Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

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...

Aug 13, 2024

Beverly Virginia Mack, 74, of Lexington, beloved mother of Sheila Johnson, left her earthly home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Beverly was born July 27, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Jacqueline Pesek Haynes.  She was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed sewing and playing computer games in her free time.  Beverly was a “people-person” who...

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Helen Adams, 96, widow of Hugh “Buddy” Adams since 2007, met her Lord on Thursday August 8, 2024, while a resident of the Willows at Citation. Mary Helen was the daughter of the late George W. and Martha King VanArsdall, born July 17, 1928 in Harrodsburg, KY, one of their 6 children.  A talented woman, she was the...

Jul 23, 2024

Edna Sue Dietrich, 88, widow of Lambert Dietrich since 1990, was lifted to Heaven on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was a born in Midway, KY, to the late Alonzo Foster and Lillie Frances Brumback Stipp, being one of their 3 children of whom, James "Bud” Stipp and Goldey Bell Phelps, have preceded her in death.  Edna was a...

Jul 4, 2024

Donna Sue Davis, 72, joined her beloved husband Eddie Ray Davis in eternal rest on Thursday July 4, 2024. She had a very strong faith and has worked all her life to join her Lord in Heaven. She is one of 2 daughters of the late Donald and Alvena Sponcil.  Donna was a devoted mother to Jason, mother-in-law to...

Jun 17, 2024

Catherine Caroline Moss Conn, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on January 14, 1949, in Jessamine County, KY, and most recently resided in Garrard County.

Cathe joined her dearly missed loved ones in heaven: daughter Stephanie Conn, grandson Jarrett Neal, sister Ethel Carrington...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Edith Willhoite, 92, loving mother and grandmother, left her earthly home on June 2, 2024. Born on February 17, 1932 in Woodford County, KY, Mary was the daughter of late Ernest and Josephine Wattenbarger Drury.

Survivors include her daughter Laviana Hasty, and two sons Kenny (Margaret) and Gilbert Lowry; several grandchildren including, Jennifer Hasty (Brandon Hoskins...

May 30, 2024

Tyler Jordan Hopkins, 31, a devoted father, son, and husband, left his earthly home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  Tyler was born April 22, 1993 in Lexington, Kentucky to Chris and Cindy Hopkins.  He was a CDL driver for Coil Transportation by trade and enjoyed video games, race cars, and basketball in his free time.  In addition to his...

May 28, 2024

Henry Dominguez, 54, a devoted husband and father, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  Henry was a skilled handyman with a large clientele.  He always wanted to be busy, and he enjoyed collecting items, saying that if he didn’t need them right then, he or someone else could surely use them later.  Henry was a talented...

May 24, 2024

John C. Settle, Jr. “Junnie,” 84, of Wilmore, went to rest in the arms of his Lord on May 24, 2024. He was the husband of Evalina K. Settle for over 65 years.

He was born in Louisville, KY to Rose Mary (Wills) Settle and John C. Settle, Sr. He grew up in the Portland community with...

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024,  Ronald Lynn Koteskey, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 82. Ron was born on March 15, 1942 in Petoskey, Michigan to farmers Ron and Bessie Koteskey.  He attended Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky, graduating in 1963 with a major in Psychology.  While a student at Asbury he...

May 15, 2024

Carol Lynn Seamands, 76, loving wife of Stephen A. Seamands for 54 years joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  She was the daughter of Edison D. and Kathleen P. Amstutz, born March 3, 1948 in Akron, Ohio.  Carol attended First Alliance Church in Lexington and was retired from the Jessamine County Board of Education, where...

May 13, 2024

Ben Michael Tate, 70, loving father of Kelli Frederick and Katherine “Kathi” Tate, left his earthly home on Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was the son of the late Ben W. and Sally Kelly Tate, born in Lexington on Dec. 28,1953, but was a life-long resident of Jessamine County, having been a graduate of Jessamine County High School. Ben...

May 8, 2024

Jimmie “Jim” M. Bays, 87, loving husband of Ann L. Bays for 63 years, left his earthly home on Wednesday May 8, 2024.  He was a native of Knox County, Kentucky, born Dec. 27, 1936, to the late Alry and Maxie Virginia Baker Bays.  Jim was one of their 5 children and is preceded in death by his brother...

May 8, 2024

Bettye Lee Mastin, 97, joined her parents and sisters in their heavenly home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  She was born April 9, 1927 in Midway, Kentucky, to the late Winfield and Ruby Glass Mastin, one of their six girls.  Bettye Lee worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader for nearly 50 years as a writer and contributor to the Home...