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.

Dorothy (Taull)  Hutsell

Dorothy (Taull) Hutsell

May 22, 2018

Dorothy Taull Hutsell, 63 wife of David Hutsell passed 05-22-2018

Funeral service will be held Friday 1:00pm at First African Baptist Church. Visitation 11:00am until time of service.

In honor of her favorite color, family and friends are asked to where something pink if possible. Arrangements by Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home.

Charles Mondre Haines

Charles Mondre Haines

May 17, 2018

Graveside services for Charles Mondre Haines will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in our Garden of Serenity.

Smith and Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

C Harles T. Masterson

C Harles T. Masterson

May 9, 2018

Charles Thomas Masterson of Paris, KY, joined his beloved wife and our Savior on the shores of the River of Life on May 9, 2018. Charles was born on January 12, 1926.

Charles bravely served his country in WWII at the Battle of the Bulge. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office and the Kentucky National...

Molly Michelle (Johnson)  Ward

Molly Michelle (Johnson) Ward

May 3, 2018

Molly Michelle Johnson Ward, 55, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Beech Grove, Indiana, she was the daughter of Barbara Fendley Jessie and the late John Johnson. She was a cook and cashier. Her hobbies were bingo, fishing and being on the riverboat, camping and...

Keith Edward Barnes

Keith Edward Barnes

May 2, 2018

Keith Edward Barnes, 65, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late William Edward Barnes and Cleo Fields Barnes. He was a retired factory worker at ITW. He is survived by one daughter, Keisha (Joe) Akemon and one son,...

Donna Aleta Johnson

Donna Aleta Johnson

May 1, 2018

Graveside service for Donna Aleta Johnson will be held Tuesday May 8,2018 at 12:30 p.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper

Smith & Smith Funeral Home Lexington,KY in charge of the arrangements

Clarence P. Scott, Jr.

Clarence P. Scott, Jr.

Apr 29, 2018

Graveside services to be held for Clarence P. Scott, Jr.will be held Monday May 8, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in our Garden of The Last Supper

Smith & Smith Funeral Home Lexington, KY in Charge of the arrangements

Frances A Wilson

Frances A Wilson

Apr 28, 2018

WILSON Frances A., 81, mother of Leo Wilson died April 28th.

Service 12pm Thurs. May 3, 2018 Main Street Baptist Church. Visit 10am until time of service.

Patricia Sue Sebastian

Patricia Sue Sebastian

Apr 28, 2018

Peggy Sue Sebastian, 53, a restaurant assistant manager, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born November 24, 1964 in Paris, daughter of Berry and Phyllis Adams Sebastian, Paris. Peggy was a graduate of Paris High School and was a member of River of Life Ministries.

In addition...

Herb R. Rice

Herb R. Rice

Apr 26, 2018

Herb R. Rice Funeral Time: Tuesday, May 1st at 2:00PM

Herb R. RICE, 38, husband of Kathleen Costello, passed way Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Clark Co. Born July 14, 1979 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of Herbert H. Rice, Jr. and Norma Stinnett Rice.

Herb was an Eagle Scout and a Kentucky...

Grant Deramus Crooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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