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Mrs. Waunita Sowders Kearney, 94 the widow of William R. "Dick" Kearney, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning November 5, 2023. Waunita was born on August 1, 1929, in Stanford, KY to the late John T. and Bertha Ellen Blankenship Sowders. She was a retired Medical Technologist and X-ray Technician. In 1951, she married the late William R. "Dick" Kearney, and they enjoyed almost 60 years together until his passing in 2011. Waunita had a love for butterflies, music and enjoyed raising orchids. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, KY where she faithfully served on various committees and sang in the church choir until moving to Richmond in 2011 where she...

Kevin Richard Shoemaker, a brilliant and meticulous scientist who also garnered a wide circle of friends through his quick wit and empathic listening, died on October 25, 2023. His life partner, Bill Harris, whose devotion to Kevin was steadfast during his five-year battle with Parkinson's disease, was at his side when he died at the Legacy Reserve at the Fritz Farm Memory Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 62. Kevin parlayed a stellar educational background into a long career in the biotechnical and pharmaceutical industries, partnering with scientists around the globe to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from unmet medical needs. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kevin was...

John P. Aurelius, P. E., of Georgetown, died September 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 3, 1934, in New Brunswick, NJ, and was the eldest child of Mildred (Goddard) and Julian Aurelius. He leaves Joyce, his loving wife of 65 years; daughter, Karan of Shelbyville, Kentucky; and son, Eric (Janet) of Seattle; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild. He is also survived by brothers, David (Anjelica) of Sweden and Richard (Victoria) of Sadieville, KY. John was educated at MIT, Bridgeport Engineering Institute, and Fairfield University, he was a life member of the IEEE and a Member Emeritus of the National Academies of...

Billy T. Foster, 73, of Versailles, KY passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born May 8, 1950 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Willie H. and Geneva Jolly Foster. Bill was an avid horseman and farrier for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and Kentucky Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Jo Rankin and Martha Spangler, and his granddaughter Lily Ann Foster. Billy will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cindy, his children Billy (Rosemary) Foster, Nicholasville, KY, Stephanie (Jason) Terry, Nicholasville, KY, grandchildren Cody Foster, Joely (Corey) Jacobs, Abby Foster, Gracie Foster, Sammy...

Deborah Jae Alexander, 70, of Winchester, KY passed away on Friday, April 28 th at Hospice, Markey Cancer Center. She was born in Lexington KY to the late Marion "Maxine" Shearer and Johnny Brumfield on June 4, 1952. Survivors are a host of Cousin's. Jae loved the Theatre.She received her MA at the University of Kentucky. She then went to Northwestern to study Film and received her PhD in Mass Communication at the University of Southern Mississippi. She was a former Filmmaker at The Practical Theatre Company in Chicago, Production Coordinator at WFLD-TV in Chicago, Board Operator at WlXG-Am in Lexington, KY and an Adjunct Faculty at University of Phoenix-Louisville Campus. Jae loved being...

Ishmal Lamb, 67, passed away on April 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 28, 1955, to the late Burgoyne and Pollyann Lamb in Rowdy, KY. Ishmal is survived by his wife, Arrettia Lamb; children, Jon, Jason (Tay), Keith, Amber and Hayden Lamb; granddaughter, Autumn Lamb; special nephew, Zakk Lamb; siblings, Theresa Combs, Deborah Reed, Dorothy Lamb, Lana Whited and Garrett Lamb; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son, Robert Lamb; and two sisters, Jennie Beckum and Lisa Marie Lamb. Funeral Service will be held at 6 PM, Monday, April 24, 2023, at Revival Tabernacle. 1820 Versailles Rd. Lexington,...

Cassandra Jaggers, born on May 9, 1946, passed away March 22, 2023 at age 76. She is survived by one brother Neil Taylor Jr.; two sons, Joseph D. Jaggers and Jonathan C. Jaggers; and one grandson Eric A. Jaggers. A memorial service is planned for April 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Lexington Road Church of God in Richmond, KY.

