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.
Bertha Mae (Berryman) Hampton
Dec 4, 2019
Bertha Mae Berryman Hampton was born August 2, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Hattie Mae Berryman and Humphrey James, Sr. She went to her eternal rest on December 4, 2019.
Bertha accepted Jesus as her personal savior at an early age and became a member of Little Zion Baptist Church in...
Ashley M Johnson
Dec 3, 2019
Ashley Johnson 33, passed away December 2, 2019.
She was born on January 20, 1986 Michael Johnson and the late Renata Alsup. Besides her father Ashley is survived by her four children: Shaley Marie Hale, Serenity Lasha Johnson, Rashaun Walker, Micah Carter; one brother: Eric Alsup Sr; one step sister: Saylina Jackson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...
Alberta Louise (Douglas) Allen
Dec 2, 2019
Alberta (Douglas) Allen was born on April 16, 1936, in Lexington, KY, to John Douglas, Sr. and Augustine (Grissom) Douglas, both of whom preceded her in death. In 1960, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
She retired from the VA in Lexington after many years of service. She had many memorable, varied, and unique experiences...
Edith Gertrude (Callahan) Bolen
Dec 1, 2019
BOLEN, Edith C., 95, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019at St. Joseph Hospice Care Center surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Thomas W. Bolen.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Marilyn (Howard) Bush and Gloria (Gary) Pendley; 4 grandchildren, Angela Ballard, Kristi (Gerald) Brown, Alyson...
Brenda Sue (Nave) Frederick
Nov 30, 2019
Brenda Sue Frederick, 68, passed away Saturday November 30, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington.
She was born on January 2, 1951 in Lexington to Dortha Alexander Nave and the late William Thomas Nave. She was retired from the Fayette County Public Schools as a bus monitor.
She is survived by her husband, Don Frederick,...
Warren N Mayberry
Nov 29, 2019
Warren Newton Mayberry Sr., 86 The husband of Alberta Mayberry passed away at his residence in Lexington, KY., on Friday, November 29, 2019
In addition, to his wife Warren is survived by his five children; Robert Mayberry, Ella Mayberry, Reginae (Lonnie) Mayberry, Dana (Lavelle) Howard, and Brenda Quick Mayberry
Visitation 12:00 P.M. Funeral 1:00 P.M....
David Lee Griffin
Nov 25, 2019
Graveside services for David Lee Griffin will be held Monday, December 2, 2019 at 1:30pm in our Garden of Serenity
Fender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Roy Gatlin Simpson
Nov 25, 2019
Roy Gatlin Simpson, widower of his beloved wife of 61 years, Dixie True Simpson, age 88, of Paris, departed this life peacefully, on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Thomson-Hood Veteran's Center with family by his side.
He was born in Scott County on July 5, 1931, the son of the late Nova and Bertha Pope Simpson,...
Mildred Marie (Corns) Pollitt
Nov 23, 2019
Mildred Marie Corns Pollitt, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A native of Lewis County, Kentucky, Mildred was born on November 22, 1929 to Mr. & Mrs. George & Ethel Corns. She later moved to Paris, Kentucky, where she spent most of her life. She was a devoted member of...
Paul Ellis Price, Sr
Nov 21, 2019
Paul Ellis Price Sr. was born November 26, 1937 in Lexington, Ky. He was the son of the late James Price and Mary Charles Blackburn Price. He received his education from Old Douglass High School and his college years at Kentucky State University.
He was a great basketball player, many of his friends talk about and recall...
Billie June (Horner) Ramsey
Nov 21, 2019
Mrs. Billie June Ramsey age 81, of Mt.Vernon, Ky. passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born on January 22, 1938 in Imboden, Virginia the daughter of the late Hurtis and Rose Hall Horner. She was a homemaker, enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the Baptist faith.
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Samuel Florence "Sammy" Wagoner, Jr.
Nov 20, 2019
Samuel Florence Wagoner, Jr., widower of Oleta Jewell Ritchie Wagoner, of Paris, departed this life on November 20, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington, having attained the age of 93 years.
He was born on January 23, 1926, the son of the late Samuel Florence Wagoner, Sr. and Gustava Love Mattox Wagoner.
After...
William R. "Bill" Ramsey
Nov 17, 2019
Mr. William "Bill" Ramsey age 90, of Mt.Vernon, Ky. passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2019 at the Compasionate Care Center in Richmond.
He was born on October 3, 1929 in Bourbon County, KY the son of the late Claude and Sarah Thomas Ramsey.
He was a retired Air Force Master Sargent, a Vietnam War...
John Warren Gorrell, Sr
Nov 10, 2019
John Warren Gorrell, husband of Virginia Lee Gorrell, father of Warren and Jim Gorrell and Tracy and Paul Sipes and a long-time resident of Lexington and Paris, KY, passed away on November 10, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 88. Born on July 21, 1931 in Barberton, Ohio to Oscar M. Gorrell and Elsie V. Gorrell, John was...
Lemuel Lott
Nov 9, 2019
Graveside services for Lemuel Lott will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1pm in our Garden of Serenity
KY Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements
Mary Martin Wells (Lanter) Perrin
Nov 7, 2019
Mary Martin Wells Perrin, age 95, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 11, 1924, in Bourbon County, the daughter of Carl and Lucreasie Jones Lanter.
Mary was the owner of a fabric store, a seamstress, former Bourbon County homemaker,...
Bonnie Whitaker
Nov 2, 2019
Bonnie Whitaker 66, passed away Saturday November 2, 2019.
She was born in Georgetown to the late Nathanial and Beulah Mae Walker.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Mae Otis. Bonnie is survived be her loving husband James I. Whitaker; three children; Barbara Gail Otis, Wilma Rae Ivy and James C. Whitaker;...
Willie S. Salmond
Oct 26, 2019
Graveside services for Willie S. Salmond will be held Monday, November 4, 2019 at 1:30pm in our Garden of Serenity.
Fender Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Alvin "Al" Leroy Wittwer
Oct 26, 2019
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Alvin L. Wittwer, loving husband and devoted father, passed away. He was 84. Al, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Oldham County Kentucky to Adolph and Bertha Wittwer. He was the youngest of the family which included four older sisters and a brother. He learned to appreciate the hard...
Emma Lindsay Griggs
Oct 25, 2019
Emma Lindsay Griggs, 67 Mother of Lindsay Griggs, James Griggs and Dejon Fields, Passed away on, Friday October 25, 2019 St. Joseph Hospital Main- Lexington.
In addition to her children, Emma is survived by her sisters, Rebecca ( George) Hutchinson and Elizabeth Bush.
Visitation 10:00 A.M. Funeral 12:00 P.M. Both Services Wednesday November 6, 2019...
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