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.

John Anthony Myers

John Anthony Myers

Jul 18, 2020

John Anthony Myers, 63, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home in Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Loraine Buchanan Myers and the late Turney Clay Myers. He was retired from the Kentucky Ornamental Iron Company of Lexington, KY. He was a member of the North Middletown Christian Church.

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Walter L Garth Jr.

Walter L Garth Jr.

Jul 16, 2020

Walter L. Garth, Jr. was born on June 23rd, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky to Walter L. Garth, Sr. and Mary R. Garth.

Walter graduated from Bryan Station High School in 1979. Walter also graduated from Barber College and was a licensed barber.

Walter was a very committed faith-based individual to his local assembly. Walter was...

Willa Mae (Hill)  Evans

Willa Mae (Hill) Evans

Jul 14, 2020

Willa Mae Hill Evans transitioned to her brand new life on July 14, 2020 at 8:38 AM.

Willa Mae was born on May 15, 1935 to the late Rena Shelby Hill and William Hill, Sr. She graduated from the old Douglass High School, and after graduating, she became a caregiver for 50 years. She retired on July...

Logan Christopher Mcqueen

Logan Christopher Mcqueen

Jul 13, 2020

Graveside services for Logan C. McQueen will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 1pm in our Garden of Serenity.

Smith and Smith Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Wilmenia Wess

Wilmenia Wess

Jul 10, 2020

Willmenia Wess was born January 19, 1942. She was the first child of Louella Crooks and daughter of Albert Hanley.

She was the elder sister of five siblings. As a young child, she was given the nickname of Mena. That name has stayed with her for 78 years. Mena was baptized and joined Zion Baptist Church at...

Helen Loretta (Wallace)  Bussell

Helen Loretta (Wallace) Bussell

Jul 2, 2020

Helen Loretta Wallace Bussell, 94, widow of the late Kelly B. Bussell, died Thursday July 2, 2020.

She was born in Ponotoc, OK, to the late William T. and Mary Bondurant Wallace.

She was a former employee of Douglas Aircraft during World War II, she also worked at Hansley Mills, Bluegrass Industries and Kentucky Textiles....

Joseph Duane Happy

Joseph Duane Happy

Jun 30, 2020

Joseph Duane "Joey" Happy, 50, husband of Jennifer Hope Phillips Happy, died Tuesday June 30, 2020 at his home in Nicholasville, KY.

He was born in Lexington, KY to Frank C. Happy, Sr. and the late Dolores Nichols Happy.

He was a Class III Waste Water Treatment Operator for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, a...

Deloise (Jackson)  Dodge

Deloise (Jackson) Dodge

Jun 30, 2020

Deloise Jackson Dodge, 77, wife of Reuben Dodge for 57 ½ years, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 30, 2020.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Jackson and the late Rebecca Hawkins Hughes.

She was retired from Eastern State Hospital, Bourbon General Hospital...

Palema R Moses

Palema R Moses

Jun 25, 2020

Pam Moses, originally born and raised in Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 74 on Thursday, 25 June 2020.

She had been living in a nursing facility in Round Rock, Texas at the time of her passing.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula, and her son, John, as...

Richard Lee Gentry

Richard Lee Gentry

Jun 22, 2020

Richard Lee Gentry, 73, husband of Diana Gentry left his earthy home and went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2020.

He was the son of the late Australia and Mary Gentry.

His earthly existence will missed so much by his wife Diana Murray Gentry, his children Melvin Gentry(Joseph Anderson), Richelle Gentry-Flemons. His...

Migon R Townsend

Migon R Townsend

Jun 20, 2020

Grave side services for Mignon R. Townsend will be held June 20,2020 in our Garden of  Serenity at 1:30 pm on Saturday June 20, 2020

Visitation from 11-1 at New Birth Church of Christ follow by burial at Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Fender Funeral Directors of Lexington Kentucky are in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Mae (Lane)  Bales

Anna Mae (Lane) Bales

Jun 11, 2020

Anna Mae Bales "lane", born on March 18th 1930 to Myrtle and Oscar lane of Danville Kentucky went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11th 2020 at the age of 90 years old. After weeks of failing health, she died peacefully with her beloved grandchildren by her side.

Anna worked in upholstery and customer...

Tammy Darlene (Brewer)  Ishmael

Tammy Darlene (Brewer) Ishmael

Jun 10, 2020

Tammy Darlene Ishmael, 54, wife of the late Jeffrey Lee Ishmael, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born in Paris, KY on March 27, 1966, the daughter of Robert C. and Barbara Elam Brewer. She was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, a CNA at Bourbon Community Hospital,...

Lloyd Reeves

Lloyd Reeves

Jun 7, 2020

Private graveside services for Lloyd Reeves will be held Thursday August 20, 2020 in our Gardens of Serenity at 1:00 pm

Kenneth "Ricky" Richard Vance

Kenneth "Ricky" Richard Vance

Jun 7, 2020

Kenneth Richard "Ricky" Vance, 77, widower of the late Nancy Juanita Traylor Vance, died Sunday June 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Bert and Mollie Guy Vance.

He was a retired electrician and a member of the Bourbon Street Cruisers. Ricky loved his family especially his grandchildren....

Ashley Durae Muennich

Ashley Durae Muennich

Jun 5, 2020

Ashley Durae Muennich, 34, passed away on Friday, June 5th at her home.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she is survived by her children, Gabriella, Rocco and Vincent; her mother, Kimberly Lynn Howard; father, John Muennich; maternal grandmother, Roberta Short; two aunts, Gina Lewis (Clayborn) and Lisa Stevens; sisters, Noel, Lindsey and Avery Howard; brother, Logan Howard;...

Justin D. Lake

Justin D. Lake

Jun 4, 2020

Justin D. Lake, 30, died June 4, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1989 to Clifford Lake and Robin Bell in Michigan.

Justin is survived by his wife, Megan Lake; two children, Nicholas and Rylee Lake; four siblings, Austin Lake, Gina (Aaron) McClure, Jessica Rusnak, and Jocelyn Bell; step mother Cristy Lake; step father Chris Bell;...

Jessie Virginia (Craycraft)  Jackson

Jessie Virginia (Craycraft) Jackson

Jun 3, 2020

Jessie Virginia Craycraft Jackson, 83, passed away on Wednesday,June 3.2020 at at her home surrounded by her family.

A native of Bath County, born July27, 1936 to the late Allie and Alverda Craycraft. She was a long time member of the Spears Mill Baptist Church and a retired employee of Hansley Mills.

She is survived...

Jamica Lashae Lindsey

Jamica Lashae Lindsey

May 26, 2020

Jamica Lindsey 33, departed her life on May 26, 2020. She was born on January 19, 1987 to Janice Young and the late Anthony "Big Wayne" Lindsey.

Mary Booker

Mary Booker

May 23, 2020

Graveside services for Mary Booker will be held May 30, 2020 in our Garden of The Good Shepherd.

G.C. Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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