Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Betty Carol Stratton
Apr 16, 2025
Betty Carol (Burnette) Stratton, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, following a brief illness. She was born April 29, 1943, in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was loved by many for her kind and gentle spirit.
Betty was a long-time member of Jessamine Christian Church in Nicholasville and Zebulon Church of Christ...
Joyce Ann Westfall
Apr 16, 2025
Joyce Ann Westfall, 77, widow of Ricky Hans Westfall and William Ray Pittman, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on July 28, 1947, to the late Clayton Combs and Martha Fay Dement. A beloved Mom, Nanny, and Granny, Joyce was proud to live for The Lord. She always...
Elmer J. Ratliff
Apr 15, 2025
Elmer J. Ratliff, 80, husband of Anne Reece (Reecie) Ratliff, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Jessamine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky, on January 6, 1945, to the late Corsie Boyd Ratliff and Nannie Watkins Ratliff. Elmer retired from Avis Rent a Car, where he worked as an Automobile Technician. Elmer...
Roy Lee Hager, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Roy Lee “Butch” Hager Jr, 76, of Nicholasville, husband of Brenda Stotts Hager, died on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Lexington KY. He was born in Versailles, Kentucky, on December 3, 1948, to the late Roy Lee and Louise Raider Hager. Butch was a retired Farmer, co-owner of Hager’s Grocery from 1968-1998, and a United States Navy Veteran. He is...
Beverly White
Apr 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Beverly (Bev) Pryor White, 86, from Nicholasville, who passed away at his home in Lexington on April 2, 2025. Bev owned and operated White Jewelers for over 40 years in Nicholasville.
In addition to his wife Beth, Bev is survived by his daughter, Becky (Bart) Miller; stepchildren, Larry (Gemma) Kay,...
Charlotte Ann Willhoite
Apr 1, 2025
Charlotte Ann Burton Willhoite, 92, widow of David W. Willhoite and daughter of the late Forest and Emoline Willis Burton, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, on April 5, 1932. She is survived her niece, Sheila Burton Calhoun (Lester). In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in...
Constance Joan Golden Van Tatenhove
Mar 31, 2025
Constance “Connie” Joan Golden Van Tatenhove was born in Yuma, AZ. She passed away peacefully on March 31 at the age of 87 at Wesley Village in Wilmore, KY. Due to her severe asthma, before she was one year old, the family made the move to San Diego, California. She was very proud of her younger brother John. Connie is...
William Taylor Rankin
Mar 31, 2025
William Taylor Rankin, 72, husband of Linda Carol Cox Rankin, Nicholasville, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, in Stanford, Kentucky. He was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on May 26, 1952, to the late Leonard Rankin and Helen Wells Rankin. William worked as a glazier for many years and was proud to be a United States Marine Corps veteran. Left...
Rudy Lee Medlock
Mar 30, 2025
Rudy Lee Medlock was promoted to heaven on Sunday March 30, 2025. He was born in New Albany, Indiana, grew up in Bedford, Indiana, and invested 52 years of his life in Wilmore, Kentucky, most of which as a professor of art at Asbury University.
His life is celebrated by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Ann Medlock, (neé Brodbeck), and...
Victor Eugene Privett
Mar 23, 2025
Victor Eugene Privett, 82, passed away at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington on December 28, 1942, to the late Eugene Privett and Ina Crawford Privett. Victor had worked as a farm hand for much of his life. After retirement, he was able to enjoy his love for running by participating in numerous marathons. He also...
David Allen Buckley
Mar 23, 2025
David Allen Buckley born August 15, 1950 in Harrodsburg and died March 23, 2025 after a long fight with cancer. David was the dedicated husband of 52 years to his late wife Sherry Lynn Buckley. He was the loving father of Melissa Cross, her husband Tim and Mandy Buckley and the devoted grandfather of Bennett and Weston Cross
David is the...
Diana Faye Taylor
Mar 20, 2025
Diana Faye Taylor, 74, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Nicholasville. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky, on October 22, 1950, to the late George Brashear and Tyeman McIntosh Brashear. Diana is survived by her sons, Alan Cox, Steven Taylor (Hilary), and Chris Taylor; daughter, Cheyenne Halsley (William); brother, David Brashear; sisters, Debbie Willis and...
William Dean Barnes
Mar 17, 2025
William “Willy” Dean Barnes, 47, husband of Doris Mitchell Barnes, Richmond, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington on September 16, 1977, to Brenda Phipps Halcomb and the late Danny Barnes. Willy is survived by his wife, Doris; mother, Brenda; son, William Barnes (Madison); daughters, Angela Darlene Maggard (Steven), Chansey Lee Barnes (Roy),...
Betty McMillan
Mar 14, 2025
On March 14, 2025, Betty McMillan, 93, joined her husband Bailey (Boots) McMillan, and son Mike McMillan in Heaven.
She was the daughter of the late William (Bill) Massie and the late Edna Boyer Massie. She is survived by one sister, Debbie (Jerry) Poe, and two sons, Charlie (Linda) McMillan and Jimmy (Joy) McMillan.
She has 7 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and...
Donald Ray Welch
Mar 13, 2025
Donald Ray (Donny) Welch Sr., 79, husband of Juanita Reeves Welch, of Jessamine Station,Nicholasville, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born in Wilmore, Kentucky, on August 31, 1945, to the late Harvey Lester Welch and Gladys Yarnell Sanders. Donny worked for Pepsi for 29 years, and was a proud veteran of the USMC reserves. He spent 40 plus...
John William Canter IV
Mar 11, 2025
John William Canter IV, 49, husband of Amanda Kay Cockerham Canter, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville. He was born on July 10, 1975, to John William Canter III and Karen Wilkins Canter. He worked for the City of Nicholasville. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; stepson, Angel Martinez Jr.; stepdaughters, Celina Maria Jean-Francois...
Roger Darren Redferin Clark
Mar 11, 2025
Darren Redferin Clark, age 45, passed away Tuesday 3/11/25 at his home in Wilmore, KY. He was born April 19, 1979, in Lexington, KY. He was a native of Wilmore and a 1997 graduate of Jessamine Co HS. Darren enjoyed Saturday night poker (win or lose). He loved a good karaoke night with his friends. Regardless of their record, you...
Alice Geraldine Duh
Mar 8, 2025
Alice Geraldine Duh, 64, fiancée of John Leon Rollins, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home on Chelsea Drive, Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, on July 30, 1960, to the late Paul Daniel McCarty and Daisy Emma Shelly McCarty. Alice is survived by her fiancé, John; daughters, Christy Marie Duh and Jennifer Lee Duh;...
Martin Lindley Seitz
Mar 7, 2025
Marty Seitz, 68, beloved husband of Judy Traina Seitz, died on Friday, March 7, 2025 at UK Albert Chandler Hospital after several heart surgeries. He was born in Winchester, VA, to the late Martin G. and Oneida Seitz. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy, children Jennifer Rebcca Reynolds, (LFUCG Councilmember), and Matthew (Mandi) Seitz, and grandchildren...
Kelly Ann Steppes
Mar 6, 2025
Kelly Ann Bray Steppes, 38, wife of Ramone Arthur Mack Steppes, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in the state of Washington on July 24, 1986, the daughter of the late Kelly Bray. She is survived by her husband, Ramone; and daughters, Cheyanne Leigh Steppes and Maddison Opal Steppes. There are no public services...
