Adria Allison Matos De Los Santos
, Kentucky
October 10, 2026
Adria Allison Matos De Los Santos, age 56, from Lexington, Kentucky died October 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.Adria was born in Mississippi and spent early years in her beloved hometown of Tippo. She graduated high school from Strider Academy and at Delta State University was chaplain of Tri Delta sorority and on the basketball team. Adria volunteered in Mississippi and New York City with the Salvation Army, Stewpot Ministries, Veterans Hospital and NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness.She worked with NAMI many years and most recently as an Adult Peer Support Specialist, facilitating groups, classes and orienting new employees at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington. Adria helped many through the Warm Line program at Participation Station Lexington. She led groups and acted on the screening committee for the Central Kentucky Recovery Center. She was working towards certification to lead Depression Bipolar Support Association groups. Adria…
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Charlotte Garnett
, Kentucky
October 9, 2026
Charlotte Garnett, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. She was born in Georgetown, Kentucky, on October 19, 1957, and remained a proud Kentuckian throughout her life.Charlotte is survived by her brother, Stephen Garnett, and cousins, Melinda (Bill) Massarone, Nick Massarone, Loren (Jon) Tweed, Mike (Theressa) Fields, and Michael (Shelby) Fields, who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Wilma Garnett.Charlotte was a lifelong helper whose kindness, compassion, and generosity touched countless lives. Charlotte was a University of Kentucky graduate where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she dedicated many years of service to UK HealthCare before retiring. Retirement, however, did not slow her desire to help others. She joined the Bluegrass Area Development District, where she supported caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, older adults, and families…
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Sunny Mooney Foley
, Kentucky
October 8, 2026
Sunny Mooney Foley, 68, of Lexington passed away on October 9th, 2026. She was born on August 9th, 1958, in Lexington to the late Gilbert Lawrence Mooney and Margaret Jean Page Mooney.Sunny was an active member at Broadway Christian Church in Lexington Ky. Her career as a nurse brought her great joy and a sense of purpose and belonging, referring to her co-workers at the Lexington Surgery Center as her other family. Her career continued at Plastic Surgeons of Lexington until her illness. Sunny had the brightest personality; her positivity and caring disposition was evident to everyone she encountered. These traits never ceased even during her battle with ALS. She loved her family most of all. Sunny always felt that being a wife and mother were the most important parts of life. She attended to her family with grace, joy, patience, and love. All things for which she will be…
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Margaret Sue Radford Norris
, Kentucky
October 6, 2026
Margaret R. Norris, 89, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2026.She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Kim Norris, & her 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Norris & her sons, Peter & Daniel Rutherford; Thomas Norris; Bennett Norris (Mackenzie) & their daughters, Camille & Claire; Luke Norris (Allison); & Caleb Norris. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Norris, & their sons, Jonathan & Brent Norris.Born on April 13,1937, in Burkesville, KY, she was the only daughter of Hall & Susie Radford. Margaret grew up on her family farm in Burkesville, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse with her mother serving as her teacher, providing her with an early foundation that shaped her love of learning & service. She went on to graduate from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Home Economics & later taught second & third grade in Arkansas & Ohio for…
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Gordon Wayne Holl
, Kentucky
October 8, 2026
Gordon Wayne Holl, 76, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on October 9, 2026, at Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with chronic illness.Gordon was born on October 3, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa, to Wayne and Joanne (Rosenow) Holl. He grew up a farmer’s son and an avid Boy Scout. In 1961, his family moved from their farm in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Holl Farm in Hoffman, Minnesota, where Gordon spent the remainder of his youth helping on the family farm, raising cattle and cash crops.Gordon was baptized on January 7, 1951, and later confirmed at Lands Lutheran Church in Hoffman. He graduated from Hoffman High School with the Class of 1968. While attending Fergus Falls Junior College, he married Barbara (Everson) August 28, 1971. He later continued his education at Minnesota State Moorhead University, graduating in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in design and engineering technology.Following graduation,…
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Etta Shirley Pollan
, Kentucky
October 10, 2026
Etta Shirley Pollan, 101, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. Graveside service for Etta will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 15th at Lexington Cemetery. Guests who plan to attend are asked to arrive between 10:30 am and 10:45 am to stage prior to processing to the graveside service. Cemetery staff will assist with directing guests to the staging area. A luncheon in remembrance of Etta will follow immediately after service at Temple Adath Israel located at 124 N Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502.To share a remembrance of Etta or to offer condolences to her family, please visit milwardfuneral.com to sign the tribute portion of her obituary page. Please visit our website in the days ahead as a more detailed obituary will be posted.
