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Nicholasville, KY Obituaries

Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY

Maynard "Mac" Eugene Mckee

Maynard "Mac" Eugene Mckee

Sep 24, 2017

Maynard “Mac” Eugene McKee, 72, husband of Janet Clair Nelson McKee, passed Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born July 18, 1945 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Eugene Clark and Betty Jean Nichols McKee Skaggs. He was an Air Force Viet Nam Veteran, member of Moose International, NRA, loved flea markets, camping and hiking, traveling, and yard work. Survivors...

Edward R. Allen

Edward R. Allen

Sep 17, 2017

Edward R. Allen, 80, of Lawrenceville, IN passed Sunday. He leaves his son, John E. (Rachel) Allen of Metamora and his stepson Ken G. (Rhonda K.) Trabel of West Harrison, stepson Bill Trabel(Nancy) Hamilton,OH, stepdaughters Mary Trabel, Lawrenceville,IN and Marsha Kreuzman ,Versailles. He also leaves numerous grandchildren. He leaves his brother John (the late Mary Bell) Allen of Nicholasville, KY....

Earnest Anthony Dunaway

Earnest Anthony Dunaway

Sep 14, 2017

Earnest Anthony Dunaway, 73, husband of Dorthy Ashcraft Dunaway, passed Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born June 23, 1944 in Lexington, KY to the late Ernest Edward and Naomi Hall Dunaway. He was a farmer, member of Little Hickman Christian Church, Air Force Veteran, and loved to fish, play computer games, and watch TV. Family survivors are two children,...

Ruth Rae Locker Preston

Ruth Rae Locker Preston

Sep 13, 2017

Ruth Rae Locker Preston, 91, widow of Paul Preston, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Ruth was born November 17, 1925 in Jessamine County to the late Walter E. and Laura Burdine Locker. She was a lifelong resident of Jessamine county and a retired employee of Farmers Bank. Family survivors are a son, Danny (Linda) Preston,...

Louise Anderson

Louise Anderson

Sep 12, 2017

Louise Anderson, 87, widow of John D. Anderson, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She is survived by her children, Joyce Day and Glenda Venters (Mark Morton), grandchildren, Becky West (Danny), Jeff Day (Tina), and Kristi Sherlock (Cameron), great grandchildren, Amber and Erin Day, Cameron Sherlock, and Brandon West, great great grandchild, Mason Warner, and several nieces and nephews. Service will...

Betty Beatrice Mcclure Walker

Betty Beatrice Mcclure Walker

Sep 9, 2017

Betty Beatrice McClure Walker, 86, widow of Louis Walker, passed Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born January 17, 1931 in Rockcastle County, KY to the late john Henry and Sudie McClure. Betty loved to garden and make fruit cakes for her family and friends. Family survivors are four children, Rita (Don) Sebastin, Linda Walker, Lewis Clay Walker, and April...

Frances Johns Collins

Frances Johns Collins

Sep 9, 2017

Frances Johns Collins, 93, widow of Robert Q. Collins, passed away peacefully Saturday September 9, 2017. She was born February 11, 1924 in Jessamine County to the late Calaway M. and Rena Cowan Johns. Frances was a charter member of Brookside Baptist Church, a member of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society, Sunday School Teacher for over seventy years, served in...

Forrest Larue Moore

Forrest Larue Moore

Sep 6, 2017

Forrest LaRue Moore, 80, husband of Ola Marion Moore, passed Wednesday, September 06, 2017. He was born August 13, 1937 in Lexington, KY to the late Cleveland and Margaret Vogler Moore. Forrest was a retired self employed owner of Moore Office Machines. He was a member of Gardenside Christian Church, former member of Southland Christian Church and Jessamine Christian Church....

George William Jewell

George William Jewell

Aug 29, 2017

Mr. George William Jewell, age 94, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, S.C. He was born February 16, 1923 in Woodford County, Kentucky, the son of the late Elbert Stone Jewell and Lucy Mae Hutchison Jewell and was the husband of Evelyn Hill Jewell. Mr. Jewell enjoyed gardening, farming and outdoor work. He also enjoyed...

Ethel Mae Tipton Wiggs

Ethel Mae Tipton Wiggs

Aug 28, 2017

Ethel Mae Tipton Wiggs, 90, widow of Stanley R. Wiggs, died Monday August 28, 2017. She was born in Jessamine County on November 18, 1926 to Arthur and Josephine McGohon Tipton. Ethel was a member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church and was retired from Tacoco, Wilmore, KY. Survivors include her four children Billy (Kathy) Wiggs, Bessie Jo (David) Irvin, Stanley...

