All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth (“Boo”) Prather Wells, of Wilmore, Kentucky, born on January 5, 1916 in Troy, Kentucky, to the late Alma Black Prather and the late Boswell Prather, passed away July 16, 2018 in  Lexington, Kentucky at Meadowthorpe Assisted Living. Mary was the loving wife of the late Raymond Wells to whom she was married for 58 years. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Gene Prather Kurtz and Thelma Prather. Mary is survived by her nephews John Kurtz &...

Marylan May Nadine Laws left her earthly home on Sunday, July 15, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born on Christmas Day 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Louis Lester and Elnora Hayes Laws, one of their 12 children.  Nadine had a free and independent spirit, determined to make her way in the world from a young age.  Upon graduating from Northeast High School in Lincoln, she went on to attend the University of Nebraska and the University of New Mexico, earning a...

William “ Bill” Howard Duncan, 92,  being the youngest one of 7 children, was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Buena Vista, Ky to the late Jesse L. and Mary B. Preston Duncan. He then moved with his family to Shun Pike and then Vince Road before moving to Mercer County in 1943.  He entered the Army in 1945, and was discharged in 1947, returning to Kentucky, where he married and began his family, having children Steven Wayne Duncan, wife Martha, Bradley Lee Duncan, wife Janet,...

Betty Jane Woeber, 80, loving wife for 37 years of Hugh “Butch” Woeber, left her earthly home on Friday, July 6, at Baptist Health Care in Lexington, KY.  Betty and Butch had just spent three weeks with her daughter Valerie Gabbard and husband James.  Having developed a love of Kentucky over the years, she enjoyed spending this time visiting.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, loved reading and sewing, but was...

Linda Marie DeVries, 71, left her earthly home on Monday, July 2, after an extended illness.  She was a native of New York, born June 27, 1947, to the late Horace "Dutch" and Geraldine Williams DeVries.  Linda was a member of Faith United Community Church, loved collecting Hummels and Norman Rockwell prints, searching through flea markets, bowling, and occasional fishing.  She liked playing computer games, looking at Facebook, and eating Life-savers. Her...

A limb as fallen from the Montgomery family tree. Cecil Ray Montgomery, 79, husband of Catherine Lynn Poynter Montgomery for 60 years, left his earthly home on Thursday, June 28.  He was a native of Jessamine County, born June 7, 1939, and one of 5 children of the late B.F. and Madeline Carter Montgomery.  He was a self employed painter, avid farmer, and known for his cured hams that were second to none.  He loved his chickens and treated their eggs like gold, but like most...

Mary Alice Gayheart, 95, widow of W. C. Gayheart since 2000, joined him in eternal rest on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  Mary Alice was a native of Clark County, born August 2, 1922, to the late Dillard T. and Emily Jane Barnett Crowe.  She was a former member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church but in recent years attended Bethel Christian Church.  She was a dedicated homemaker and mother of 9 children, 7 who are living and include daughters Patricia Long, husband Harold, Caroline...

Allene B. Fisher, 92, widow of Lyman Fisher, Sr. since 2002, joined her husband in eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  She was a native of Jessamine County born March 9, 1926, to the late Riley and Etta Aldridge Tate.  Allene moved to Mt. Vernon 8 years ago to live with her son Lyman, Jr. and his wife Debbie, and most recently was a resident of the Brodhead Health and Rehabilitation where she enjoyed sharing her musical talent.  The residents were always waiting to hear...

A limb has fallen from the Reynolds family tree. Anthony Allen “AR” Reynolds, 50, loving husband of Kimberly Clarke Perkins Reynolds for 29 years left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 5.  He was born Jan. 10, 1968, to the late Archie and Carole Williams Reynolds and was a life long resident of Jessamine County.  AR was employed by Shadwell Farm.  His wife described him as a devoted prayer warrior because he said prayers from the time he left home each day until...

Todd Lancaster, 49, a native of Lexington, KY born Nov. 4, 1968, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  Todd was known to many as the Junk Man, a Picker and owner of the E Bay business on West Maple Street.  He was a self made business man who started and built a business from the ground up and prided himself in knowing antiques and collectibles. He was an up and coming auctioneer and was looking forward to having this as a part of his business.  Todd was a simple...