Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Edith Lucille Fee
Dec 30, 2021
Edith Lucille Fee, 79, widow of William Bill Fee, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home in Nicholasville. She was born in Estill County on October 10, 1942, to the late John Willie Barnett and Daisy Sams Barnett. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Fee Crout, one son, Stevie Joe Tipton (Rebecca Alice), one brother, Clarence...
Eddie Morris Dunn
Dec 29, 2021
Eddie Morris Dunn, 78, of Nicholasville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born in Lexington on July 29, 1943, to the late William Dunn and Lucy Chunn. He is survived by three daughters, Bonita “Bunny” Marise, Tanya Beimesche, and Celesta “Missy” Tardivo, four sons, Kevin Dunn, Scott Spears, Mark Spears, and Michael “Chris” Dunn,...
Walter Hoover Peel
Dec 28, 2021
Walter Hoover Peel, 89, of Nicholasville, widower of Mary Ella Stinnett Peel, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born in Jessamine County on November 26, 1932, to the late Jord Peel and Agnes Teater Peel. He was both a farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by one son, Jeff (Kelly) Peel, a...
James Logan Smith
Dec 28, 2021
James Logan Smith, 80, husband of Molly England Smith, of Vaughn Ridge Road, London, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. James was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on August 22, 1941, to the late Grover and Arizona Davis Smith. He was a retired Pastor and worked as the Lexington Cemetery groundskeeper for over 31 years. James...
Freddie Eugene Eary
Dec 28, 2021
Freddie Eugene Eary, 71, husband of Joyce Marie Simpson Eary, of Nicholasville, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born in Olive Hill to the late Edward Bennett Eary and Jewell Jarvis Blakeman on January 19, 1950. In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by two sons, Robert Eary (Tiffanie) and Freddie Eary Jr., one daughter, Tiffany...
Joann Fletcher
Dec 26, 2021
JoAnn Fletcher, 89, wife of Joe Dale Fletcher, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home. She was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on February 26, 1932, to the late Mason Baldwin and Katie Wolfe Baldwin O’Nan. She was a member of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church and worked for the Farmers Bank and Central Bank for many years. Survivors include two...
Ronnie Jason Hopkins
Dec 23, 2021
Ronnie Jason Hopkins, 57, of Nicholasville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Lexington on March 26, 1964 to Ronald C. (Freda) Hopkins and Jean (Ira) Curry Prater. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Ronald (Ray) Hopkins, a daughter, Alli (Jeremy) Stith, a special friend, Keith (Nancy) Kestel, one sister, Cheryl Hopkins,...
Clarence Craycraft, Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Clarence Craycraft Jr., 87, husband of Mary M. Turner Craycraft, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Clark County, Kentucky, on June 26, 1934, to the late Clarence Craycraft and the late Ethel Margaret Johnson Craycraft. Clarence was retired from U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Gregory Craycraft (Mickie), Timothy Craycraft (Holly), Cathy Hatton, two stepchildren,...
Bonnie Burton
Dec 21, 2021
Bonnie Jenkins Burton passed from this life on December 21, 2021 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mitchell Burton. She also was predeceased by her parents, Marnix V. and Lillian Bryan Jenkins and her siblings, Eugene Jack Jenkins and Della Jenkins Evans. She is survived by two sons, David Mitchell...
Jimmy Dale Watts
Dec 21, 2021
Jimmy Dale Watts, age 71, passed away December 21, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on December 21, 1950, in Lexington to the late George Henry and Media Bowman Watts. Jimmy worked for 25 years for the City of Nicholasville and 20 years for Food town. He is survived by a brother Charles Watts, special nephew John Black, special...
Charles “Chuck” Ervin Carver
Dec 20, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Ervin Carver, 80, husband of Judy Ammons Carver, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in McLean County, Kentucky, on December 6, 1941, to the late Aubrey Carver and the late Eunice Skipworth Carver. He was a retired Planning Supervisor for Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and...
Grace E. Chasteen
Dec 19, 2021
Grace E. Chasteen, 85, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. On March 1, 1936, she was born to the late Clyde Teater and Laverne East Teater. She worked as a secretary for Standard Products, Mason Hanger, National Mines, and Best of Flowers for many years. She grew up in Little Hickman, attended Parkway Baptist Church for 30 years,...
Willard W Tipton
Dec 18, 2021
Willard W. Tipton, 87, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away December 18, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born August 9, 1934, to the late Charlie Thomas Tipton and Nannie Mae Jones Tipton in Powell County, Kentucky. After graduating from Versailles High School in 1956, he enlisted into the United States Army, where he retired after serving...
Jackie Wayne Rhodus
Dec 18, 2021
Jackie Wayne Rhodus, 63, widower of Tammy Malone Rhodus passed away December 18, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky to Rosie Baker Smith. Jackie is survived by two sons Michael and Jeffrey Rhodus, four grandchildren Emma Mackey, Clayton Rhodus, Joey Street and Jacob Rhodus and two brothers Kenny (Diane) Smith and Gene...
Sidney J. Campbell
Dec 17, 2021
Sidney J. Campbell, 85, husband of Frances Sharon Padgett Campbell, of Wesley Drive, Wilmore, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born in Olive Branch, Illinois, on January 26, 1936, to the late Sidney Joshua and Iva Pearl McKee Campbell. He was a retired Basketball Coach and Athletic Director for multiple schools and was a member of Southern...
Makayla Faith Clark
Dec 16, 2021
MaKayla Faith Clark, 19, of Nicholasville, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born in Lexington on December 29, 2001, to Amy Thacker Clark and the late Stephen Michael Clark, she brought joy to many throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Jace Michael Sims, fiancé, Jacob Thomas Sims, a sister, Kendall Grace Clark, paternal grandparents, Donna & Darryl...
James Dale Whitaker
Dec 15, 2021
James Dale Whitaker, 77, husband of Becky Cumby Whitaker, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home in High Bridge. On October 6, 1944, he was born in Jessamine County to the late Virgil Whitaker and Pearl Sharp Whitaker. He was a self-employed heating and air conditioning contractor for over 50 years. Jim will be remembered and missed by...
Carolyn Sue Dunn
Dec 13, 2021
Carolyn Sue Dunn, age 64, passed away on December 13, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1957, in Lexington, Kentucky. One daughter, Heather Bullock of Nicholasville, survives her. No services are planned at this time. Online guestbook at www.bettsandwestfuneralhome.com
Lowell Nicholas "Nick" Strong
Dec 10, 2021
Lowell Nicholas “Nick” Strong, 63, of Nicholasville, KY, was born on February 8, 1958 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2021. Nick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and businessman who left an incredible impact on the entire community and beyond. His unique sense of humor and quick wit will never be forgotten by...
Ronald Lee Eldridge
Dec 10, 2021
Ronald Lee Eldridge, 61, husband of Tina Hollingsworth Eldridge, died Friday, December 10, 2021, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky, on February 27, 1960, to the late Ruth Lee Riddle Eldridge, but he has called Nicholasville home since the early 1980s. Ron was owner and operator of Ron Eldridge Excavating and Ron Eldridge Properties LLC, Honorary...
