Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home 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.

Michael Maria Davis Potter “Mike”Of Harrodsburg, formerly Lexington, passed away Monday, January 12 in her home at the a...
01/18/2026

Michael Maria Davis Potter “Mike”

Of Harrodsburg, formerly Lexington, passed away Monday, January 12 in her home at the age of 75. Mike was born in Versailles, KY on April 28, 1950 to parents Doug Davis Jr. and Dorothy Peterson Davis on what came to be High Hope Farm. Growing up as a horse t...

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Joan Patterson Hall passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born in Hustonville, Kentucky, on July 31, 1934, to the lat...
01/18/2026

Joan Patterson Hall passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born in Hustonville, Kentucky, on July 31, 1934, to the late Ambrose Green and Anna Gayle Patterson. She had two brothers, Carl Gordon Patterson and James E. Patterson, both deceased. She attended Hustonville High School, where she was a c...

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Gracie Ann Hoskin Freeman age 74. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully January 16th, 2026. She will be missed; as a...
01/17/2026

Gracie Ann Hoskin Freeman age 74. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully January 16th, 2026. She will be missed; as a 30 yr. employee for Fayette co. Public Schools. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 yrs, Robert Louis Freeman. Also preceded in death by her grandparents, Charli...

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Hsin-Hsiung Daniel TaiMay 30, 1941 - January 15, 2026Devoted educator, faithful servant of God, and beloved husband, fat...
01/17/2026

Hsin-Hsiung Daniel Tai
May 30, 1941 - January 15, 2026
Devoted educator, faithful servant of God, and beloved husband, father, and mentor, our Brother Hsin-Hsiung Daniel Tai passed away peacefully on the morning of January 15, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born into a third-generation Christian fami...

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01/16/2026

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Susan Bertram Block (Susy) passed away in the morning of January 15, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband of...
01/16/2026

Susan Bertram Block (Susy) passed away in the morning of January 15, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Philip Wachter Block of Lexington; also, her son PJ and his wife, Angela, and her grandchildren, Matt and Katie, all of Houston, Texas.

Susy was born in Louisvil...

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Emma Lee Cox was born on May 7, 1938, in Barboursville, WV. She passed away the morning of January 14, 2026, in Lexingto...
01/15/2026

Emma Lee Cox was born on May 7, 1938, in Barboursville, WV. She passed away the morning of January 14, 2026, in Lexington, KY, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was a dedicated nurse for over 30 years, retiring from the VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

Emma was lo...

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Laura Marshbanks Boling, 75, wife of James A. Boling of Lexington passed away on January 12th, 2026, she was born on Nov...
01/14/2026

Laura Marshbanks Boling, 75, wife of James A. Boling of Lexington passed away on January 12th, 2026, she was born on November 7th, 1950. She was the daughter of Earl G. Marshbanks (Irene) and Lois Oliver Wibbeler (Jim), who predeceased her.

She was a graduate of LaFayette High School. Over t...

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Brenda Jo Himes, age 81, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1944. She was a member of Heritag...
01/13/2026

Brenda Jo Himes, age 81, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1944. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Lexington, KY.

Brenda was truly one of a kind — the kind of person you didn’t just meet, you remembered. Known for her over-the-top personality, her big laugh, and her ability to make everyone feel like family, Brenda was the life of the party wherever she went.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas Himes; her father Richard Simmons, her mother, Juanita Donovan and her brother, Richard “Ricky” Simmons.

She is survived by her children: Terri (Randy) Pedigo, Lisa Himes, William “Dino” (Carol Lee) Himes, and Sandy (Saul) Decker; as well as two sisters Nancy (Barry) Fox, Donna (Ron) Cook, and her brother, Tom (Correna) Fowler.

She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Brenda was proudly known as the boss of the family — and if you knew her, you knew that wasn’t up for debate. Everyone knew who was in charge, and Brenda wore that title well.

Funeral services will be held at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 1:00pm with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Ronnie Cook, Brenda’s brother-in-law, will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Fox, Tanner Fox, Ethan Preston, Jordan Preston, Justin Robinson, and Jeff Nantz. Honorary pallbearer will be Jared Robinson.

