Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Howard Stephen Martin
Jan 10, 2025
Howard Stephen “Steve” Martin, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2025 at the age of 81, born on March 8, 1943 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sandy Martin, daughter Kristie Martin Mack, son Seth Martin both of Nicholasville, KY. Steve also leaves behind four grandchildren, Maisie, Jamie, Lyla, and...
June Carroll Blackford
Jan 9, 2025
June Teater Blackford of Nicholasville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of James “Jim” Blackford of 69 years and the daughter of the late Robin Carroll and Buford Teater. She was a member of the Nicholasville Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir...
Nancy Short Stone
Jan 8, 2025
Nancy Short Stone (84), a beloved community leader, dedicated volunteer, and devoted mother and grandmother, died on January 8, 2025, at her home. Nancy touched the lives of many in the Kentucky communities of Franklin, Nicholasville, and Versailles.
Nancy was the daughter of the late Harvell and Annie Laura Short of Portland, TN. She is survived by her children, Ann Stone...
Robert Forbes Johns
Jan 8, 2025
Robert Forbes Johns, 70, loving husband of Sankey Sponcil Johns, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Robert was born on January 9, 1954, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Creed and Susan Rhineheimer Johns. He is survived by his wife, Sankey; daughter, Brooke Johns; granddaughters, Morgann (Gideon) Brewer and Shelby Wilms; and...
Burrell David Dinkins
Jan 7, 2025
Dr. Burrell David Dinkins, a devoted United Methodist minister and missionary, passed away peacefully in Wilmore, Kentucky on January 7th, 2025, at the age of 91. His life was marked by a deep commitment to faith, service, and global outreach, leaving a legacy in both the United States and Brazil.
Burrell, the seventh of eleven children, was born on April 30th,...
Brandy Gail Rankin
Jan 6, 2025
Brandy Gail Rankin, 50, wife of Richard Rankin, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home in Lancaster, Kentucky. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 8, 1974, the daughter of Sheila Dyer Favier (Peter). Brandy is survived by her husband, Richard; mother, Sheila; stepfather, Peter; sister, Nicole Favier; and grandchildren, Madison Rankin and Journei Rankin. She is...
Shelby Jean Amburgey
Jan 5, 2025
Shelby Jean Amburgey, age 86, of Nicholasville, peacefully entered heaven on January 5, 2025. She was born in Hindman, KY, the second child of George and Marie Hayes. Shelby’s favorite activity was spending time with her family. She retired from Kroger in Nicholasville after 20 years of service. Shelby and Larry spent Kentucky winters in Vero Beach, Florida for 17...
William "Bill" Jennings Sexton
Jan 3, 2025
William “Bill” Jennings Sexton, age 76, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Garrard County, Kentucky. Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra Stinnett Sexton; one daughter, Samantha (Lee) Sexton of Jessamine County; one son, Jonathan (Christy) Sexton of Garrard County; and six grandchildren, Jonathan Wayne Sexton, Austin Yates, Abby (Tyler) Sexton, Samuel Adkins, Will Sexton, and...
Rowan Oliver Medley
Dec 24, 2024
Rowan Oliver Medley, two-month-old “Rainbow Baby” of Ian Alexander Medley and Bridgette Rene Mastin, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Lancaster, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 24, 2024. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Daniel Mastin and Kim (Kenneth Happy) Mastin, and paternal grandparents, Stephanie (Abel De La Cruz) Henson and Ian Medley. Rowan...
James Henry Morris
Dec 22, 2024
James Henry Morris, 87, widower of Pamela Ann Morris, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on March 24, 1937, to the late Thomas Jefferson Morris and Zella King Morris. James worked for the City of Nicholasville for many years. He is survived by his grandchildren, Dana Canova, Dustin Wells, Jaimie Morris, Stacy Bruner, Crystal...
Eva Marie Carter Goldey
Dec 22, 2024
Eva Carter Goldey (94) of Jessamine County left this world how she loved to spend it, at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess W. & Zella Peel Carter, 7 siblings – Anna Carter Davis, Mildred Carter Wills, Marguerite Dean Rodrigues, Ray Waldon (Buddy) Carter, Jane Evelyn Williams,...
John David Shanklin
Dec 21, 2024
John David Shanklin, 63, husband of Rebecca Shanklin, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. John was born on May 5, 1961, in Versailles, Kentucky, to the late Shirley and Mary Belle Kincaid Shanklin. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer (John) Thomas; one step-son Joey (Stephanie) Vaughn; one stepdaughter, Trisha (Dominic) Waples; one brother,...
Eva Lee Reynolds
Dec 20, 2024
Eva Lee Miller Reynolds, 94, widow of Eldon Reynolds, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, to the late Ernest and Thelma Peel Miller. Eva is survived by her daughter Marcella Sandlin and her special son-in-law Harvey Sandlin; five grandchildren, Bruce Reynolds, Eldon Lee Harney, Timothy, Justin, and Jason Sandlin;...
Henry Cassell Baker
Dec 14, 2024
Henry Cassell Baker, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home on Catnip Hill Road in Jessamine County, Kentucky. He was born on March 5, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late John A. Baker, III, and Juanita Haydon Baker. Henry worked with his family on the family farm. He is survived by two brothers, Stephen Baker...
Larry Ray Adams
Dec 12, 2024
Larry Ray Adams, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at his home in Nicholasville, KY.
Larry is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Cornelius Adams; one son, Brian (Tara) Adams of Madison County; and four grandchildren, Drew Adams, Reese Adams, Aisley Adams, and Mackenzie Adams.
Larry is preceded in death by his son, Brandon Keith Adams, and his parents,...
Brandon Dale Hudson
Dec 11, 2024
Brandon Dale Hudson, 36, husband of Katherine Wallis, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home in Nicholasville. He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on May 6, 1988, to Ronald Kent Hudson and Debra Jean Long Hudson.
Brandon was celebrated as a talented baseball player, indulging in the sport for the greater part of his childhood and through high...
Mary Elizabeth Snider
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Snider, 89, widow of Kenneth Gerald Snider, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Lewisburg, Kentucky, on November 28, 1935, to the late Willie Tilton Irvin and Mary Tom Rollins Irvin. Mary worked as the accounts payable clerk for Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company for many years. She also attended Cornerstone Baptist...
William Phillips Towne
Dec 9, 2024
William “Bill” Phillips Towne, 65, of Nicholasville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in California on November 8, 1959, to Edward Bancroft Towne Jr. and Lucia Johnson. He is survived by his brothers, Edward Towne and Andrew Towne, and his sister, Mary Palmer Towne Webb. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 –...
Edith A. Keef
Dec 9, 2024
Edith A. Keef, 89, widow of Harley Keef Jr., passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Sycamore, Illinois, on August 26, 1935, to the late Carl Miller and Vada Johnson Miller. She is survived by her son, Michael Eugene Keef (Beverly); and daughters, Lisa May Keef and Debra Ann Curtsinger. Private family services will...
Wanda Jean Humphrey
Dec 8, 2024
Wanda Jean Humphrey, 53, of Nicholasville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Lancaster, Kentucky, on April 18, 1971, to Bettie Jean Carter Humphrey and the late Robert L. Humphrey. She was a store associate at Walmart for 29 years, having worked all over the store throughout her career. She also attended Nicholasville Christian...
