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.

Eva (Williams)  Gaines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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