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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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