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.

Raymond S. Poe

Raymond S. Poe

Jun 4, 2019

Raymond S. Poe, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28th, 1927 in Mason County, Kentucky, son of the late Truman and Sadie (Tackett) Poe.

Raymond served in the 1060th United States Army Air Forces Base Unit and had worked for...

Lori Heard

Lori Heard

Jun 2, 2019

Graveside services for Lori Heard will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 3:pm in our Garden of Serenity

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

Elizabeth Ann (Moreland)  Osborne-Barker

Elizabeth Ann (Moreland) Osborne-Barker

Jun 1, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Moreland Osborne Barker, 89, widow of the late Robert W. Osborne, the father of her children and the late Marvin Barker, died Saturday June 1, 2019 at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY.

A native of Bourbon County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Gladys Watkins Moreland. She was a retired employee of...

Dallis "Smokie" Harrison

Dallis "Smokie" Harrison

May 31, 2019

Dallis "Smokie" Harrison, 76, passed Friday at his home in Lexington, KY.

He was born March 29, 1943 to the late Willie and Mary Harrison. He was the former owner of Harrison's Roofing & Vinyl Siding.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Harrison; three daughters, Valorie Harrison, Lisa Proffit and Tina Vittitow; son, Danny...

Carolyn Francis White

Carolyn Francis White

May 30, 2019

Graveside services for Carolyn White will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 3:30 pm in our Garden of The Last Supper

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

Melissa (Washington)  Clay

Melissa (Washington) Clay

May 27, 2019

Melissa Washington Clay, 102, widow of George Clay, died Monday May 27, 2019 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Victor White Washington. She was a retired domestic worker, homemaker and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Paris, KY.

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Danny T Robinson

Danny T Robinson

May 24, 2019

Danny T. Robinson, 77, widower of Christine O'Neal Robinson, died Friday May 24, 2019 at his home.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late James "Eslie" and Doris Reid Robinson. He was a retired machinist at Rexroth, a former Bailiff for the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office, co-founder of the Bourbon County Street...

Aubrey Frank Tolle, Sr

Aubrey Frank Tolle, Sr

May 22, 2019

Aubrey Frank Tolle, Sr., of Paris, KY, passed away on May 22, 2019, with his family by his side.

Frank was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Gus and Iva Carpenter Tolle of Mason County, KY. On June 16, 1962, he married the love of his life, Sue Lukins, who survives him.

Along...

David Allen Preston

David Allen Preston

May 21, 2019

David Allen Preston, 70, husband of Cathy Jackson Preston, died Tuesday May 21, 2019 at the Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY.

He was born in Lexington, KY to the late Arthur Alex and Rose Catherine Foster Preston. He was a retired painter and night watchman at the C.V. Whitney Farm and was member of the Spears Mill...

Jane Chastine (Curd)  Clines

Jane Chastine (Curd) Clines

May 18, 2019

Jane Chestine Curd Clines, 96, wife of the late John B. Clines, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Johnson Mathers Nursing Home.

Born November 7, 1922 in Bourbon County to the late Charles Patrick & Catherine Hathaway Shouse Curd, she was a longtime nurses aide, having worked at the Bourbon County Hospital, the University of Kentucky...

Walter Bennett "Peewee" Nichols, Jr.

Walter Bennett "Peewee" Nichols, Jr.

May 16, 2019

Walter Bennett "Pee Wee" Nichols, Jr., 60, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Edgemont Nursing Home in Cynthiana, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Flora Mae Leer Nichols and the late Walter Bennett Nichols, Sr. He was a retired truck driver with Sallee, transporting horses. He collected pipes, die cast cars and...

Earl Jackson, Jr

Earl Jackson, Jr

May 16, 2019

Earl Jackson, Jr., 80, died May 16, 2019 at the Mayfair Manor, Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Earl Jackson, Sr. and the late Margaret Elizabeth Cummins Jackson. He was a retired research analyst at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Kentucky State University Alumi; member of the Alpha...

Justin Alfred Ryan

Justin Alfred Ryan

May 16, 2019

Justin Alfred Ryan, 60, Passed away on May 16, 2019.

He was born on July 31, 1958 in Corning, NY to Norman and Nancy Ryan. Survivors other than his parents include: his wife, Lori Kauble Ryan; his children, Steven Ryan (Samantha), Patrick Ryan (Alyssa), Rachel Kreke (Aaron) and Roselynn Ryan; step-children, Ashley Davis (John), Amy Hall (Chad)...

Christine (Mattox)  Highland

Christine (Mattox) Highland

May 14, 2019

Christine "Teenie" Mattox Highland, 90, widow of James Leslie Highland, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY.

A native of Cynthiana, KY, she was the daughter of the late John William Mattox and Elizabeth Maybrier Mattox. She was a member of Trinity Church of God, retired from Kentucky Textiles and loved to...

Marjorie M. Pool

Marjorie M. Pool

May 12, 2019

Marjorie (Wilhelmina) Pool was born July 30, 1931 in Lynchburg, South Carolina to the late Thomas and Mattie Robinson. She departed this life on May 12, 2019, after a brief illness to be with Christ.

She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age in Lynchburg, South Carolina before moving to Lexington, Kentucky in 1947. She...

Shirree Renee Smith

Shirree Renee Smith

May 10, 2019

Shirre Renee Jackson, 50, wife of Clarence A. Smith passed away peacefully May 10, 2019. She was born January 27, 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky to Ronald Lee and the late Pauline Jackson. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Consolidated Baptist Church, where she worked in the Children's Ministry (Nursery)....

William L. Cunningham

William L. Cunningham

May 6, 2019

Graveside services for William L. Cunningham, husband of Ella Cunningham will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 3pm in our Garden of The Last Supper.

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

Douglas B. King

Douglas B. King

May 6, 2019

Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Thurs., May 9, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Garden. Visitation will 12:30 pm Thur. until the service time at the funeral home.

June (Mcbride)  Hill

June (Mcbride) Hill

May 3, 2019

June McBride Hill, 87, widow of Russell Hill JR. Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 3, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lexington to James and Blanche McBride. She was retired from the University of Kentucky where she worked for 26 years. She Was a Jehovah's Witness for 63 years, and...

Samuel Eugene Scott, Sr

Samuel Eugene Scott, Sr

Apr 26, 2019

Samuel Eugene "Sam" Scott, Sr, age 76, of Paris, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Sam was born on February 1, 1943, in Bourbon County, the son of the late Samuel Boone and Grace Leon Hitch Scott. He was a retired mechanic and a member of First Church of God.

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