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.

Migon R Townsend

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Justin D. Lake

Justin D. Lake

Jun 4, 2020

Justin D. Lake, 30, died June 4, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1989 to Clifford Lake and Robin Bell in Michigan.

Justin is survived by his wife, Megan Lake; two children, Nicholas and Rylee Lake; four siblings, Austin Lake, Gina (Aaron) McClure, Jessica Rusnak, and Jocelyn Bell; step mother Cristy Lake; step father Chris Bell;...

Jessie Virginia (Craycraft)  Jackson

Jessie Virginia (Craycraft) Jackson

Jun 3, 2020

Jessie Virginia Craycraft Jackson, 83, passed away on Wednesday,June 3.2020 at at her home surrounded by her family.

A native of Bath County, born July27, 1936 to the late Allie and Alverda Craycraft. She was a long time member of the Spears Mill Baptist Church and a retired employee of Hansley Mills.

She is survived...

Jamica Lashae Lindsey

Jamica Lashae Lindsey

May 26, 2020

Jamica Lindsey 33, departed her life on May 26, 2020. She was born on January 19, 1987 to Janice Young and the late Anthony "Big Wayne" Lindsey.

Mary Booker

Mary Booker

May 23, 2020

Graveside services for Mary Booker will be held May 30, 2020 in our Garden of The Good Shepherd.

G.C. Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Rosemarie Curtis

Rosemarie Curtis

May 23, 2020

Rosemarie Curtis, 68, died Saturday May 23, 2020 at her home in Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harges Reynolds and Elizabeth Robinson Curtis.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two children, Brian (Carol) Mitchell and Brandy (Kevin Brown)...

Nannette Baruti

Nannette Baruti

May 22, 2020

Graveside services are 12:30pm May 29, 2020 in our Garden of Serenity

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main St, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Fidel Torres

Fidel Torres

May 20, 2020

Private graveside services for Fidel Torres, will be held Monday June 01, 2020 at 2:00 pm in our Garden of Serenity.

James    "Jim" Dewey Tucker

James "Jim" Dewey Tucker

May 14, 2020

James "Jim" D. Tucker, 87, passed away on May 14, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. following a long journey with Alzheimer's. He was born on December 11, 1932 in Rose Hill, VA, the son of Ms. Willie Mae Marks Fields and Mr. Ruell Lewis Tucker, Sr.

Jim received his education from Paris Western High School in Paris, KY,...

Jose Vargas

Jose Vargas

May 10, 2020

Private graveside services for Jose Vargas, will be held Monday June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am in our Garden of Serenity.

Daezon Tyquise Morgan

Daezon Tyquise Morgan

May 9, 2020

Daezon Tyquise Morgan was born October 11, 1994 in Asheville, North Carolina. He was the son of Elijah (Kita) Morgan of North Carolina and Cheresse (Darrick) Walker of Lexington, Kentucky.

Daezon attended Tates Creek High School and was previously employed as a general manager at E.G. American Service Station.

He loved riding motorcycles, coaching the...

Amber Renee Jackson

Amber Renee Jackson

May 5, 2020

Amber Renee Jackson, 36, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

A native of Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of Robbie and Margie Helmburg Jackson. She was a certified medical assistant with the UK Midwives and a member of Southland Christian Church in Lexington. Everyone that knew Amber knew family was important to her and her three children...

Nathaniel Cummins

Nathaniel Cummins

May 2, 2020

Private inurnment services for Nathaniel Cummins will be held Friday, May 08, 2020 in our Garden of  The Last Supper

Family members are in charge of arrangements

Stanley Lee Buckler

Stanley Lee Buckler

Apr 21, 2020

Stanley Lee Buckler, 71, husband of Mary McDonald Buckler for 42 years, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Cynthiana, KY, he was the son of the late Henry Clifton Buckler and Ethel Sanders Buckler. He was a member of the Christian Faith Center, Cynthiana, KY.

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Betty Lee (Howard)  Mills

Betty Lee (Howard) Mills

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Lee Howard Mills, age 88, passed away on April 19, 2020 at her home in Lexington, surrounded by Lee Thomas (Tom) Mills, her husband of 66 years, and their four children.

She was born on February 14, 1932 in Black Snake, KY, the daughter of the late John J. and Sarah Howard, of Pineville, KY.

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