Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
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...
Barbara Ann Perkins
Dec 4, 2024
Barbara Ann Scott Perkins, 73, widow of Carl David Perkins, Nicholasville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 11, 1951, to the late Charles Scott and Stella Grimes Scott. Barbara worked as an instructional assistant at Nicholasville Elementary for many years. She is survived by her son, David Perkins...
Brenda Snowden Horn
Dec 3, 2024
Brenda Snowden Horn, age 77, of Wilmore, Kentucky, died at her home on December 3, 2024, after a long battle with her family by her side. She was born to J.T. and Bertha Snowden on March 10, 1947, in Irvine, Kentucky. Brenda lived in Wilmore for 53 years. Her most favorite activity was spending time with her family. Her family...
John Shelton Spencer
Dec 3, 2024
John Shelton Spencer, 76, husband of Charlene Fraley Spencer of Nicholasville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on July 13, 1948, to the late John Shelt Spencer and Margie Orvie Toler Spencer. John was a retired teacher, having taught at several school districts in his career. He was also a proud...
Lucille Jeanette Abner
Dec 2, 2024
Lucille Jeanette Abner, 59, wife of Chris Abner, Nicholasville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 28, 1965, to James Willard Horton and Alice Faye Houp Horton. She is survived by her husband, Chris; daughter, Tiffany Griffith; brother, James Willard Horton Jr. (Shannon); sister, Leona Cheek (Donald); and grandchildren, Kylin Griffith and Avery...
William "Bill" Dudley Cox
Dec 2, 2024
William Dudley “Bill” Cox, 92, widower of Reuel Esther Gilbert Cox, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Cedarhurst in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, on June 15, 1931, to the late Durwood M. Cox and Vivian Ford Cox Miller. Bill was the security manager at IBM until his retirement and was an Air Force veteran....
Sheila Ann Harris
Nov 28, 2024
Sheila Ann Harris, 61, wife of Jimmy Darrell Harris, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on April 17, 1963, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Joyce Combs Pittman and the late Ray Pittman. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy, and two sons, Justin Pittman and Lonnie Harris (Cindi); two daughters,...
Cecil Wayne Hall
Nov 25, 2024
Cecil Wayne Hall, 76, husband of Barbara Sue Murphy Hall, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Fayette County on February 6, 1948, to the late Charles Edward Hall and Ida Mae Richardson Hall. He worked as a mechanic for many years and was also a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Cecil is survived...
Tommy Lee Mabry
Nov 23, 2024
Tommy Lee Mabry, 56, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home on Rebel Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Tommy was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Earl Ray Mabry and Marlene Trent. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Mabry. No services are planned. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve Tommy and his family. The online...
