70, died from natural causes at his residence in Lexington on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born in Winchester on August 31, 1950 to the late Marion ("Buddy") and Freda (Sexton) Lowe. He graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972. He held many professions but was most passionate about working at Clark Regional Medical Center for 13 years as an emergency room medical technician. He loved baseball and was a talented player and coach for many years. He was funny, smart, charming, proficient in malarkey, and had a big heart. He is survived by two sons, Jon Lowe of Wentzville, MO and Nathan Lowe of Lexington; four grandchildren; one...

?Eleanor Ruth Lefler Porter (Ellie), beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend to many, passed from this life on February 15, 2021 and has entered her eternal home. Born on November 9, 1930 in McDonough County, Illinois, Ellie spent her 90 years, 3 months and 6 days in service to others spreading joy and love to all who knew her. She was married to her true love, Wm. Lewis (Lewie) Porter for 61 years before his passing and together they made a family and many beautiful memories. Ellie was the consummate homemaker and a true partner to Lewie assisting with his life's work in the Dairy Cattle and farm management business. Together, they enjoyed hosting others in their...

Mary Joyce Davidson, 92, passed away on February 12, 2021. No services are planned.

Alice Lucille Harnish Pierce, 87 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born September 22, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois. She loved painting and crafts, in her younger years was an avid tennis player and loved spending time at the beach. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church where she volunteered with outreach committees and also volunteered often with Cedar Lake Lodge. She saw the best in everyone and in the most difficult of times, was still able to smile and grow deeper in her faith. She met her husband, Mayes Pierce as he was traveling on business to Decatur with Southern Cross Gas Company. They married in Decatur and started their life together in Atlanta, GA...

husband of Debbie Bailey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at UK Hospital on January 5, 2021. He was born to the late Sherman & Lucille Bailey in Lexington, KY on January 7, 1956 and was raised in the Baptist Faith. He was employed at Exhaust Pro for 34 years as a mechanic and Shop Manager at the Boston Road location. He was a US Army Veteran. His interests included watching football games, especially the Steelers & UK, but wasn't particular about who was playing. He enjoyed working on vehicles, riding motorcycles and fishing. But most importantly was his devotion to his family, especially the time spent with Shelby and Levi. In addition to his wife of 35 years,...

Michael Burley Creech, age 68, passed away peacefully on Christmas night in the presence of his family. He is survived by his wife, Carrie (Sherrod), his mother, Mary Creech, and four brothers, Tom (Mary Ellen) Creech of Garner, NC, Mark Creech of Frankfort, Eddie Creech of Frankfort, and John Creech of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his father, Burley Creech. Mike was a lifelong central Kentuckian, living in Frankfort and Lexington. He and his wife Carrie were the owners of Flag Fork Herb Farm and "The Garden Cafe," (Mike was the head chef) serving many special, longtime customers and friends, with the help of their many loyal staff members. Mike is also well known for his...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Paul Raney of Lancaster, Kentucky in his home by his adoring wife's side on Monday, December 7th, 2020, after reaching the age of 66 years old. Paul was born on October 22, 1954 in Danville, KY to the late Otha Clarence and Gertrude Lee Raney. He was a beloved husband of 46 years to Connie Joh Bryant Raney. Even more beloved were his children, Chantal (Richard) Pummill and Shaun (Danielle) Raney. Paul had an unparalleled work ethic, shown by doing whatever he could to take care of his wife and children over the years. He had a kind spirit and good heart, making him the best husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Paul lit up when his...

Harry Donald "Don" Neal 81 of Richmond, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Compassionate Care Center of Richmond. Don is the husband of Donna Lynne Thompson Neal and the father of Lance Neal (Jennifer) of Richmond and Sonja Neal (Dean Neumann) of St. Louis, Missouri. Don and Donna were married for fifty-five years. Before moving to Richmond they lived in Cape Girardeau Missouri, Paducah Kentucky, and Indianapolis Indiana. Don was born September 18, 1939 in Lilbourn, Missouri to Harry B. Neal and Aline Leitherland Neal both of whom proceeded him in death. Don was also proceeded in death by two sisters, Barbara Neal and Joyce Fowler. He is survived by two sisters, Sue...

Kelvin Bradley , 66, of Hendersonville, SC Wednesday November 18. carecremationservice.com.

Barbara Bates Caton died peacefully in her sleep at home with her family in Frankfort, KY on November 18th, 2020 at the age of 75. Her true passion and love of her life was her family which she led, loved and cared for with grace and quiet strength. She will be loved, remembered and held in our hearts forever. She was born September 30, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to Herman Bates and Jane Northway Bates. She graduated from the University of Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Charles Caton of Frankfort, KY and three daughters Carolyn Caton Mattson married to Patrick Mattson, Bronxville, NY, Sarah Caton Owens married to James Christopher Owens, Mechanicsville, VA and...

Harold Lee Dunn, 89, of Cynthiana, KY, widower of the late LaVerne Dunn, passed away on Wed., Nov. 4, 2020 at the Lexington VA Health Care System. Mr. Dunn was born on Oct. 1, 1931 to the late Hurschel and Mary Dixon Dunn. Harold lived a fulfilling life as a father, brother, husband and friend. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He loved playing softball, enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and wrestling, being outdoors, and front porch sitting with his buddy, Dewey the dog. Survivors include his son, Steve (Debby) Dunn of Cynthiana; granddaughter, Kasey Dunn of North Hollywood, CA; 2 sisters, Mildred Cummins and Ruby Auxier of Williamstown, KY; and 2 brothers, Sammy...

