Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
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...
Rosa Daline Dillingham
Nov 14, 2024
Rosa Daline Dillingham, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home on Meadow Lane in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 8, 1956, to the late Dallas Byron Dillingham, Sr., and Hazel Christine Woods. She is survived by her son, Byron Lee Dillingham, two special nephews, Jeff Helton and David Dillingham, a brother,...
James David Montgomery
Nov 14, 2024
James "Jim" David Montgomery, 77, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 2, 1947, to the late Harvey Montgomery and Monica Aldridge Taylor. He worked for IB Moore Manufacturing and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his...
Sharon Kay Wiggs
Nov 13, 2024
Sharon Kay Wiggs, 72, wife of Stanley Richard Wiggs, Jr., Wilmore, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Jessamine County on July 24, 1952, to the late Morris Coffey and Nancy Lee Coffey. Sharon was a Certified Medical Assistant for 33 years, having worked much of that at Commonwealth Urology. She is survived by...
Hilaria Jusino Luna
Nov 10, 2024
Hilaria Jusino Luna, 90, widow of Felix Torres, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on July 4, 1934, to the late Ignacio and Fernanda Jusino Luna. She is survived by her son, Felix Torres, daughter, Myriam Rivera, and sister, Pifa Jusino. She is preceded by her husband and three children....
Steven Charles Schmidt
Nov 7, 2024
Steven Charles Schmidt took his time to enter this world, 2 weeks late, on October 10, 1972. He was born to Pamela and Charles in Rapid City, South Dakota. He spent his earliest years on the family farm in Madison, MN and though the boy left the farm later, the farm never left the boy. He loved plants and growing...
Robert Donald Ridgway, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Robert Donald Ridgway, Jr., 55, of Evergreen Court in Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Robert was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 15, 1969, to Patricia Coffey Ridgway and the late Robert Donald Ridgway. He was an educator and an Army Veteran. He is survived by his mother and...
