Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jun 20, 2021

Valerio Mendoza Garcia left his earthly home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born on June 5, 1961 in Veracruz, Mexico to the late Taurino Mendoza Lopez and Consepcion Garcia Hernandez.  He leaves treasured memories with his son Victor Cesar Mendoza Bernal and his daughter Alicia Mendoza Bernal of Mexico, and his friends and...

Jun 20, 2021

Thomas Albert “Tom” Ladd, 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, after a brief illness.

He is survived by three daughters, Joan Ladd, Lexington, KY; Elizabeth “Liz” Magedanz (Ben), Versailles, KY; Erin Tadeo (Cirilo), Lexington, KY; one son, Burton “Burt” Ladd (Melanie), Nicholasville, KY; two grandsons,...

Jun 19, 2021

Michael Edward Goe, 45, widower of Karen Mattingly, left his earthly home on Saturday, June 19, at the UK Hospital, having suffered from heart disease for many years.  He was a native of Jessamine County born Dec. 20, 1975, to Roberta Starnes Spencer and the late Lonnie Goe.  He was self employed in landscaping, loved Halloween, wrestling, building model...

Jun 8, 2021

Betty Jean Davidson Barmann, 89, of Lawrenceburg,  passed peacefully after a short illness, June 8, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.

Betty was born April 15, 1932, in Jackson. After graduating Breathitt High School, she attended Eastern Ky University. She went on to join the Airforce stationed in Biloxi Mississippi. While raising her...

Jun 4, 2021

Henry Lee Maggard, 54, of Lancaster left his earthly home Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY.  He was the son of Ruth Ray, husband Albert, and the late Marion Maggard.  Henry was a self-employed handy man who worked on barns and liked mowing and weed-eating.  He attended Nicholasville Baptist Church and especially...

May 26, 2021

Marsha Elaine Reynolds, 68, loving mother, grandmother and friend, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 26, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a native of Jessamine County born Dec. 5, 1952, to the late James and Pauline Peel Foster. Marsha was an LPN and was employed by Thomason Hood Veterans Center in the Day Care. ...

May 5, 2021

Phillip Austin Ladden, 85, left his earthly home Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore.  He was born in Russell Point, Ohio, to the late James Charles and Lillian Boudrie Ladden.  Phil was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1955-1957.  He was also a skilled plumber.  He was married to the late Jean Louise...

May 4, 2021

Jewell Wells Smith, 95, passed away May 4, 2021 at Lexington Country Place. She was the widow of W.F. Smith and the daughter of the late Roy and Ruby (Jenkins) Wells. Jewell was a member of Bethany Christian Church, and she loved to sing.  She was always ready to chime in at Lexington Country Place during singing time.  In...

May 1, 2021

Paul Carpenter 68, loving husband of Marecha for 9 years, left his earthly home on Saturday May 1, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  Paul was a native of Mt. Sterling, KY born Dec. 4, 1952, to the late Carl Estill and Mary Alice Johnson Carpenter.  He was raised in Owingsville and later moved to Lexington.  He was a...

Apr 25, 2021

Shelton Henson, 82, of Nicholasville, Ky., passed away on April 25, 2021, following a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his wife Gwen, who died in 2013. Shelton was a native of West Virginia, born September 16, 1938, to the late James McRand and Zelma Bird Henson. Shelton was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served from 1961 to...

Apr 21, 2021

John Howard Kelly, 68, son of the late Wallace, Jr, and Dorothy Hall Kelly who was born on Jun 16, 1952, being one of their 4 children  left his earthly home on April 21, 2021, at  the St. Joseph Hospice Care Center. John was a musician who played base and sang with his band  Whiskey Train around the mid...

Apr 19, 2021

Brenda Fay Smith Mustaine, 65, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Frankfort Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Lexington born Sept. 29, 1955, to the late Roscoe Conn, Sr. and Edna Mae Richmond Smith, being one of their 15 children.  She was a member of Cedar Top Baptist Church...

Apr 15, 2021

Betty Jean Stephens, 91, widow of Ulysses Alvin Stephens since 1996, joined him in eternal rest on Thursday April 15, 2021.  She was a native of Jessamine County born August 31, 1929, to the late Clayton Clyde and Mabel Duncan Hahn Poor.  Betty was a member of Brookside Baptist Church and a retired employee of Kommand Bearing where she...

Apr 13, 2021

Theodore “Steve” Loman, 73, passed from his earthly home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Sept. 13, 1947, to the late Theodore Harold and Dorothy Adams Loman in Lexington, KY.  Steve was a truck driver for Hartland Express and had attended Lighthouse Baptist Church.  He enjoyed watching drag races, camping, and traveling—he was...

Apr 5, 2021

Jimmy Neal Warner passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY on April 5, 2021.  He was born on July 9, 1945 to the late Willie Warner and Beulah Barker Warner and was a lifelong resident of Jessamine County.  Jimmy graduated from Jessamine County High School in 1963 and attended Eastern Kentucky University before beginning a 33-year career...

Apr 4, 2021

Michael Wayne Sowards, 37, left his earthly home unexpectedly on April 4, 2021.  He was a native of Lexington, KY born April 4,1984.  He was a self employed landscaper who loved music, video games, sports, and abstract painting.  He will be fondly remembered by his father and step mother Leonard and Carey Sowards, his mother Donna Moore, brother Matthew...

Mar 26, 2021

Virgil Lee Frederick, 64, loving father of Tammara Frederick Hibbard, left his earthly home on Friday, March 26, 2021.   He was a native of Lexington, KY born Sept 16, 1956, to the late Robert, Sr. and Marcie Carroll Frederick.  He had been an employee of Roberts (Bluegrass) Towing for 27 years  where he was a mechanic.  Virgil loved fishing...

Mar 26, 2021

Anna “Ann” Elizabeth Bradshaw, 83, joined her brothers Avon, Jr., Ray, Billy Lee, and sister-in law Marilyn, in eternal rest on March 26, 2021 at Baptist Health Center.  She was born in Georgetown, KY on Sept 21, 1937, to the late Avon, Sr. and Fannie Spigles Bradshaw and lived most of her life in Jessamine County.  Ann was a...

Mar 24, 2021

Stafford Centers departed life peacefully on March 24, 2021 at the Community Living Center of the Lexington VA Medical Center.  He is predeceased by his spouse, Margarete Centers of Nicholasville, KY, his parents Richard and Gertrude Centers of Manchester, KY, and two older siblings Jimmie Centers of Indianapolis, IN and Lester Centers of Manchester, KY.  He is survived by...

Mar 22, 2021

Lloyd Calvin Combs, 92, loving husband of Clydia Lewis Combs since 1954, entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Care.  He was a native of Lothair, Ky, born on Sept. 24, 1928 to the late McKinley and Merza Combs.  Lloyd and his wife had lived on Kennedy Bridge Road in Lancaster for over 30 years. ...