John Robert "John R" Allen, M.D. died at age 74 of natural causes August 18, 2020 at Lexington Country Place, Lexington KY. He was the son of Woodrow and Verna Hail Allen, Somerset, Kentucky, and graduated from Somerset High School in 1964 where he was an Eagle Scout. He went on to Davidson College and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He was a Rhodes Scholar followed by his internship and residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, his orthopaedic residency at UVA, Charlottesville and a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Harvard. He came back to Lexington as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UK until he went into private practice at Commonwealth...

of Harrodsburg, KY passed away on August 3, 2020. He was a proud Air Force veteran and leaves his father, Irving Aldrich, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, his brother, Stephen Aldrich, and sister, Karen Ransom, of FL. Burial will be in Camp Nelson Veteran's Cemetery in Nicholasville, KY at the convenience of the family.

Betty Olsen Blair was a force to be reckoned with but Covid-19 proved stronger than she. Her battle with the virus was lost on 8/3/2020, the day after her 86th birthday, at Pine Meadows nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky where she had been a resident since 2018. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Linda, but left behind her daughters Brenda Bowman (Ben) of Albuquerque, NM, Chandra Galik (John) of Lexington, KY and Paula Wilburn (Don) of Palm Coast, FL, Nine beloved grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren & 2 great great-grandchildren, one sister Peggy Johnson of Wenatchee, WA numerous nieces and nephews as well as beloved friends. Her family will miss her greatly but...

Nancy Knight Lyon, 79, passed away Friday, July 3rd, 2020. Born May 19th, 1941, to Paul Kline Knight and Clara Genevieve (Gen) Dieter Knight, in Bradford, PA. She is survived by one sister, Barbara Danzer, Albany, GA, one brother, Stanley Knight (Sherry) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, her son, Charles Lyon (Marina), Lexington, KY, one granddaughter, Anastasia Lyon, Lexington, KY, nephews, Danny Lyon, Paul Knight (Emily), Jeff Danzer, David Knight, Russell Lyon (Connie), Nathan Hall, nieces, Debra Lyon, Cindy Lyon Hurst (Danny), Ethena Lyon Benke, Lorabeth Lyon, Laura Lyon (Rick Goodman), and Julia Lyon Brown (Donnie), a sister-in-law, Cara Lyon Hall (Eric), and a brother-in-law, Michael Lyon (Rhonda)....

Charles Thomas Schwartz, beloved husband and father, passed away surrounded by family on the afternoon of June 23rd, 2020 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center after spending two years battling cancer. A celebration of life and mass in his name will be announced at a later date. Charlie was born in Lexington on July 28th, 1957, the first child of Thomas Schwartz and Ethel Hardy Schwartz. He is survived by his sister, Anita Schwartz Illingworth, wife, Alice Lewis Schwartz, and his daughter, Pamela Schwartz. Charlie owned Magee's bakery in downtown Frankfort with his family where he worked for over 40 years baking some of Frankfort's favorite doughnuts, cakes, pastries, and poured iced...

Teresa Ann Gross, 74, died June 21, 2020, with her family by her side in Winchester, KY. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Gross is survived by her sisters, Sheila Rudai, Sharen Camilleri, Carolyn Anderson, 6 children and their spouses, Andrea (Bo) Rodden, Tina (James) Aldred, Denna Webb, Veronica (Tony) Sullivan, Emily Gross, and Michael Gross, 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Wilson Gross, brother, Kearnie Ison, daughter, Sharlene Rodden, son, David Gross, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

81, of Lexington, KY died peacefully at home on 6-16-20. He was born near Taylorsville, Ky and was the youngest of 9 children. He is survived by his loving wife Helen Howard Hughes and a daughter Jessica Brumley (Melissa). Sisters Nadine Galusha and Sue Furgason (Lewis), brothers Roy Brumley Jr., Virgil Jenkins,Tom Jenkins (Dixie) and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by a daughter Kara Brumley, his parents Roy Brumley and Evelyn Jenkins (Irvin), sisters Thelma Schular (Louis), Jean McCartney (Jack), Ester Davenport (James) and Peggy Jenkins, a brother George Brumley (Ruth Ann). He graduated from Campbellsville College and went on to have a successful career in Banking....

64, of Lexington, KY passed away June 1st, 2020, in the comfort of his home, just one day shy of his 65th birthday. He was born June 2, 1955 in South Charleston, WV, the son of John Hubert Higginbotham and Martha Ernestine Fraley. Sam was a 1973 graduate of St. Albans (WV) High School, where he was an accomplished drummer in the band. He attended Potomac State College in Keyser, WV, where he met the love of his life, Jeri Lynn Welsh. Sam and Jeri were married October 21, 1978. Sam and Jeri shared their lives in Pittsburgh, PA, Chapel Hill, NC, Des Moines, IA, Jacksonville, AL, and Lexington, KY. He was a master carpenter by trade and loved to restore old houses, businesses and...

81, passed away on May 23, 2020. Services will be private. Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

Sharon Lee (Souder)Wainscott 66 years of age, went to be home with the Lord on May 22, 2020 at her home in Lexington KY, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1954 in Covington KY. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Mildred (Flynn) Souder. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Leroy Wainscott on October 17, 1970. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, Sharon spent most of her career caring for pediatric home ventilator patients. She was a member of Williamstown Baptist Church and throughout her faith journey served as Children's Sunday School teacher, children's choir leader and taught Vacation Bible School. Sharon gave her heart to the Lord as a child...