Obituaries in Lexington, KY

Dr. Patricia G. Hilton passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in 1936 in DeKalb, Texas to parents Homer and Edna Hilton, Patricia aspired to become a teacher at a young age. Growing up in Decatur, Texas alongside her brothers Ronnie and Michael, Patricia was always an excellent stud...

Dreama Kay Nichols 62, wife of Ronnie Nichols, passed away January 26, 2026, at University of Kentucky Hospital.  She was born on September 27, 1963, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Claude and Helen Moore.  She is survived by two brothers, James and Gary Moore; one sister, Georgie ...

Melissa Kay Watson, age 61, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.Melissa was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on November 30, 1964 to LaDonna and Steve Holden. She is preceded in death by her son Brandon Elkins and her father Steve, carrying their ...

Verla Nadalia Okerblom, born August 14th, 1938, in Ironwood, MI, died of Alzheimer’s disease on January 9th, 2026, in Wilmore, KY near family. Verla was the fifth of six children of immigrant parents, Carl Oscar Okerblom and Louise Irene Helander, both born in Finland of Swedish parentage. Verl...

Christie Elaine Tucker, 51, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1974, and was the cherished daughter of the late Harold and Lillie Shropshire, Christie was a devoted widow, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, remembered for her love, compass...

David C. Brown entered eternal rest on the morning of January 16, 2026, after a long, courageous battle, surrounded by his wife and family. He was 60 years old.David was born around 2:00 a.m. on March 20, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky, to John and Lou (Adams) Brown. He lived nearly all of his life in...

David Ray Couch, “COUCH,” 55, of Lancaster, officially scratched on the 8-ball of life on January 16, 2026.A man of many talents—nearly all of them unmonetized—David leaves behind his girls with a massive collection of baseball cards and Iron Maiden "Eddie" collection. The family assumes this was hi...

Audrey Carole Griggs, 75, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 14, 1950, to the late Raymond Wilton and Marjorie Wanda Burlew.She is survived by her husband, Warren Griggs; her daughter, Shari (Vinnie) Gonzal...

Klaus Weitsch, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away at home on January 28, 2026. He was born June 14, 1959, in Aken, Germany, to Willi and Inge Weitsch.Klaus was preceded in death by his father, Willi Weitsch, and his brother, Andreas Weitsch.After graduating from college, Klaus built a remarkable ca...

Dharlene Clairday Northrop, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.She was born on September 30, 1956, in Houston, TX to Charles Floyd and Lucille (Vermillion) Clairday. The family moved to southe...

In Loving Memory of Janet BrasfieldJanet Brasfield, 69, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026. Born on September 26, 1956, in Lexington, Janet lived a life rooted in faith and defined by deep love for her family.A devoted member of Heritage Baptist Church, Janet’s faith...

Alene Foley, 93 passed away at her residence on January 7. Alene was born in Lincoln Co. Ky on July 21, 1932. She was the daughter of Herbert Estes and Ella Mae Wall Estes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Lowell Foley along with brothers Bobby, Gene, Denny, Charles, Gerald ...