Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Robert Vance Drakeford
Oct 17, 2009
View Video Nicholasville-Robert Vance Drakeford, 62, husband of Judy Collins Drakeford, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was born in Lexington, and raised in Mercer and Jessamine Counties. He was preceded in death by his father, Vance H. Drakeford. Additional survivors include his mother, Rena (Don) Drakeford Warren, his children, Vance H. Drakeford, Michael (Patty)...
Clara E. Deering Ritchey
Oct 13, 2009
Clara E. Deering Ritchey, 71, wife of Paul Harris Ritchey, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Clara was born April 27, 1938 in Garrard County to the late Daniel and Ruth Lyons Deering. Survivors are her five children, Ronnie (Bonnie Joyce) Thacker of Nicholasville, William -Junebug- (Kim) Thacker Jr. of Lexington, Johnny Ray (Susie) Thacker of Nicholasville, Debbie Carol (Danny Sr.)...
Anthony Allen Laird
Oct 12, 2009
Anthony Allen Laird, 45, husband of Sheila Jean Wardle Laird, died October 12, 2009. Additional survivors include two children, Matthew and Sarah Laird, brothers, Daniel, Tommy and Johnny Laird, a sister, Angela Rivel and other family members. Memorial services will be 1:00pm Friday October 23, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Funeral: 1:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist...
William Arthur White
Oct 11, 2009
William Arthur White, 90, widower of Gladys White, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and earning a Silver Star. He is survived by a loving nephew and his wife, Jimmy and Debbie Brumfield and their children. Services will be 11:00am Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Betts & West Funeral Home....
Edward Allen Wilday, Sr.
Oct 9, 2009
Edward Allen Wilday, Sr. (91) died at Hospice in St. Joseph-s Hospital on October 9, 2009. He was born the third of four sons (all deceased) to Harold and Mary Wilday on December 22, 1917 during a blizzard in Centerville, New York. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Arda Haskins Wilday, and four children: Mary (Amos) Tanner...
Jewell King
Oct 1, 2009
Jewell King, 85, wife of Warren G. King, died October 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Truth and Faith Church of God and a former employee of Hobbs Department Store. Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Robin) King and Kenny (Johnetta) King, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Neal Reece and a sister Louise...
Alice Frances Brandenburg
Sep 28, 2009
Alice Frances Brandenburg, 84, widow of Carl Stanley -Bud- Brandenburg, and formerly of Nicholasville, died September 28, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Nora Faust, and a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church. She married on October 19, 1946. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and she will be deeply missed. Survivors include...
Timothy D. Anderson
Sep 26, 2009
Timothy D. Anderson, 29, husband of Amanda Miller Anderson and father of McKenzie Lynn and Timothy Hunter James Anderson, of Glenridge Way, died suddenly September, 26, 2009. He was an employee G&J Pepsi Cola. He was the son of Donald and Star Helton Anderson. Additional survivors include a brother, Jonathan Michael Anderson, maternal grandparents, Albert and June Helton, mother and...
Essie Fay Starnes Jewell
Sep 24, 2009
From: Betts & West Funeral Home Bill to: Betts & West Funeral Home Run Saturday under Wilmore dateline. Essie Starnes Jewell, 82, widow of William Gerald Jewell, died Thursday September 24, 2009. Essie was born June 1, 1928 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas and Maude Martin Starnes. Survivors are four children, Rita Jewell of Versailles, Gerald Jewell of...
Paul Gregory "Greg" Ballard
Sep 24, 2009
Nicholasville- Paul -Greg- Ballard, 46, husband of Tina Hill Ballard, of Kurtzland Drive, died September 24, 2009 after a battle with cancer. He was a truck driver for McLane, a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Desert Storm and a member of Allensville Baptist Church in Winchester. Greg was an avid sports fan. He was the son of...
Linda Jenkins
Sep 22, 2009
Linda Jenkins, 62, widow of John Preston -Jay- Jenkins died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She attended New Hope Fellowship and worked for Stanley, formally Sergeant & Greenleaf, for thirty five years. Survivors are her two children, Sandra D. -Big Red- Cobb of Nicholasville, Elizabeth Ann -Bubbles- Barnett of Broadhead, grandchildren, Adam Jeffery Cobb, Stephanie Marie and Crystal Lee Barnett,...
