Milward Funeral Directors

Gerald Smith, 74, of Lebanon, KY and president of Bardstown Radio Team, which own and operate WBRT AM/FM and WOKH-FM, died early Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Lebanon. He had a long career in radio, beginning with his first radio job at WBRT, and ending his role as president and ownership partner of WBRT. Later, he was news director at three Kentucky radio stations before moving to serve as News Editor at WBKO TV in Bowling Green. In between, his career took him around the world with entertainer Pat Boone as his tour manager, to Frankfort as Gov. Wendell Ford's director of information and communication. He and his late wife Susan created Pitch, a political public relations and...

James Gordon Stephenson, 79, Lexington, KY, passed away on April 19, 2022. Formerly of Ashland, KY, he had also been a resident of Tampa, FL, Beech Mountain, NC and Naples, FL. He has had a home and resided in Lexington since 2008. Mr. Stephenson was born in Ashland, KY on September 28, 1942, the third son of R.M. (Mac) Stephenson and Rebecca Talbott Stephenson Jenks. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Katherine (Katy) Emrick Stephenson, his parents, his stepfather, Dan Hugh Jenks, Jr., a brother, Robert M. Stephenson, a sister-in-law, Ann Emrick Hancock and a brother-in-law, Robert E. Emrick. Mr. Stephenson graduated from Holy Family High School, Ashland, KY, in 1960. He received...

Katherine Emrick Stephenson (79), Lexington, KY, passed away on April 8, 2022. Formerly of Ashland, KY, where she was born and raised, she had also been a resident of Tampa, FL, Beech Mountain, NC and Naples, FL. She has had a home in Lexington since 2008. Mrs. Stephenson was born on November 5, 1942, the third child of Edward Everett Emrick and Mary Bentley Woods Emrick. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Ann Emrick Hancock, a brother, Robert E Emrick, and a brother-in-law, Robert M. Stephenson. Mrs. Stephenson graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland, KY, in 1960. She attended Centre College, Danville, KY, between 1960 and 1963. She then transferred to the University of...

Thyra Stewart Budzinski, 94, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Erlanger, Kentucky. Visitation for Mrs. Budzinski will be Thursday, April 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Milward - Southland located at 391 Southland Drive. A private service with interment will be held for the family. To share a remembrance of Thyra or to offer condolences to her family, please visit milwardfuneral.com.

Thyra Stewart Budzinski, 94, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Erlanger, Kentucky. Visitation for Mrs. Budzinski will be Thursday, April 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Milward - Southland located at 391 Southland Drive. A private service with interment will be held for the family. To share a remembrance of Thyra or to offer condolences to her family, please visit milwardfuneral.com.

Alice Carneal Kinkead died on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the age of 81. She lived in Woodford County. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Zimmer Kinkead and Shelby Carneal Kinkead of Lexington, Kentucky, and was baptized at Christ Church Cathedral. Alice dedicated her life to creativity. She was an artist and artisan. She was a painter, basket maker, weaver, knitter, gardener, and cook. She expressed her faith through her passion for animals, gardening, land preservation, and beauty. Her farm is on the register of Bluegrass Land Conservancy. She had a reverence for tradition and doing things the old-fashioned way. She spun her own wool and dyed it. She grew her vegetables,...

Frederick F. Wohlstein passed away after a brief illness at age 78 at the home of Frederick F. Wohlstein IV and Marie, his son and daughter-in-law. Fred was born in Schenectady, New York, to Frederick F. Wohlstein and Ellen Sheward while his father was serving in World War II. His father's plane was subsequently shot down resulting in his father's death. His mother Ellen died some years after. Fred is survived by his wife, Karen J. (Van Heukelom) Wohlstein to whom he was devoted for 58 years. He is further survived by his brother, Ronald T. Wohlstein and Ron's wife Donna of Charleston, Illinois. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Rev. Ronald Van Heukelom and his wife Carol of Ankeny,...

