Lakes Funeral Home and Cremation Services

04/02/2026

Alice VanWinkle Harding, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Brickyard Golden Rule.

Born September 1, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, to Robert and Helen Jarosek VanWinkle, Alice lived in this community for 40 years. She collected purses and when asked, she always had a c...

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03/30/2026

Sean Steven Farmer, “Steve” passed away on March 29, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. Steve was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Wendell Farmer and Phyllis Ballinger. Steve resided in Richmond, in his free time he enjoyed working at haunted houses, fishing, working on computers, and gaming. In addition to his pare...

03/25/2026

Gary Kirby, a beacon of laughter and a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 61. Born on April 27, 1964, Gary grew into a person whose love for life were contagious to everyone he met.
Gary’s life was characterized by the joy he found in th...

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03/24/2026

Joyce L. Abney Ballard, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 82. Joyce was born on September 10, 1943, in Berea, KY.
Joyce was preceded in death by her loving parents, Joe and Ruth Linville Abney, her devoted husband, Wil...

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03/22/2026

Nora Gwendolyn Weaver passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Richmond, Kentucky. Born on March 16, 1939, in Lexington, Kentucky, Nora's life was a testament to her unwavering faith and her dedication to her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Carson and Faye Marcum ...

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03/20/2026

Huge congratulations to Greg Lakes and Jackson Davenport for being honored with the Top 25 Madison County Leadership Award tonight! Your dedication and hard work in our community truly inspire us all.

03/17/2026

Faye Botkin Ballinger, a beacon of faith and love, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Lexington, KY, at the age of 86. Born on September 16, 1939, in Paint Lick, KY, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Helen Turner Botkin. Faye's life was a testament to her unwavering belief in God ...

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03/14/2026

Paul Anthony Zabodyn, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on July 22, 1963, in Norwich, Connecticut.
Paul grew up in a bustling household, the beloved son of Jefferson and Margaret McGinn Zabodyn. Thou...

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03/12/2026

John Kenneth (Butch) Caldwell of Richmond passed away on March 11, 2026 at Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation in Richmond. He was born In Berea, Kentucky on October 21, 1946, to the late John A. and Dorothy McCollum Caldwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Bates Cald...

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03/10/2026

Nathan Jefferey Gagnon Sr.
Nathan Gagnon Sr., age 47, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St Joseph Berea Hospital. Nathan was born in Florida to Norman and Rose Marie Gagnon. He was an electrician for most of his life, but most recently worked for Roane Trucking. Nathan loved being with his wif...

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03/10/2026

Dale McQueen, age 64, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Dale was a handyman and mechanic and a US Navy veteran. Dale is the son of the late Bill McQueen and Mary Lakes Stone, and his stepfather is Edmund Stone. Dale is survived by his daughter, Ama...

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03/07/2026

Oscar "Doc" Cochran, cherished and admired by all who knew him, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2026, in Fayette County, KY. Born on September 2, 1935, in Madison County, KY, to the late Cecil and Arebell Marcum Cochran. Doc lived a life full of affection, joy, and unwavering faith. His charisma ...

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