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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.

09/11/2025

John Phillip Gerardi, age 63, of Lexington, beloved husband of Deborah A. Gerardi, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at UK Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1962, in Mount Kisco, NY, a son of the late David L. and Judith A. Towey Gerardi. John was a Resource Recovery Operator for the City of Lexington. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: daughter, Christa M. Burchett of Lexington; son, John (Sarah) Gerardi, Jr. of Lexington; four grandchildren, Jalyn M. Badgett, Jordyn A. Harris, Chelsey A. Gerardi, and John P. Gerardi III, all of Lexington; brother David Gerardi, of Illinois; and sister, Dawn (Steve) Sylvia of Florida. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, September 19, 2025, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, September 18th, at Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road. Burial will be at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

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09/10/2025

Pamela Joyce (Noel) Groves, 72, born on November 13, 1952, in Lexington, KY, passed from this life on September 9, 2025.

She was united in marriage to the Rev. James A. Groves on October 27, 1979. Together, they faithfully served their local church community, ministering side by side and sharing a life dedicated to faith, family, and service.

She is survived by her husband and their children, Bethany and Benjamin (Emily), one grandson, Ellis, and the expected birth of a granddaughter, Isla, who all brought her much joy. She is also survived by her mother (Rose Noel) and two brothers, Michael (Susan) Noel and Greg (Juanita) Noel. She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Noel.

A graduate of Bryan Station High School (Lexington, KY), Pam went on to attend Trevecca Nazarene College. Throughout her life, she served faithfully in a variety of roles, including at McAlpin’s Department Store, UK Hospital, and as secretary to Chief of Medicine at the V.A. Medical Center. She later worked as financial secretary at Bryan Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan, OH, and in Accounts Payable at Horizon Telephone Company in Chillicothe, OH. Most recently she served as Administrative Assistant at Trinity U.M.C. (Wi******er, KY) and then at the First Church of God in Lexington, KY.

A devoted member of her church, the First Church of God in Lexington, Pam lived her life in service to her Savior and her family. She will be remembered for her hospitality, generous spirit, and infectious laughter.

A funeral service to honor the life of Pamela Joyce Groves will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the First Church of God of Lexington, located at 505 Kingston Road, Lexington, Kentucky, 40505. Following the service, interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park. A time of visitation will be offered at the church from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, prior to the service. Additionally, family and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, is honored to be in care of arrangements for Mrs. Pamela Joyce Groves.

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09/10/2025

Robert Mendel Morris, born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, April 11, 1942, to the late Floreine Welch Morris and the late Mendel Morris, passed away peacefully with family and friends close by on September 7, 2025, in Melbourne Beach, Florida at the Holmes Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Mendel was a sportsman, professional aviator and a willing companion for any adventure.

He is survived by his son Mitchell Morris and daughter-in-law Julie Morris; his daughter Lia Mari Cox and son-in-law Olan Cox; his sister Jane Shepherd Tenney, brother-in-law Mark Tenney; and six beloved grandchildren. Caylyn, MaluKai, Evan, Eva, Mark and Jacob.

Visitation and funeral services will be conducted by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road.

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Friday September 12, 2025 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Sept. 13 at Kerr Brothers, starting at 10 AM followed by graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or contributions can be made to Mendel's charity of choice, St. Jude Foundation.

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09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Euvonnia Lee Caldwell Allen, 89, of Lexington, went home to be with our Lord Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Lexington Premier Nursing Home. Born October 9, 1935 in Beattyville, KY to Jesse Thomas and Laura Belle Noble Caldwell. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Lexington where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed art, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Wayne (Lydia) Allen of Pewee Valley, KY; a daughter, Carol Robinson of Lexington, KY; three granddaughters, Kendall (Sterling) Denham of Pewee Valley, KY, Lindsey (Ric) Sinclair of Louisville, KY, Brandy (Sean) Morris of Lexington, KY and a grandson, Jeff Whalen of Lexington, KY and she was also blessed with eleven great grandchildren.

No services will be held. Burial will be in the Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.

Contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators.

Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road is in charge of the arrangements.

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09/10/2025

Amy Kennedy passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at her home at the age of 56. She was born December 4, 1968 in Lexington to the late Melvin Edward Kennedy and Ruby Ann Cornett Kennedy of Lexington.

Amy received her masters from the University of Kentucky and pursued a career in social work. Amy eventually retired from FMC Lexington. Amy was an enthusiastic animal lover, an avid hiker and cyclist, and love to read. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Ruby Ann Cornett Kennedy of Lexington; her boyfriend, Troy Martin of Georgetown; two uncles, James (Mauda) Cornett of Booneville, KY, and Gene (Sandy) Cornett of Hazel Green, KY; one aunt, Ruth (Jerry) LaClair of Lexington; and a host of cousins.

