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.

Raymond Curtis Hayes

Raymond Curtis Hayes

Oct 9, 2020

Raymond Curtis Hayes was a wonderful father and brother.

He was called home on October 9, 2020, while at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

He was born on April 26, 1958, to the late Mr. William Estill Hayes and the late Mrs. Ruth Hayes.

Raymond was a graduate from Bryan Station High...

James Leslie Maxberry

James Leslie Maxberry

Oct 8, 2020

MAXBERRY James Leslie, 82, passed from this life to our heavenly Father on October 8, 2020.

Born May 30, 1938 in Keene, KY, to the late Parker & Esther (Stovall) Maxberry.

He grew up in Lexington, KY where he played basketball and graduated from Dunbar High School (1956).

He was the beloved husband...

Robert Beckham Garland Iii

Robert Beckham Garland Iii

Oct 8, 2020

Robert Beckham Garland, III, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1967 in Harrison Co. to the late Robert, Jr. & Ruth Florence Garland.

Survivors include his sister, Ruby Lee (Larry) Causey, of Dry Ridge; his former wife, Rena Garland; and his beloved fur babies, Kitti & Pig,...

James L Minnifield

James L Minnifield

Oct 6, 2020

Graveside service for James L Minnifield will be held Friday October 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Morgan Funeral Home of Versailles KY is in charge of arrangements.

Robin Regina (Harris)  Ogbulu-Amniashaun

Robin Regina (Harris) Ogbulu-Amniashaun

Oct 3, 2020

Robin Regina Ogbulu-Animashain 54, loving mother of 3 children, Robin was to the late Robert and Clara Harris.

She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her brother, Charles West and children Bolaji, Joi, and Isaiah Ogbulu as well as numerous family and friends whom she love deeply.

Visitation will be...

Helen (Shelburne)  Downing

Helen (Shelburne) Downing

Oct 2, 2020

Helen Shelburne Downing, 86, widow of the late Bobby Burns Downing, died Friday October 2, 2020 at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY.

She was born in Evansville, IN to the late James Edward Shelburne, Jr. and the late Mary Genevieve Watkins Shelburne.

She was a retired piano teacher, having started teaching at the...

Jill E Sanford

Jill E Sanford

Oct 1, 2020

Graveside services for Jill Sanford will be held Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in our Garden of Stillwaters.

Utevia Mildred (Minyard)  Decker

Utevia Mildred (Minyard) Decker

Sep 30, 2020

Utevia Decker passed from this world, to her heavenly home, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Ruel and Hazel Minyard of Louisville. She grew up in Paris, graduating from Paris High School, and was retired from The Kentucky Bank. She was a member of Central Baptist Church where she made a...

Thomas E Krebs

Thomas E Krebs

Sep 24, 2020

A private Graveside service for Thomas E Krebs will be held Wednesday October 07, 2020 at 1:00 pm in our Garden of Serenity.

Kentucky Mortuary of Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

John Allen Relford

John Allen Relford

Sep 23, 2020

83, Husband of Alyce S. Relford died Wed Sep 23, 2020.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Nancy V. Relford, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, sister-in-laws and a host of relatives and friends.

Graveside...

Benard Lee Reinsmith

Benard Lee Reinsmith

Sep 23, 2020

Bernard Lee Reinsmith, 86, widower of Fannie Mae Long Reinsmith, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Johnson Mathers Nursing Home, Carlisle, KY.

A native of Carlisle, KY, he was the son of the late Otis Jay and Josephine Hughes Reinsmith.

He was a member of Shawhan Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States...

Mamie Lavonna (Adams)  Snell

Mamie Lavonna (Adams) Snell

Sep 14, 2020

Mamie LaVonna Adams Snell, 73, wife of David Henry Snell, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY.

A native of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Watson E. Adams and Emma Gross Adams.

She attended Leatherwood High in Delphia, KY and then Eastern Kentucky University where she obtained...

Stanely Stinnett

Stanely Stinnett

Sep 11, 2020

Stanley Stinnett, 63, of Lexington, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Joseph East Hospital. Born October 10, 1956 to the late Roy Edward and Jessie Belle Morefield Stinnett.

He was vice president for Lexington Tree Service.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ann Long Stinnett; one son, Anthony (Amanda) Stinnett of Lexington; three grandchildren, Tyler,...

Angela Claybourne

Angela Claybourne

Sep 10, 2020

Angela Clayborne, 61, died Thursday September 10, 2020.

A native of Lexington, Angela was born June 12, 1959 to the late Clarence Blakely and the late Betty Campbell Dowd.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Mitchell.

She was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and a member of Shiloh...

Bill Rudolph Perry

Bill Rudolph Perry

Sep 3, 2020

Bill Perry Funeral Time: Saturday, September 12th at 1:00PM

Billy Rudolph Perry was born in Cottle, KY, on September 16, 1930 to William and Maida Perry.

He moved to Indiana in 1941 with his family. He graduated from Paris Crossing H.S. in 1948 and served in the Army for two years during the Korean War....

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...

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