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.

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.

Sara Lou Beasley Gray, 70, went to be with her lord and savior on Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Joesph Hospital. Sara...
11/20/2025

Sara Lou Beasley Gray, 70, went to be with her lord and savior on Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Joesph Hospital. Sara was born on May 4,1955 to the late Rev. William C. and Josephine Beasley. Sara is preceded in death by one sister Joyce Winn and sister-in-law JoAnn Anderson.

Sara gave he...

Alene Hatfield Kearns, 97, widow of Neville Sandlin Kearns, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospit...
11/16/2025

Alene Hatfield Kearns, 97, widow of Neville Sandlin Kearns, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born January 25, 1928, in Garrard County to the late Henry and Ada Lee Wheeler Hatfield. She was a homemaker and a farmer. She loved to work in her yard, alw...

Raymond “Ray” Sturgeon, 86, left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home ...
11/13/2025

Raymond “Ray” Sturgeon, 86, left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville. He was born September 16, 1939, in Versailles to the late Tom and Arthelas Sparks Sturgeon. He worked for many years installing pools for Geddes Pools.

In...

Keith Frederick John Favell, 78, passed away on November 10, 2025, at his home in Midway, Kentucky, surrounded by his de...
11/13/2025

Keith Frederick John Favell, 78, passed away on November 10, 2025, at his home in Midway, Kentucky, surrounded by his devoted wife of 55 years, Gillian and daughter, Vanessa.

Born March 17, 1947, in North London, England, to the late Hugh and Ann Favell, Keith lived a life rich with purpose,...

Jean I. Allred Bowden, 86, widow of Jerry David Bowden, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home in Versaille...
11/11/2025

Jean I. Allred Bowden, 86, widow of Jerry David Bowden, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home in Versailles, Kentucky. She was born July 13, 1939, in Bolestown, Tennessee, to the late Dennis and Leona Boles Allred.

Jean graduated in 1958 from York Agricultural Institute (high...

This Veterans Day, Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home pauses to honor the courageous men and women who have served our great ...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home pauses to honor the courageous men and women who have served our great nation.

We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans and giving back to those whose sacrifice and service define our freedoms. 🇺🇸

To every veteran and their family—thank you for your bravery, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment. We are forever grateful.

We’re here to help veteran families with military honors, benefits paperwork, burial options, and compassionate care every step of the way.

Jesus "Chuy" Disciplina Juarez of Versailles was born on August 26, 1987, and entered the arms of Our Lord Jesus on Nove...
11/08/2025

Jesus "Chuy" Disciplina Juarez of Versailles was born on August 26, 1987, and entered the arms of Our Lord Jesus on November 5, 2025, in Lexington, KY, surrounded by his beloved family, holding his wife's hand with his little brother by his side, whom he loved very much. He was the son of the late C...

Robert Dale Gibson, (81) of Versailles, husband of Sallie Gay Gibson died on November 1, 2025. Mr. Gibson owned L&G Karn...
11/06/2025

Robert Dale Gibson, (81) of Versailles, husband of Sallie Gay Gibson died on November 1, 2025. Mr. Gibson owned L&G Karnes Wallpaper with his wife and retired from Kentucky state government. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 11, 1944 to the late Addison and Hazel Gibson. Mr. Gibson ...

Donald Richardson, born November 10, 1936, in Versailles, KY, to Anna Ruth Tilghman and Horace Kidwell Richardson, passe...
11/04/2025

Donald Richardson, born November 10, 1936, in Versailles, KY, to Anna Ruth Tilghman and Horace Kidwell Richardson, passed away peacefully October 31, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Graves Richardson, sons Eric Scott Richardson (Kelly Si...

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161 Broadway Street
Versailles, KY
40383

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