Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

04/05/2026

On this Easter Sunday, we are reminded that even in life’s deepest sorrow, there is hope, renewal, and the promise of eternal life.

As we walk alongside families in their time of loss, the message of Easter brings us comfort—that through faith, love never truly ends, and light overcomes darkness.

May this day bring peace to those who mourn, strength to those who grieve, and joy in the promise of resurrection.

From all of us at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, we wish you a peaceful and happy Easter.

04/04/2026

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04/04/2026

Corbit Tolson Jr., 78, of Lexington, Kentucky, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 3, 2026. Born on November 4, 1947, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Corbit was the son of the late Corbit Tolson Sr. and Bessie Tolson.

Corbit was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family above all else. He had a deep love for animals, especially his dogs, and found great peace and solace in fishing. He enjoyed watching old cowboy movies and had a special fondness for the film The Secretariat. Horses were his true passion, and he dedicated over 20 years of his life as an equine groomer at Castleton Farm, where he had the honor of working with the renowned stallion Night Cross.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce Corbit; his children, Melissa Dailey, Ricky Jackson, Billie Tolson, and Cathy Tolson; his sisters, Mary Tolson and Penny Stevenson; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will continue to cherish his memory. In addition to his parents, Corbit was preceded in death by his siblings, Andrew James Tolson, Eddie Tolson, Joyce Tolson, James Tolson Hobert, and Hobert Tolson.

A graveside service to honor Corbit’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, Kentucky, 40513.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Corbit’s honor to Shriners Children's.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, Kentucky, 40513, is honored to be in care of service for Corbit Tolson, Jr.

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04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

Deborah Ann Howard, affectionately known as Debbie, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 25, 1965, to her beloved mother, Evelyn C. Leedy.

Debbie was a graduate of Madison Central High School and was a devoted homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana who found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment caring for them.

Debbie enjoyed crafting, playing bingo, and watching her favorite “stories,” including Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless. She was also a devoted dog mom to her beloved companion, Optimus.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Daniel Wayne “Danny” Howard; her daughters, Ashley Combs (Lucas) and Tamara Brooke Vaughn (Mikel); and her cherished grandchildren, Emmett, Elliott, Eisley, Ezra Combs, Oliver, and Ridley Vaughn, along with several other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by two of her beloved fur babies, Jackson and Winston.

A memorial visitation to celebrate Debbie’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, is honored to be in care of arrangements for Deborah Ann “Debbie” Howard.

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04/02/2026

Kevin Brian Patrick O’Connor Sr., 85, found peace on the morning of April 2, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kevin was born November 8th, 1940, in Queens, NY, one of 5 children born to Thomas and Mary O’Connor.

Kevin was proud of his service as a parachutist in the United States Army, XVIII Airborne Corps. Following his service in the Army, Kevin attended Syracuse University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. Kevin had a 28-year career working for IBM, followed by time spent working at both Lexmark and Nationwide Insurance.

Kevin’s interests and hobbies were varied. He was a capable handyman, who enjoyed spending time “tinkering” around the house and the yard, fixing and building things. He enjoyed taking vacations with his family. Trips to Hilton Head Island, Panama City Beach, and Lake Cumberland were some of his favorites, where he could boat, parasail, take deep-sea fishing expeditions, and spend time with his wife, sons, and other family members. Kevin was adventurous even into his later years; he did his first free-fall tandem skydive in his late 70s. He was also a fan of horse racing and sports, though he found watching his favorite UK Basketball and Pittsburgh Steelers teams more palatable when they were playing well.

In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his sisters Pat and Mary Anne, and his son Kevin Jr.

He is survived by his beloved wife Deidre, his daughter Theresa, his two sons Michael and Brian, his brother Thomas, his sister Eileen, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends and family who will miss him.

Visitation for Kevin will be held on Thursday, April 9th from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road. Following this, a service will be held at Camp Nelson Cemetery at 2:30pm.

All who knew and loved Kevin are invited to come honor his memory.

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04/01/2026

Ryan Neal Vincent was born January 30th, 1992, in Hollywood, Florida. He passed away March 30th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ryan graduated from Western Kentucky University Honors College in 2014 with a bachelors in Biochemistry. He was very p...

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04/01/2026

Julia S. Dever of Lexington, Kentucky passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Henry Dever, Jr. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 4, 1933, the daughter of the late William Wesley and Stella Adkins Schickinger. The seventh born of eight children, she is the last surviving sibling. Merle Violet Howlett, Wilmer Wesley Schickinger (Doris), Elizabeth Mae Goode (Leonard), Juanita Pollard (William), Geraldine Fentress (Beryl Sr.), John Edward (Jack) Schickinger (Gail), and Sarah Jane McClellan (Jack) all predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Robert Henry Dever lll (Diane), Kathryn D. Kirk (the late Thomas), and Jonathan Brian Dever (Catherine). She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Kevin Thomas Kirk (Katherine), Sarah D. Schmidt (Troy), Brian Douglas Dever (Diana), Elizabeth K. Truelove (Daniel), Benjamin Robert Dever, and Jonathan Lee Boyd as well as 13 Great-Grandchildren, and a Brother-in-Law, Donald Dever. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends that she loved dearly.

