Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
William Harold Benton
Mar 13, 2016
William Harold Benton, 82, widower of Doris Jean Sharp Benton, passed away March 13, 2016. He was born on November 30. 1933 in Garrard County to the late Grandon and Nora Esther Crutchfield Benton. William was a Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. William is survived by one son Douglas Lee Benton, one granddaughter Katie Benton, one brother...
John Wesley Shanks
Mar 9, 2016
John Wesley Shanks, 39, husband of Rachael Nicole Taylor, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born on January 28, 1977 in Lexington to Mason Shanks and Sue Thomas. John is also survived by two sons Mason and Sebastian Shanks, two brothers James and Clifton Shanks and one daughter Ellen Davis. Memorial Service will be conducted at a later...
Connie Sue Anderson Sunda
Mar 8, 2016
Connie Sue Anderson Sunda, age 60, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at St. Joseph hospital with her hand held tightly by her Husband and best friend of 34 years, Timothy C. Sunda. She was born August 5, 1955 in Effingham, Illinois to the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Anderson. Connie graduated with honors from Farina-LaGrove High School, Farina,...
Delores "Tootsie" Noe
Mar 8, 2016
Delores 'Tootsie' Noe, 71, passed away March 8, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 18, 1945 in Boyle County to the late Enoch and Sarah Preston Noe. She is survived by one daughter Lisa Doolin, two grandchildren, Crystal Dyer and Amber Doolin, Three great grandchildren Paige Coker, Sara Tudor and Collin Quinn and one great great grandchild...
Doris Louise Murphy
Mar 8, 2016
Doris Louise Willhoite Murphy entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born on September 20, 1932 in Jessamine County to the late Andrew Willhoite and Sylvia James Willhoite Johnson. On November 5, 1946 she married Virgil Murphy (deceased). Together, they had five children, Linda (Tom) Durham, Johnny-deceased (Judy) Murphy, Barbara (Cecil) Hall, Virgil (Ola-deceased) Murphy, and...
Edward Earl Roberts
Mar 8, 2016
Edward Earl Roberts, age 72, husband of Lois Irene Howard Roberts, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph and Helen Smith Roberts. Edward is also survived by four daughters Vanessa Lee Hinkle, Tammie Joy (Terry) Zeigler, Ashley Ann Roberts and Elizabeth Faith Roberts, seven...
Eldon Butch Fugate
Mar 7, 2016
Eldon 'Butch' Fugate, 87, husband of Margaret Ann Peel Fugate, died Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born September 22, 1928 in Powell County to the late Dave and Laura Combs Fugate. Butch was a member of Nicholasville Christian Church for over fifty six years, a Army Veteran and a volunteer at Royal Manor Nursing Home for over fifteen years....
Mary Guyn Hudson
Mar 6, 2016
Mary Guyn Hudson of Gilbert, Arizona passed away in Arizona, Graveside service 11AM Friday, March 11, 2016 at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens Funeral: Graveside Service 11AM Friday at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens Interment: Bluegrass Memorial Gardens
Ernestine Cobb Stinnett
Mar 4, 2016
Ernestine Cobb Stinnett, 89, widow of Vernon Welch Stinnett, went to live with Jesus, Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born June 1, 1927 in Jessamine County to Ernest and Isadora Perkins Cobb. Member of Nicholasville United Methodist Church, Jessamine County Senior Citizen Volunteer, Red Hat Ladies. She had worked for Nicholasville School System for many years. She is survived...
Louise Montgomery Estes
Mar 4, 2016
Louise Montgomery Estes, widow of Grant Estes, passed away March 4, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 14, 1924 in Jessamine County to the late Leonard and Hannah Montgomery. Louise is survived by two sons Ronald Jay (Annette) Estes and Stanley Ray (Debbie) Estes, two daughters, Melissa Estes and Lonna Faye Durham, two grandchildren Jamie Estes and...
Raymond Reed
Mar 2, 2016
Raymond Reed, age 52, husband of Disa Corry Reed, passed away March 2, 2016. Raymond is survived also by two daughters Ashlie Hillard and Alexandria Reed. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday, March 18, 2016 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com Funeral: 11 AM Friday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery Interment: Camp Nelson National...
Jewell Blakeman
Feb 29, 2016
Jewell Blakeman, 90, widow of Carl Blakeman, passed away February 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1925 in Carter County to the late Alvia and Florence Thompson Jarvis. Jewell is survived by eight children, Ed (Phyllis) Eary, Helen (Bill) Covington, Joann (Jackie) Shanks, Freddie (Joyce) Eary, Jimmy (Kathy) Eary, Steve (Debra) Eary, Carl (Cindy) Eary and...
Stacey Johnson
Feb 27, 2016
Stacey Johnson, age 46, husband of Susie Johnson, passed away February 27, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1969 in Lexington to the late Charles and Barbara Brewster Johnson. Stacey worked for Tom Friley as a water pipe installer and was a past member of the Camp Nelson Baptist Church. He is also survived by three children Jacob Kane,...
Dickie Ray Hager
Feb 26, 2016
Dickie Ray Hager,78, husband of Martha Walton Hager, passed Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born January 17, 1938 in Jessamine County to the late Willie Ray and Pearl Jane Canter Hager. Dickie was a member of Jessamine Christian Church, retired from IBM after thirty five years and then worked for Keenland and Red Mile. Dickie was also a Marine...
Wiley K. Adams
Feb 20, 2016
Wiley K. Adams,84,husband of Juanita Adams, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1932 in Mayking, Kentucky to the late Burzilla and Martha Adams. Wiley was a retired Die Maker at Gulf States, a member of the High Bridge Festival Committee and High Bridge Volunteer Fire Department. Wiley is also survived by...
Charles Ray Stinnett
Feb 16, 2016
Charles Ray Stinnett, age 84, husband of Lillian Dykes Stinnett, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born January 21, 1932 in Jessamine County, KY to the late Preston and Fairy Davis Stinnett . Charles was a builder, farmer and a member of New Hope Fellowship Church where he served as a lifetime member of the advisory committee and...
James Murphy
Feb 14, 2016
James Murphy, 98, widower of Alma Beatrice Carpenter Murphy, of Jessamine Avenue, died Sunday, February 14, 2016. Mr. Murphy was a former employee of Stratton Lumber, member of the Assembly of God Church, was the first certified fireman for the City of Nicholasville, enjoyed working on watches and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. James was the son...
Margaret "Maggie" Gracen Chatham
Feb 12, 2016
Margaret 'Maggie' Gracen Chatham, 37, passed February 12, 2016. She was born March 28, 1978 to Victor Chatham and Grace Lowry Chatham Woods. Maggie is survived by two Sisters Elizabeth Abigail Chatham and Claire (Colt) Burkett, Grandmother June Lowry, aunts Billie Lowry Goodwill and Georgia Lowry Moore, cousins Jason and Heather Goodwill, Beverly and Ellias Goodwill. Funeral will be conducted...
Margaret Jackson Brandenburg
Feb 11, 2016
View Video Margaret Jackson Brandenburg, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Rosalind Reynolds Jackson. She is survived by a daughter Leesa Lynn and her husband Lawrence Riley. She retired from KY Utilities in Wilmore after 44 years of service. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Additional survivors include two...
Betty Sue Walker Carpenter
Feb 9, 2016
Betty Sue Walker Carpenter, 76, wife of John V. Carpenter, passed away February 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Jessamine County on March 8, 1939 to the late George Gilbert and Hattie Cooley Walker. Betty was a member of the North Lexington Church of Christ, she loved to cook, travel and spend time with family. Betty is...
