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.
Billie Mae (Redding) Marking
Aug 18, 2018
Billie Mae Redding Marking, 86, died Saturday August 18, 2018 at The Terrace in Berea, KY. A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Katy Sanders Watkins. She was a retired employee of IBM. Survivors include, two sisters-in-law, Virginia Carol Doan and Peggy Joyce Watkins and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition...
Verna (Young) Freeman
Aug 17, 2018
Verna Young Freeman, 87, a retired licensed practical nurse, widow of Earl Freeman, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at University of Kentucky Medical Center.
She was born October 1, 1930 in Irvine, daughter of the late Brigham Young and Guessie Barnes Young Chavis. Verna is survived by a daughter, Sheri Freeman, Paris; three grandchildren, Lisa Mae (Joseph)...
Maxine (Elliott) Pridemore
Aug 15, 2018
85, widow of Phillip Pridemore, died Wednesday August 15, 2018 at Mayfair Manor Nursing Home in Lexington, Ky.
The daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Winburn Elliott. Maxine is survived by three sons; Dickie(Jerry) Taylor, Paris, Sammy (Darlene) Taylor, Richmond, and Mike (Michelle) Taylor, Lexington; four granddaughters, Jennifer Taylor-Boots, Aranda Casey, Chloe Taylor, Kelsey Taylor and...
Lonnie E. Winn
Aug 13, 2018
68, passed away Monday. Service 1 PM, Saturday Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington. Visit 11:30 AM Saturday. Taul Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Eva (Williams) Gaines
Aug 3, 2018
Eva Williams Gaines, 67 died Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Golden Manor Nursing Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Williams and Celia Kohler Russell. She was an Executive Assistant at International Spike in Lexington and the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System in North Carolina until her...
William E. "Billy" Marks
Jul 29, 2018
William Edward "Billy" Marks, 75, husband of Anna Florine Grigsby Marks, died Sunday July 29, 2018 at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Edward and Stella Mae Johnson Marks. He was a retired employee of the City of Paris and Ken's New Market and a member...
Rev. Carston A. Shanklin
Jul 28, 2018
Rev. Carston A. Shanklin was born March 21, 1952 to the parents of Alphonso and Cora Leavell Shanklin in Todd County, Kentucky. He was the sixth child of seven siblings. Rev. Shanklin graduated from Todd County Central High School in Elkton, Kentucky, where he was an All-Star Basketball player. He also attended the University of Kentucky and majored in...
Sandra Jean (Hord) Wooden
Jul 25, 2018
WOODEN Sandra Jean, 76, Beloved wife for 54 years of Ronald Wooden. Died Wed July 25, 2018.
She was a native of Mason County, Kentucky, She was the daughter of late William and Marjorie Hord. Survivors other than her husband to cherish her loving memory, her children: Vanessa Wooden, Derek Wooden and Devon (Maggie) Wooden of Brooklyn,...
Barbara May "Bobbie" (Scott) Yazell
Jul 24, 2018
Barbara May "Bobbie" Yazell, 86, a retired Taylor Tots daycare worker, widow of Adrian Smits Sr. and Kenneth Edward Yazell, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home.
She was born May 15, 1932 in Paris, daughter of the late Ottis R. and Emma Frederick Scott, attended Paris High School, and was a member of...
Peggy (Hash) Pendleton
Jul 14, 2018
Peggy Hash Pendleton, 67, of Shepherdsville, KY, born September 15, 1950 in Paris, KY to J.C. and Christine Hash, passed to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, July 14, 2018.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Stephen E. Pendleton; three sons, Todd (Gina) Pendleton of Mason, OH, Phillip (Allissa) Pendleton of Stanford, KY,...
Joseph Clifton Gay, Jr
Jul 12, 2018
Clifton Joseph Gay, Jr., 82, died Thursday, July 12 at his residence.
Clifton was the son of the late Christine Burnside Gay and Clifton Chester Gay. He was a 1955 graduate of Dunbar High School and retiree of 42+ years from Lexington -Fayette Urban County Government Division of Sanitation Waste.
He was a member and...
Kerry Douglas "Doug" Kenney
Jul 1, 2018
Kerry Douglas "Doug" Kenney, 31, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.
A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Kerry Kent Thomas and Valerie Kenney. He worked at the Adient Manufacturing Plant in Georgetown, KY.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a girlfriend, Tiffani Johnson; grandparents, Rose Kenney and Vernetta (Willie...
Kelvin D Fox
Jun 28, 2018
Inurnment services for Kelvin Fox, Father to Keth and Kelvin Russell will be held Monday, July 16, 2018 at 1pm in our Garden of Stillwaters.
Houston Williams
Jun 24, 2018
Houston A., Williams Sr., age 80, of Lexington, KY husband of the late Rachel Williams passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY on June 24, 2018.
Born on April 12, 1938 in Lewisburg, KY to the late Marshall Sr. and Isabelle Williams. He was a member and deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church, a veteran of...
Journey Rose Glover
Jun 22, 2018
Little Journey Rose Glover ,7 months of age was laid to rest in our Garden of Baby Land Monday, July 9, 2018
Father was Michael Glover,. Mother was Tisa Miracle Carter. Fender Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements
Gary Dietz
Jun 20, 2018
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 11, 2018 in our Garden of Serenity for Gary Dietz
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Main Street, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Jacqueline "Jackie" (True) Hay
Jun 19, 2018
Jacqueline "Jackie" True Hay, 83, a retired Kentucky Bank employee, widow of Carl Clifton Hay, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her home.
She was born February 20, 1935 in Scott County, daughter of the late Walter Lee and Aileen Rankin True, a graduate of Bourbon County schools, and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
...Everett George, Jr.
Jun 18, 2018
Everett George Jr, 92, a retired farmer and construction laborer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, husband of Gladys Paynter George, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born October 11, 1925 in Nicholas County, son of the late Everett and Lorene Shannon George, a graduate of Millersburg High School,...
Barbara Mai (Woodford) Lindsay
Jun 17, 2018
Barbara Mai Woodford Lindsay, 82, died Sunday June 17, 2018 at the Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Cynthiana, KY.
A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Henry Woodford and the late Thelma Fields Warsh. She was a retired O.P. Technician at the Arlington Hospital, Arlington, VA.
She is survived by...
Ann Roach
Jun 15, 2018
Graveside Services for Ann Roach will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 in our Garden of Serenity
Fender Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements
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