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.

Ray Anthony Buckler

Ray Anthony Buckler

Nov 25, 2020

Ray Anthony Buckler 64, a resident of Lexington formally from Bourbon County passed away on November 25th, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Henry Clifton Buckler & Ethel Sanders Buckler. Ray was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife Kathy Buckler, Two daughters Barbara Lynn (Thomas) Moberly, Kimberly Rae (Brandon) McCord, Brothers Henry...

Norma Jean (Thomas)  Myers

Norma Jean (Thomas) Myers

Nov 25, 2020

Graveside services for Norma J. Myers will be held Thursday December 3rd 2020, at 1:00 pm in our Garden of Christus.

Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home 1120 Main St Paris, Kentucky 40361 is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Frances (Stumph)  Stephens

Betty Frances (Stumph) Stephens

Nov 24, 2020

Betty Frances Stumph Stephens 87, of Lexington formerly from Bourbon County passed away Tuesday November 24, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Paris, and Bourbon County KY, the daughter of the late Hartford and Minnie Groves Stumph. She was a retired Secretary and a member of the Girl Scouts serving 5 years as Troop organizer and...

Frederick D Harkless

Frederick D Harkless

Nov 22, 2020

Inurnment services for Frederick D Harkless will be held Wednesday December 30th, 2020 at 1:30 PM in our Garden of Serenity. Family is in charge of the arrangements.

Marie (Thompson)  Smith

Marie (Thompson) Smith

Nov 22, 2020

Marie T. Smith, 94 yrs. old of Lexington, KY passed away peacefully at Brookdale Nursing Home in Lexington on Nov. 22, 2020.

She was born in Augusta, GA on Dec. 7, 1925.  She is the daughter of the late Elmer Andrew Thompson and Marie Hord Thompson Sapp.  Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband Cullen...

Vickie Gail Mcadams

Vickie Gail Mcadams

Nov 20, 2020

Vickie Gail McAdams, 68, widow of Tommy McAdams of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at University of Kentucky Hospital.

Born July 4, 1952 in Frankfort, KY to the late James Bradford and Eunice Ellen Hockensmith Bowman.

She is proceeded in death by three brothers, James, Charles and Mike Bowman and one sister, Freida Blevins....

Charlan Johnson

Charlan Johnson

Nov 17, 2020

Inurnment services for Charlan Johnson will be held Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in our Garden of Stillwaters.

Family is in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret S Miller

Margaret S Miller

Nov 12, 2020

Margaret S. Miller 83 of Lexington, Kentucky

Transitioned this life Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Beloved wife of Clarence Miller, Sr., Mother of Darlene and Clarence Miller, Jr.

She retired from Fayette County Public Schools after 30 years of service.

Visitation Friday, November 20th, at 10:00 a.m. until time of service 12:00...

James Edison Mccarty

James Edison Mccarty

Nov 12, 2020

James Edison McCarty, age 93, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Lexington.

He was born in Little Rock, Kentucky, on March 19, 1924, the son of the late Allie and Ada McCarty, a farmer, and a member of Ruddles Mill Christian Church.

James was a veteran of the United States Army, having...

Delores "Lois" M (Reynolds)  Bryant

Delores "Lois" M (Reynolds) Bryant

Nov 9, 2020

Delores M. Bryant, 84, widow of William "Doc" Bryant, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was born in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Maryette Driskle Reynolds Hunter on April 14, 1936.

Ms. Bryant was loved by everyone. She was an excellent cook, and made the best pies and fudge. Her favorite holiday...

Deshanna Louise Baker

Deshanna Louise Baker

Nov 5, 2020

DeShanna Lousie Baker of Winchester, Kentucky was born on January 12, 1974.

She passed away November 5, 2020, at the University of Kentucky's Chandler Hospital.

DeShanna was preceded in death by her father, Lester Baker, and her mother, Mary Baker.

Lillian B. Gentry

Lillian B. Gentry

Nov 3, 2020

Mrs. Lillian B. Gentry 93, widow of George E. Gentry Sr., passed away Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020.

Graveside services for Lillian B. Gentry will be held Wednesday November 11th, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Smith & Smith Funeral Home 340 East Third Street Lexington KY, 40508 is in charge of the arrangements.

Nora "Kitty" Katherine (Hubbard)  Perry

Nora "Kitty" Katherine (Hubbard) Perry

Nov 1, 2020

Nora Katherine "Kitty" Perry, 87; passed away on November 1st 2020.

Nora was born to the late Roy and Sarah Hubbard on October 29th, 1933.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years Harold Perry, two sisters, one brother, and one great grandchild. Survivors include 3 sons; James Hubbard, James (Ellen) Perry,...

Reverend Dale Ellen (Schumacher)  Florence

Reverend Dale Ellen (Schumacher) Florence

Oct 30, 2020

Dale Ellen Florence, widow of Charles O. Florence, Jr., departed this life on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, having attained the age of 80 years.

She was born in Lexington, on March 15, 1940, the daughter of the late James Mark and Lottie Mae Franklin Schumacher, was a homemaker, and an ordained...

Margaret C Campbell

Margaret C Campbell

Oct 27, 2020

CAMPBELL Margaret, 85, passed on Oct. 27, 2020.

Visitation 11 am Friday Nov. 6th, service 12 pm at Smith & Smith Funeral Home.

Mary S Smith

Mary S Smith

Oct 27, 2020

Mary Smith, 80, of Lexington, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born November 19, 1939 in Lexington to the late John and Shirley Wiedo Smith.

She was a bookkeeper at Wal – Mart.

Survivors are her grandson, William (Amy) Smith of Lexington; two granddaughters, Olivia Hernandez and Alora Smith; two sisters, Jean Tufono and Shirley Collins....

Emmanuel South

Emmanuel South

Oct 25, 2020

Private graveside service for Emmanuel South will be held Thursday November 19th, 2020 at 10:00AM in our Garden of Serenity.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home 463 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 is in charge of arrangements.

Megan Lynn Hoffmann

Megan Lynn Hoffmann

Oct 24, 2020

Following a brief illness, Megan Lynn Hoffmann died peacefully in the Jordan Valley Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah at 1:08 PM EST on October 24th, 2020 surrounded by her loving and devoted parents. Megan was born on March 27th, 1985 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was baptized into the Catholic Church and confirmed at age fifteen and professed...

Anthony Wayne Spencer

Anthony Wayne Spencer

Oct 23, 2020

Anthony Wayne Spencer, 58, born April 1,1962 in Middletown Ohio.

He passed away Friday October 23, 2020 at his home in Lexington.

He loved his family and everyone loved to be around him.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Paul Spencer Sr, brothers, David Spencer, Elmer Spencer, and Ricky Spencer brother...

Edward Ellett Pollard

Edward Ellett Pollard

Oct 23, 2020

On Friday, October 23, 2020, Edward Ellett Pollard passed away after battling Leukemia.

"Ed" was born December 29, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia to Andrew Drewery Pollard and Mable Hall Pollard.

Ed served in the United States Navy, attended Virginia Tech University, and completed his Master's Degree at the University of Kentucky in 1967. He was...

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