Danny Ray Moore, 71, passed away on March 4, 2022. He was the son of the late James and Imogene Rains Moore, born Oct. 31, 1950 in Harlan, KY. He worked at the University of Kentucky on the grounds crew for over 35 years. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Moore Blakeman (Edgar P.) and many cousins in Harlan, KY and Lakeland, FL. Graveside services will be on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Resthaven Cemetery in Harlan, KY. www.milwardfuneral.com

Lexington, Kentucky. - Hal Keller was born on July 27, 1934 in Marion, Indiana to William H. (Bill) & Melva Keller. He died on February 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hal is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jamie R. Keller, and his children, Katherine R. (Robin) Keller, Jennifer K. Clark, William H. (Bill) Keller, III (Jennifer Pittman), and Rachel H. Keller (Tim Anderson). He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Travis H. Clark, Jayde D. Carpenter (Dan), Jordan Clark (Ashley Walker), Aubree S. DeLozier, Carley Bolanos, Andrew M. Pittman (Morgan Pittman), Morgan R. Hundley, Alex Bolanos, Adam B. Keller and Ashlyn Pittman. Hal spent most of his youth in...

Margaret Binder, 74, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2022. Margaret grew up in Harlan, KY and was a graduate of Harlan High School and Samford University in Alabama. Margaret was a teacher's assistant at Harrison Elementary in Lexington for 13 years, and after retirement enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Health gift shop. She is survived by her daughter Emily Binder, brothers, Bill (Betty) Sampson and Randall (Lou) Sampson, sister, Judy Sterling, and Jack Sterling, as well as nieces and nephews Kent, David, Ginger, Tara, Anna, Jenny, Mike, Lisa, and Patrice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Binder, and her parents, Rose and Randall Sampson. Visitation will be held at...

Margaret Binder, 74, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2022. Margaret grew up in Harlan, KY and was a graduate of Harlan High School and Samford University in Alabama. Margaret was a teacher's assistant at Harrison Elementary in Lexington for 13 years, and after retirement enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Health gift shop. She is survived by her daughter Emily Binder, brothers, Bill (Betty) Sampson and Randall (Lou) Sampson, sister, Judy Sterling, and Jack Sterling, as well as nieces and nephews Kent, David, Ginger, Tara, Anna, Jenny, Mike, Lisa, and Patrice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Binder, and her parents, Rose and Randall Sampson. Visitation will be held at...

R. David Clark, 74, of Lexington, passed Monday, January 31st, 2022, in his home. David was born to Robert and Ruth Clark (Lanphear) in Franklin, Kentucky and grew up in Bowling Green. He held a B.A. from Western Kentucky University, an M.S. from Florida State University, and graduated from University of Kentucky Law School. In addition to being a member of the Kentucky Bar Association for 50 years and practicing law for 40 years, he also had the honor of serving the Kentucky Supreme Court as Special Trial Commissioner. David was also a member of Crestwood Christian Church in Lexington, Ky. A fascinating speaker and storyteller, David remained an avid reader and lifelong learner?for...

Marlene Patterson Reed, 87, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Danville, KY on May 29, 1934, daughter of the late Ira and Clara Patterson. She is survived by her husband of 68 yrs., Marvin L. Reed; two children, Melinda (Tom) Jones and Mark (Melissa) Reed; grandchildren, Samuel Jones (Mikayla), Matthew Jones, Benjamin Reed and Rachel O'brien (Kyle); and a sister, Elaine Young (Skip) of Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by a son, Martin Lewis Reed and a brother William Ronald "Ronnie" Patterson (Aggie). Marlene's spent her childhood and grew up in Kings Mt., KY where her parents ran the Patterson Bros. General Store before moving to...

Deborah Lynn (Wooton) Schneider passed away on Wednesday, January 12th at her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Deborah enjoyed traveling the world, her pets, making fun foods and serving the state of Mississippi as a Notary of the Public. She was a vibrant person in life and enjoyed being a loving mom. Deborah is survived by her husband, Jeff Schneider; her sons, Daniel Vogt (Katie Krueger), Adam (April) Vogt; her grandchild August Vogt; siblings, Cathy (Miles) Moores, Robert Alan Wooton and Judith Wooton Houp. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Gene and Golda Mae Wooton; sister, Glenda Carol (Ralph) Worster. Visitation for Deborah will be Friday, January 21st from 5:00 pm -...

