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.

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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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...

Clyde Ritchie

Clyde Ritchie

Feb 8, 2020

Clyde Ritchie, 87, widower of Betty Jane Willoughby Ritchie, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Carlisle, KY, he was the son of the late Samuel Ritchie and Rose Sanders Ritchie. He was a farmer, a former employee of the Bluegrass Stockyards in Lexington, mowed yards on the side,...

Vivian Marie (Combs)  Fields

Vivian Marie (Combs) Fields

Feb 5, 2020

Vivian Marie Combs Fields, 88, wife of the late Willie Eugene Fields, passed away on February 5, 2020.

She was born on September 19, 1931 in Letcher County, daughter of the late Dennis L. and Velda Combs.  She was the sister of the late Arthur and Harry Combs.

Vivian was a founding member of Broadway...

Donna Jean Clifton

Donna Jean Clifton

Feb 2, 2020

Obituary and services will be added at a later date.

Charles W Martin

Charles W Martin

Jan 30, 2020

Charles W. Martin, 78, husband of Patricia Lou Martin for 54 years, died Thursday January 30, 2020 at his home.

A native of Bourbon County, KY, he was the son of the late William Pellam and Golden Catherine Coffey Martin. He was a retired employee of IBM/Lexmark, a United States Army Veteran, an avid fisherman, hunter and...

Robert Humphrey Pope

Robert Humphrey Pope

Jan 29, 2020

Robert Humphrey Pope, Sr. was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Leslie Sr. and Ethel Pope of Lexington, Kentucky. Robert departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in the early morning hours at home with his loving family by his side.

He attended the old Dunbar High School where he proudly patrolled the school...

Russell F James Arnold

Russell F James Arnold

Jan 25, 2020

Russell F. James Arnold, 85, died Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Saint Joseph Hospital, Hospice Care Center, Lexington, KY. A native of Flemingsburg, KY, he was the son of the late Osweld and Amanda Langford James. He was an over the road trucker and a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

He is...

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