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.
Donnie Ray Bowers
Aug 17, 2021
Donnie R Bowers, 70, son of Donald Bowers and Dorthy Hager, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He was born in Lexington on September 21, 1950. Donnie enjoyed horse races and gambling so if he wasn't at home you could find him at Red mile or Keeneland.
Everyone that knew him could tell you how...
Mayme Bussell
Aug 16, 2021
Mayme Bohanan Williams Bussell, widow of Jamie "Dave" Williams and Charles T. Bussell, departed this life on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation in Winchester, Kentucky, having attained the age of 89 years. She was born on March 11, 1932, in Clark County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Robert Harrison and Eva Doris Setters...
Alonzo Bradford Haskins Iii
Aug 14, 2021
Graveside services for Alonzo Haskins III will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, at 2:45 p.m. in our Garden of Devotion. Fender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cameron Levayle Martin
Aug 13, 2021
Graveside services for Cameron Martin will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Serenity. Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Asiya Rankin
Aug 10, 2021
Private graveside services for Asiya Rankin will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in our Garden of Angels.
Barbara Elizabeth (Paul) Booth
Aug 9, 2021
Barbara Elizabeth Paul Booth, 87 passed away on August 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 31, 1934 in Jellico, KY she was the daughter of the late Grover and Nora Paul. She was married on September 16, 1961 to her loving husband, Richard L. Booth. Barbara is survived by her husband; her children, Brian K....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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