Martha "Beverly" Elam Lear, 66, of Winchester, KY passed away on February 7, 2023. Beverly was born in Mount Sterling to Marie and the late Asa C. Elam, Jr. She was a graduate of Mt Sterling High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Asa C. Elam, Jr; a brother, Asa Elam, III; and a brother-in-law, Graddy Prewitt of Versailles, Kentucky. Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Lear, of Winchester; 3 daughters, Heather Craycraft of Lexington, Lauren Craycraft of Winchester and Lindsay Craycraft of Winchester; 4 grandchildren, Brock, Maria, Olivia and Bronson; 3 siblings, Deborah (Perry) Browning of Georgetown, Jacquelyn Prewitt of Versailles and Greg (Lois) Elam of...

Diana Gosses, doctors told her she would be lucky to live to be 35. On February 1, 2023, she died at the age of 73. Diana Marie Nowacki Gosses was born on March 2, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to Alphonse Nowacki and Antoniett Tabone Nowacki. She was a preservationist extraordinary of historic neighborhoods and was committed to the betterment of the environments across this country. Diana was also an artist who designed logos. She was the main author of the Toledo Old West End Historic Ordnance; that was a template for many historic neighborhoods across the country in the 1970s. Diana even worked very hard to save the Richmond Armory. It was threatened to be torn down when the former mayor and...

Dawn Michelle Taylor, 43, of Waynesburg, KY passed away from this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 18, 1979, to Regina Moore in Cincinnati, Ohio. She enjoyed trucking, reading, clogging, collecting guns, cooking new recipes, getting new tattoos, and spending time with her dog, Twila. Dawn was a local and cross-country truck driver for many years. She enjoyed her work and the travel and sights she got to see. Dawn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dallas and Jean Taylor and an uncle, Randy Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Regina Moore (Dennis); her daughter, Ashley Butler; her sister, Vanessa Noorani (Daniel);...

84, passed away on December 31, 2022, after a brief illness. She was raised in Versailles, KY and moved with her young family to Garrard County in 1964 and then to Mercer County in 1983. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sara Tingle Hensley, her father, John Owen Hensley, and her daughter, Sara Katherine Christian. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William "Buddy" Christian, and daughters, Becky (Ralph Feldman) Christian and Jennifer (Shayne) Biser. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Robbie (Alyson) Sutton, Sara McCutcheon, and Christian (Kristen) Sutton. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her great grandchildren, Keelie Cocanougher, Hayden McCaden,...

Mary Jo Scott, 88, of Lexington, KY (formerly of Ashland, KY) entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday December 29th. She was born on Christmas Day, 1934, to the late Charles Russell and Ruby Beatrice Waldron in Flatwoods, KY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gordon Scott and her two brothers, Milton and James Waldron. Mary Jo retired as a Registered Nurse from Kings Daughters Hospital, Ashland KY, in 1993. Her nursing career spanned 34 years. After graduating from Good Samaritan Nursing Program in 1956, she married her childhood sweetheart (Gordon) and moved to 29 Palms CA. Then moving to Denver, CO in 1959. She worked in Infant Surgery Intensive Care before moving back...

LTC John L. Fletcher, PhD, USA(ret) Born April 18, 1925 Died November 23, 2022 Son of Lynn Harrington Fletcher and Elsie Irene Fletcher-Gray (nee Jones) Brother of Mildred Clarkson. Graduate of Springdale High School 1943. B.S. Univ. of Arkansas 1949, PhD Univ. of Kentucky 1955 WWII Veteran 1943-1945 (Combat Infantry) US Army Medical Research Labs, Ft. Knox, KY 1955-1970 Full Professor- Univ. of Memphis, TN, Univ. of TN Medical School, Memphis TN, Univ. of Missouri, Rolla, MO, SW Tx. State Univ., San Marcos, TX Retired educator 1995. Avid deep-sea fisherman, hunter, and sports fan (especially UA Razorbacks). Leaves son Lynn Gray Fletcher and daughter Jana Lee...

