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 Kay Hall

Eva Kay Hall

Mar 1, 2025

Private graveside services for Eva Kay Hall will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in our Garden of Last Supper.

Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty C. (Potter)  Henson

Betty C. (Potter) Henson

Mar 1, 2025

Betty C. Potter Henson, 84 of Lexington , wife of Henry E. Henson passed to her Heaven home on Saturday March 1, 2025. She was born August 30, 1940 to the late Frank and Irene French Potter of Courtland, NY. Betty was a homemaker, avid golfer and tennis player.

She is survived by her husband Henry, daughter...

Cody Wayne J Nichols

Cody Wayne J Nichols

Feb 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cody Wayne J. Nichols, of Lexington, Kentucky, who left us at the age of 31 on February 28th, 2025. Cody was a beloved father to his daughter, Melissa Renee Nichols, and is now reunited with his parents, Melissa R. Land and Paul Wayne Nichols, who preceded him in...

Richard Mack

Richard Mack

Feb 25, 2025

Richard Mack, 78,born November 21, 1946, husband of Shirley Jackson Mack passed away on February 25, 2025. Services will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Centerville Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Funeral at 1:00 pm. Burial at Evergreen Memory Gardens. Fender Funeral Director in charge of arrangements.

https://www.fenderfh.com/

Jerome Norwood

Jerome Norwood

Feb 24, 2025

In Memory of Bishop Jerome Norwood It is with great sadness that the passing of Bishop Jerome Norwood (February 21, 1944 – February 24, 2025) is announced. Bishop Norwood served as the pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for 34 years, providing guidance, leadership, and faith to the congregation. His dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact...

Paula Y. Edwards-Morgan

Paula Y. Edwards-Morgan

Feb 24, 2025

Paula Y. Edwards- Morgan, 71, of 1015 Pennebaker Drive Lexington, Kentucky, departed this life on February 24, 2025. A native of Fayette County, she was born on April 23, 1953 to the late Leon Edwards Sr and Marguerite Y. Edwards. She was a member of Corinthian Baptist Church having professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Preceding...

David Allen Foreman

David Allen Foreman

Feb 24, 2025

David Allen Foreman, aged 67, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Born on September 2, 1957, in Lexington, Kentucky, David was a man of exceptional kindness and generosity, whose thoughtfulness touched the hearts of many throughout his life.

David was predeceased by his loving parents, Harry Lee and Mary Elizabeth Lear Foreman, his...

Candace Williams

Candace Williams

Feb 22, 2025

Graveside services for Candace Williams will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in our Garden of Good Shepherd.

Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lawrence David Montgomery Jr.

Lawrence David Montgomery Jr.

Feb 21, 2025

Lawrence David Montgomery, Jr. affectionally known as "Bookie" was the first of five children born to the union of Mary Evelyn and Lawrence David Montgomery Sr. He was born on May 30, 1952, in Wilmington, NC. God called Lawrence to take his eternal rest February 21, 2025, He spent his formal years in the Fayette County Public Schools. He...

Kenneth O. Davis

Kenneth O. Davis

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Kenneth O. Davis passed February 19, 2025. His cremated remains were inurned June 20, 2025 in our Evergreen Gardens Mausoleum

Hawkins Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

James F. Thompson Sr.

James F. Thompson Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

Graveside services for James F. Thompson Sr. was held Saturday, February 22, 2025 in our Garden of Everlasting Life.

Smith and Smith are in charge of the arrangements.

https://www.smithandsmithfuneralhome.com/

Elizabeth Mae (Crooks)  Duncan

Elizabeth Mae (Crooks) Duncan

Feb 15, 2025

Elizabeth Mae Crooks Duncan, loving mother, sister, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Lansing, MI, at the age of 95. Born on October 24, 1929, in Paris, KY, Elizabeth's warmth and resilience were hallmarks of a life well-lived, touching the lives of everyone she knew.

Elizabeth's commitment to nurturing not only graced...

Richard Lee Booth

Richard Lee Booth

Feb 15, 2025

BOOTH, Richard Lee, 89, widower of the late Barbara Booth, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Lexington, KY. He was born August 21, 1935, in Jefferson City, IA, to the late Robert and Ada Booth. He was one of fifteen children. He worked as a shop foreman at Harry Gordon Steel, where he retired after 30 plus years...

Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson

Feb 8, 2025

Inurnment services for Linda Wilson will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 in our Garden of Good Shepherd.

Smith and Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

https://www.smithandsmithfuneralhome.com/

Anita May (Garland)  Mynear

Anita May (Garland) Mynear

Feb 8, 2025

Anita May Garland Mynear, 95, a beacon of love and faith, passed away on February 8, 2025, in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Born on March 12, 1929, Anita's warmth illuminated the lives of all who knew her, leaving a legacy of kindness that endures beyond her years.

Anita served countless children as a lunch lady with...

Bertha Berry

Bertha Berry

Feb 4, 2025

Bertha Estell Berry, 87, was called home to her eternal rest on 4th day of February, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Talladega, Alabama; she was the eldest of four siblings. Bertha was the daughter of the late Henrietta Jackson and the late Mack Kerry Estell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ernest Estell...

Launices Chestnut

Launices Chestnut

Jan 31, 2025

Launices J. Chestnut, daughter of the late Sylvester and Dollie Mae Jones, widower of Wilbert Lee Chestnut, Sr., at age 89, was called home to Glory in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by four children, Judy Salyers, Mary Jane Chestnut, Tommy Chestnut, and Gregory L. Chestnut; a sister, Vancy Mae Jones; and...

Matasha W. Allen

Matasha W. Allen

Jan 28, 2025

Matasha Wynette Allen, 43, Ypsilanti, MI, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 suddenly and expectedly.  A native of Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Linda Allen and the late George Sheckles.  She graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, TN.  She was employed at the Jewish Community Center in Ann Arbor, MI for over ten  years.  Here are the comments from...

Rita Ann Maxberry

Rita Ann Maxberry

Jan 27, 2025

Rita Maxberry was born on June 29th, 1960, to the late Mary Edna Davis & Thomas William Davis Jr in Lexington, KY. Rita accepted Christ at an early age, and she was a member of First Baptist Church Bracktown until she faced health challenges that prevented her from coming as often as she would like to come. She worked...

Martha Sue (Terrell)  Bell

Martha Sue (Terrell) Bell

Jan 22, 2025

Martha "Sue" Terrell Bell, 92, of Paris, Kentucky, was born on August 24, 1932, in East Union, Kentucky, Nicholas County. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas Terrell and Sarrah Elsie Scott Terrell. Sue graduated from Carlisle High School and attended Fugazzi College. Over the years, she worked at Griffin Manufacture in Carlisle, KY, and later at...

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