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.

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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Jamison Alfred Sparks

Jamison Alfred Sparks

Apr 13, 2019

Jamison Alfred Sparks  funeral will be 12 pm Wednesday, April 17, 209  at Richmond Road Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens

Smith Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

John Charles Black

John Charles Black

Apr 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for John Charles Black. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jo Ann (Travis)  Wolfe

Jo Ann (Travis) Wolfe

Apr 5, 2019

Private Inurnment services will be held Friday, April 19, 2019 at 3pm in our Garden of Christus

Jo Ann Wolfe, age 80, of Paris, died on Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home after an extended illness.

She was born on July 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Carl Travis and Nellie Carrier Travis....

Lucy Pearl Davenport

Lucy Pearl Davenport

Apr 4, 2019

Lucy Pearl Davenport 79 of Lexington, Ky formerly of Raccoon, Ky. Passed from this earthly life Thursday April 4, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Lucy was born Thursday August 24, 1939 in Pike County, Ky a daughter of the late Alva Coleman and Elvie Coleman. Other than her parents Lucy was preceded in death by her husbands Randall Haney and...

Edward Bodkin

Edward Bodkin

Apr 3, 2019

Graveside services for Edward Bodkin will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in our Garden of Serenity.

There is no visitation scheduled

KY Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements

Roy Lee Dray

Roy Lee Dray

Mar 27, 2019

Roy Lee Dray, 68, husband of Rosa M. Ballard Dray, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Frank and Eula Buckler Dray. He retired from Clovelly Farms after 30 plus years. He loved woodworking, model cars and was a good mechanic. He...

Timothy E. Burnett

Timothy E. Burnett

Mar 23, 2019

Graveside services for Timothy E. Burnett will be held Saturday March 30, 2019 at 2:30pm in our Garden of Serenity.

O.L. Hughes & Sons Mortuary is in charge of arrangements

Adalene "Abby" (Mcintosh)  Brumback

Adalene "Abby" (Mcintosh) Brumback

Mar 22, 2019

Adelene "Abby" Brumback, age 69 of Paris, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Georgetown Community Hospital.

Abby was born on August 20, 1949 in Bourbon County, the daughter of Samuel Simpson and Dortha Rose Abner McIntosh, both having preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are two daughters, Wendy Gayle Clough Purcell and...

Flora Mae Fullwood

Flora Mae Fullwood

Mar 19, 2019

Graveside services for Flora Mae Fullwood will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 3:30pm in our Garden of Serenity.

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

Flora Mae is survived by her daughter, Patrice Thompson and her brother, John B. Fullwood

William Michael Haskins

William Michael Haskins

Mar 18, 2019

Graveside Services for William Michael Haskins will be held Saturday, March 23, 2018 at 2pm in our Garden of Everlasting Life. Fender Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Carnetta Davis

Carnetta Davis

Mar 15, 2019

Carnetta Davis graveside services will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 in our Garden of Memories.

Surviving daughter is Stephanie Thomas

Fender Funeral Home. Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

David Ray Garland, Sr.

David Ray Garland, Sr.

Mar 15, 2019

David Ray  Garland Sr., 81, died March 15, 2019.

Born in Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Dykes Garland. He was a farm manager for many years and served in the National Guard.

Survivors include; two daughters, Shari Phillips of Winchester, KY and Judy (Buddy) Helton of Jeffersonville, KY;...

Loranzo E. Edwards

Loranzo E. Edwards

Mar 14, 2019

Loranzo E. Edwards, 74, husband of Dorothy Harris Edwards, died Thursday March 14, 2019 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Willie Lee and Estella Holman Edwards. He was a retired food service employee at the VA Hospital on Leestown Dr., Lexington, KY and a...

Raymond Alan Mcguire

Raymond Alan Mcguire

Mar 10, 2019

Raymond Alan McGuire, 64, husband of Jacqueline "Jackie" Cornelison McGuire, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home in Lexington, KY.

A native of Cynthiana, KY, he was the son of the late Melvin Lee McGuire and Margaret Kersey McGuire. He was a former truck driver for Affiliated Foods and crane operator for Transload Services. He was...

Marie A. Mcgowan

Marie A. Mcgowan

Mar 7, 2019

Graveside Services for Marie A. McGowan will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2pm in our Garden of Stillwaters

Cross- Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements.

Molly (Hall)  Humphries

Molly (Hall) Humphries

Mar 4, 2019

Molly Hall Humphries, 70, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Wolfe County on February 21, 1949 to the late Eluid and Emma Parks Hall.

Molly was a lifelong resident of both Montgomery & Bourbon County areas.  She enjoyed flowers, vegetable gardens and canning what she grew.  Molly also...

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