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.

Josephine (Friend)  Gross

Josephine (Friend) Gross

Nov 4, 2018

Josephine Friend Gross, 80, wife of Mervin Eugene Gross, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.

She was born August 25, 1938 in Powell County, Kentucky to the late Sidney and Ora Boyd Friend.

She was a retired factory worker and a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include, husband, Mervin Eugene Gross;...

Lucille Derrickson

Lucille Derrickson

Nov 3, 2018

Graveside services for Lucille Derrickson will be held Thursday, November 8 at 1:30pm in our Garden of Stillwaters. Adams Hill Funeral Home, Winchester KY is in charge of arrangements

Nancy Elizabeth Lemaster

Nancy Elizabeth Lemaster

Nov 1, 2018

Nancy Eliabeth Sawdye LeMaster, 78, widow of Larrie LeMaster, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home.

A native of North Evans, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sawdye and Margaret Smith Sawdye. She was a front desk clerk at Howard Johnson and loved to crochet and sew. She was a member of...

John P. White

John P. White

Oct 28, 2018

Graveside services for John P. White will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1:45 pm in our Garden of Everlasting Life Smith and Smith Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements

Jeffrey Roy Arnold

Jeffrey Roy Arnold

Oct 27, 2018

Jeffrey Roy Arnold, 43, died Saturday October 27, 2018 at his home in Paris, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Harry and Judy Sexton Harp. He was a former employee of CMWA and a member of Calvary Christian Church. He was a avid Dallas Cowboy and UK Basketball Fan. He enjoyed taking...

Phinehas Hall

Phinehas Hall

Oct 25, 2018

Phinehas Hall, 93, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 25th, 2018. He was a retired salesman for Dawahare's, after 40 years in the clothing business. Phinehas was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Norma, his son Kennith, and his daughter Georgia. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Chareta (David) Forman and Mitzi...

Anna L. Leach

Anna L. Leach

Oct 23, 2018

Anna L. Leach, 66, died Tue, Oct 23, 2018. Service 12pm Tues. Oct 30 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visit 10am.

Burial will follow in our Garden of Christus at 1:45pm

Dorothy Mae (Anderson)  Spivey

Dorothy Mae (Anderson) Spivey

Oct 21, 2018

Dorothy Mae Spivey, age 86 of Paris, died at her home on October 21, 2018.

Dorothy was born in Bourbon County, KY on June 28, 1932 the daughter of the late Omer and Josie Roe Anderson.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased in death by her husband, Vernon Spivey, Jr. , a son, Thomas A....

Susie Ann Edwards

Susie Ann Edwards

Oct 16, 2018

Evangelist Susie Ann the daughter of the late Bishop Benjamin F. Edwards and Florine Kees Edwards, departed this life on Tues, Oct. 16, 2018.

She was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God and served as Minister, Teacher and Musician.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sisters, Carrie Edwards, Ruth Slaughter, Mary (Robert)...

Emma Louise (Hughes)  Glass

Emma Louise (Hughes) Glass

Oct 16, 2018

Emma Louise Glass, age 83 of Lexington died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Emma was born on February 15, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Willie and Nancy Yates Hughes. She was a graduate of Virgie High School and was a homemaker after marrying Kenneth Glass who preceded...

John T. Eckler

John T. Eckler

Oct 9, 2018

John T. Eckler, 94, widower of Mattie Belle Eckler, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Born in Georgetown,  He was a son of the late Arch and Nettie Eckler.

Survivors are three sons, Jerry Thomas Eckler, Lexington, George Ray (Carolyn) Eckler, Lincoln Co., and Paul E. Eckler, Harrisonville, KY; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service...

Noah Steven Johnson

Noah Steven Johnson

Oct 8, 2018

Noah Steven Johnson (62) born March 9, 1956 to Icem M. Johnson Sr. and Cora M. Johnson- Bradley. He was a graduate of Paris High School class of 1975, where he lettered in basketball, baseball, football. Upon graduation he worked for Bourbon Hardware, and then the city of Paris, where soon after he met the love of his life,...

Linda Kay "Noo" (Goodpaster)  Blake

Linda Kay "Noo" (Goodpaster) Blake

Oct 8, 2018

Linda Kay "Boo" Goodpaster Blake, 59, widow of the late Randy Blake, died Monday October 8, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Cynthiana, KY to the late Edward Everett Goodpaster, Sr. and the late Ruby Mae Parrish Goodpaster. She was a retired employee of Jerry's Resturant. Linda enjoyed reading and work cross word puzzles, loved...

Lucille (Moore)  Ward

Lucille (Moore) Ward

Oct 5, 2018

Elect Lady Lucille Ward was born December 26, 1930 in Brentwood, Tennessee to the late William Moore Jr. and Hattie Lee Watkins. On Sabbath Eve, Friday October 5th, 2018 she entered eternal rest, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home. Lucille was preceded in death by her sister Juanita, brother James Noble, son-in-law Robert Powell and great-grandson...

Raymond Vanhook, Jr

Raymond Vanhook, Jr

Oct 4, 2018

Raymond VanHook Jr, 83, son of the late Raymond and Alma Lee Taylor VanHook, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Ann Franklin VanHook; daughter, Leiah Lynn VanHook; an aunt, Patty Taylor, Scranton, South Carolina; several cousins; and special friends, Jeanine Kiser, Clara Bowman, Martha Carr,...

Carolyn (Dray)  Snapp

Carolyn (Dray) Snapp

Oct 1, 2018

Carolyn Snapp. 77, passed away Oct. 1 in Dayton, OH.

A 12:30 pm graveside will be on Sat. at Evergreen Memory Gardens.  She was predeceased by her husband Charles and her parents.

Visitation will be Saturday from 11-12 pm at Kerr Bros. Main Street.

John Lee Biddle, Sr

John Lee Biddle, Sr

Sep 28, 2018

John Lee Biddle, Sr., 91, widow of the late Lillian Montgomery Biddle, died Friday September 28, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY.

A native of Clark County, KY, he was the son of the late George Robert and Jennie Clemmons Biddle. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Parkway Baptist...

Jerry Lee Stroup

Jerry Lee Stroup

Sep 23, 2018

Jerry Lee Stroup, 76, husband of Brenda Wright Stroup, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Born September 23, 1942 in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late Wilbur Glenn and Glenice Keck Stroup. An Air Force veteran, he was a truck driver and big UK fan. A handyman who enjoyed working outdoors, he was an avid...

Willie "Wink" Floyd

Willie "Wink" Floyd

Sep 18, 2018

Willie "Wink" Floyd, 73, husband of Earline and father of Willie Floyd Jr. and Laron Edwards, passed on Sept 18, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Church Lexington KY.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 in our Garden of The Last Supper

Ernest "Ernie" Dale Brown

Ernest "Ernie" Dale Brown

Sep 4, 2018

Ernest "Ernie" Dale Brown, 72, husband of Connie Brown, died Sept. 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.

Born Sept. 23, 1945 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late General and Virgie Sparks Brown. Mr. Brown was retired from Bluegrass Coca Cola and was an ordained minister and member of Faith Baptist Church in Versailles,...

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