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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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