Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Dec 26, 2017

Rachel Jean Preston, 39, left her earthly home on December 26.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles Shelby and Darlene Mahon Mosely.  Rachel was a free spirit who loved to read and excelled in graphic arts, photography, and cross-stitching.  She leaves her memories with her children Adam Griffin, Brittany May, and Kaytlyn May, as well...

Dec 17, 2017

Denver Allen Gill, 45, left his earthly home on Sunday, December 17, 2017.   He was born in Lexington on March 20, 1972 to the late Allen Burnett and Nanette Rankin Gill.  Denny was the father of Katelyn, Madison, and Blake Gill.  His family chose cremation.  A Remembrance Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 27,...

Dec 17, 2017

Garnett L. Burchett, 70, of East Maple, widower of Brenda, left his earthly home on Sunday at the University of Kentucky Hospital.  He was a native of Casey County, born July 13, 1947, to the late Sam and Sue Holt Burchett.  He was the youngest son of his parents who had a family of 10 children, 6 daughters and...

Dec 12, 2017

Christopher Earl Brown, 57 of Nicholasville, Kentucky and a longtime resident of Burlington VT passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Dec. 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with ALS. Chris was born in Hartford, CT. to Carol Ann (Sabatini) and Earl Merton Brown on October 21, 1960. Chris made a lifelong commitment to family, the love and...

Dec 7, 2017

Regina Frances Godines, 47, loving wife of Felimon Garcia for 20 years, left her earthly home unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 7.  She was a native of Jessamine County born June 1, 1970, to the late Herman and Virginia Locker Johnson. Regina was a kind and caring person who loved playing Bingo and being with her family.  She always told...

Nov 28, 2017

Wanda Barnett, 63, widow of Willie Barnett, Jr. since 2015 joined him in eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov.  28.  Wanda was a native of Loveland, Ohio born April 17, 1954, to the late Gerald  And Barbara Patterso Simmons.  She was a homemaker who loved to sew, volunteering for Head Start and playing with her pooches Lucy, Easy, Eleanor, and...

Nov 27, 2017

The Reverend Howard M. Fawbush Jr. of Nicholasville, retired Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this world for a perfect one on November 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and pancreatic cancer.

He was born June 16th, 1934 in Benham, Kentucky to Howard M. Sr. and Nola Gilliam...

Nov 24, 2017

Margaret “Meg” Reed, 69, sister of Dan and Adalyn Reed left her earthly home on Friday, Nov. 24.  She was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas born August 19, 1948, to the late Thomas A. and Edith F. Reed.  Meg loved being outdoors enjoying nature, working her crossword puzzles, and described herself as being a voracious reader.  She was...

Nov 23, 2017

Timothy Himes, Sr. 62, a well known brick mason in Central Kentucky left his earthly home on Thursday, Nov. 23, while a patient of Baptist Health.  He was a resident of Winchester, KY but was born in Lexington, KY on Nov. 30, 1955, to the late Johnny and Jewell Peel Himes.  He was a hard working man who loved...

Nov 23, 2017

Charles Edward Crabb, Sr., 84, loving husband of Linda, left his earthly home on Thursday, Nov. 23, surrounded by his family.  Charlie was a native of Tennessee born April 30, 1933, to the late Ora H. and Lilly Mae Crabb. He was a retired employee of Delta Air Lines, a retired truck driver for Lamb Trucking, and a favorite...

Nov 15, 2017

Marion Powell, 69, of Cynthiana, left his earthly home Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  A native of Harrison County, he was born on August 16, 1948 to the late Eugene and Anna Elizabeth Redmond Powell.  He leaves his memories with a daughter, Michelle Powell, two sisters, Lois Gross and Gayle Rees-Stone, and a brother Charles Powell.  A Remembrance Memorial Service...

Nov 13, 2017

Treffert Shewmaker, 82, loving husband of Evelyn Reed Shewmaker for 32 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 13.  A native of High Bridge, Jessamine County, he was born Nov. 2, 1935, to the late John and Gertrude Woods Shewmaker.  He was a retired employee of Dixie Cup and member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Treffert loved sports,...

Nov 9, 2017

A limb has fallen from the Peel family tree. Edward Harrison Peel, 95, father of William Franklin Peel, wife Ruth Ann, Louis Edward Peel, wife Darlene and the late Nelson Ray Peel left his earthly home on Thursday, Nov. 9.  He was a life long resident of Jessamine County, born Dec. 11, 1921, to the late James William “J.W.”...

Nov 7, 2017

Anna Louise Thompson Riester, 76, a life long resident of Jessamine County entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 7.  She was born in Lexington, KY to the late Robert Waller and Anna Elizabeth Wilson Thompson on Nov. 21, 1940.  Anna was a member of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church, a retired employee of the Jockey Club where she devoted...

Nov 6, 2017

Shannon Paul Miller, 40, son of Paul and Susan Miller, brother of Ashley Paige Miller, left his earthly home unexpectedly on Nov. 6.  Shannon was a life long resident of Jessamine County born Feb. 9, 1977, a graduate of Jessamine County High School, and a self employed welder.  Being an outdoor enthusiast he loved riding horses, hunting (especially doves),...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth Jane “Mur” Ward, 80, left her earthly home Saturday, Nov.  4, after an extended illness.  She was a native of New York born April 18, 1937, to the late Nathaniel and Katherine Olive Bean Lott.  She was a homemaker and the backbone of her family.  “Mur” as she was known by many, was always willing to take in...

Nov 3, 2017

Lydia Leah Mackey, 52, beloved daughter of Douglas and Ada Ruth Mackey left her earthly home on Friday, Nov. 3.  Lydia was born Feb. 26, 1965, in Riverside, California, where she spent most of her life.  She was a member of her high school band playing the flute, a frequent visitor of Disney Land, learning so much about the...

Nov 1, 2017

Rose Ann Durrum, 75, of Wilmore, left her earthly home on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.  She was a life long resident of Jessamine County, born May 17, 1942, to the late William and Fannie Mae Jones Reffitt, and loving wife for 9 years of Denis Charles McGinity.  Rose was a self employed private duty caregiver taking care of many...

Oct 31, 2017

Autumn Dawn Hunt, 29, daughter of David R. Hunt and Deborah Land Hunt, left her earthly home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.  Autumn was the mother of Juan Cameron Hunt Gonzalez and Amari James Hunt Goree.  She was a homemaker who loved music, good food, and Face Book.  In addition to her parents and children, Autumn leaves her memory...

Oct 24, 2017

A limb as fallen from the Kinney family tree.  Richard S. “Dick” Kinney, 79, loving husband for 58 years of Mary, left his earthly home on Tuesday, Oct. 24.  He was a native of Arkansas born Nov. 21, 1937, to the late Jim Brice and Ida Pearl Culver Kinney.  Richard was retired employee of Pitney Bowes where he was...