Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Charles Ray Watts
May 28, 2016
Charles Ray Watts, 81, loving husband of Mae Pauline Watts for 62 years went to be with the lord on May 28, 2016. Charles was born on November 16, 1934 in Jessamine County to the late Wilburn and Rella Dean Watts. Charles was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a lifelong Jessamine County resident, attended Nicholasville High...
Kathryn Mae Hampton-Duty
May 27, 2016
Kathryn Mae Hampton-Duty, 67, wife of Shane Duty, passed Friday. Services at a later date. www.BettsandWestfunerlhome.com
Jeremy Earl Hampton
May 26, 2016
Jeremy Earl Hampton, 30, passed Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born December 14, 1985 in Atlanta, GA to William Earl (Lisa) Hampton Jr. and Sylvie Ann Smith (Eric) Vogel. Jeremy liked to spend time with his kids, draw and garden. Additional survivors are his fiancé, Samantha Goodpaster, three children, Julianna Hampton, Jon William Hampton, and Georgia Claireese Hampton, paternal...
Dolores Florence Reynolds
May 22, 2016
Dolores Florence Reynolds passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born on March 11, 1927 in Deep Haven, Minnesota, she was a daughter of the late Minnie and Richard Park. Nana, as she was known to most everyone, lived a full and active life and brought much joy to everyone that she met. While she was living and attending...
Marshall Earl Graham
May 22, 2016
Marshall Earl Graham, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22nd. Born March 30th, 1917, he was a Mercer County native and the son of the late Benjamin Earl Graham and Paralee Durr Graham. He was a devoted husband and father, worked in the lumber industry for many years, and was dedicated and faithful in his relationship with God. He was...
Laurie Ann Harrod
May 20, 2016
Laurie Ann Harrod, 70, granddaughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle Desane, daughter of the late Alan Kono and Nancy Desane Blomqvist, She had three brothers, Will (Maranda), Joe (Beverly) and John Blomqvist, four children Jeff (Tammie) Harrod, Tracy (Laura and Lindsey, daughters) Harrod, Kim (Craig) Saunders, Craig (Michelle) Harrod, fourteen grandchildren. She was preceded by Kierslan, Ally Hunter and...
Jimmie Edd "Jim Edd" Shearer
May 19, 2016
Jimmie Edd 'Jim Edd' Shearer, 76, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born August 12, 1939 in Nicholasville, KY to the late Dan Young and Mary Anna Blevins Shearer. Jim Edd was owner and operator of Thompson & Shearer Farm Supply. He was a member of Southland Christian Church, UK Quarterback Club and enjoyed UK Sports, working and...
Ronald Dale Shearer
May 17, 2016
Ronald Dale Shearer, 70, husband of Cynthia Rae Carter Shearer, passed away May 17, 2016 at his home. He was born January 28, 1946, to the late Dan and Mary Anne Shearer. He is survived by one son Ronald Dale, Jr. (Trish) Shearer, two daughters Angela Young (Todd) Lewis and Jennifer Dale (Brian) Carpenter, three grandchildren Olivia Bryant, Trey and...
Ryan Tyler Lowery
May 17, 2016
Ryan Tyler Lowery, 19, passed away May 17, 2016 in Nicholasville. He was born on August 8, 1996 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Ryan Keith Lowery and Melody Ashley Lowery who survives. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Mattie Drury. Funeral service will be conducted at 1PM Friday, May 20, 2016 at Betts & West Funeral Home....
Melinda Dale Ramey
May 3, 2016
Melinda Dale Ramey, 49, passed away May 3, 2016. She was born on December 9, 1966 to Speed and Myrtle Hall Ramey. Melinda is survived by two sons Zachary Davis and James Collins, one brother Lonnie Ramey, one sister Eugenia Ramey and two grandchildren James E. Collins and Madilyn Davis. Memorial service will be conducted at Betts & West funeral...
