William Stacy Patterson passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at the age of 88. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Margaret, sons Graydon (Marianne) and William H.M. Patterson (Jane), and five grandchildren, Griffin Bakhaus Patterson, Maddox May Patterson, Elizabeth Graydon Patterson, Katherine May Patterson, and William Stacy Patterson II. Bill was born to Ina May and Graydon Patterson in Salisbury, NC on September 19, 1932. He attended local schools until 1946, after which he graduated from Fishburne Military School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bill served as Chapter President of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and as a member of the Honor Council and other...

Jean Wallace passed peacefully February 13, 2021. Born in Harrison County, Jean was always proud to be the daughter of tobacco farmers, Ella Viola and Joe Boyd Haley. Her agrarian childhood instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for the beautiful and delicate balance of our fragile earth. In 1945, Jean graduated from Fugazzi Business College. That same year she married the love of her life, Harold. Their only child, Diana, was born in 1946. Jean and Harold spent the balance of their married life in Frankfort. Jean worked in various positions for state government. However, her favorite position was as a writer for the Legislative Research Commission during the active legislative session....

Elmer Lee Baker, 92, of Lexington, KY, passed away on January 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Lee was born August 10, 1928 in Corbin, KY. He was the son of the late Elmer L. Baker and Daisy Young Baker. He attended Corbin High School, served in the United States Navy from 1946-1948, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree and later returned to the University of Kentucky College of Law and graduated in 1991 with a Juris Doctor degree. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Phyllis Jean Ewen Baker; his two sisters, Mary Lou Baker Henjum, Jo Ann Baker Isham; and his brother-in-law,...

Betty Jean "B.J." Dailey, 92, passed away in the late afternoon on Tues, Jan 26, 2021. Betty Jean was born in Cynthiana, KY on July 8, 1928 to the late Hal and Irene (Lyons) Harp. Betty Jean wed Ralph Dailey on Dec 25, 1947 and together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage until his passing on April 29, 2013. Betty Jean was one of the 3 surviving members of the Oddville school graduating class. She went on to attend business school in Lexington. She was a homemaker until her children left home. Then, Betty Jean was employed at the Piece Good Shop, JC Penney's and Country Place. She enjoyed sewing for her many nieces. She also enjoyed camping and fishing at the Green River Lake with family....

Christopher Thomas Beerman, 53, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Lexington. Milward Funeral Directors are entrusted with Mr. Beerman's arrangements. A celebration of Chris's life will commence at a future time. To share a remembrance of Chris or to offer condolences to his family, please visit milwardfuneral.com.

Lexington - Lon Howard Boggs, 74, died Nov.17 in Lexington, KY. Arrangements are pending at www.milwardfuneral.com

of Elsmere, Kentucky, passed away at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital on November 9th, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19. He was born January 26th, 1944 in Lexington, Kentucky. Ed was a Navy veteran and he frequently described his time in the service as the happiest of his life. He married Christine Ward Piercy on April 9th, 1974 and they had many wonderful years together. Ed enjoyed playing golf and cards with his wife and their friends and he was a huge animal lover. Ed is survived by his wife, Christine, his brother Russell Middleton (Susan), his sisters-in-law Edith Daley, Gladys Gordon, and Virginia Bockting, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. No funeral services will be...

Ruby M. Blakeman, 98, passed away on Mon, Nov 2, 2020. Ruby was born on Nov 19, 1921 in Hancock County, KY to the late William Wade and Mary Ann (Lamar) Moore. Ruby wed Jim Blakeman on June 17, 1950, and together they celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was a loyal and active member of Lafayette Church of the Nazarene for nearly 50 years. Ruby and her husband traveled extensively, living overseas in Japan for 7 years. Ruby was a devoted homemaker, enjoying cooking, sewing, flower arranging, gardening and canning. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Jim; 5 children, Linda (Phillip) Greene, Stephen (Audrey) Blakeman, David Blakeman, Paul (Jana Womack) Blakeman, and Janice...

