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.

Bruce Anthony Thompson

Bruce Anthony Thompson

Mar 17, 2020

Private Graveside Services for Bruce Anthony Thompson, son of Mintie Thompson will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 1:15 pm in our Garden of The Last Supper

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

Maudie Lee (Gross)  Gabbard

Maudie Lee (Gross) Gabbard

Mar 10, 2020

Maudie Lee Gabbard, 87, kind, gracious and generous lady. Widow of Bruce Gabbard, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

She retired from General Motors in Dayton, Ohio.

She is survived by four siblings, Ella Oaks of Blanchester, OH, Joyce Klave of Lexington, KY, Ralph and Melvin Gross both from...

Theresa K. Jackson

Theresa K. Jackson

Mar 9, 2020

Graveside services for Theresa Jackson will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at 2:pm in our Garden of The Last Supper

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

Lillian B (Lowery)  Lilly

Lillian B (Lowery) Lilly

Mar 8, 2020

Iunurnment services for Lillian Lowery was held June 04, 2020 in our Garden of Everlasting Life

Family members were in charge of arrangements

Martha Ann (Booker)  Clark

Martha Ann (Booker) Clark

Mar 6, 2020

Martha A. Clark, 91, widow of the late Dave Clark, died Friday March 6, 2020 at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY. A native of Bourbon County, KY she was the daughter of the late Ethel Franklin.

Ms. Clark has always been a member of Zion Baptist Church. She lived a happy full life. Every morning...

Mary Elizabeth (Wheeler)  Scott

Mary Elizabeth (Wheeler) Scott

Mar 5, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Scott, born April 2, 1931 went home March 5, 2020. She was the daughter of Thomas and Clemmie Wheeler and was preceded in death by 3 siblings Thomas Wheeler, George Wheeler and Maggie Fisher.

A graduate of Western High School where she met the love of her life, her husband the late Samuel T....

Albert Lee Johnson

Albert Lee Johnson

Mar 2, 2020

Albert Lee Johnson, Sr., husband of Ruth Jones Johnson, departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 88 years.

Albert was born in Bath County, Kentucky on March 8, 1931, the son of the late Claude and Minnie Belle Ham Johnson. He was retired, having...

Pauline Yvette (Edwards)  Salmond

Pauline Yvette (Edwards) Salmond

Mar 2, 2020

Graveside services for Pauline Edwards- Salmond will be held Monday, March 09, 2020 at 1:30pm on our Garden of Serenity.

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

Julie David Henderson

Julie David Henderson

Feb 25, 2020

Graveside services for Julie David Henderson, son of David F. Henderson will be held Friday, March 06, 2020 at 2:00pm in our Garden of Serentiy

Morgan Funeral Home, Versailles KY is in charge of arrangements

Anita Denise (Rowe)  Franklin

Anita Denise (Rowe) Franklin

Feb 24, 2020

Anita Denise Rowe Franklin was born on September 14, 1962 in Lexington, Kentucky to Nancy Bright Holmes and Philip (Faye) Rowe. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of the Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church.

Anita graduated from Bryan Station High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. She was...

Carolyn Ann (Swartz)  Barnett

Carolyn Ann (Swartz) Barnett

Feb 23, 2020

Carolyn Ann Swartz Barnett, 77, widow of the late Leonard Raybern Barnett, died Sunday February 23, 2020 at the IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Clyde and Dorothy Ruth Fredrickson Swartz. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lady's Auxiliary Post 908, Indianapolis, IN....

Thora Gloria Henderson

Thora Gloria Henderson

Feb 21, 2020

Graveside services for Thora Gloria Henderson, daughter of David F. Henderson,  will be held Friday, March 06, 2020 at 2pm in our Garden of Serenity.

Morgan Funeral Home, Versailles KY is in charge of arrangements

Vernon C. Campbell

Vernon C. Campbell

Feb 18, 2020

Vernon C. Campbell age 82, retiree from Chase Bank. Born in Madison Co. KY. He transitioned to everlasting life on Feb 18, 2020 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Barbara Campbell, daughter Verna Campbell, son Clifford (Angelia) Campbell, sister Emma Tucker.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

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Joy Baker

Joy Baker

Feb 18, 2020

Graveside services for Joy Baker will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11am in our Garden of Serenity.

Fender Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Teresa "Voodoo" Howard

Teresa "Voodoo" Howard

Feb 17, 2020

Teresa "Voodoo" Howard, 63, died on Monday February 17, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospice Care Center, Lexington, KY. A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charlie "Doc" and Mary Alice Allen Howard.

Teresa was a 1974 graduate of Paris High School and a member of the Seventh Street Christian Church, Paris,...

Sherrel Dianne (Hamilton)  Israelson

Sherrel Dianne (Hamilton) Israelson

Feb 14, 2020

Private Inurnment services for Sherrel Dianne Israelson, daughter of Billy Ray Hamilton will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 11:30am in our Garden of Stillwaters. Mrs. Israelson will be laid to rest at the feet of her beloved father

Sherrel Hamilton Israelson, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14, 1953. Sherrel lived in Minnesota for...

Dorothy Jean (Spivey)  Crockett

Dorothy Jean (Spivey) Crockett

Feb 12, 2020

Dorothy Jean Spivey Crockett, 79, widow of Jessie Franklin (Frank) Crockett, Sr. entered into her heavenly home on February 12, 2020 at home with family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1940 to the late Vernon and Addie (Pryor) Spivey. Dorothy spent her adult years in sweet conversations in her hair studio which she based out...

Bettie J. Beatty

Bettie J. Beatty

Feb 10, 2020

Graveside Services for Bettie J. Beatty will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 12:30pm in our Garden of The Good Shepherd

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

Phillip E. Alcorn

Phillip E. Alcorn

Feb 10, 2020

Graveside services for Phillip E. Alcorn will be held Monday, February 17, 2020 at 3:15 pm on our Garden of Stillwaters.

Fender Funeral Directors, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Lorine (Dickerson)  Bishop

Lorine (Dickerson) Bishop

Feb 9, 2020

Lorine Dickerson Bishop, 88, died Sunday February 9, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Brentsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Dickerson and the late Edith Buckner Gaines.

She was a retired housekeeper and a former employee of Hansley Mills.

She was a...

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