Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home

02/06/2026

James Robert Dean, 73, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2025, at Bradford Square Nursing Home, Frankfort, Kentucky. He was born July 18, 1952, in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Lawrence A. and Olive Belle Eaglin Dean. James worked as a aircraft mechanic. He proudly served in the United States Airforc...

02/03/2026

William Roosevelt Weaver Jr., 86, of Versailles, Kentucky, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, with his loving family by his side. Born April 12, 1939, in Versailles, he was the son of the late William Roosevelt Weaver ...

02/01/2026

David Leslie Meade, 73, husband of Sharon Meade, claimed victory in Jesus over death Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1952, in Fort Meade, Maryland to the late Howard Leslie and Lillian Williams Meade.

Dave grew up in Paintsville, Kentuc...

01/30/2026

Lois Allen Hippe, 92, of Versailles, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Lexington Country Place, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on May 2, 1933, in Versailles, Kentucky, to the late Jesse S. Allen and Elizabeth W. Allen. She was a graduate of Versailles H...

01/29/2026

As Mother’s Day and Memorial Day draw near, many of us begin thinking about a visit to the cemetery—flowers in hand, memories close, and a quiet desire to show love in a tangible way.

If you’d like to have your loved one’s memorial cleaned ahead of your visit, we’re now scheduling stone cleaning appointments so everything is ready when you come to decorate and spend time remembering.

Please send your questions and requests to Andrew@kymemorials.com.

It’s a small act of care—one that speaks volumes.

Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home provides funeral, memorial, personalization, aftercare, pre-planning and cremation services in Versailles, KY.

01/29/2026

Clara Allen, affectionately known to many as “Tootie,” was born on June 3, 1980, to the late Thomas Jackson and Sara Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Thomasina Johnson; her brother-in-law, Donnie Johnson; and her beloved
nephew, Jermaine Johnson.

Tootie gave her ...

01/21/2026

Barbara Halcomb Spencer, 75, passed away on January 19, 2026. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, on February 18, 1950, to the late Richmond and Geneva Adams Halcomb. Barbara was an employee of Baptist Health Lexington.

Barbara in addition to her parents is preceded in death by a brother, Don C. Ha...

01/20/2026

Russell Dell Foley, 80, passed away on January 17, 2026. Born in Mercer County, Kentucky, on November 7, 1945, to the late Layton and Mary Kirkland Foley.

Russell in addition to his parents is preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Jo Foley, brother, Clarence Foley, sisters, Delores Ann Lipp...

01/20/2026

Sallie Dunlap Johnston Cochran, age 87, of Versailles, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16th in Versailles, KY. She was born on November 22nd, 1938, in Longview, TX to Mr. James W Johnston and Mrs. Francis Johnston. Sallie grew up in Versailles and went to Margaret Hall. She spent her y...

01/19/2026

Edith Howard Shouse, 89, of Versailles, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Center.
Born on May 6, 1936, Edith was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Milton Alva & Annie B. Howard, in a home where th...

01/16/2026

Barbara Ann Wright Miracle, 80, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home, her favorite place to be. Born November 29, 1945 in Versailles, Kentucky at Woodford County Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Omer Richard and Mary Ellen Wright.

She is...

01/16/2026

Josephine Oliver Pettyjohn 89, of Midway, widow of Oscar Lee Pettyjohn, Jr., went home to be with the lord, on January 14, 2026. Born in Lee County, Kentucky, on October 23, 1936, to the late Homer and Margaret Barrett Oliver. Josephine retired from Taylor Manor Nursing Home. She was a loving mother...