Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Riley, born February 26, 1945, daughter of the late L.P. “Lawrence” and Ann E. O’Neill Riley, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  Pat was a graduate of Cardome Visitation Academy and Fugazzi Business College and part-time employee of Taylor Made Sales Agency and Keeneland for several years.  She was preceded in death by a sister Ann Riley...

Jan 27, 2022

Donald Gene Reynolds, 67, son of the late Lester Reynolds and Dora Elsie Shelton Reynolds, joined them in eternal rest on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  He grew up on his family’s farm on Beaumont Road in Jessamine County, where he enjoyed riding horses.  Donald retired from VH America, where he worked in production.  He leaves fond memories with his...

Jan 25, 2022

Jimmy Lynn Collins, 70. loving husband of Lori Collins for 20 years, left his earthly home on Jan. 25, 2022.  He was one of 9 children born to the late Phil and Bessie Chapman Collins.  He was a native of Jessamine County, born on Nov. 6, 1951.  He was a self employed builder and construction worker who also loved...

Jan 23, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Wallen Reed, widow of Bill Reed,  passed away Sunday Jan. 23 2022, at Baptist Health. She was born Dec. 14, 1957, in Garrett, KY to their late Russell and Lexie Wallen and was a graduate of Allen Central in Floyd County.  Liz was an active member of Lexington United Baptist Church and enjoyed being around family...

Jan 23, 2022

A man who was an icon of our Community, one who gave his time to coach Little League football and basketball, and served our county by being available to help with the election polls every election, has gone home to be with his Savior. Jerry Harmon, 83, loving husband of Alice Fairchild Harmon, went to his heavenly home on...

Jan 20, 2022

Timothy Ray Kelly, 69, left this world on January 20th, 2022. He passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of the savior he loved so much.

He was born on May 11, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia to Jaqueline Marie Kelly and the late Ray Willard Kelly. He was a retired Parts Manager for Apex/RentCo, going...

Jan 18, 2022

Jason Randolph Vass, born February 2, 1976, passed away January 18, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  Jason served honorably in the Marine Corps and was a lineman by trade.  He was a member of the Stone United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents Rudolph and Milly Bentley Vass, son Jason Isaac Vass, daughter Jaiden...

Jan 17, 2022

David Stewart Plunkett "Dave", born April 20th,1971, passed away in the presence of his home on Monday night January 17th, 2022. David was a Nicholasville native, born and raised. He graduated from Jessamine County High School class of ‘89. He was a natural born athlete. His youth all through high school David played basketball, football and especially loved and...

Jan 9, 2022

Kenneth Larry Strange, 54, a native of a Fayette County and son of the late Larry and Martha Kay Baker Strange left his earthly home January 9, 2022.  Ken was a devoted employee of Ryder Trucking, who in his spare time loved to hunt for arrowheads, antiques, and spend time outdoors.  In addition to loving his work, he was...

Dec 30, 2021

Mark Erinn Thompson, a devoted husband, father, and coach passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on December 30, 2021 at the age of 47.  He was born in Fayette County on January 6, 1974 to the late Mark Allen Thompson and the late Katherine (Kitty) Johns Thompson.

Erinn grew up in Harrodsburg, KY and as a...

Dec 25, 2021

Paul Arlington Schember went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25th, 2021. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a humble man who was always willing to give of himself to help others. One of four children of the Schember-Knoblet family (two of which preceded him in death: David and Rinerd),...

Dec 17, 2021

Rosetta “Rosie” Huddleston, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 17, 2021, at Baptist Health Care.  She was one of 7 children, all who have preceded her in death, born to the late Larkin and Martha Rutherford Lee. She was a native of Jessamine County born Oct. 14, 1934. Rosie was a member of...

Dec 15, 2021

Gary Wayne Jeter, 63, son of Dottie Mullins Jeter and the late John Bernard Jeter,Sr  left his earthly home on Wednesday Dec. 15, 2021. Gary died peacefully of natural causes at his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1958, and was one of 12 siblings, being the third son of Jeter family.  Gary loved helping other people when there...

Dec 14, 2021

Brenda Carter, 81, beloved mother and grandmother, left her earthly home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  She was born April 1, 1940 in Nicholasville, KY to the late Roy Wesley and Edna Grace Burton Carter.  Brenda was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, Bible study, and singing.  She attended Wellington Church in Nicholasville.  She leaves fond memories with her three...

Dec 5, 2021

Howard Henry Vannoy, Jr., beloved husband of Connie Tuel Vannoy for 30 years, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021.  Henry was born in Roberta, Georgia on September 15, 1942, to the late Howard Henry, Sr. and Winnie Ayers Vannoy.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served for over six years.  Henry had...

Dec 5, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Ray Hager, 88, widower of Christine Taulbee Hager since 2003, joined her in eternal rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021.   He was a native of Madison County, born Dec. 8 1932, to the late Robert and Dohney Gullette Hager.  He was a former member of Gardenside Christian Church in Lexington and the Antioch Church in Madison County. ...

Dec 1, 2021

William Francis (Frank) Keller, 61, third son of Robert A. “Bobby” and Juanita Rose Lunsford Keller, was born on October 23, 1960. Frank attended Jessamine County Schools—Wilmore Elementary, and Jessamine County Middle and High Schools.  He then received an associate degree from Lexington Community College and worked in banking and finance during his business career.  Frank was ordained into...

Nov 15, 2021

John Robert Allen, Jr., 31, son of John Robert, Sr. and Vicki Vollmer Allen and father of Alivia Ann Dawn Allen, passed from his earthly home on Nov. 15, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, working on trucks, listening to music, and spending time with his dog Charlie. John Robert was employed by Moss Lake Farm where he enjoyed working with...

Nov 4, 2021

Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home will host the Croley Funeral Home with a visitation for Tommy Joe Keeney,74 who will be laid to rest at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Tuesday November. 9,  at 12;30. Greeting  family and friends will begin at 10:00 AM and end at  12:00 PM.  Please see Croley Funeral Home for complete obituary  for this...

Nov 4, 2021

Thurman Lee Curtis, 70, of Lancaster, left his earthly home on Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, while a patient of Ephriam McDowell  Hospital in Danville, KY.  He was a native of Fayette County born July 19, 1951, to the late Harvey Young and Emma Frances Crawley Curtis. He was self employed and was known for his talent for laying tile....