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.
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
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
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
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...
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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