Wade Dencil Judge Jr.
Sep 22, 2009
Wade Dencil Judge Jr., 39, of Rosebud Road, died September 22, 2009. He was the son of Wade Dencil Judge Sr. and Vicky Johnson Judge. He was the Governor of the Moose Lodge-Nicholasville. Additional survivors include five children, Haelie Judge Shouse, Heather Owen, Davan, Harley and Georgia Judge, a grandchild, Brianna Lynn Brubaker, grandfather, Albert Johnson, a brother Brian (Sandy)...
Sararh Jane Puckett Walls
Sep 21, 2009
Sarah Jane Puckett Walls, 62, wife of Thomas A. Walls, died Monday September, 21, 2009. She was born February 19, 1947 in Nicholasville, KY to Ambrose and Della Smith Puckett. Additional survivors are three children, Brenda Lynn Willis of Danville, Jesse Franklin Willis and Michael Lee (Janice) Willis of Missouri, three granddaughters, Breanna S. Williams and Desare Yaremchak of Nicholasville...
Atwood "Buddy" Vanarsdell Hurt Jr.
Sep 9, 2009
Atwood -Buddy- Vanarsdell Hurt Jr., 65, husband of Patricia Ann Kerns Hurt, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home. Buddy was born July 1, 1944 in Mercer County to the late Atwood Vanarsdell Hurt Sr. and Velma Louise Halfhill Hurt. He was a farmer, member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church and Nonesuch Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years....
Rebecca Perry Despain
Sep 5, 2009
Rebecca Perry DeSpain, 82, widow of Clell DeSpain, of Lone Oak Drive, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 after several months of illness. She was a native of Lexington, daughter of the late David Penn Perry and Georgia Frances Lyon Perry. She graduated from the University of KY in1948. Rebecca enjoyed cooking and attended La Verenne Culinary Academy in Paris,...
Callie Stidham Waits
Aug 30, 2009
Callie Stidham Waits, 79, loving wife of Harold Waits died Sunday August 30, 2009. Callie was born May 8, 1930 in Jackson, KY to the late Ike and Nannie Landrum Stidham. She was a homemaker, member and deaconess at Providence Christian Church, member of Jessamine County Beef Association, 4-H Mothers Homemakers and Southern States Board. Additional survivors are her children,...
Deborah Sue Stinnett King
Aug 29, 2009
Deborah Sue Stinnett King, 57, died August 29, 2009. She was born May 9, 1952 in Jessamine County to the late Calvin Scott and Iva Elizabeth Stinnett Williams. Survivors include three children, Scott (Stacy) Stinnett, Shannon Wilhoite and Katie (Tommy Vincent) King, ten grandchildren, Greg, Maghan and Bethany Stinnett, Haley Vincent, Devyn King, Devon Vincent, Bradley and Cameron Wilhoite, Ryan...
Dallas Dean Cheek
Aug 28, 2009
Nicholasville-Dallas Dean Cheek, 77, widower of Anna Mae Reynolds Cheek, of Beaumont Road, died August 28, 2009. He was a tobacco farmer in Jessamine County for over 50 years and a deacon and deacon emeritus at East Hickman Baptist Church where he was a member for over 50 years. Dallas enjoyed fishing, wrestling and spending time with his family. Survivors...
Emilie Jean Mcgrann
Aug 28, 2009
Emily McGrann, 50, wife of Michael McGrann died Friday. Services at a later date. Betts & West Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation: pending Funeral: pending Interment: pending
Jimmie T. Goss Higgs
Aug 25, 2009
Jimmie T. Higgs, 105, widow of Robert T. Higgs, who preceded her in death in 1971, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Central Baptist Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Effie Crowder Goss. Mrs. Higgs was a faithful member of the Nicholasville Christian Church and a member of the Hanley Homemakers. She was a Jessamine...
