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.

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...

Dora Ellen (Pheasant)  Traylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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