Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
James Daniel Proffitt
Feb 7, 2023
James Daniel Proffitt, 53, of N. 4th Street, Nicholasville, passed away, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home. He was born in London, Kentucky on March 27, 1969, to the late Harrison and Nancy Curry Proffitt. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by a brother, Jerry Wayne Proffitt, a sister, Charlotte (Dennis) Todd,...
Lisa Renee Jeffers
Feb 7, 2023
Lisa Renee Jeffers, 48, of Georgetown, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born in Lexington on October 9, 1974, to Albert and Wanda Day McKinney. She is survived by her sons, Tyler Dwayne Jeffers, and Lee Dawson Barnett; stepdaughters, Lauren Nicole Jeffers, and Lindsay Zeinert; as well as her brother, Greg McKinney (Belinda). A...
Mary Louise Shearer
Feb 7, 2023
Mary Louise Shearer, 94, widow of James Philip Shearer, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Jessamine County on August 12, 1928, to the late Virgil Preston and Ruby Rose Preston. Mary worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Franklin Manor. She is survived by her son, Michael Shearer; daughters, Linda (Ronald) Douglas,...
Ginastasia Newby
Feb 5, 2023
Ginastasia Newby, 29, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Danville on May 3, 1993, to Marcus Yocum and Laverne Newby. She worked as an ambassador for Amazon Fulfillment in Lexington. In addition to her parents, Marcus and Laverne, left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Christy...
Earl "Brad" Bradford Lewallen
Feb 4, 2023
Earl “Brad” Bradford Lewallen, 48, husband of Trisha Ammerman Lewallen for 25 years, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home in Wilmore after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Lexington on January 20, 1975, to the late Earl Hubert Lewallen and Dianne Garrison (Stan) Gillispie. Besides his wife, Trisha, and mother, Dianne, he is survived...
Emily "Sue Neu" Howe
Feb 4, 2023
Emily “Sue Neu” Howe, 86, widow of William Howe, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Tollesboro on August 14, 1936, to the late Raymond Deatley and Martha Gill Deatley. She worked as a dietitian for Central Baptist Hospital. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Smith (Ronald), and Cheryl Parker (Keith); sons, Jack L. Neu,...
Curtis Eugene Drury
Feb 3, 2023
Curtis Eugene Drury, 85, widower of Mary Allen Drury, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home in Nicholasville. He was born in Woodford County on January 6, 1938, to the late George Drury and Hannah McGohon Drury. He worked as a carpenter at the University of Kentucky and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is...
Anthony "Tony" Eugene Kula
Jan 30, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Eugene Kula
It is with profound sadness that the family of Anthony "Tony" Eugene Kula announces his peaceful passing on January 30th, 2023, at the age of 85 years old.
He will be affectionately remembered by his children: Tonda and Rick; his grandchildren: Alissa, Brynn, Jordan, Jenny, Rick, Meagan, Joshua, Robert, and Sarah; and many adoring great-grandchildren.
Tony was predeceased by...
Savannah Jeen Goldey
Jan 30, 2023
Savannah Jeen Goldey was a beautiful free-spirited soul. She could light up the room with her laugh. Savannah was born on February 16, 1993, and passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2023. Savannah was hard-working and very artistic. She worked building fences with her brother, Spencer, and used her creative skills to decorate anything she could. Savannah loved her daughter,...
Ray Eugene Sharp
Jan 30, 2023
Ray Eugene Sharp, 76, passed away on January 30, 2023, at St. Joseph Jessamine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born on July 19, 1946, in Oakland, California to the late Raymond Sharp and Viola Whaley Sharp. Ray was a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam. He is survived by a son Neil Sharp, daughter, Lesli Hatfield, two sisters, Brenda Jackson...
Roy Butcher, Jr.
Jan 27, 2023
Roy Butcher, Jr., 87, husband of Linda Durham Butcher, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born in Jessamine County on August 8, 1935, to the late Roy Butcher and Millie Rawlings Butcher. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his five sons, Roy Wallace (Debbie) Butcher, David Allen Butcher, Larry (Paula)...
Jerry Howard Hess
Jan 24, 2023
Jerry Howard Hess, 82, husband of Melena VanArsdall, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, on August 24, 1940, to the late Howard Hess and Kathleen Kite Hess. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years in Federal and State Government Administration. There are no services planned at...
Billy Saylor
Jan 21, 2023
Billy Saylor, 70, widower of Nancy Lou Snow Saylor, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was born in Berea on August 21, 1952, to the late Eli Saylor and Cindy Roark Saylor. He is survived by his son, Glenn (Veronica) Saylor; daughters, Carla (Gerald) Dunn, Angie Saylor Hood (Marshall), and Carol Raisor; sisters, Margaret Saylor, and...
Leiani Marie Tillett
Jan 17, 2023
Leiani Marie Tillett, 48, wife of Marlon Tillett, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born June 21, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky to Estel Leon Lay and the late Donna Marie Brummett Lay. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Lay and Zack Craig, a brother, David Travis (Jackie) Lay, a sister, Erica Lay, and an uncle, Lewis...
Timothy Grant Spencer
Jan 16, 2023
Timothy Grant Spencer, 63, husband of Debra Kaye Hamilton Spencer, died, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Alabama on July 19, 1959, to the late James Spencer and the late Jean Landrum Spencer. Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Dawn Spencer, and Patricia Kaye Spencer, brother, Danny Spencer, sister, Pamela Kay McDougal, six grandchildren, and three...
Betty June Battaglia
Jan 15, 2023
Betty June Battaglia, 90, widow of Lewis Vincent Battaglia, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home in Versailles, Kentucky. She was born June 18, 1932, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Vincent Lorenzi and Mary Mancabelli Lorenzi. Survivors include a son, Lewis Vincent (Karen) Battaglia, a daughter, Susan Battaglia, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Betts & West Funeral Home...
William Harold Poindexter
Jan 13, 2023
Mr. William Harold Poindexter of Burkesville, Kentucky died Friday, January 13, 2023, at Cumberland Valley Manor having attained the age of 80 years 11 months, & 4 days. He was born on Kettle Creek of Cumberland County, Kentucky on Monday, February 9, 1942, the son of Hunter & Ruby (Smith) Poindexter. He was a farmer, retired woodworker and worked at...
Georgia Cox
Jan 12, 2023
Georgia Cox, 96, widow of James E. Cox entered eternity on January 12. She is survived by her children Kenneth Cox and Marlene Cox both of Nicholasville. She is also survived by her 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. A private immediate family ceremony will be held due to current health concerns. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking...
Robert Lewis Porter
Jan 11, 2023
Robert Lewis Porter, 61, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 5, 1961, to the late Robert Porter and Estella Roberta (Arthur) Guy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John C. and Georgia Raglin, Ed and Jane Taylor, and a brother, Christopher Porter. He leaves...
Garland Edward Denny
Jan 11, 2023
Garland Edward Denny, 83, widower of Charlotte Ann Denny, passed away on January 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1939, in Lancaster, Kentucky. Garland was a retired plumber. He is survived by five sons Ricky Edward Denny, Johnny Allen Denny, Louis Michael (Lorrie) Denny, David Scott (Felicia) Denny, and Derek Wayne Denny, and two daughters...
