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.

Barbara Jean Kirkland

Barbara Jean Kirkland

Aug 5, 2020

Graveside services for Barbara Jean Kirkland will be held August 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm in our Gardens of Serenity. The Morgan Funeral Homes of Versailles Kentucky is in charge of arrangement

Cora L (Fender)  Briscoe

Cora L (Fender) Briscoe

Aug 4, 2020

Passed August 4, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 75 yrs Richard.

Other survivors are 6 children, 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Mon Aug 10 2020 from 5-7 pm at New Birth Church of Christ.

Private services 11am Tues Aug 11 2020...

Lillie Kean

Lillie Kean

Jul 30, 2020

Graveside services for Lillie D. Kean will be held Thursday 08/13/2020 at 12:00 Noon in our Garden of Good Shepherd. Smith & Smith Funeral Home of Lexington, Kentucky in charge of arrangements.

Elmer Ray Spencer

Elmer Ray Spencer

Jul 25, 2020

Elmer Ray "Boo" Spencer, 41, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. A native of Lexington, Kentucky he was born on February 12, 1979 to Bertha Patrick Spencer and the late Paul Spencer, Sr.

Boo loved being with his kids and family, watching the Dallas Cowboys play football, and fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Anita Carol (Thurman)  Walker

Anita Carol (Thurman) Walker

Jul 25, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN… Mrs. Anita Carol Thurman Walker was born on May 24, 1953 to the union of the late Kurney Robert and Ruby Garr Thurman.

She was called to her heavenly home early Saturday morning July 25, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kurney Robert and Ruby...

James Franklin Curry Iii

James Franklin Curry Iii

Jul 25, 2020

James Franklin Curry III passed away at the University of Kentucky Medical Center on July 25, 2020 surrounded by family members.

He was preceded in death by father James Franklin Curry JR; paternal grandfather James F Curry; maternal grandmother Sally Mitchell; maternal grandfather J.B. Johnson (Deborah).

He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Morgan and...

Billy Wayne King

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

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

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

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

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...

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