Brenda will be deeply missed and forever loved.

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Pauline Wells, 92, of Lexington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away after an extended illness on Monday, January 12, 2026....
01/13/2026

Pauline Wells, 92, of Lexington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away after an extended illness on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on August 05, 1933, to the late Grant and Pearlie Walling in Irvine, Kentucky. Pauline was a local Lexington realtor for 59 years, and a Million Dollar Club member.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary, Beverly, Irene, Anna, and Estine. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Stocker; brother, Donald Walling; her son, Aubrey S. Wells (Kathy); granddaughter, Ashley Weaver; grandson, Matthew Wells; great grandchildren; Jacob Weaver, Caleb Weaver, and Stevie Wells.

A service to honor Pauline’s memory will be held at 02:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40513, with Pastor Dr. Charles Brown officiating. Interment will follow the service at The Lexington Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visitation Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM at the funeral home.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, Kentucky, 40513, is honored to be in care of services for Pauline Wells.

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Kyle Landon Price, 26, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and genuine con...
01/12/2026

Kyle Landon Price, 26, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and genuine connection.

Kyle was a graduate of Lexington Christian Academy and attended the University of Kentucky. He attended Southland Christian Church, where his faith and values were nurtured and lived out through his everyday actions.

Those who knew Kyle knew his infectious personality. He had a rare gift for making people feel seen and welcomed; he never met a stranger and lit up every room he entered. Kyle believed deeply in showing kindness to everyone, and he lived that belief consistently, offering a smile, a laugh, or a helping hand whenever it was needed.

Outside of his time with family, Kyle was an athlete who found joy in staying active. Whether he was on the field playing lacrosse, enjoying a round of golf, or riding his motorcycle, he embraced every moment with energy and passion. He also enjoyed gaming, but his greatest happiness came from simply being surrounded by those he loved most - hanging out with his close friends and his girlfriend, Jessi, sharing the laughter and connection that defined his life.

Kyle was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Price, and maternal grandfather, Fredric Piepenbrok.

Kyle is survived by his loving parents, Steven and Merci Price; his sister, Amber Price; his paternal grandmother, Helen Price of Somerset, Kentucky; and his maternal grandmother, Maria Piepenbrok of Bella Vista, Arkansas. He is also lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a wide circle of friends whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

Kyle’s life, though far too short, was filled with meaning, love, and connection. He will be remembered for his generous heart, his joyful spirit, and the way he made others feel.

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Pauline Hayes Nidiffer of Lexington, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Morning Pointe East at ...
01/12/2026

Pauline Hayes Nidiffer of Lexington, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Morning Pointe East at the age of 95 years. Born on September 20, 1930, in Hazard, KY, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Hayes and Alice Jones Hayes.

Pauline was preceded in death by Jack Nidiffer, her beloved husband of 62 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Becky Kawaja (George R.) of Lexington, KY and Regina “Rusty” Sheehan (Marty) of Ft. Wright, KY; two granddaughters, Alison Kawaja of Lexington, KY and Rebecca Sheehan (Anthony Schneider) of Hailey, ID; and one great granddaughter, Katie Kawaja of Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael White of Lexington.

Pauline had a remarkable career as a nurse and was in the first graduating class of nurses from Hazard ARH Nursing School.

In addition to her career as a nurse, she was a lifetime member of the Southern Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and in a Gospel quartet. She delighted listeners of her piano playing and singing even up into the last months of her life. She also loved painting ceramics, sewing, playing harmonica, and traveling. She and Jack enjoyed several road trips across the U.S. and to Alaska together.

She is the last survivor of her siblings, Bob Hayes, Irene Noble, Virginia Ritchie, Bernice Short, Mary Jane Cox, and Tommy Hayes.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, located at 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY. A graveside service for family will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to hospice care at Bluegrass Care Navigators, https://www.bgcarenav.org

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3421 Harrodsburg Road/463 East Main Street
Lexington, KY
40513

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