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.

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...

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...

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