Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation

03/27/2026

Sandra Kay McNeese, 61, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Following cremation the family will hold a Celebration of Life in the near future. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com

03/24/2026

Judith Elliott Spivey, 93, wife of the late Don Spivey, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home in Georgetown. In accordance with her wishes, Judith will be cremated with no formal services. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com.

03/18/2026

At Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation, we personally supervise your loved one’s care every step along the way. From your first call, throughout the cremation process (in our family-owned crematory), and their return to you after. Rest assured that your loved one is in the care of our local professionals at all times, and not sent to a large out-of-state, regional cremation company. Our prices range from $995.00 for a simple cremation, to $1,990.00 for a family viewing, and up to $3,600.00 for a full service with cremation to follow. We also offer any burial or cremation services customized to your specific needs. Call us at 859-233-1400 or message us with any questions you may have or assistance we can offer to your family.

03/15/2026

Rev. Mark Timothy Shepherd, 67, husband of Sande Turner Shepherd, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home in Lexington. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 11th at Southern Hills United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions are encouraged to the Southern Hills UMC Backpack Program. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com.

03/05/2026

Thomas Charles Hezekiah Politz, 52, of Paris, died Monday, February 23, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 12th at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 911 High Street, Paris, Kentucky 40361. A meal will be served following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Everyone is invited and welcome to join us in remembrance and celebration of Tommy’s life. Contributions to fund his final arrangements may be made to the church. Funds received that exceed the cost of funeral services, will be given to Operation Food Basket. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com.

03/03/2026

Irene Louise Comley Flynn, 74, of Lexington, wife of the late Harold R. Flynn, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mayfair Manor. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 6th at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with burial to follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingfuneral.com.

02/27/2026

Della Faye Hulett Gaines, 74, of Lexington, wife of Randell Gaines, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4th at Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Tuesday. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingfuneral.com.

01/17/2026

Rickey Keith “Squirrel” Jones, 75, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home in Lexington. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Saturday January 24th at Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com.

01/07/2026

Thomas “Tom” Bruce Prichard, 62, of Paris, passed away on December 26th, 2025, in his home. A celebration of life will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 311 High Street, Paris, KY on Sunday, January 18th at 3pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the 988 Crisis Lifeline or the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingcremation.com.

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

From the Great Crossing family, wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

12/24/2025

Josie Verdugo Hernandez, 16, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home in Lexington. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29th at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, 483 West Reynolds Road, Lexington, KY 40503, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.greatcrossingfuneral.com.