James Francis Burgmaier has gone to be at peace with his late wife Susan, at his final resting place on October 21, 2022. Jim was born on December 29, 1939, to Frank and Katherine (McCann) Burgmaier, in Toledo, Ohio. Jim and his late wife Sue, lived in Toledo, Ohio for 43 years. There he spent many years as Division Controller in accounting for Doehler-Jarvis. He later moved to Houston, Texas to continue his career as Controller with Baroid-Halliburton. After years in Houston and retirement, they decided to move back north to the cool weather in Lexington, Kentucky, where his one son Mark and his family lived. While enjoying retirement living, they could be seen traveling. They enjoyed...

Hannah Erin Mundy, died tragically in an automobile accident on October 11, 2022, in Georgetown, KY. She was only 23 years old. The family is shocked by the heartbreaking loss. She was born June 15, 1999, in Danville, KY, and grew up in Jessamine County. She is the beloved daughter of Mr. Brook V. and Shannon O. (Dixon) Mundy. Hannah graduated from Barren County Virtual High School, class of 2017. Following graduation, she explored her interests, enjoying the variety of life and the thrill of learning new trades. In the Fall of 2021, she decided to enroll at the University of Kentucky to pursue a career in the veterinary services. Hannah was deeply devoted to her sister and her animals....

Bonita Grider Lee, 66, passed away September 1st at her home in Lexington, KY. Receiving of friends will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, September 8th followed by a memorial service at 3 o'clock at Victory Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. Bonita was born September 25, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Luther & Lois Grider. She was preceded in death by her sister Rita Stafford Myers and brother-in-law Leon Myers. She was a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend. Her beloved cat named Friday never left her side. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, quick laugh, and rebellious spirit. She is survived by her son Tim Flynn, daughter Stacy Hall & son-in-law...

Ray Wilson Rose, "Coach Rose," 91, of Lexington, KY, (formerly of Bowling Green), loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on 8/31/22. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Eversole Rose, and his sister Nancy Rose Latham and is survived by his loving wife, Mary Rose, daughters Patti Rose (Jared Eaton) and Nancy Rose James (David), grandchildren Josh James and Carmen James, as well as brother Wil "Dub" Rose and niece Sandy Rose. Ray was born on 9/21/30 in Clark County, KY, married Mary in 1952 and served in the US Air Force. He attended Berea College, taught PE in Louisville, KY and at Western Kentucky University, where he earned his master's degree and also coached...

Connie Russell Williams, wife of David Williams, passed away August 30, 2022. Connie was born July 6, 1953 in Danville, KY. She graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington and was formerly a computer operator with Jerrico. She is survived by her husband, David Williams, her brother Scott Russell (Karen), sister Lisa Dennis, nephew Jordan Dennis, and great niece, Nora Mae Dennis. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Russell, and infant brother, Larry Russell. Celebration of Life, 3-7PM September 10, 2022 at Forkland Community Center, 16479 Forkland Road, Gravel Switch, KY. All friends and family welcomed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to...

Grace Caroline (Hardcastle) Holmes of Wilmore, KY (formerly of Middlebury, IN) entered into her eternal rest on July 12, 2022, at age 83, with her husband and children by her side. Grace was born on July 4, 1939, near Goodlettsville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Antony and Carrie Hitt Hardcastle; and the youngest of a large, blended family - with three brothers, and nine half-siblings. Grace graduated from Goodlettsville High School and went on to earn a BA in Education from Asbury College, and later received her MA from St. Francis College. While at Asbury, in Wilmore, KY, she met her husband of 60 years, Allen Keith Holmes. They were married on September 1,1962 at the little...

101 year old Sibyl L. Gaines, widow of Charles H. Gaines died July 1, 2022 at her home in Lexington, KY. She was the first daughter of the late Paul and Marie Spicer Lucas of Owenton, KY. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy, two grandsons, Chad and Marc, and a great granddaughter, Chloe. She was married 68 years to "Charley," a high school sweetheart and WWII veteran. A graduate of Owen County High, she was employed by People's Bank, Davis-Gaines Garage, and Farmer's Bank of Owenton. Moving to Lexington in mid 1950's, she worked as a bookkeeper in Citizens Union Bank and thereafter in the Trust Depart. She was an active member of Owenton Baptist and Immanuel Baptist Church in...