Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home At Kerr Brothers, a family-owned a funeral home, we are committed to supporting you in every stage of life. Graham Kerr introduced the family firm of Kerr Bros.

Our mission is to provide thoughtful, uplifting guidance that honors a life well-lived and encourages you to live each day to the fullest. In 1905, with a horse-drawn hearse and rented carriages, W. to the second block of North Broadway in Lexington. He and his twin brother partner, F. Skinner Kerr, had practiced as “Kerr Bros. Undertakers” in their hometown of N. Middleton (Bourbon County, KY) since 1903. Backing the brothers was their father, William H. Kerr, a farmer and standard bred horse owner trainer, who kept some of his horses in a stable still standing at 171 Saunier Avenue in Lexington. Joining the firm through the following years of WW I and WW II were other brothers, Clarence and Hervey and their sister, Lucy Kerr Bush. From this beginning, the Kerr family has proudly offered funeral services to Lexington for nearly 120 years. Growing with the town, the family has participated in civic affairs, including government and health oriented activities such as owning Lexington’s first horse-drawn private ambulance. In 1935, the family partnership moved to an historic home on East Main Street to create the current funeral home. They improved the original location in 1954 and added a chapel in 1967, maintaining the homelike comfort for bereaved families, which continues to be provided today. Now the continuing 3rd and 4th generations, John Kerr, Jr., and John Kerr, III, are further expanding by adding a modern second funeral establishment at 3421 Harrodsburg Road, thus providing two Kerr Bros. locations for growing Lexington. Joining in this enterprise is Billy J. Shell, who after being a Kerr Bros. Licensee for 15 years was offered a partnership in 1997. The experience of nearly 120 years of service is invaluable in providing knowledge of constantly changing population and funeral customs. Any chosen funeral service, including traditional, cremation, distant place of death or transfer can be accommodated. Lexington families can call on Kerr Bros. With confidence in its knowledgeable service, continuing its fine heritage.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed holiday season. May this time bring comfort, hope, and moments of ref...
12/21/2025

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed holiday season. May this time bring comfort, hope, and moments of reflection and joy. From all of us at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home.

DAVIDSON, James Del, 65, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Lexington, KY. He was born October 30, 1960, in Lexin...
12/20/2025

DAVIDSON, James Del, 65, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Lexington, KY. He was born October 30, 1960, in Lexington, to Shirley Ann Davidson and the late James T. Davidson. He served 20+ years in The United States Air Force as an aviation mechanic. James is survived by his daughter, Taylor ...

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12/20/2025

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DENNIS WAGNER Sr., 85, husband of Marsha Lynn Wagner, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by family, in Le...
12/20/2025

DENNIS WAGNER Sr., 85, husband of Marsha Lynn Wagner, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by family, in Lexington, KY. He was born December 6, 1940, in Arjay, KY, to Roosevelt and Ollie Wagner. Other than his wife he is survived by his children, Angelena (Gregg) Brindley, Dennis Wagner...

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12/19/2025

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BLYTHE, Dale Autry, 88, husband of Betty McCoy Blythe, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Lexington, KY. He was b...
12/19/2025

BLYTHE, Dale Autry, 88, husband of Betty McCoy Blythe, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Lexington, KY. He was born March 5, 1937, in Lexington, to the late Charles and Thelma Blythe. Dale worked as a landscaper at Hillenmeyer Nurseries for forty-nine and a half years. He loved fishing and w...

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12/18/2025

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Janet Lois Funk passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where s...
12/18/2025

Janet Lois Funk passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she grew up in German-American communities. Her mother, Rosemary Brandstetter Niemer, was the daughter of a grocer on Pearl Street near Findlay Market; Rosemary attended St. Mary’s ...

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Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Honican, 58, passed away December 16th, 2025. He was born on November 30th, 1967, in Lexington to t...
12/17/2025

Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Honican, 58, passed away December 16th, 2025. He was born on November 30th, 1967, in Lexington to the late Kenneth and Mary Mitchell Honican. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Parmley Honican; his children, Jeffrey Honican, Tyler Honican, Laura Lawson (Kodi) and Spencer Honican...

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Betty Jean Hunter passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her assisted living facility in Lexington, KY, at the age...
12/17/2025

Betty Jean Hunter passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her assisted living facility in Lexington, KY, at the age of 94 years old. She is survived by 4 children, 18 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. A 12pm service will take place Monday, December 22, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Ma...

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Eugene C. Adams, 67, husband of Brenda Eldridge Adams for 36 years, died Monday, December 15, 2025. Born on April 24, 19...
12/16/2025

Eugene C. Adams, 67, husband of Brenda Eldridge Adams for 36 years, died Monday, December 15, 2025. Born on April 24, 1958, in Redfox, Kentucky, he was the son of Caroline Adams. Eugene was a University of Kentucky custodian and attended the Grace Fellowship Church. Additional survivors include two daughters, one granddaughter, three brothers, and three sisters. No services will be held at this time.

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Gloria Jean Williams, 67, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hamburg in Lexington, KY on Tuesday December 9th, 202...
12/16/2025

Gloria Jean Williams, 67, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hamburg in Lexington, KY on Tuesday December 9th, 2025. She was born April 27,1958 in Lexington, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick Williams of 38 years, her mother Ladon Connor, her Father George Persley, and great-great child Karlee Nichole Connor. She is survived and deeply missed by her 4 children three sons - Antonio Pedro (Melissa) Connor, Sam Juan Connor, and Steven (Jackie) Connor, and one cherished daughter, Sharell Connor, one bonus daughter Keda Shakea Parrish; and two bonus sons - Todd Dotson and Courtney Rosser. Jean also leaves behind 12 cherished grandchildren; Sam Juan Connor Jr., Deandre Bellow, Jazzielle Wilson, Samiyah Connor, Lamon'Dae Connor, Tony Wright III, LaDon'Tae Connor, Samone Connor, Ty'Onna Connor, Ty Niyah Connor, Shy an Connor and Elijah Connor. Her Great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, are Samry Connor, Karter Holts, Kaliyah Holts, Nyla Updike, Island Updike, and Jack Fisher. Grandmother to seven bonus grandchildren: Rodrica and Cherrish Lyvers, Antonia Everman, Clayneisa Mayberry, Jason, Isaiah and Rosmary Williams. Jean is fondly remembered by her two sisters - Vanessa Connor and Sheree Harris. She was also a loving sister in law to Donna Williams, Connie (Daryl) Piersawl, and Ann Williams and brother in law Gaithern Haiburton, and a esteemed aunt to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean professed Christ Jesus as her Savior and was baptized as a member of Greater Liberty Baptist Church in Lexington. In, she continued her Christian walk with Main Street Baptist Church until her death. She participated in various ministries such as, Church Camp, Padion Children ministry, Vacation Bible School (VBS) and was coordinator (MSBC) health ministry. Jean began her education in 1978 and furthered her education in 1987 obtaining her Associate Degree in Nursing at (LCC). She began working at University of Kentucky in 1979 working as a Surgical Tech then became an Operating Room nurse at UK Hospital. She transferred to VA Hospital and became the coordinator of Vascular Surgery then became a Supervisor Operating Room until retirement in 2014. Her legacy of love compassion and service will forever remain in our hearts. A 12pm service will take Friday, December 19, at Main St. Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11-12pm, at the church.

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Lexington, KY
40513

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