Ruby M. Blakeman, 98, passed away on Mon, Nov 2, 2020. Ruby was born on Nov 19, 1921 in Hancock County, KY to the late William Wade and Mary Ann (Lamar) Moore. Ruby wed Jim Blakeman on June 17, 1950, and together they celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was a loyal and active member of Lafayette Church of the Nazarene for nearly 50 years. Ruby and her husband traveled extensively, living overseas in Japan for 7 years. Ruby was a devoted homemaker, enjoying cooking, sewing, flower arranging, gardening and canning. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Jim; 5 children, Linda (Phillip) Greene, Stephen (Audrey) Blakeman, David Blakeman, Paul (Jana Womack) Blakeman, and Janice...

Ruby M. Blakeman, 98, passed away on Mon, Nov 2, 2020. Ruby was born on Nov 19, 1921 in Hancock County, KY to the late William Wade and Mary Ann (Lamar) Moore. Ruby wed Jim Blakeman on June 17, 1950, and together they celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was a loyal and active member of Lafayette Church of the Nazarene for nearly 50 years. Ruby and her husband traveled extensively, living overseas in Japan for 7 years. Ruby was a devoted homemaker, enjoying cooking, sewing, flower arranging, gardening and canning. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Jim; 5 children, Linda (Phillip) Greene, Stephen (Audrey) Blakeman, David Blakeman, Paul (Jana Womack) Blakeman, and Janice...

June Ritchie Whitt, 90, of Lexington, wife of the late Willard "Bill" Whitt, Jr., died Thursday October 29, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alec and Elizabeth Ritchie. June was a highly respected professional teacher who retired from Fayette County public schools where she served as a special education instructor for 10 years and previously taught assorted elementary grades in Huntington WV for 20 years. June's many talents and interests included sewing, needlepoint, square dance, and UK basketball. She was a devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Mark K Whitt, Lexington and...

June Ritchie Whitt, 90, of Lexington, wife of the late Willard "Bill" Whitt, Jr., died Thursday October 29, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alec and Elizabeth Ritchie. June was a highly respected professional teacher who retired from Fayette County public schools where she served as a special education instructor for 10 years and previously taught assorted elementary grades in Huntington WV for 20 years. June's many talents and interests included sewing, needlepoint, square dance, and UK basketball. She was a devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Mark K Whitt, Lexington and...

Alan R. Winger, 93, of Lexington, KY, passed away on October 28, 2020. Beloved husband for almost 33 years of Kathy (Spurlin) Winger, father to Lisa Winger (Jeff Jung) and Alison Winger (Gabe Jones), and grandfather to Lara, Chris and Nick. Born in Cincinnati, OH to Alma (Moeller) and Harry Winger, Alan was in every sense a Renaissance man: golfer, big band and jazz musician, ballroom dancer, proud alumnus of Indiana University (BBA), University of Cincinnati (MA) and the University of Michigan (PhD in economics), proud service member (U.S. Army) and long-term resident of Griffin Gate in Lexington. Alan spent his professional life alternating between government service as a regional...

age 96, was born June 28, 1924; died October 27, 2020. Lexington, KY. Daughter of John H. & Nora Weber Rooney; sister to: Jean (George I. Stacer) both deceased), Jack Rooney (Ruth) both deceased, Margaret (Arthur Kaspryzak), Charles J. Rooney (Elizabeth) Boynton Beach, FL. First husband Harold J. Rushe (deceased). She leaves behind children: Carol Ann (Bernard Olup - deceased) Lexington, KY, Janet (Otto Piechowski) Lexington, KY, John L. Rushe (Patrice) Erie, PA, and Charles F. Rushe (Ursula) Lenoir City, Tennessee. Widowed, she began a 14 year career driving school buses in Bethel Park PA. She married George I. Stacer, thus making niece Nancy Stacer Peterson (West End, NC) another...

