Nicholasville, KY Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Karlene Michelle Helm, 53, of Chickapin Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 1, 1971, to George Helm Jr. and Marlene Moore Helm. Karlene worked as a speech pathologist. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, George and Marlene; brother, Brandon Kyle Helm (Rachael); niece, Leighton Olivia Helm; and...

Oct 14, 2024

John Wayne Shields, 70, husband of Brenda Way Shields, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home on Karen Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Woodford County on November 24, 1953, to the late Raymond Shields and Crystal Dee Wise Shields. Wayne was a master mechanic, having been self-employed for many years. He is survived by his wife,...

Oct 13, 2024

Matthew Keith McCollum, 28, husband of Amanda Lauren Mink McCollum, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home on Pin Oak Drive, Lancaster, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington on June 28, 1996, to David McCollum and Stephanie Johnson McCollum. Matt worked at the Kentucky Blood Center, where he practiced phlebotomy. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; parents,...

Oct 13, 2024

Aaron Bailey, 50, of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away on October 13th, 2024.

Aaron was born on April 5, 1974, to Darrel Bailey and Marsha Duggins in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from the Independent High School of Jessamine County in 1993.

Aaron enjoyed sports growing up and played soccer for Jessamine County High School. He loved camping, fishing, listening to music, and spending...

Oct 13, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Moss, 86, of Nicholasville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at home. Ted was the loving husband of Betsy Hisel Moss for 69 years, and the two had been sweethearts since their school days. Ted was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Nicholasville.

Born October 31st, 1937 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Charles T and...

Oct 13, 2024

George R. Burton Jr., 80, husband of Bonnie Ann Beasley Burton, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 14, 1944, to the late George Burton Sr. and Ruby Grey Burton. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Robert Burton; daughters, Margie Rigney, Connie Wylie (Mike), and Amanda Jo...

Oct 5, 2024

Joanne Sutlive peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024. She was born in Cecil, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1930, to Frank and Alphonsine Veydt. She attended Asbury College where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the College of William and Mary. Joanne and her husband Vince served as missionaries in...

Oct 2, 2024

Greyson Wayne Torres, infant son of Amancio Torres Trevino and Kaela Walker, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born on June 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Left to cherish his memory are his paternal grandmother, Linda Fitzgerald; paternal grandfather, Amancio Torres; aunts, Gloria Torres, Angela Torres, and Lora Villasana (Daniel); cousins, Aurelia Villasana Grimaldo, Alex Villasana Grimaldo, Sebastian...

Oct 2, 2024

Mary Diane Farley, 70, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by her son and daughter.

Born on August 17, 1954, Diane was the 5th of seven children born to Foster and Della Jones. Diane grew up in Grethel, KY, then moved to Michigan after graduating high school.

There she met her late husband Harold Farley while...

Sep 28, 2024

Samuel Wayne Cox Sr., 77, husband of Mary Frances Tillett Cox, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born in Casey County, Kentucky, on September 24, 1947, to the late Clayton Cox and Elizabeth Verdie Peyton Cox. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Cox; sons, Samuel Wayne Cox Jr. (Effie), and Mark A. Cox; brother, J. C....

Sep 26, 2024

Hannah Myrtle Frank of Saint Petersburg, Florida died September 26,2024 at the age of 94 years. She was born to Ivaloo and Horace Day on April 25, 1930, in Piqua, Ohio. 

Her family knew her as a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was devoted, selfless and kind. She showed her family what faith in the Lord was by...

Sep 17, 2024

David “Joey” Morrow Jr., age 44, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. His memory will be cherished by his son, Alexzander Morrow; mother, Hope Kopczynski; father, David Morrow Sr.; maternal grandmother, Shirley Landrum; sisters, Kelley Clouse (Jeremy) and Sarah Gillum (Richie); nephews, Logan Clouse, Lucas Clouse, Vince Gillum; nieces,...

Sep 16, 2024

Phyllis Joy Byars, 86, wife of John Harris Byars, of Garden Park Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the UK Markey Cancer Center. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on October 9, 1937, to the late Leo New and Hassie Davis New. Joy was a graduate of Danville High School and the Fugazzi Business School. She...

Sep 15, 2024

Isaac Seldon Little, 83, passed into God’s light in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024. He died in peace at home with family after his final battle with cancer.

Born in Wolfe County and then residing in and around Nicholasville, Seldon farmed tobacco and beef cattle in Jessamine. A lifelong horseman, he raised Saddlebred horses and owned the...

Sep 15, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Margarita Meza Chavez, age 83, wife of Salvador Meza, passed away on September 13, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on March 7, 1941, in Jalisco, Mexico, to the late Monico Chavez and Lorenza Diaz. She is survived by seven sons: Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Anjel, Jose Luis, Graviel, and Antonio Meza; six daughters, Marcela, Leticia, Margarita, Socorro, Esther, and...

Sep 11, 2024

Ralph Charles Salerno, 75, widower of Sandra Becknell Salerno, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home on Perry Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in New York on October 23, 1948, to the late Marco Salerno and Ida Hernandez. Ralph was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his son, Tom Jones (Tammy); daughters,...

Sep 8, 2024

Darrell Glenn Stinnett, 48, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 1, 1976, to Bonnie Hager Stinnett and the late Johnny Stinnett. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie; sons, Jeremy Stinnett, Kyle Stinnett, and Owen Stinnett; daughters, Grace Stinnett and Rebecca...

Sep 4, 2024

Shirley Faye Land, 82, widow of Stanley Land, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home on Christopher Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Wilmore, Kentucky, on April 21, 1942, to the late Lawrence Goforth and Catherine Fain. Shirley was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mae Hurt; brother,...

Sep 3, 2024

Janet Dean “Deanie” Cartwright, Nicholasville, wife of Keith Cartwright, passed away at her home on September 3, 2024, after a short illness. Deanie was born on March 28, 1964, to Jan and Harry Collins. She was married to the love of her life, Keith Cartwright, for 42 years. Together they shared a mutual love for NASCAR, country music, and motocross....