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.

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.

Joann (Robinson)  Hatcher

Joann (Robinson) Hatcher

May 31, 2021

Joann Robinson Hatcher, age 79 of Lexington, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born October 24, 1941 in Lexington, the daughter of the late Perry and Mary Davis Robinson. Joann was retired from the Kentucky Horse Park. She was a very generous and kind hearted woman who loved to read and shop. Joann...

Owen E. Stephens

Owen E. Stephens

May 18, 2021

Owen Edward Stephens, 74, of Lexington, passed away on May 18th. Edward was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to the late Albert and Flora Stephens. He was a proud member of the Army, and was a Combat Engineer during the Vietnam War. He was also a proud Kentucky Colonel. Edward loved fishing, his jeep, and especially spending time with...

Ethel S. Brown

Ethel S. Brown

May 15, 2021

Graveside services for Ethel Brown will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper. Smith-Smith Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements.

Roberta Cook

Roberta Cook

May 14, 2021

Roberta Rankin Cook, 86, widow of the late Carl Cook, died Friday May 14, 2021 at her home in Millersburg, KY. A native of Millersburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Chester Rankin and the late Gladys Hinkston Ham. She was a retired seamstress at Hansley Mills, a member of Bluelicks Christian Church, a member of the...

Georgietta M. Weaver

Georgietta M. Weaver

May 8, 2021

Georgietta McGuffey Weaver, 75, wife of Johnny L.Weaver for 51 years, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence in Paris, KY. A native of Carlisle, KY, she was the daughter of the late Marion M. McGuffey, Jr. and Lena Boyd McGuffey. She was a retired teacher of the Fayette County School System, having taught over 40 years. She...

Susanna Dailey

Susanna Dailey

May 2, 2021

Susanna York Dailey, 36, of Paris, departed this life too early on May 2, 2021. Susanna was born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 10, 1984, the daughter of Peter R. Dailey IV and Betsy Allen Dailey, was a lifelong resident of Bourbon County, graduate of the class of 2002 of Bourbon County High School, and college graduate of the...

James R. Warner

James R. Warner

Apr 18, 2021

Entombment services for James R. Warner will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in our Evergreen Mausoleum.  Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.

Sophia Black

Sophia Black

Apr 18, 2021

Graveside services for Sophia Black will be held Friday, April 23, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. in our Garden of Devotion. Fender Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky, is in charge of arrangements.

Stephen E. Pendleton

Stephen E. Pendleton

Apr 17, 2021

Stephen Elwood Pendleton, widower of Peggy Hash Pendleton, departed this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Louisville, having attained the age of 77 years. Steve was born on April 14, 1944, in Richmond City, Virginia, the son of the late Alvin Elwood and Myrtie Hawkes Pendleton, was retired from N.C.R. after 52 years having worked as a service...

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