Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Nov 14, 2024

Joe Ed Shannon, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, peacefully left his earthly home on November 14, 2024. Born in Ardmore, Alabama, to the late Foster and Flossie (Faulkner) Shannon, Joe was one of their three children.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Joe served honorably during the Vietnam...

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Carl Brothers passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 10, 2024.  He is now at peace with his wife, Sandi Brothers, who preceded him in death in November 2023.  Tommy was born on February 16, 1947, one of 12 children born to the late Bernard and Nell Humes Brothers.  He was a proud US Army veteran,...

Nov 10, 2024

Ann Parker Lowry, 85, widow of Martin Lowry, joined him in eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Ann was one of four children born to the late James Farmer and Margaret Eileen Sullivan Pennington. She was born July 5, 1939, in Lexington, Kentucky, where she attended school until she married Martin Lowry. Ann was a retired...

Nov 10, 2024

David Stewart Switzer, 9l, widower of Beverly Mattox Switzer and Wilma Juett Switzer, left his earthly home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.  David had been a resident of Thomason-Hood Veterans Center for several years.  He was born Aug. 31, 1933, to the late Virgil and Lucille Reynolds Switzer, being one of their eight children. David was a life-long farmer...

Nov 7, 2024

Leo Garrett,88, widower of Brenda Davis Garrett since 1995, joined her in eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 7 2024, while a patient at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Jan. 29,1936, the oldest of 8 children of the late Willie and Bessie Webb Garrett. In addition to his wife Brenda. Leo will be met at the river by brothers...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Cochran, age 76, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Born on February 13, 1948, Mary grew up on a farm, where her love for horses blossomed, and she often joked that she should have been a cowgirl.

Mary was a hard worker known for her unwavering kindness and was described by her...

Nov 1, 2024

Peter Carl Vinca, 78, loving husband of Leona Rae Vinca for 60 years, entered his heavenly home on November 1, 2024.  He was recently a resident of Thomas-Hood Veterans Center and formerly of Eminence, Ky.  He was a native of Bradford, PA, born October 4, 1946, to the late Peter Frank and Doris Lyons Vinca.  Peter was a Baptist...

Oct 18, 2024

Mark “ Fuzz” Douglas Rhorer, 66, son of the late Crum and Edith Louise Moody Rhorer entered  into eternal rest on Oct. 18, 2024.  Mark was born April 2, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky but was a life long resident of Jessamine County. He always worked in construction for SGM and Joe Peel.  Mark loved to hunt and fish and...

Oct 15, 2024

Luther “Luke” Winston Moffett left his earthly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was born September 26, 1956 to Nancy Leito and the late Charles Moffett.  Luke was a Beloved son, brother and uncle. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother Clyde Moffett (wife Linda), sisters Lisa Moffett, Lori Collins, Maria Johnson (husband Jason)...

Oct 15, 2024

William E. “Will” Meador, 37, husband of Sarah Taulbee-Martin Meador, left his earthly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  Will was born to Everett Meador and Michelle Reynolds Meador on March 30, 1987 in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was a skilled builder who was employed by Waylon Banks Construction.  Will took pride in his work and also enjoyed drawing and...

Oct 2, 2024

Betty Jean Cooper Humphrey, 92, widow of Cecil “June” Humphrey since 2017, joined him in eternal rest on October 2, 2024.  She was the daughter of Dewy Cooper and Nettie Jackson Cooper, being one of their 4 children.

Betty was a kind loving person who was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother who always cooked, canned fruits...

Sep 25, 2024

Douglas Ray Sewell, 77, son of the late Elbert Ray and Gladys Wilson Sewell, joined his parents and sisters June  Poor, Shirley Poor and Patricia Vollmer, in eternal rest on Sept. 25, 2024, while he was an inpatient of the VA Hospice Care Unit on Leestown Road, Lexington KY.  Doug was a US Army Veteran and a self-employed farmer....

Sep 22, 2024

Freeman Duff, 89, widower of Shirley F. Blackburn Duff since 1996, joined her in eternal rest on Sunday, September 22, 2024.  He was the last surviving of six brothers born to James A. and Creddie Lawson Duff in Garrett, Kentucky in Pike County.  Freeman was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany in the 1950s.  He worked...

Sep 11, 2024

Billie Jean Queen Gibbons died September 11, 2024 surrounded by family following a long illness after a stroke in February, 2023.

Billie Jean was born in Ashland KY on October 6, 1929 to Hermia (Dennis) Queen and William Franklin Queen. As an only child of a working mother, her Aunt Maggie (Dennis) and Uncle Stanley Miller helped...

Sep 6, 2024

Arnold Lee Johnson 80, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Nicholasville, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 6, 2024. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Hogan Johnson for 61 years. He was born August 10, 1944, to the late William Ellie and Mattie Clark Johnson in Keene, Ky. Arnold was a small engine technician for Tractor and Such. He was...

Sep 5, 2024

Dayna Shewmaker, 75, loving wife of Jerry Shewmaker for 56 years, entered her heavenly home on Thursday Sept. 5, 2024.  She was born March 10, 1949, to the late Eulan and Helen Razor Cobb, being one of their three children. Dayna wore many hats being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She also held positions at TJ Tax, Asbury Seminary,...

Sep 2, 2024

Malcolm Marsh, 97, of Lexington, beloved widower of Syble Estaloe Hanson and Lula Mae June, joined them in eternal rest on Monday, September 2, 2024.  He was born May 5, 1927 to the late Edgar and May J. Parr Marsh.  Malcolm proudly served two stints in the US Air Force, from 1943-1946 and from 1950-1951, ultimately attaining the rank...

Aug 27, 2024

Kenney Wallace Hamm, 75, of Richmond, formerly of Jessamine County, died Tuesday, August 27 at Bluegrass Hospice Care at the University of Kentucky. He was born on January 17, 1949, in Lexington, Ky. to the late Russell and Velma (Teater) Hamm of Jessamine County.

Kenney attended the University of Kentucky and earned a Bachelor and Master of...

Aug 15, 2024

Patricia Jane Boehm, 84, loving widow of Floyd Francis Boehm since 2015, joined him in eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2024.  She was born August 20, 1939 in Clarksville, Indiana, to the late Kenneth Roy and Donnie Frances Hines Everett.  Patricia enjoyed working in her yard and had a big heart for animals, especially birds.  She was a...

Aug 14, 2024

A beloved sister and aunt, Elizabeth Ann Lowry Bedson, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  Ann was born February 18, 1935 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Mamie Puckett Lowry, one of their eight children.  She was a hairdresser by trade, and she loved spending time with her family.  She leaves wonderful memories with...