Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home

Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home is proud to be family owned and operated. Our funerals include the opposition of burial service and cremation.

Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home has over 25+ years experience in comforting those currently experience a loss. Our funeral services provide peace for and a plan for those who need it during their difficult loss. We also sell monuments and offer free mockups for you to preview. There is also the option to take the planning off of your families plate through our pre-planning options. We also offer pet cremation. Give us a call (859-873-4991) and let us offer you peace and comfort.

Tony Lee Haynes, 69, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born February ...
12/20/2025

Tony Lee Haynes, 69, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born February 27, 1956, in Versailles to the late William Eugene Haynes, Jr., and the late Sue Ann Arnold True. He was a Kentucky Basketball fan, a true Kentucky “County Boy”, loved horses, and ...

Patricia Lee Watson (Pat), 85, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Maple Grove Senior Living facility in Sh...
12/18/2025

Patricia Lee Watson (Pat), 85, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Maple Grove Senior Living facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky with her daughter by her side. She was born December 10, 1940, in Shelbyville to the late Addison Jesse Yunt and Edna Broce Yunt.

Pat was a loving daugh...

Richard Allen “Ricky” Fannin, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home in Versailles, Kentucky, surroun...
12/18/2025

Richard Allen “Ricky” Fannin, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home in Versailles, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1961, in Woodford County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry “Poppy” Fannin and the late Pauline Chilton Fannin. Ricky was a skilled ...

Kristin Kendall Roberts (Kris), 55, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He w...
12/18/2025

Kristin Kendall Roberts (Kris), 55, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born February 25, 1970, in Lexington to Linda Harmon Roberts and the late Kenneth Roberts.

Kris was a devoted father who loved his family more than anything and was deep...

Patricia Ann Settlemire, 81, widow of Robert Settlemire, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Hartland Park in Le...
12/16/2025

Patricia Ann Settlemire, 81, widow of Robert Settlemire, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Hartland Park in Lexington. She was born July 9, 1944, in Perry County, Kentucky to the late Taulbee and Dona Pennington Combs. Patricia had a 30 year career with the federal government, retiring in ...

Floella Brooks White, 81, widow of George William “Woods” White, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Versailles,...
12/10/2025

Floella Brooks White, 81, widow of George William “Woods” White, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Versailles, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter of the late Lionel and Mamie Prater Brooks. Floella was a member of Li...

The holidays can stir both beautiful memories and deep emotions — especially when someone we love is missing.At Blackbur...
12/09/2025

The holidays can stir both beautiful memories and deep emotions — especially when someone we love is missing.
At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we want you to know you’re not walking this journey alone.
We warmly invite you and your family to our Annual Service of Remembrance, a peaceful evening set aside to gently honor the lives of those we’ve cared for this past year.
📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home Chapel
161 Broadway Street, Versailles
Our time together will include comforting words, soft music, quiet reflection, and a keepsake ornament in memory of your loved one. It’s a moment to breathe, remember, and feel supported.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by December 12 at 859-873-4991 or Derrick@BlackburnandWard.com.
May this gathering bring warmth, peace, and gentle hope during the holiday season.

The holidays have a way of slowing us down just long enough to notice what truly matters.The laughter around the table, ...
12/04/2025

The holidays have a way of slowing us down just long enough to notice what truly matters.
The laughter around the table, the familiar stories, the empty chairs that still carry love — these moments remind us of the preciousness of family and the legacy we leave behind.
At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we believe preplanning is an act of love. It is a gentle gift you give long before it’s ever needed — a way of saying, “I’ve thought of you. I want to make things easier for you. I want to care for you, even then.”
Our family has walked beside Woodford County families for generations, and we understand how deeply these decisions are felt. With compassion and respect, we’re here to guide you, answer your questions, and support you at your pace.
This holiday season, consider giving your loved ones the peace of knowing your wishes — a gift wrapped in love, thoughtfulness, and care.
We’re here whenever you’re ready to talk.

Jerry Patrick Riley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the VA Medical Center. He was born on September 8...
11/27/2025

Jerry Patrick Riley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the VA Medical Center. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Lexington to the late L.P. “Lawrence” Riley and Ann E. O’Neill Riley. Jerry was a graduate of Our Lady of the Mountains Christian School, and a member of St. Leo Catholi...

🧡 A Special Thanksgiving PostThis season reminds us of the blessings that come from community, compassion, and connectio...
11/27/2025

🧡 A Special Thanksgiving Post

This season reminds us of the blessings that come from community, compassion, and connection. At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we are grateful for the trust that the families of Versailles, Midway, and all of Woodford County place in us—especially during life’s most tender moments.
As you gather with those you love, we pray your day is filled with warmth, gratitude, and sweet memories that bring comfort and joy.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. 🧡

11/20/2025

Our next episode of 2 Minutes(ish) with a Funeral Director features Chase Thomas, who’s sharing why it truly matters that our funeral homes own and operate our very own crematory. If your family ever chooses cremation, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss.

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161 Broadway Street
Versailles, KY
40383

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+18598734991

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