All Obituaries

Nona Comley, 71, of Paris, peacefully passed away at Baptist Health-Lexington on Sunday, June 7, 2026.  Born July 12, 1954 in Scott County to the late Charles Edward & Edna Louise Rankin Comley, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt whose greatest joy in life was her family. She especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.  Nona was an ...

Ruth Elizabeth Wenz, 88, wife of the late Peter Wenz,  passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born June 21, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Gilbert & Esther Butler, Ruth enjoyed dancing, traveling with her husband, visiting lighthouses, going to the beach, and fishing. Surviving are a son, Michael, and three daughters: Sharon, Lisa & Kelly, along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was also ...

Alysha Ashley Noel Hernandez, 34, wife of Guillermo Hernandez, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Born November 7, 1991 in Lexington to Leif & Michelle Woods Noel, she was a 2010 graduate of Bryan Station High School and a devoted homemaker. A creative soul, Alysha loved to sing, dance and make colored pictures. Her children and family were her world. She will be deeply missed. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by 2 children, Olivia & ...

Marthelma Givens, 88, wife of the late James Givens, passed away at her home in Lexington on Sunday, April 26,2026. Born March 7, 1938 in Lexington she was the daughter of the late Maggie C. & Lewis Watkins. Marthelma was a long-time dietary aide at Central Baptist Hospital . She is survived by her son, Vincent Givens.   Following cremation there will be a private inurnment in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Pamela Vae Vance Spangler, 71, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, Pamela was a woman of immense grace, wit, and beauty who dedicated her life to the joy and comfort of her family. As a devoted homemaker, Pamela didn’t just maintain a house; she created a sanctuary. She possessed a natural talent for homemaking and found great pleasure in the simple joys of life—whether it was a successful shopping trip or, most importantly, the time spent surrounded by ...

Fernando Chavez Citalan, 45, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home in Lexington.   Following cremation he will be inurned in his home country of Mexico.

Tony Lee Hicks, 60, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at UK-Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Born November 24, 1965 in Liberty, Kentucky, Tony enjoyed the outdoors, fishing & boating on the lake. Survivors include his mother, Carol Fair Vaught; a daughter, Savannah (William) Schultz; two sons, Jesse & Dallas Hicks; a sister, Annette (Paul) Blevins; a brother, Conrad (Judy) Hicks; and his brother-in-law, Ricky Sallee, along with several nieces, nephews, special family & ...

Judith Elliott Spivey, lovingly known as Judy, passed away in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 22, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy defined by curiosity, courage, and an unwavering zest for life. Born in 1932 in South Pasadena, California, to Charlie and Grace Elliott, Judy grew up with a spirit that would never be content standing still. Judy was, at her core, an adventurer. She never chose the easy path or the familiar road when there was something new to explore just beyond ...

Sandra Kay McNeese, 61, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Born April 21, 1964 in Lexington she had worked at numerous hotels in the area. A very social person, Sandra loved spending time with her friends and her fur babies. Left to cherish her memory are her mother & step-father, Freda & Anthony Trimble; a son, Stan (Laura) McNeese; her daughter, Melissa McNeese (Eric Fulton); a sister, Lisa McNeese (Russ Myers); her grandchildren, Lee McNeese, Connor ...

With sadness yet hope, we announce Rev. Mark Timothy Shepherd (67) of Lexington, Kentucky, has gone to be with God. Mark was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the fourth and youngest child of Rev. James and Rosalie DeYoung Shepherd. When Mark was two, Methodist ministry took the Shepherd family to Frankfort to serve First Methodist Church. He attended Second Street School, Collins Lane Elementary, Elkhorn Junior High, and Franklin County High. He was active in church and loved all the ...