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.
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...
Bradley L Owsley
Feb 24, 2018
Bradley Owsley, son of Susan Owsley and Ernest Wheeler, died Sat Feb. 24.
Service 1pm Fri March 2 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visit 11am. Burial in Evergreen Memory Gardens
Dallas Jane (Stinnett) Combs
Feb 24, 2018
COMBS, Dallas "Jane" Stinnett, 79, wife of John M. Combs, passed away Feb. 24, 2018 at her residence in Adairville, KY.
Born Nov. 15, 1938 in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Jessie Bell Morefield Stinnett.
Mrs. Combs was a homemaker and a member of Calvary General Baptist Church...
Wilma Dean (Mcnees) Link
Feb 18, 2018
Wilma Dean McNees Link, 82, widow of the late Walter Link, Jr., died Sunday February 18, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Lexington, KY to the late William and Ruby Blackburn McNees. She was a homemaker, a retired Pharmacy Technician at the Wal-Mart in Cynthiana, KY and a member of the Ruddles Mills Christian Church....
Myrtle H. Peters
Feb 16, 2018
Myrtle Hollingsworth Peters, 88, widow of George Peters, passed away Friday, Febuary 16, 2018.
Born in Irvine, KY on Febuary 24, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Amanda Jewell and Nute Hollingsworth. She was a dietician at Central Baptist and a member of Faith Pointe Church.
In addition to her parents and husband,...
Brenda Kaye (Riggs) Mann
Feb 14, 2018
Brenda Kaye Mann, 67, a retired Commonwealth of Kentucky social worker, widow of Franklin Allen Mann, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home.
She was born July 10, 1950 in Paris, daughter of the late William Henry and Nellie Frances Stanfield Riggs.
Brenda was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, member of the...
Lydia M. Figgs
Feb 13, 2018
Lydia M. Figgs Passed Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
Smith and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements
Ab Sharpe
Feb 12, 2018
AB Sharp passed on February 12, 2018. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 19, 2018 at 1:00pm in Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of The Last Supper.
Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
James Orr Traylor
Feb 11, 2018
James Orr Traylor, 85, husband of Wanda Marie Harris Traylor for 65 years, passed away Sunday February 11, 2018 at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimers.
A native of Paris, KY he was the son of the late Henry and Ailene Williams Traylor. He was a retired mechanic for East KY Power...
Mary Catherine (Taylor) Young
Feb 10, 2018
Mary Catherine Taylor Yound passed away February 10, 2018 after a short illness. Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 10am to 12 noon with the funeral immediately following at Consolidated Baptist Church. Fender Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements
Donna Louise (Lawrence) Crawford
Feb 3, 2018
Donna Louise Lawrence Crawford, 74, widow of Larry Wayne Crawford, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY.
A native of Brownstown, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Herman Lawrence and Maude Cook Lawrence. She was a homemaker who loved reading and bowling.
She is survived by two sons, Tobin...
Charles G. Lewis, Sr.
Aug 28, 2017
LEWIS Charles G., 85 husband of Evelyn Lewis service Sat noon Antioch Baptist Church visit 10am arr by Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home. Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Sept. 1, 2017
Catherine Eva Curtis
Jun 21, 2017
Catherine Eva Curtis, 62 of Lexington, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joe Elmer Curtis, Sr. and Jimmie Gordon Clotfelter Curtis. She is survived by two brothers, Joe Curtis, Jr. (Dianne) and Michael Curtis (Gwen), one nephew, Kyle Curtis (Meagan) and two great nieces, McKenna and Kamryn Curtis. Cathy was retired...
Jimmie Gordon (Clot-Felter) Curtis
Nov 11, 2015
Jimmie Gordon Clot-Felter Curtis, 88, passed away at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY, on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
She was born September 20, 1926, in Harlan County, KY. She also resided, married, and had 3 children in Paris, KY, before settling in Lexington, KY, in 1961.
Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lamarr D. Russell
Dec 19, 2014
Graveside services for Lamarr D. Russell will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in our Garden of the Last Supper.
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