Nicholasville, KY Obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas Ray Gorham, 68, husband of Sheila Gay Whitlock Gorham, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Thomas is survived by his wife Sheila; two daughters, LaDonna (Darrell) Roberts and Marissa Gorham; parents, Thomas and Constance Gorham; two brothers, Kurt (Jeanne) Gorham and Craig (Elizabeth) Gorham; and two...

Jul 20, 2024

Carolyn Sue Underwood Brooks, 78, widow of Glenn Scott Brooks, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born in Indiana on November 9, 1945, to the late James Underwood and Roberta Delaney Underwood. She is survived by three children, Edward Lee (Sonia) Goforth, Michael Kane Brooks, Traci (Michael Evarts) Brooks, a...

Jul 18, 2024

Garett Allen Hager, 48, husband of Renee Razor Hager, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was born in Lexington, KY on January 24, 1976, to Brenda Kay Hall Hager and the late Garnett Anderson “Andy” Hager. Garett was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend! His...

Jul 15, 2024

Louella Henry Houp, 87, widow of Robert Kenneth Houp, of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Cedar Hurst Senior Living in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born on August 15, 1936, in Nicholasville, to the late James William “Bill” Henry and Letitia Clouse Henry. She was a member of the Wilmore Methodist Church. Louella enjoyed gardening,...

Jul 14, 2024

Judy Loretta Watson, 78, of Shun Pike, Nicholasville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Salinas, California, on June 20, 1946, to the late Audra May Renfro. Judy is survived by her daughter, Kerry Simpson; grandchildren, Natalie Luce, Chris Simpson, Courtney Domenico, and Talon Domenico; and four great-grandchildren. She...

Jul 9, 2024

Melissa Lynn Brumley Messer, 58, widow of Jack Perry Messer, Jr., of Wolfe Street, Nicholasville, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington on February 22, 1966, to Janice Fitzpatrick Starr and the late Charles Starr. She is survived by her sons, Danny Ray Brumley, Jr., and Brandon Ray Brumley (Mary); daughter, Shannon...

Jul 7, 2024

Scottie Laverna Shouse, 88, widow of Charles Bradley Shouse, Sr., passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Itman, West Virginia, on July 12, 1935, to the late Theodore Radford and Gladys Virginia Short. She is survived by her sons, Charles Bradley Shouse, Jr. (Susan), and Robert Dale Shouse (Vena); sister, Charlotte Seneriz; grandchildren,...

Jul 5, 2024

Dennis Lee Rose, 76, husband of Brenda Baker Rose, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home on Hickory Hill Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 8, 1948, to the late Auburn Dennis Rose Sr. and Alice Lee Givens Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2024

Antonio “Tony” Nieves, 97, widower of Nancy Lee Chafin Nieves, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home on Courchelle Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Logan, West Virginia, on November 2, 1926, to the late Serafin Nieves and Sarah Nieves. Tony was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War II and employed as...

Jul 4, 2024

Joretta Johns Grow, 93, widow of David Grow, daughter of the late Ed and Mabel English Johns, mother of Donna (Gerald) Cobb and the late Gary Dale Grow, passed peacefully at her home Thursday, July 4, in the loving presence of her daughter and a devoted caregiver following an extended illness. Joretta was the last surviving of her siblings...

Jul 2, 2024

Elvin Dyer Jr., 60, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born in Fayette County on April 26, 1964, to Elvin Dyer Sr. and Opal Gill Dyer. He was a mason by trade, having worked independently for many years. He is survived by his son, Junior Dyer; daughters, Crystal Dawn Crabtree, Rhonda Faith Dyer Johnson...

Jul 2, 2024

Omar Staton Jr, 78, widower of Charlotte Spencer Staton, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the home of his daughter in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on June 29, 1946, to the late Omar Staton, Sr. and Edith Ellington Staton. Omar was a farmer and mechanic, a member of Pinckard Baptist Church, and...

Jul 1, 2024

A member of our Tribe has gone onto glory:

Ricky Lyn Mulcahy, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2024, after a short illness and courageous battle. He was born on August 25, 1952, to Robert Lucien and Virginia Mulcahy. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 52 ½...

Jun 28, 2024

Patricia Joseph Simpson, 86, wife of Larry Simpson of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky, on February 11, 1938, to the late Willie G. Joseph and Edith Combs Joseph. She worked as the office manager for Bruce Smith Law Offices for many...

Jun 24, 2024

Pamela Sue Jones, 73, wife of Sherley Jones, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home on Woodlawn Court, Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington on October 25, 1950, to the late Lucian McQueen and Leota Prather. She is survived by her husband, Sherley; son, Jason Jones; daughters, Laura Shaw and Mandy Jones; sisters, Linda Earlywine and...

Jun 23, 2024

Roy Lamb, 79 of Nicholasville, Kentucky, a native of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at his residence in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Born April 5,1945 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James and Ella Portwood Lamb. Roy was the owner of R. Lamb Trucking Company which he founded in 1980. He is...

Jun 23, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Feltner, 73, husband of Joyce Cress Feltner, Nicholasville, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Leslie County, Kentucky, on September 24, 1950, to the late Calloway Feltner and Rosa Lee Lewis. Tony is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, April Renee Feltner Kerr (Bill), and Karin Elaine Bottom; sisters, Yvonne Hamilton,...

Jun 21, 2024

Craig Allen Whitaker, 40, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 21. 2024. He was born October 25, 1983 in Rockcastle County.

Craig was a remarkable man that went out of his way to help anyone and everyone he possibly could, no matter friend or stranger. He was an incredibly hard worker. His pride and love of...

Jun 20, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Suzanne Hodge of Harvest Alabama went to be with her Lord on June, 20, 2024. She passed away at home from adrenal cancer at age 77. Rebecca was born February 18, 1947 in Louisville Kentucky. She graduated from Butler High School, then went on to attend Murray State University, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with...

Jun 19, 2024

Joseph Patrick Cropper (“Pat”, or “Joe” to his friends), 72, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on June 19, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky, the third child - and first son – of Edwin Marshall Cropper and Jean Owen Cochran. Pat attended St. Paul grade school and Lexington Catholic High School. He grew...