John J Labadie, Jr.

John J Labadie, Jr.

Aug 27, 2017

John J. LaBadie Jr. 80, husband of the late Rosie LaBadie, died August 27, 2017 after a brief illness. He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Navy, a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and was retired from Link Belt. He is survived by three children, Debra S. Labadie, Diana L. (Mackie) Hughes and James “Steve”...

Nellie York Shackelford

Nellie York Shackelford

Aug 26, 2017

Nellie York Shackelford, 98, widow of Luther Shackelford, formerly of Wilmore, died Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on August 22, 1919, one of fifteen children to Robert Boyd and Virginia Frances Crank York. Nellie attended Mt. Freedom Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her brother, Jerry York of Nicholasville and...

Freida Lynn Guy Marlow

Freida Lynn Guy Marlow

Aug 22, 2017

Freida Lynn Guy Marlow, 68, wife of George McCauly Marlow, passed Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was born February 13, 1949 in Harrodsburge, KY to the late Samuel Howard and Gladys Mildred Scott Guy. Freida was a self employed barber stylist, member of Christ Community church, and loved to ride motor scooters. Additional survivors are a daughter, Nikisha “Niki” Dawn...

Glenna Faye Wilson King

Glenna Faye Wilson King

Aug 22, 2017

Glenna Faye Wilson King, 84, wife of Harold L. King, died Tuesday. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on January 15, 1933 to Brian and Bertha Fowler Wilson. Glenna attended Nicholasville Baptist Church and was retired from GTE Yellow Pages. Additional survivors include three sons, Philip, Alan and Glenn Asher a daughter, Vera Meredith a step-daughter, Vickie LaFeuille and numerous...

Mason Morgan Routt

Mason Morgan Routt

Aug 18, 2017

Mason Morgan Routt, 36, husband of Kenna Struble Routt and father of Thomas William Routt and Samuel Morgan Routt, of Avenue of the Champions died unexpectedly at his home. He was Founder of CAL Laboratory and a Graduate of West Jessamine County High School (1999) and University of Kentucky (2007). Additional survivors include his parents, Bob and Stephanie Routt, brother,...

William  Rice Stinnett

William Rice Stinnett

Aug 18, 2017

William R. “Rice” Stinnett, 76, born August 11, 1941, passed away to his eternal rest on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was a retired horse farm hand, having worked on many of the horse farms in the area, including Taylor Made Farm. Rice was a Member of Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church. He is survived by a sister, Anna Louise...

Rita Ann Shelley Carter

Rita Ann Shelley Carter

Aug 14, 2017

Rita Ann Shelley Carter, 77, wife of Donald Wayne Carter died Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home. She was born February 26, 1940 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Harold Rowlet and Ruth Mae Duncan Shelley. Rita was employed by the Jessamine County Fiscal Court and U.K. for many years. Survivors include her daughter, Shelley (Bobby) Vanderpool, a...

Juanita Carol Perkins Garland

Juanita Carol Perkins Garland

Aug 14, 2017

Carol Perkins Garland, 78, widow of George Franklin Garland, Jr. passed, Monday, August 14, 2017 at Diversicare of Nicholasville after a long illness. She was born on July 27, 1939 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to the late Robert C. and Ruth E. Broaddus Perkins. Carol attended the Nicholasville Christian Church and worked as a switchboard operator for many years. Survivors include...

Cynthia Lynn Rothgeb Falin

Cynthia Lynn Rothgeb Falin

Aug 14, 2017

Cynthia Lynn Rothgeb Falin, 65, passed Monday, August 14, 2017. She was born January 17, 1952 in New Haven, IN to the late Lee Wayne Rothgeb and Myrtle Mae Mahan Stewart. Survivors are a son, Charlie Wayne Falin, two grandchildren, Sylvia Chapman and Dani Lynn Fielder, a sister, Joy Russell, a brother, Tim Rothgeb, and other family members. She was...

Betty Joyce Dobbs Downs

Betty Joyce Dobbs Downs

Aug 12, 2017

Betty Joyce Dobbs Downs, 86, passed, Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was born January 16, 1931 to the late Cordell Wesley and Ophia L. Carter Dobbs. Family survivors are a daughter, Janet Barnes and her husband John, a grandson, John Tristan (Reema) Barnes, a great granddaughter, Noor Anne Barnes, a sister, Joann (John) Ford and other family members. She was...

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