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.

Loraine (Porter)  Mcelfresh

Loraine (Porter) Mcelfresh

Jan 12, 2019

LORAINE MCELFRESH, 80, died Saturday, January 12th, at her residence. Born in Cincinnati on February 20, 1938 to the late Guy and Mary Porter. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney McElfresh; two brothers, Bobby Porter, Tommy Porter, and a sister Jenny Duggan.

She is survived by three daughters, Brenda (Jessie) Lee...

Denise Ann Holman

Denise Ann Holman

Jan 9, 2019

Denise Ann Holman, 54, born December 3, 1964 was the mother of Jazzlyn Gossett and daughter of James and Charlotte Holman. Visitation 10 am Thursday services at noon at Consolidated Baptist Church,

Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of Devotion

Diane Burbridge

Diane Burbridge

Jan 8, 2019

Diane Burbridge, 69 Visitation Thursday from 11-1 followed by the funeral at First Baptist Church Bracktown. Arrangements Fender Funeral Directors

Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of Devotion

Lynette Clark

Lynette Clark

Jan 5, 2019

Lynnette Clark, 52, died Saturday January 5, 2019 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Elwood Steel Clark. She was a employee of Bullard of Cynthiana, KY for 29 years, member of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY where she was active...

Charlotte Ann (Stewart)  Buckingham

Charlotte Ann (Stewart) Buckingham

Dec 26, 2018

Charlotte Ann Stewart Buckingham, 77, passed way on December 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on March 4, 1941 in Pineville, KY to the late Joe and Viola Tinsley Stewart.

Survivors include her children, Danny Buckingham (Kim), Debra Clem (Randal), Kathy Buckingham, and Timothy Kilmer; her brother, Arliss Stewart (Gaye); and sister-in-law Judy...

Daniel Morton Iii

Daniel Morton Iii

Dec 24, 2018

Graveside services for Daniel Morton III will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 2pm in our Garden of The Last Supper. Fender Funeral Director, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Donald R   "D.R." Thompson

Donald R "D.R." Thompson

Dec 23, 2018

On December 23, 2018, God took home one of his finest shepherds, Donald R. "D. R." Thompson, 87 years old.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He attended the Northview Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, was a member of the FFA, YFA, Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers, Kentucky State Fair...

Elsa Viola (Williams)  Davis

Elsa Viola (Williams) Davis

Dec 19, 2018

Elsa Viola Williams Davis, 82, died Wednesday December 19, 2018 at her home.

A native of Carlisle, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Bee Williams and the late Mary Simpson Johnson Rice. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY.

She is survived by six children,...

Jonathan Wayne Russell

Jonathan Wayne Russell

Dec 19, 2018

Jonathan (affectionately called "John" by friends and family) Wayne Russell was born non March 24, 1956 and departed this life for higher ground on Tuesday December 19, 2018 after a long illness. He was the first-born child of the late Luther Thomas Russell and the late Shirley Shanks Russell. John also held the special honor of being the oldest...

Gwedolyn (Sternberg)  Curtis

Gwedolyn (Sternberg) Curtis

Dec 16, 2018

Gwendolyn Sternberg Curtis, 68 wife of Michael Curtis passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon Dec. 18, 2018.

She was born to the late Charles and Beulah Sternberg on Dec 5, 1950.

She is survived by a son Kyle P.(Meagan)Curtis, two grand daughters; McKenna and Kamryn Curtis and a sister Jacqueline (George) Talbot of New York....

Phillip Gail Jackson

Phillip Gail Jackson

Dec 13, 2018

Philip Gail Jackson, 92, passed peacefully on December 13, 2018.

He was born in Odin, Illinois on November 16, 1926 to Jerry and Dorothy Jackson. He moved to Paris in 1942, graduated from Paris High School, and joined the US Navy at 17, serving two years in World War II. He graduated from the University of Kentucky...

Robert Allen Underwood

Robert Allen Underwood

Dec 6, 2018

Reverend Robert Allen Underwood, age 78, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, December 6, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born October 6, 1940, in Fayette County, Kentucky, a son of the late Curtis and Jessie Boggs Underwood. Mr. Underwood was an ordained minister for over...

Kerry Johnson

Kerry Johnson

Dec 4, 2018

Graveside services for Kerry Johnson will be held at 11am Monday, March 4, 2019 in our Garden of Serenity

Ky Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements

Mario Dakota Rivera

Mario Dakota Rivera

Nov 19, 2018

Mario Dakota Rivera, 26, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Lexington, KY, he was the son of David and Levetta Morgan Rivera.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, David Angel Rivera and DiAngelo Santos Rivera; maternal grandmother, Betty Morgan;...

Roberta (Cooper)  Gay

Roberta (Cooper) Gay

Nov 18, 2018

Mrs. Roberta Cooper Gay went into eternal rest, Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Mrs. Gay, the widow of Mr. Clark D. Gay, was born June 26, 1918, in Clay City, KY, to the late Courtney and Della Cooper. The oldest of twelve children, she was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Along with her sisters of...

Anita Robinson

Anita Robinson

Nov 15, 2018

Graveside services for Anita Robinson will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 2:30pm in our Garden of Memories, Fender Funeral Directors, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Rebecca Elizabeth Warfield

Rebecca Elizabeth Warfield

Nov 13, 2018

Rebecca Elizabeth Warfield, 95, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home in Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bert Warfield and Laura Massie. She was a former nurse's aide at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home and a member of First Baptist Church on 8th Street in Paris.

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Robert Frederick Mcdaniel

Robert Frederick Mcdaniel

Nov 11, 2018

Robert Frederick McDaniel, 77, husband of Anita LaVerne Roberts McDaniel for 47 years, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Bourbon Community Hospital.

A native of Maysville, KY, he was the son of the late Vernie and Mary Jane Pugh McDaniel. He was a retired engineer with IBM, a former Wal-Mart sporting goods employee, a member of...

Helen Gilkey (Burns)  Wells

Helen Gilkey (Burns) Wells

Nov 8, 2018

Helen Gilkey Burns Wells, widow of Lindbergh Wells went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born September 23, 1927 in Bourbon County the daughter of the late William Taylor Burns and Mary Day Parrish. She attended Indian Creek School and Buena Vista School in...

Bennie Paul Pigg

Bennie Paul Pigg

Nov 5, 2018

Bennie Paul Pigg, age 65 of Paris, died on Monday, November 05, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Bennie was born in Louisa, KY on April 25, 1953, the son of the late Ben and Pauline Branham Pigg. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Pigg...

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