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.
Grant Deramus Crooks
Apr 25, 2018
Grant Deramus Crooks, 86, son of the late Elizabeth P. Crooks and Dawson Crooks, Sr. and husband of Lillian Marie Crooks, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY.
A native of Bourbon County, he was a graduate of Western High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force for 4...
Harold Vernon Bussell
Apr 20, 2018
Harold Vernon Bussell, 92, retired IBM employee and owner of Bussell's Used Cars, U.S. Army veteran of World War II, widower of Fannie Mae Irvin Bussell, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Johnson Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle.
He was born December 12, 1925, son of the late Earl and Edna Bussell and was a member of...
Nell Jacqueline "Jackie" (Fisher) Steagall
Apr 17, 2018
Nell Jacqueline "Jackie" Fisher Steagall, widow of Glenn Steagall, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born in Grahn, KY, she was a daughter of the late James Fisher and Edna Louise Paynter of Grahn, KY.
She was a member of Lafayette Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors are three sons, Rickie Steagall, Lexington, David (Chris) Steagall, Laura,...
Mildred Jane (Howard) Chenault
Apr 12, 2018
Mildred Jane Chenault, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 12th while wintering in Sarasota Florida.
She was born to the late Charlie Howard and Clara Ayers Cunningham on August 12, 1937. She was married for 36 years to the late Thomas E. Chenault.
She was a retired employee of Square D; and was a member...
Patricia Gayle Hines
Apr 12, 2018
Patricia Gayle Hines, 58, died Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Born in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Dreathea R. Hines.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Hines. She was a manager and team leader of Wendy's for 40 years.
Survivors are her husband, Irvin McIntyre; four children, Tamara...
Allen Richardson
Apr 11, 2018
Allen Richardson Sr, passed away April 11, 2018.
Inurnment services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:30pm in the Garden of Everlasting Life.
Fender Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements
Charity Hocker
Apr 8, 2018
No Obituary. Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2pm in the Garden of The Last Supper. Evergreen Memory Gardens.
O.L. Hughes Mortuary was in charge of arrrangements
Patricia (Estes) Withrow
Apr 6, 2018
Patricia Estes Withrow, 76, widow of the late Seth Thomas Withrow, died Friday April 6, 2018 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY.
A native of Winchester, KY, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Virginia Estes. She was a retired buyer at Raytheon and was employed at Dura/Weaver Corp for over 20 years. Survivors...
Mildred (Sullivan) Ryan
Mar 29, 2018
Mildred S. Ryan, 91, of Georgetown, wife of Norman T. Ryan, died Thursday, March 29, 2018. Services will be 12 Tues. at Kerr Bros. - Main St. Visitation 5-8 pm Monday.
Jeffrey Lee Ishmael
Mar 29, 2018
Jeffery Lee Ishmael, 63, farm manager for McPeek Racing, husband of Tammy Brewer Ishmael, died Thursday, March 29, 2018.
He was born October 29, 1954 in Nicholas County, son of the late Robert Lee and Ardie Mitchell Ishmael. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Bourbon County High School and was a member of Trinity First Church of...
Dora Ellen (Pheasant) Traylor
Mar 26, 2018
Dora Ellen Traylor, 81, widow of William Robert Traylor, died Monday, March 26, 2018 at Georgetown Community Hospital. She was a beloved resident at Dover Manor Nursing Home, Georgetown, KY.
A native of Deleware, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank Charles Pheasant and Laura Iriqois Burke. She was a former library assistant at the...
Price Daniel Mitchell
Mar 24, 2018
REV. PRICE DANIEL MITCHELL, JR., age 81, Cynthiana, died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Lexington, November 1, 1936 to the late Rev. Price Daniel and Henley Sweat Mitchell and preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Mitchell.
He was a retired minister over 50 years of ministry at...
Dovie Lucille (Adams) Allen
Mar 18, 2018
Dovie Lucille Adams Allen, 94, homemaker, member of Antioch Christian Church, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at UK HealthCare Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born January 6, 1924 in Floyd County, daughter of the late Oren Kelly and Eva Alden Seagrave Adams. Mrs. Allen is survived by her son, Jimmy Ray (Kathleen Daniel) Allen; three...
Don Lawson Green
Mar 18, 2018
Don "Donnie" Lawson Green, 51, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Paris, KY.
A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Don Velis Green and Marjorie Jeans Jones Green. He was a UPS dock worker in Lexington, KY for 31 years and a member of Central Baptist Church of Paris. He was also a member...
Allie "Bee" (Carr) Calvert
Mar 18, 2018
Allie "Bee" Carr Calvert, 93, left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 18, 2018.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Carr. She was a Lexington native, preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Everett Calvert.
Bee is survived by a son, Jackie Lee Calvert...
Claracy Ellen (Elliott) Bell
Mar 14, 2018
Claracy Ellen Bell, 79, of Lexington, passed away on March 14, 2018 after a short unexpected illness.
Born in Harlan County to the late Alex and Katherine Elliott. She was a retired Fayette County Deputy Jailer and homemaker.
Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 57 years, Russell Clyde Bell....
Thomas "Tommy" Leslie Highland
Mar 7, 2018
Thomas Leslie "Tommy" Highland, 71, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late James Leslie Highland and Christine Mattox Highland. He was a member of the Trinity Church of God. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Linda (Daryl)...
Wilma (Rogers) Holder
Mar 1, 2018
Wilma Rogers Holder, 82, widow of the latte Charles Holder, died Thursday March 1, 2018 at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home. A native of Paris, KY she was the daughter of the late James William Rogers and Sarah Elizabeth Puckett Rogers. She was a retired employee from 3M, Cynthiana, KY, a member of Bedford Acres Christian Church and a...
Cindrella ( Cindy) Darlene (Madison) Morton
Feb 26, 2018
Cindrella Darlene Madison, (fondly known as Cindy), 60 of Newport, KY passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018.
She was was born March 3, 1957 in Lexington, KY, the daughter of the late Olivia Riffe Cooper and Daniel Workfield Madison, Sr. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Leonardo Tichenor and is survived by her...
Vernia L (Diggs) Fisher
Feb 26, 2018
FISHER Vernia L. Diggs departed this life Monday, February 26, 2018. Born Sept 10, 1942, She was the oldest child of the late John Diggs and Minnie Wilkerson.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Fisher, sisters: Ella Williams and Juanita Fluker.
She retired from the University of Kentucky after 35 years. She...
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