All Obituaries

Mary Kurtz Underwood, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Landmark of Lancaster. Born January 26, 1932 in Mercer County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Price & Mary Giles Kurtz. Mary had been an area manager for Stanley Home Products for over 57 years before recently retiring. She was the widow of Homer J. Underwood and had been a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church.  She was also preceded in death by  four brothers; Max,...

Gary David Scott, 66, of Nicholasville, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Baptist Health of Lexington. Born on Friday, June 11, 1954 in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Russell Scott & Mary Alice Howard. Gary was a former employee for Proctor & Gamble, an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan, & was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include his three daughters, Chasity Scott, & Dawn Scott Gifford, both of Lancaster, & Courtney Scott, of Georgetown; brother, Russel...

Roy Nathaniel Browning (Little Roy), age 38, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home in Lancaster, Kentucky.  Little Roy was one of twin boys, born Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 1982, in Monroe, North Carolina.  He is the son of Betty Perez, and one of 5 sons of the late Roy Browning (Big Roy). He graduated from Garrard County High School where he later became a skilled carpenter and machine operator. He loved his family and friends unconditionally, especially his two...

Leonard Ware Smith, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Landmark of Lancaster. Born January 01, 1938 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late William F. Smith & Willie Frances Ware. Leonard was a United States Army veteran. He graduated from EKU & UK Law School, & served as an attorney for Tennessee Valley Authority, in Knoxville. He was a Mason, a Shriner, & a member of Maple Ave. Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Carole Binkley...

Barbara Clark Ballard, 88, of Paint Lick, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.  Born July 5, 1932 in Garrard County,  she was a daughter of the late Ike & Thelma Lane Clark.  Barbara was a retired  secretary for Norfolk-Southern Railroad, was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, and had been a longtime poll worker for the local elections and a active member in the Democratic Party. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

William Robert Simpson, Sr. Sunrise : May 29, 1930 — Sunset : February 11, 2021 William “Brother/ Bill” Simpson, 90, of Lancaster, departed this life into his heavenly home Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born May 29,1930 to the late Rev. William T. “Bud” & Nettie Walker Simpson, of Danville. He was the oldest son of five siblings. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his late wife Mary Catherine; son, Richard...

Lorraine McQueary Oakes, 88, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. Born September 21, 1932 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Anna Mae Speaks McQueary. Lorraine was homemaker, a caretaker, & a member of the Lancaster Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Craig Oakes, & one daughter, Marlene Oakes. Survivors include a son, Donald Oakes; daughters, Sandra Oakes, Sheila...

Richard Jerry Grimes, 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Lexington. Born February 19, 1946 in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Ward Hardwick, & the late Ernest Edward Grimes. Richard worked construction & was a former employee for General Motors. He was a United States Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Dell McQueary Grimes; brothers, James Edward & Jackie Lee Grimes;...

Robert Dale Closson, age 55 of Lancaster, passed away February 10, 2021 at his home. Born March 20, 1965 in South Bend Indiana, he was preceded in death by his parents,  Robert Closson Sr and Frances Closson and a brother, Daniel Closson. He is survived by a son, Justin Closson and granddaughter, Maleigha Closson of Lancaster, two sisters, Dorrie (Ray) Reeves of Mishawaka In.,  Tammy Closson of Shelbyville In., two nephews Dustin Bell of Mish. James Dixon of Greenwood In., one...

Ada M. Parson, 89, of Lancaster, wife of Ralph Parson, passed away Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born on Thursday, October 29, 1931 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Coy & Charlotte Stipes Davis. Ada was a homemaker & was a former employee at Parson’s Grocery Store. She enjoyed flowers & flower gardening, & was a member of Antioch Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...