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.

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...

D'Jharriah Alon Davis

D'Jharriah Alon Davis

Jan 19, 2020

We are deeply saddened to learn of DJ's death," said LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. "I ask that you, please join me in extending our most sincere thoughts and prayers for DJ's family, friends, and teachers touched by this heartbreaking loss."

Davis was a psychophysiology freshman and a member of the women's track and field team...

Aaron Douglas Biddle

Aaron Douglas Biddle

Jan 17, 2020

Aaron Douglas Biddle, 32, husband of Amber Carol Biddle passed away on Friday, January 17th 2020.

Aaron was born June 18, 1987 in Paris, KY to Billy and Melinda Biddle. Aaron and his family were members of Bedford Acres Christian Church. He worked faithfully, as Foreman for the City of Paris Electric Department. Aaron was a passionate...

George Eugene Jackson. Sr

George Eugene Jackson. Sr

Jan 17, 2020

George Eugene Jackson Sr. age 82, son of the late Georgia Mae and Robert C. Jackson, Sr.; husband of Lucy Laythen Jackson of 59 years, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital East.

He was a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church; board member of Paris Housing Authority; former member of Paris/Bourbon County...

Debra K (Brannock)  Pate

Debra K (Brannock) Pate

Jan 15, 2020

Debra K. Brannock Pate, 70, widow of Delbert Owen Pate, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Charleston Healthcare in Danville, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas "J.T." Brannock and Eunice McDaniel Brannock. She was a bookkeeper for Bowman Myers Lumber Co., did social work at MMI and...

Ramona D Thompson

Ramona D Thompson

Jan 14, 2020

Graveside services for Ramona D. Thompson will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

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

Robert Lee Williams Sr.

Robert Lee Williams Sr.

Jan 11, 2020

Graveside services for Deacon Robert L. Williams will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 3:15pm in our Garden of Stillwaters

Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Robert  "Bobby" Gene "Snag" Traylor

Robert "Bobby" Gene "Snag" Traylor

Jan 9, 2020

Robert "Bobby" "Snag" Gene Traylor, 85, husband of Ann Curtis Traylor and widower of the late Mary Lou Traylor.

He was born in Paris, KY to the late Charlie and Josie Buckler Traylor. He was a retired horseman from Claiborne Farm and Stone Farm and a member of Donaldson Road Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Edna Faye Evans

Edna Faye Evans

Jan 8, 2020

Edna Faye Evans, 77, wife of Ernest L. Evans passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Faye was born on April 8, 1942 in Dechard, Tennessee to the late H L and Marie Caldwell, and raised by the late Delbert and Bertie Hughes of Somerset, KY. Faye was a member of Boones Creek...

Turney Clay Myers

Turney Clay Myers

Jan 7, 2020

Turney Clay Myers, 96, husband of Loraine Buchanan Myers, died Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Fred and Ida Snapp Myers. He was a farm manager for Claiborne Farms of Paris, KY, a member of Bedford Acres Christian Church, a...

Pearl Miller Duncan

Pearl Miller Duncan

Jan 4, 2020

Pearl Miller Duncan, 96, of Richmond, passed away on January 4, 2020.

She leaves behind her children Roscoe T aylor, Stamping Ground, daughter  Gladys T . Miller, Richmond.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 11th from 1 1:00 - 1:00 followed by the funeral services at Zion Baptist Church, 132 Mulberry Street, Georgetown, KY.

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Gary Kenneth Whalen

Gary Kenneth Whalen

Jan 2, 2020

Gary Kenneth Whalen went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer and heart disease. He is at peace and rest and God is taking care of him now. He was born September 27, 1955 in Paris, KY. He was 64. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Whalen and his...

Pattie  ( Pat) Jane (Kirkland)  Cook

Pattie ( Pat) Jane (Kirkland) Cook

Dec 29, 2019

Pat K. Cook, born Jan. 24, 1935, 84, widow of James Lucien Cook, of Lexington, KY, passed away Dec. 29, 2019 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Susan Kirkland, her sons, William Michael and James Daniel Hash; a brother, William Richard Kirkland; a sister, Gay Hastings, and also two...

Dorotha Nave

Dorotha Nave

Dec 26, 2019

Graveside services will be held Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:30pm in our Garden of Christus

Clark Legacy, Nicholasville KY is in charge of arrangements

obituary will follow at a later date

Johnny R. Clem

Johnny R. Clem

Dec 25, 2019

Graveside services will be led for Johhny R. Clem in our Garden of Serenity on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:30pm

Fender Funeral Directors, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

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