Joan Lykins Parr
May 3, 2016
View Video Joan Lykins Parr, 89, wife of Eugene Q. Parr, M.D., passed away on May 3rd at her home in Lexington, KY. Born in Kenova, WV on September 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Kearney and Madge Lykins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Donald Lykins, Kearney Lykins, Jr.,...
Bobby Leo Dunaway
Apr 29, 2016
Bobby Leo Dunaway, 77, husband of Linda Dunaway, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. He was born on April 5, 1939 in Garrard County to the late Virgil and Lida Lyons Dunaway. Bobby was owner and operator of Dunaway Plumbing. He is also survived by three sons, Bobby Lynn (Donna) Dunaway, Michael Scott (Janet) Dunaway and Brian...
Margaret Louise Waits
Apr 24, 2016
Margaret Louise Waits, 84, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Wilmore, Kentucky. She was born on January 12, 1932 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Harry Ward and Myrtle Asbury Hicks. She was retired University of Kentucky employee and a member of the Providence Christian Church. Margaret is survived by one brother Stanley Ward (Marcia) Hicks, nephews Michael (Carol)...
James Bub Vickers
Apr 24, 2016
James 'Bub' Vickers, 75, passed away April 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Nicholasville to the late Earl and Mildred Canter Vickers. James is survived by three sons Jimmy (Leslie) Vickers, Grant (Stephanie) Vickers and Clifton Vickers, two daughters Deidra (Ricky) Jenkins and Janie (Brian) Smith, eight grandchildren, one sister Melvina (Eddie)...
Barbara J. Horine
Apr 23, 2016
Barbara J. Horine, 75, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. She a born on January 3, 1941 in Madison County, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Virginia Browning Locker. She was retired from Bluegrass RECC and was a graduate of Madison County Model High School. Barbara is survived by one daughter Stephanie McCracken, five grandchildren Nathan Roop,...
W.E. Billy Carson
Apr 17, 2016
W.E. 'Billy' Carson, 77, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born on February 28, 1939 in Wilmore, Kentucky to the late Joseph William and Adeline Sallee Carson. Billy was retired from Dixie Cup after working 37 years and he was also a lifelong farmer. Billy is survived by his loving wife Georgia Rodgers Carson, one son David Edward...
Phillip Anthony Hunter
Apr 17, 2016
Phillip Anthony Hunter, 37, passed Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born September 9, 1978 in Lexington, KY to James Richard 'Rick' Hunter and Sandra Lynn Clift Hunter. Phillip liked to play basketball, talk politics, go hunting and fishing and play video games. He is also survived by his daughter, jaelin Hunter, a sister, Christina Hunter, a brother, Shawn Hunter,...
Ordra Allene Wilson Upton
Apr 12, 2016
Ordra Allene Wilson Upton, 90, Frankfort Ford Road , Wilmore passed away April 12, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Allene was the widow of the late Cecil Upton. She was born in Casey County, the daughter of the late Wilford and Vertie Wilson. She was a member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church and a lifetime farmer and...
Donnie Gene Guy
Apr 10, 2016
Donnie Gene Guy, 62, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Franklin, Indiana to Charles (Edna) Guy and the late Lorena Hawkins Guy. Donnie was a self employed painter. He is survived by six sisters Clara (Bobby) Hensley, Pat Clark, Bonnie (Gary) Furnish, Peggy (Dean) Sewell, Shirley (Mason) Baker and...
Katherine "Kathy" Fay Underwood Doerting
Apr 1, 2016
Katherine 'Kathy' Fay Underwood Doerting, 41, passed Friday, April 1, 2016. Kathy was born July 4, 1974 in Fayette County to Eugene (Diane) Morgan Underwood and Arvella Dunaway. Her children were the love of her life, they are Erica Underwood and Bobby Barnes. Other family survivors are five siblings, Lester (Stacy) Underwood, Melinde (Nathan) Friess, Mikki Smith, Travis Peel and...