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Mark Aaron Patterson
, Kentucky
October 7, 2026
Mark Aaron Patterson, age 65 of Lexington, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born April 19, 1961 in Lexington, KY to Christine Kinnaird Patterson of Berea, KY and William Emmet Patterson of Harlan, KY.Mark will be remembered for his love of music, his wonderful sense of humor, and the joy he brought to the lives of those around him.Mark had a gift for making people laugh and bringing people together. Whether through telling jokes, sharing his love of music, or calling and teaching square dances, he had a way of creating moments of happiness and connection. He was more than a square dance caller and teacher; he was also a mentor and a friend to many.Mark’s love for square dancing began at an extraordinarily young age. At just 9 years old, he began calling square dances, starting a lifelong connection to a passion that would remain…
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James Joseph Staley
, Kentucky
October 6, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Staley, 75, of Lexington, KY passed away October 7, 2026. He was born May 18, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Virginia Mary (Hook) and Robert Orr Staley.He is survived by his wife, Sallye Wells (Holcomb) Staley, his son, Joseph James Staley of Lexington, KY, his grandson, Noah James Staley of Lexington, KY, his sister, Mary Catherine Staley of Clarington, PA, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Hannah Susan Danahey.Jim was a man of many talents and hobbies. He was exceptionally musically inclined and played the guitar since he was 8 years old. He also taught himself how to play the banjo, keyboard, flute, clarinet, and sax. He had hundreds of records he collected and listened to daily from every genre of music. He graduated from Duquesne University cume laude. He was a fantastic…
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Cecil Orran Seaman
, Kentucky
October 6, 2026
Cecil Orran Seaman, 85, born Sept. 18, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2026 at his home in Lexington, KY. He lived a remarkable life defined by deep knowledge, steady dedication and an enduring love for Thoroughbred horses. Cecil was widely recognized as the world's leading expert in Equine Biomechanics, a distinction earned through decades of careful analysis, tireless work and study, and an extraordinary eye for equine potential. He also trained and raced both Quarter and Thoroughbred horses, giving him insight into what was needed for successfully campaigning horses. As a Consultant and Agent, he worked for five decades with many of the most respected names in the industry, including Will Farish of Lane's End Farm, Bobby Trussell, Jon Marshall, John and Susan Moore, George Strawbridge of Augustin Stables, Roy Gottlieb and Mort Fink of Carelaine Farms, Andreas Putsch of Three C racing, Bad Boy Racing,…
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Patricia "Pat" Smejkal
, Kentucky
October 9, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Smejkal, 89, wife of the late William Smejkal, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026. She was born in Maynard, Iowa on May 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Marion E. Reese and Lucille Feemester Reese. Pat was one of eight children and was preceded in death by five siblings, Donald, Florence, Mary, John, and Paul.Pat was raised on the family farm in Fayette, Iowa. Upon graduation from Fayette High School, she moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she met Bill, her future husband. They married in July of 1958 and went on to have two children, Jeanne and Ted. In 1975, they moved to Versailles, Kentucky where she spent her time as a homemaker and had a career as an office professional. After retirement, Pat enjoyed playing golf with her husband at Woodford Hills now known as The Woodford Club, participated in…
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