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.

Some days, grief is loud.Some days, it is quiet.Both are real. Both are hard.At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we want f...
04/06/2026

Some days, grief is loud.
Some days, it is quiet.
Both are real. Both are hard.

At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we want families in Versailles, Midway, and Woodford County to know that care and support do not end with the funeral service. Grief takes time, and no one should feel like they have to carry it by themselves.

Wherever you are in your journey, we are here with compassion, understanding, and a willingness to listen.

Easter has a way of feeling both peaceful and personal. For some, it is rooted in family, tradition, and the kind of mom...
04/03/2026

Easter has a way of feeling both peaceful and personal. For some, it is rooted in family, tradition, and the kind of moments that remind us what home really means. Whether gathered around the table, at church, or simply enjoying time together, this season invites us to slow down and appreciate the people who matter most.

At Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, we are grateful to serve the Woodford County community and the families who make it so special. This Easter, we wish you a day filled with peace, warmth, and meaningful time with loved ones. We are thankful to be part of a community where kindness, care, and tradition continue to mean so much.

James William Gould, 82, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by the love of his...
04/02/2026

James William Gould, 82, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on April 26, 1943, in Lexington, Kentucky, Jim was the son of the late George and F***y Gould. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Jim carried deep pri...

David Hunter “Kiwi” Shewmaker II, born September 16, 1963, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky...
03/31/2026

David Hunter “Kiwi” Shewmaker II, born September 16, 1963, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by the love of his family, with his devoted wife, Lisa, and beloved son, David Hunter, by his side. His life was defined not by titles or recognition, but by service—a...

Every family is different, and every life deserves to be honored in a way that feels personal.For some families, a more ...
03/27/2026

Every family is different, and every life deserves to be honored in a way that feels personal.

For some families, a more casual and comfortable setting offers the right place to gather, reflect, share memories, and celebrate a life well lived. At Blackburn & Ward, we’re honored to serve our community by helping families create meaningful moments that are thoughtful, personal, and true to the life being remembered.

At Blackburn & Ward, being part of the community means more than serving families in difficult times—it also means showi...
03/25/2026

At Blackburn & Ward, being part of the community means more than serving families in difficult times—it also means showing up, building relationships, and supporting the next generation.

We were thankful for the opportunity to participate in the 8th Grade Career Fair at the Woodford County Middle School, where we had the chance to speak with students about funeral service, community care, and the many different ways people can make a difference in the lives of others.

We appreciate the invitation and are grateful to be a small part of events like this that help connect students with their community.

Jeanette Yeary “Gran Gran” Dunavent, 92, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Homeplace of Midway, Kentucky. She...
03/24/2026

Jeanette Yeary “Gran Gran” Dunavent, 92, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Homeplace of Midway, Kentucky. She was born on February 14, 1934 in Midway, Kentucky, to the late Ralph and Rebecca Goddard Yeary. Jeanette was a long-time business owner of Terra Lee beauty shop of Versailles, whi...

Robert “Bob” Clark Southworth, 79, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 17, 2026, at Florida Palms West Hos...
03/23/2026

Robert “Bob” Clark Southworth, 79, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 17, 2026, at Florida Palms West Hospital. Born on November 28, 1946, he was the cherished son of the late Ruth Elizabeth Southworth and Warren Edward Southworth.

Bob dedicated 45 years of service to IBM, ret...

Virginia Ann Rowland Glass, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at The Homeplace of Midway, Kentucky. She was bor...
03/23/2026

Virginia Ann Rowland Glass, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at The Homeplace of Midway, Kentucky. She was born on November 26, 1940 in Pickaway County, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Opal Hamilton Rowland. She was a graduate of The Columbus Ohio School of Nursing. She started her career in n...

Henry Kash Nolan, 85, husband of Debbie Nolan, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home in Nicholasville, Kentu...
03/21/2026

Henry Kash Nolan, 85, husband of Debbie Nolan, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Born June 20, 1940 in Stanton, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hays and Lula Kash Nolan. Kash proudly served in the United States Army where he was a trumpet player in th...

During Women’s History Month, we pause to honor the women who have served our country with courage, strength, and sacrif...
03/20/2026

During Women’s History Month, we pause to honor the women who have served our country with courage, strength, and sacrifice. Women veterans have answered the call in times of war and peace, often carrying great responsibility with quiet determination and deep love for the people around them.

This month, we remember and thank the women in our community whose service helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. If you are a woman veteran, or if you have a woman veteran in your family, we also want you to know that there may be veterans death benefits available. We would be honored to help answer your questions and provide guidance. Feel free to reach out to us anytime. If you’d like, you can also share the name or branch of service of a woman veteran you love in the comments so we can honor her with you. 🇺🇸

Peter Mayer, a fiercely independent man with a lifelong curiosity about the world, passed away leaving behind a legacy o...
03/19/2026

Peter Mayer, a fiercely independent man with a lifelong curiosity about the world, passed away leaving behind a legacy of learning, exploration, and a deep appreciation for the land and life around him.

Peter was born in Zweibrücken, Germany, during the difficult years of World War II and sp...

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