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.

Billie June (Horner)  Ramsey

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia Naylor

Patricia Naylor

Oct 23, 2019

Graveside Services for Patricia Naylor will be held Thursday, December 05, 2019  in our Garden of Serenity

Smith and Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Ruth W. Curtis Tolson

Ruth W. Curtis Tolson

Oct 22, 2019

Ruth Tolson, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on January 18, 1932; daughter of the late John Robert and Elizabeth Josephine Donahue Warren. She was a member of Eden Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed attending church. Throughout her childhood her best friend was her sister. As...

Olan John Storie

Olan John Storie

Oct 18, 2019

Olan J. Storie, 89, husband of Shirley lee Slone Storie, passed away Friday October 18, 2019.

Born in Heaton, Nc, he was son of the late Hal and Earline Jones Storie. Olan was the owner and operator of Olan Storie Trucking Company and a member of Old Paris Road Church of God.

Besides his wife...

Grayson Mitchell

Grayson Mitchell

Oct 8, 2019

Grayson Mitchell, was stillborn on Tuesday October 8, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical center, Lexington, KY.

He is survived by his parents, Joshua Wayne Mitchell and Kennelya Rae Prater; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Viola Mitchell; maternal grandmother, Brenda Hill and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00...

Howard "Bo" Swift Pridemore

Howard "Bo" Swift Pridemore

Oct 5, 2019

Howard "Bo" Pridemore, 93, of Bourbon County, widower of Mildred Pridemore, passed peacefully at the Veterans Hospital Hospice Unit in Lexington, KY.

He was born, Oct. 5, 1926 to the late Blanche and Holly Swift Pridemore. He passed on his 93rd Birthday. Bo is survived by his son, Rickie (Debbie) Pridemore of Lexington, KY; daughter, Brenda Pridemore...

Dorothy Leona (Leftwich)  Hamilton

Dorothy Leona (Leftwich) Hamilton

Oct 4, 2019

Departed this earth peacefully on Fri. Oct. 4, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm Fri. at Faith Way Church at Zion Hill, 2911 E. Leestown Rd. Midway Kentucky. Private Inurnment service was held Tuesday, October 16, 2019 in our Garden of The Last Supper

Lawrence White

Lawrence White

Sep 28, 2019

Graveside services for Lawrence White will be held Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at 10am in our Garden of The Last Supper

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

Mary Avril (Holman)  Brooks

Mary Avril (Holman) Brooks

Sep 25, 2019

Mary A. Brooks, daughter of the late Ethel Young and James Holman went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Mary was born November 17, 1948. She was a member of the Shorter Chapel AME Church. She belonged to the Missionary Club, Choir, and the Culinary Committee.

She leaves to mourn: her...

Jasper Clay  "J.C." Chambers

Jasper Clay "J.C." Chambers

Sep 23, 2019

Jasper Clay "J.C." Chambers, husband of Sandra Dash Chambers, died unexpectedly at the age of 79, in Paris, on September 23, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1940 in Jessamine County, Kentucky, the son of the late Beecham and Alice Creech Chambers. He was a 1958 graduate of North Middletown High School and was retired from IBM. Besides...

Terry Lynn (Pridemore)  Lawson

Terry Lynn (Pridemore) Lawson

Sep 18, 2019

Terry Lynn Pridemore Lawson, wife of Lorne Lawson, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, after an extended illness,

Hhaving attained the age of 56. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on March 2, 1963, the daughter of the late Phillip Jacoby Pridemore and Anna Belle Planck Pridemore, who...

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