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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
...
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
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
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
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
Tyra Nicole Myers
Dec 24, 2019
Tyra Nicole Myers, 21, died Tuesday December 24, 2019. She was born in Georgetown, KY to Robert M. Henson and Shakira M. Myers. She was a graduate of Paris High School, a member of the Lady Hounds Basketball Team and was also a member of the Prodigal's House. In addition to her parents, she was also survived by one...
Michael K Smith
Dec 19, 2019
Graveside services for Michael K. Smith will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 at 9am in our Garden of Serentiy
Millward Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements
Timothy Ray Johnson
Dec 14, 2019
Graveside Services for Timothy Ray Johnson will be held Friday, December 20, 2019 in our Garden of The Last Supper
Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
James W. Gore
Dec 13, 2019
Graveside services for James W. Gore will be held Monday, December 23, 2019 at 12:30pm in our Garden of Serenity
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main St, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
William L. Stewart
Dec 7, 2019
Graveside services for WIlliam L. Stewart were held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in our Garden of Serenity
Fender Funeral Directors, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Brenda F. (Clarke) Rice
Dec 5, 2019
Brenda F. Rice, 73, wife of Benjamin Frank Rice Jr., died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Born in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Clarke of Fleming County, KY.
Survivors are a daughter, Sherri (Earl) Anderson, Corinth, KY; six grandchildren, Tyler Anderson, Zack (Devan) Anderson, Austin (Amanda) Anderson, Evan Anderson, Gabe...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
