Doris J. Leigh, 96, widow of Charles Leigh, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. A proud, lifelong resident of Midway, Kentucky, she was born on Sept. 8, 1929, to the late Roy and Julia Devers Jones.
Doris dedicated 46 years of distinguished service to her community as the chief deputy for the Woodford County Property Valuation Administration. Following her retirement, her devotion to her hometown never wavered. She actively served on numerous committees, including the Midway City Council, Midway Cemetery Committee, the Veterans Committee and the Homeplace Task Force, always keeping Midway at the heart of her efforts. She was a member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church. A passionate advocate for politics, Doris was also a devoted member and former chairperson of the Woodford County Democratic Party. […]