cars, enjoyed doing her hair and makeup and was a registered phlebotomist. Michelle is survived by her mother, Sharon Green Curtis of Lexington and Johnny, whom she...

Harold Conyers

Harold Conyers

Jul 23, 2021

Harold Thomas Conyers, 88, husband of Eureva Curtis Conyers, died Saturday July 24, 2021 at his home in Paris, KY. He was born in Paris, KY to the late Everett and Elizabeth Ola Robinson Conyers. Harold was retired from Rockwell International and was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was a...

Allen Crow

Allen Crow

Jul 22, 2021

Graveside services for Allen Crow will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper. Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Lillie Mae Beatty

Lillie Mae Beatty

Jul 20, 2021

Mother of Sarah Livingston, Terry Beatty, Jerry Beatty, Gina Beatty and Carol Beatty. Service will be held Saturday, July 31 at 1pm at the Unity Worship Center.

Graveside services for Lillie Mae Beatty will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity. Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements....

Gerald Tussey

Gerald Tussey

Jul 18, 2021

Inurnment services for Gerald Tussey will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

Frances Carolyn Green

Frances Carolyn Green

Jul 9, 2021

Graveside services for Frances Green will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. in our Garden of Christus. Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary E. Garrard

Mary E. Garrard

Jul 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth "Maggie" Myers Garrard, 91, widow of the late George Garrard, died Friday July 9, 2021 at the Richmond Place, Lexington, KY. She was born in Paris, KY to the late Henry and Annie Warren Myers. Mary was a homemaker, longtime member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and served as an usher....

Shaquille Newby

Shaquille Newby

Jul 4, 2021

Shaquille Louis Newby 27, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021. He was the son of Donna Ingram-Newby and Lance A. Newby Sr. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Unity Worship Center at 1pm. Visitation at 11:00am until time of service. MASK ARE REQUIRED

Tommy Barnhill

Tommy Barnhill

Jul 3, 2021

Tommy E. Barnhill, of Paris, departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home, with family by his side, having attained the age of 76 years. He was born in Georgetown, Kentucky, on August 8, 1944, the son of the late J.T. and Geneva Sharon Barnhill, was a high school graduate, a truck driver for Northside R.V.,...

Darrell Willard

Darrell Willard

Jun 26, 2021

Oatley Darrell Willard, 82, known as Papa to all his family and husband of Barbara Ann Peavy Willard, died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. A native of Lebanon, KY, he was the son of the late Roy Burton Willard and Ara Marie Cooley Willard. He was a retired manager at Kentucky Finance of...

Patty Cox

Patty Cox

Jun 25, 2021

Patty Jean Duncan Cox, 72, died Friday June 25, 2021 at her home. She was born in Frankfort, KY to the late Lee and Ann Duncan. She was a retired server at Frisch's Big Boy in Lexington, KY. Patty enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales, strolling on the beach and spending time with her family. She is survived by...

Viola Jean King

Viola Jean King

Jun 19, 2021

Inurnment services for Viola Jean King will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity.

Lanora A. Ransom

Lanora A. Ransom

Jun 18, 2021

Graveside services for Lanora Ransom will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life. Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn G. Higgins

Carolyn G. Higgins

Jun 15, 2021

Graveside services for Carolyn G. Higgins will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Everlasting Life. Smith & Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Julia Ann Venable

Julia Ann Venable

Jun 7, 2021

Graveside services for Julia Venable will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity. Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Allen Bryant

Michael Allen Bryant

Jun 6, 2021

Michael Allen Bryant, 46, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. A native of Cynthiana, KY, he was the son of Vicky Jones Whitt and the late Edward Ray Bryant, Sr. He was a fence builder. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Linville Whitt; one brother, Edward...

Katherine Feeback

Katherine Feeback

Jun 2, 2021

Graveside services for Katherine Feeback will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in our Garden of Christus. Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, Paris, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.

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