Julia retired from the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot from the Equal Employment Office after being mainly a stay-at-home Mom. She was a member of the former Epworth United Methodist Church (Embrace Church) in Lexington, Kentucky.

In the winter of 1962 Bob and Julia moved their family to Lexington from Louisville, Kentucky. It was a big change after living near a close-knit extended family. By the next morning lifelong friends were made at their new home.

We will all continue to remember her beautiful smile and the love she shared so easily. Always positive and living each day to the fullest, she loved deeply and well. If you came to her home, she would greet you with open arms. Food was offered, and boy, it was delicious! She was ever ready to welcome family and friends to sit around the table and share in some good conversation and plenty of laughter after a wonderful meal!

Her faith was just a part of her and never wavered. Every night she included in her prayers each person she loved, and there were many!

Know that she would want you to believe as she does that Jesus has said: “In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2)

The visitation for Julia will be at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home 3421 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM with service to follow at 12:30PM. Burial will be at Lexington Cemetery.

The Family of Julia wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Sayre Christian Village and to the Hospice Care Team of Bluegrass Care Navigators.

Julia Dever’s Family requests that donations be made to The Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Home, https://kyumh.org/donate ,

Bluegrass Care Navigators https://www.bgcarenav.org/give or the charity of your choice.

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03/31/2026

Daisy A. Battle, beloved wife of the late Howard L. Battle, died peacefully on March 28, 2026. Devoted mother of Glenn H. Battle (Michele), Nanci A. Place, and Terri L. Battle and sister of Carl Beeler and the late Donald Beeler and Constance Beeler Sutherland. Daisy was a loving nanny to eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews, and a blessing to countless friends whose lives she touched. Daisy was a devout Catholic and volunteered her time working in the Sacristy at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington.

Visitation will be held at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington on Saturday April 11th from 9:00-10:30AM. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated with family and friends immediately following the visitation at 10:30AM in the Chapel at Kerr Brothers – Harrodsburg Road. A procession to her final resting place at Calvary Cemetery in Lexington will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Action Center (Catholic Action Center) or Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington (Home - Catholic Charities).

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03/31/2026

Anthony (Tony) Neal Raimondo, 87, of Lexington, KY, passed away on March 26, 2026.

Tony was known for his love of cappuccino, gelato, and puns—always ready to share all three with those around him. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from Italy, Tony grew up in Miami, FL, but always considered Lexington his home, having lived there since 1974. He served in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Pace University in New York.

A natural tinkerer and “fix-it” guy, Tony turned the mechanical skills he gained in the Air Force into a small business repairing electronics. His expertise, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, led him to a customer service field technician role at IBM, beginning a 33-year career that spanned sales, customer service, and product management. Over the years, his work with IBM took him to Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, and eventually to Lexington.

It was in Lexington, on a golf course, that Tony’s life took its most meaningful turn. There, he met Beverly, who would become his wife of 40 years. His greatest joy was his family. He cherished time spent together, especially during annual vacations to the beaches of North and South Carolina, and two unforgettable trips to Italy, where he impressed his entire family by proving he could still speak Italian. In retirement, he and Beverly enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and spending time on Hilton Head Island, where he rarely missed an opportunity to play in the pool with his grandsons.

Golf remained one of Tony’s lifelong passions—not for the score, but for the camaraderie. While his best round was arguably the one where he met his wife, he treasured every opportunity to spend time on the course with friends, sharing stories and laughter. In recent years, he took great pride in organizing a weekly golf game.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Laurel Raimondo Martin (Howard Florence) of Lexington, KY, and Christa Raimondo Cronin (Will) of Portsmouth, RI, and his grandsons, Henry and Duncan Cronin.

A public visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY. Following the visitation, a private reception will be held for family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (Beverly Nickell Raimondo Leadership Award), https://prichardcommittee.org/donate/

Bluegrass Care Navigators, (Hospice of the Bluegrass) https://www.bgcarenav.org/give

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03/31/2026

Connie Sue Brown, age 81, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Lexington, KY.

She was born in Lexington, KY on March 6, 1945, to the late Charles and Maudie Brown. Connie retired from the University of Kentucky and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Versailles, KY. Connie was a loving friend, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kimberly Brown (Bo) Huffines, Hamilton, OH and Angela Brown Bain of Versailles, KY., as well as her sister, Charlesetta Ardery of Lexington, KY. Connie is also survived by four grandchildren, Wesley and Skyler Bain, Ben and Emily Huffines and three great grandchildren, Callie, Gannon and Gracie. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Brown.

Funeral services for Connie will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 12:00PM at Faith Baptist Church, 3692 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY. Visitation will take place at the Church from 10:00AM – 12:00PM. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wesley Bain, Skyler, Bain, Ronnie Wess, Dwayne Rice, Chase Ardery, Chris Ardery, Jeremy Ardery and Jeff Ardery.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road is in charge of arrangements.

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03/29/2026

Roy Glenn Alcorn, 86, passed peacefully on March 26, 2026 at his home in Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky. He was the husband of the late Beverly Ann Alcorn (Gander). They shared over 50 years together.
Roy was born in High Bridge, Kentucky on June 22, 1939 to Walter and Ruth Alcorn....

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