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.

Everette Stanley Young

Everette Stanley Young

Aug 25, 2020

Graveside services for Everett Stanley Young will be held on  Friday September 04, 2020 at 1:30 pm in our Garden of Serenity. Fender Funeral Home, Russell Cave Rd Lexington KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Vicky Lynn (Banks)  Jolly

Vicky Lynn (Banks) Jolly

Aug 24, 2020

Vicky Lynn Banks Jolly, 62, widow of the late Jeffery Jolly, died Monday August 24, 2020 at her home in Carlisle, KY.

A native of Winchester, KY, she is the daughter of Fannie Mae Clem Lutes and the late Joe Lindsey Banks. She was a retired Bourbon County Deputy Jailer. She was of the Christian faith and...

Larry Eugene Harless, Jr.

Larry Eugene Harless, Jr.

Aug 23, 2020

Larry Eugene Harless Jr., 49, of Lexington, died August 23, 2020. Born January 24, 1971, in Huntington, West Virginia. Larry was the son of the late Larry Eugene Harless Sr. and Linda Thacker Harless. Larry was a veteran. A graveside service will be at 11:00am Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Evergreen Memory Gardens. Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation, 1400...

Patricia Ann (Carpenter)  Clark

Patricia Ann (Carpenter) Clark

Aug 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Carpenter Clark, 83, loving wife of 67 years of Woody Clark, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2020, with her family by her side.

A native of Bourbon County, KY, she was born on April 23, 1937 to Woodrow and Mary Kathleen Williams Carpenter.

Pat is survived by...

Mabel Ann (Dennis)  Johns

Mabel Ann (Dennis) Johns

Aug 20, 2020

Johns, Mabel Ann, 82, widow of Sammy Johns, died Thursday August 20, 2020.

A native of Lexington, Mabel was born on May 18, 1938 to the late William Harold and Lou Anna Rogers Dennis.

She was a homemaker and attended Bryan Station Baptist Church. Survivors include her son Mark (Crystal) Johns ; two daughters Dianna...

George Spates

George Spates

Aug 17, 2020

Graveside services for George John Spates will be held Saturday August 29, 2020 at 2:30 pm in our Garden of Memories. O.L. Hughes of Lexington KY will be in charge of arrangements

Alyce Jean Edwards

Alyce Jean Edwards

Aug 14, 2020

Graveside services for Alyce Jean Edwards will be held Friday August 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm in our Garden of Memories.

Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of the arrangements.

Billy W Owens

Billy W Owens

Aug 13, 2020

Billy W Owens, 79, Hernando, FL

Billy W. Owens of Hernando, FL peacefully passed away at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL on August 13, 2020 at the age of 79.

Bill was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 30, 1941 to the late William and Lucille (Cinnamon) Owens.

He proudly served his country...

Norma Jean (Mcgrew)  Perry

Norma Jean (Mcgrew) Perry

Aug 9, 2020

PERRY Norma Jean, 87, wife of Bill Perry, died Aug. 9, 2020 in Winchester, KY. Born Aug. 8, 1933 in Flora, IL.

She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Marie Graham McGrew.

Bill and Norma met and married in two weeks in 1959 and both worked at Cummins Diesel for over 30 years...

Isaiah "Ike" Fields

Isaiah "Ike" Fields

Aug 6, 2020

Isaiah "Ike" Fields, 84, widow of the late Gloria Jean Cummins Fields, died Thursday August 6, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late William "Willie" Fields and the late Rachel Ann Roberts Fisher. He worked at Mr. Wiggs for 18 years, Sam...

Barbara Jean Kirkland

Barbara Jean Kirkland

Aug 5, 2020

Graveside services for Barbara Jean Kirkland will be held August 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm in our Gardens of Serenity. The Morgan Funeral Homes of Versailles Kentucky is in charge of arrangement

Cora L (Fender)  Briscoe

Cora L (Fender) Briscoe

Aug 4, 2020

Passed August 4, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 75 yrs Richard.

Other survivors are 6 children, 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Mon Aug 10 2020 from 5-7 pm at New Birth Church of Christ.

Private services 11am Tues Aug 11 2020...

Lillie Kean

Lillie Kean

Jul 30, 2020

Graveside services for Lillie D. Kean will be held Thursday 08/13/2020 at 12:00 Noon in our Garden of Good Shepherd. Smith & Smith Funeral Home of Lexington, Kentucky in charge of arrangements.

Elmer Ray Spencer

Elmer Ray Spencer

Jul 25, 2020

Elmer Ray "Boo" Spencer, 41, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. A native of Lexington, Kentucky he was born on February 12, 1979 to Bertha Patrick Spencer and the late Paul Spencer, Sr.

Boo loved being with his kids and family, watching the Dallas Cowboys play football, and fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Anita Carol (Thurman)  Walker

Anita Carol (Thurman) Walker

Jul 25, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN… Mrs. Anita Carol Thurman Walker was born on May 24, 1953 to the union of the late Kurney Robert and Ruby Garr Thurman.

She was called to her heavenly home early Saturday morning July 25, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kurney Robert and Ruby...

James Franklin Curry Iii

James Franklin Curry Iii

Jul 25, 2020

James Franklin Curry III passed away at the University of Kentucky Medical Center on July 25, 2020 surrounded by family members.

He was preceded in death by father James Franklin Curry JR; paternal grandfather James F Curry; maternal grandmother Sally Mitchell; maternal grandfather J.B. Johnson (Deborah).

He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Morgan and...

Billy Wayne King

Billy Wayne King

Jul 25, 2020

Obituary for Billy Wayne King

Billy Wayne King, 71, husband of the late Ruth Ann King died July 25, 2020 at the Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home.

He was born in Nicholas County January 15, 1949 to the late Mary King. He was a veteran. He enjoyed working with his coworkers at Crockett's. He loved U K...

Anna (Alcorn)  Jackson

Anna (Alcorn) Jackson

Jul 23, 2020

Anna Alcorn Jackson, 94, of Lexington, KY, Widow of Rev. Isaac Jackson Sr., entered Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

She was born on October 9, 1925 to the late Morton Alcorn and Mary Alcorn Montgomery, in Burgin, KY, where she attended Harrodsburg High School.  She was also predeceased by her brother William Alcorn Sr.; her sons...

Fayola L Merrell

Fayola L Merrell

Jul 21, 2020

Merrell, Fayola "Faye", 63, passed away Tuesday, July 21, at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Born February 27, 1957 in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Slone Hager.

Ms. Merrell worked for the Crothall Cleaning Services working at the University of Kentucky. She is survived by three siblings, Donnie...

James "Pick" Richard Thompson

James "Pick" Richard Thompson

Jul 18, 2020

James Richard Thompson "Pick" son of the late Mr & Mrs. Morgan and Ella Thompson, born on August 6, 1934 in Bourbon, County.

He departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the V.A. Medical Center on Leestown Road.

He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Evergreen Baptist Church...

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