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.

Joseph Clifton Gay, Jr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Everett George, Jr.

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

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

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

Almeda Della (Thomas)  Rice

Almeda Della (Thomas) Rice

Jun 14, 2018

Almeda Della Thomas Rice, 85, widow of the late James Rice, Sr., died Thursday June 14, 2018 at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln Gabriel and Carrie Elizabeth Cage Thomas. She was a retired nurses tech. at the Bourbon Community Hospital with over 50 years service,...

Anthony Dewayne Henderson

Anthony Dewayne Henderson

Jun 11, 2018

Anthony D. Henderson, 59, of Lexington, KY, departed this life on Monday, June 11, 2018 at his home.

He was the son of Elizabeth H. Pierce and the late Ronald J. Pierce.

He graduated from Paris High School in 1978. He was an avid softball, football and basketball player.

He leaves to cherish...

Beverly Jean Green

Beverly Jean Green

Jun 7, 2018

Beverly Jean Green, 55, died Thursday June 7, 2018 in Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of Don Velis Green and Marjorie Jean Jones Green. She was the assistant manager at the Paris Dairy Queen, a member of the Paris Kiwanis Club and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

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Thomas D. Stone

Thomas D. Stone

Jun 4, 2018

Thomas D. Stone, 68, passed away on Monday, June 4th.

He will be truly missed by his wife of 35 years Terri, daughter Tracee, 6 brothers – Andy, Arnold Lee, Billy Joe, Danny, Earl (Bimbo), and Harold, 2 sisters – Anna Fay and Minnie Mable, and his best friend Roy.

Arrangements will be handled by...

Clarence Edward  "Sonny" Heflin, Sr.

Clarence Edward "Sonny" Heflin, Sr.

Jun 1, 2018

Clarence Edward "Sonny" Heflin Jr., 84, former owner of Heflin & Heflin Construction, husband of Mildred Bramel Heflin, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Hospice Care Center.

He was born February 17, 1934 in Fayette County, son of the late Clarence Edward Heflin Sr. and Pearl Frances Martin Arnold. Sonny attended Bourbon County schools, was a...

Yetta (Robinson)  Jackson

Yetta (Robinson) Jackson

Jun 1, 2018

Yetta Robinson Jackson, 78, wife of William K. Jackson, died Friday June 1, 2018 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late John Donald Robinson and the late Hazel Smith. She was a retired administrative assistant at the VA Hospital and the Bluegrass Army Depot and...

Sharon Kaye Patterson

Sharon Kaye Patterson

May 31, 2018

Sharon Kaye Patterson was born on May 17, 1954 to the late Nelson Patterson and Elizabeth Lewis.

Sharon departed this life on May 31, 2018 at 5:04 P. M., at Lexington One Saint Joseph Hospital, Hospice Unit in Lexington, Ky.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Yvonne Henry, and two brothers, Cornelius and...

David A. Burgess

David A. Burgess

May 29, 2018

Brief graveside services will be held Friday June 8, 2018 in our Garden of Serenity at 10am

Pearlena (Relford)  Holman

Pearlena (Relford) Holman

May 28, 2018

Pearlena Relford Holman, 95, widow of Oliver Weaver Holman, passed May 28, 2018. She was a faithful member of Main Street Baptist Church. She was retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot.

Daughter of the late Wallace & Lourinda Johnson Relford Sydney, Survived by a brother, William Relford Chicago, IL; a loving son, James (Charlotte) Holman, 2...

Steven Helton

Steven Helton

May 24, 2018

Steven Helton passed  May 24, 2018

Visitation Fri from 11am -12pm with funeral following at the funeral home.

Brief graveside service will be held Friday, June 1, 2018. Fender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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