Services will be held 12:00 pm Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Kerr Brothers – Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Gary Cornett, Bill Blake, Mark Yonts, Troy Martin, Todd Cheever and Russ Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be James Cornett, John Jelley, Jerry LaClair, Hunter McVey and Eddie Gene Cornett.

Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Lexington Humane Society.

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09/10/2025

Irmgard “Irma” Josephine Almgren, 95, widow of Carl A. Almgren, passed away, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington. Born April 16, 1930, in Frankfurt, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Friedrich Wilhelm Kress and Anna Geiss Kress. Irma was a long-time dedicated member of Hunter Presbyterian Church and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the gift shop at the University of KY Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Robert) Sutton, Hendersonville, TN; two sons, Fred (Kristi) Almgren, Brentwood, CA and James (Debora) Almgren, Lexington; grandchildren, Jim Almgren, Mike Sutton, Matt (Kisha) Sutton, Kendall and Chase (Dana) Almgren; great grandchildren, Silas and Jake Almgren and Ava, Jake and Dawson Sutton, Marley and Maya Almgren. Irma’s wishes were to be cremated and for family and friends to participate in a memorial service. The date and time of the memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden, Lexington, KY 40503 or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40504.

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09/05/2025

Heather Lynell Wickline, 51, suddenly passed away unexpectedly on September 02, 2025. She was born April 21, 1971, to her parents Donald Wayne Wickline and Lynell Jonakin Wickline. She is proceeded in death by brother, Mark Wayne Wickline. She is survived by her brother, Richard Steven Wickline; her...

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09/04/2025

Reyna Lynn Stinnett, 7 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Reyna was a beautiful, sweet soul, who left this world far too soon.
Reyna was loved beyond measure - from the very moment she came into this world - and she will be loved beyond measure until our last breat...

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09/04/2025

Kimberly Lynne Roberts, 65, of Nicholasville, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at UK Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born November 21, 1959 in Lexington to the late James Buford and Dora Etta McIntosh Sharp.

She worked at Texas Instruments in Versailles, KY for many years and received a C.M.A. Associate Degree from National College of Business. She enjoyed crafting and sewing. She adored her 4 grandchildren and spending time with them. She had a wonderfully b***y sense of humor and a boisterous laugh that will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, James Emanuel Roberts of Nicholasville; two sons, Brandon Roberts of Nicholasville and Gabriel (Veronica) Roberts of Lancaster; a brother, Jimmy (Monica) Sharp of Lexington; 4 grandchildren, Delani Lynne, James E. Alexander, Layla Tatum, and Harper Lynnlee Roberts, as well as nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Services will be held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Kerr Brothers – Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 2:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jimmy Sharp, Eric Sharp, Hal Roberts, Alex Roberts, Brandon Roberts, and Gabriel Roberts will have the honor of serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Delani Roberts, Layla Roberts, Harper Roberts, Tabitha Roberts and Michelle Sharp.

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09/04/2025

Casey Duane Bacon, 41, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on August 29, 2025, in his hometown of Lexington.

Born on March 24, 1984, Casey was a proud Kentuckian who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. His contagious personality could light up any room, and he had a special gift for making others laugh, even in the toughest of times.

Casey honorably served his country in the United States Army from 2009 to 2016, a period of his life that he carried with pride and dignity. Following his military service, he worked with A&W Fencing Company in Lexington, where he was known for his strong work ethic and easygoing spirit.

An animal lover through and through, Casey had a soft spot for creatures great and small. He was especially devoted to his nieces and nephews, who brought him endless joy and whom he loved deeply.

Casey’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who were lucky enough to know him. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Cary Bacon (Jessica), and Chad Bacon; nieces, Cassidy Bacon, Carleigh Bacon, and Callie Bacon; a nephew, Joseph Bacon; and his beloved Estepp Family, Beverly Estepp, Lee Estepp, Lee Estepp, Jr., Michael Estepp, Wesley Estepp, and Jason Estepp. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Bacon.

A funeral service to honor Casey’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 09, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507. Family and Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and the Wounded Warrior Project in Casey’s honor.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, is honored to be in care of arrangements for Casey Duane Bacon.

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09/04/2025

Barbara Ann May went to be with her Lord Jesus on September 2nd at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Barbara was an active member of New Life Baptist Church who loved helping out and volunteering whenever she could. Left to cherish her memory are her children Li...

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Lexington, KY
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