Daniel P. Simon, 75, passed away in the early afternoon of Sunday, October 18, 2020. Dan was born on May 8, 1945 to the late William Paul Simon and Frankie (York) Corbett in Louisville, Kentucky. Dan was wed to Theresa Kragel on April 22, 1972 and together, they celebrated 48 years of marriage. A lifelong Kentucky sports fan, Dan enjoyed time spent with family and friends and annual trips to the beaches of South Carolina. A lover of practical jokes, Dan consistently brought smiles to the faces of family and friends with his quick wit. In addition to his wife, Theresa, Dan is survived by his children, Carrie (Jaron) Blandford and Meredith (Kirk) Stonecipher and his grandchildren, Caroline and...

Lewis Carroll Swift, a Lexington, KY native and career employee of pari-mutuel departments at thoroughbred horse and greyhound dog tracks, died Thursday, Oct. 8, at Kindred Hospital Louisville. He was 81. He had lived the past two decades in New Albany, IN. Early in his pari-mutuel career, Mr. Swift teamed with a few others to spin magic with pencils in tracks' calculating rooms rapidly determining horses' odds as bettors placed wagers and then rapidly determining payouts based on the race's finish. After the debut of computers, he worked the wagering line windows as a seller or cashier. For years he was a familiar face to regular bettors at Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn Park Race...

Roger Blair, loving husband of 56 years to Carolyn Sullivan Blair died peacefully after a lengthy battle with lung cancer on October 7, 2020 at the age of 78 with his daughter by his side. Roger, the oldest son of the late Virgil Blair and Retta Mae Music Blair, was born in a log cabin at Hager Hill, Kentucky on December 27, 1941. After graduating from Meade Memorial as Salutatorian of his class, Roger entered the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1965. He earned a Master of Public Affairs from Kentucky State University in 1981. While pursuing his engineering degree, he met Carolyn Sue Sullivan of...

Mary Verona Skidmore Sexton, 81, of Lexington, KY entered into eternal rest, with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 5, 2020 from complications from Parkinson's Disease and Diabetes. She was born on December 14, 1938 in Verda, Ky. Mary was one of six siblings, three boys and three girls of the late Turner Howard Skidmore and Jeanette Koch Skidmore. Mary was a Christian and had great faith. She loved Gospel music and would share her music with everyone! She was a stay at home mom but after Deata and Mark were grown she worked for the Home Health Division of Baptist Health and retired 15 years later. Her spirit for life and love for others will be missed on this earth but she is a...

Ruth Ann Madgwick, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Denise (DeLoche) Madgwick, and nine brothers and sisters. To some of her family members, she was fondly referred to as "Erfie." Ruth was born in McDonald, PA on September 9, 1925, but lived all but the last two years of her life in Pittsburgh. She worked for US Steel for her entire career. Retirement gave her more time to play golf, her favorite pastime. She loved to travel to various golf courses with a group of her golfing friends. Fall and winter found Ruth in front of the television cheering on her beloved Steelers and Penguins. The last two years...

Edward McKenzie Coffman, distinguished military historian and revered teacher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on September 16, 2020, at Thomson-Hood Veteran Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was 91. Mac Coffman is survived by his wife, Anne, of 65 years. They met at the University of Kentucky when she was an undergraduate student and he was working on his PhD. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. He leaves three children: Anne Wright Coffman (Paul Schmidt), Lucia Hassen (Matthew), Edward Coffman (Danielle); six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Society...

Shelby Jean Huffman, born March 18, 1938 to Charles and Kathryn Walker of Follansbee, West Virginia, passed away on September 6, 2020 in Lexington, KY. She will always be remembered as a devoted wife of 58 years to the love of her life, Dr. Gerald P. Huffman, a doting mother to three children and their mates, a special grandmother of seven grandchildren; and someone who was always praying for you. Shelby Jean graduated from Follansbee High School and went on to West Liberty State College, where she double majored in elementary education and music. She and her high school sweetheart, Jerry Huffman, were named Mr. and Mrs. Hilltopper at West Liberty, before marrying in 1961. She taught in...