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.

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

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...

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