SFC Harlan Leon "Lee" Cobb, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Harlan was born in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Thomas and Mattie (Bradley) Cobb on September 1, 1932. Harlan was a career military Veteran of the United States Army. He proudly served our country during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was also an avid golfer. Mr. Cobb is survived by his son, Richard (Gwen) Cobb of Frankfort, KY; daughters, Vonnie Guy of Monroe, GA and Lynne Watts (Ricky) of Old Hickory, TN, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Harlan was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth and Ray Cobb, his grandson, Clay...

SFC Harlan Leon "Lee" Cobb, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Harlan was born in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Thomas and Mattie (Bradley) Cobb on September 1, 1932. Harlan was a career military Veteran of the United States Army. He proudly served our country during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was also an avid golfer. Mr. Cobb is survived by his son, Richard (Gwen) Cobb of Frankfort, KY; daughters, Vonnie Guy of Monroe, GA and Lynne Watts (Ricky) of Old Hickory, TN, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Harlan was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth and Ray Cobb, his grandson, Clay...

Roberta Driesler 98, of Lexington, formerly of Owensboro passed away on January 11, 2022. She was born in Woodford County KY to the late Robert and Ruby Collins. Roberta was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro where she taught Sunday School for over 15 years. She taught 27 years in the Owensboro School system and was past president of Alpha Delta Kappa an altruistic national teacher's sorority. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working in her yard. She also enjoyed UK basketball and professional tennis. She was much loved by her family, friends and her many care givers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Morris Driesler and two brothers Jack...

Blanca Irene Alejandro Brashear, Ph.D., 88 years old and wife of Colonel Eugene Brashear, USAF Retired, passed away peacefully at home on January 10th, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Blanca was born in El Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Tom?s Alejandro and Mar?a Adelina Marrero de Alejandro on August 26th, 1933. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky. Blanca's diverse multilingual education began as an alumnus of the Robinson School in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone; and the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-San Germ?n. A lifelong teacher, she began educating the dependents of United States Airmen at Ramey Air Force...

Shirley June Barry Hyder, 85, departed this world and began her new post as one of the accompanist for Heavens Choir on January 10, 2022. She was born to Earl & Hazel Barry on August 31, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by her husband Billy H. Hyder, her parents, as well as her brother Paul Barry. She is survived by her three sons, Mickey (Malesa) of Lexington, KY, Jim (Mary) of Florence, KY and Jeff (Karla) of Cleveland, TN; eight grandchildren, Rachel (Jaime) Smith, Matt (Amy) Hyder, Allison, Jacob, Max and Alex Hyder, Becky Faulconer, Whitney Morris, and eight great-grandchildren, Morgan, Lewis, Kannon, Carter, Hannah, Sadie, Matthew, and Aiden. She is also...

Charles Andrew Peachee, Jr., 94, died December 20, 2021 in Lexington, Ky. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara L. Peachee, and Carol L. Peachee, a daughter-in-law Monica Arduz, and a brother, Ralph E. Peachee. He follows in death his wife of 57 years, Nancy Jane Wagner. Mr. Peachee was a WWII army infantry veteran and an avid tennis player at Salisbury Country Club. He received his BA from University of Richmond, his MS in Clinical Psychology from Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Virginia Psychological Association for a career of 57 years as a clinical psychologist. www.milwardfuneral.com

Jean Douglas Bagby Ezzell, age 93, passed peacefully in her sleep after a life filled with love and rich experiences. Her life began in Paducah, Ky., on January 25, 1928. She was the long-awaited and only child of Mabel and Douglas Bagby. Most of her formal education was obtained in Paducah during and after the Depression and WWII era. She studied at Lindenwood and Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College. She met her beloved Bill on a blind date on Christmas night, 1947, and married six months later. Jean earned her PHD-level degree by rearing their children, supporting Bill in his extensive career and life, serving the church and community, traveling the world, and reading cozy...