Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
John Howard Holt
May 10, 2017
March 16, 1920 - May 10, 2017
John Howard HoltJohn Howard Holt, 97, a US Army veteran, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Thomson Hood Veterans center where he had lived for the past 3 years. He was a native of North Carolina and is married to Annie Lois Finley Holt. John...
Paul Robards Austin
Apr 24, 2017
October 21, 1964 - April 24, 2017
Mr. Paul R. AustinPaul Robards Austin, 52, left his earthly home on Monday, April 24. Paul was a man who enjoyed his work as a brick mason and used his creativity to construct various items such as a backyard pond. In his spare time he played golf usually at...
Malachi Ray Phillips
Apr 19, 2017
April 19, 2017 - April 19, 2017
Malachi Ray Phillips“I’m just a little person; I didn’t quite make it there; I went straight to be with Jesus and I’m waiting for you here.” Malachi Ray Phillips left his parents Shawn Phillips and Shawna Pierce and his siblings Taren, Shaylin, Shawn, Cameron, Lillian, Usbias, and X’zavion on...
Mary Esther Bennett
Apr 11, 2017
July 17, 1931 - April 11, 2017
Mary Esther BennettMary Esther Guiles Bennett, age 85, of Wilmore, widow of Rolland L. Bennett, passed away Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington after an extended illness. She was born July 17, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Clarence S. and Nellie M. Guiles....
Dennis Franklin Kinlaw
Apr 10, 2017
June 26, 1922 - April 10, 2017
Dr. Dennis F. KinlawDennis Franklin Kinlaw, 94, slipped into the presence of Jesus on Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home in Wilmore, KY. He was born June 26, 1922 in Lumberton, NC to the late Wade and Sally Kinlaw. Dennis was a 1943 graduate of Asbury College where...
John Hunt Mcmurtry
Apr 6, 2017
March 23, 1931 - April 06, 2017
Mr. John Hunt McMurtryJohn Hunt McMurtry, 86, a lifelong resident of Nicholasville, passed away quietly April 6, 2017, at home after a long battle with lung cancer. John Hunt was born March 23, 1931, to the late John Fulton and Alice Reynolds McMurtry. He was a graduate of the...
Reynold H. Solomon
Mar 28, 2017
April 29, 1952 - March 28, 2017
Reynold H. SolomonReynold H. Solomon, 64, entered into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 28. He was a native of Highland Park, Michigan born April 29, 1952, to the late Frederick and Irene Solomon and former employee of Canteen Vending. Reynold was the...
Allie Murphy Harrison
Mar 28, 2017
October 12, 1936 - March 28, 2017
Allie Murphy HarrisonAllie Murphy Harrison, 80, widower of Lottie Harrison who was his loving wife for 58 years, left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 28. He is the devoted father of 4 sons; Wayne, wife Michelle, Ronnie, Donald, wife Brenda, and Vernie Harrison, grandfather to 17 grandchildren, numerous...
Katherine Bruner
Mar 27, 2017
December 29, 1918 - March 27, 2017
Mrs. Katherine BrunerThe Bruner family has lost the matriarch of their family Katherine Bruner at the age of 98. She has been the widow of John Henry Bruner since 1991. A native of Garrard County she was born Dec. 29, 1918, to the late Ray Andrew and Katherine Canter...
Raleigh "Pete" Eugene Samples
Mar 24, 2017
June 11, 1966 - March 24, 2017
Raleigh "Pete" Eugene SamplesRaleigh "Pete" Eugene Samples, 50, native of Manchester, KY, born June 11, 1966, to Martha Samples Presby and the late Raleigh Campbell, and husband of Judy Collins, left his earthly home on Friday, March 24. He was a handyman who loved landscaping and collecting knives. In...
Robert "Andy" Andrew Parker
Mar 20, 2017
January 27, 1956 - March 20, 2017
Robert "Andy" Andrew ParkerThe Parker family has experienced the tragic loss of Andy Parker, 61, husband of Beth, father of Steve, wife Meagan and Katherine, and grandfather of Jack, Penny, and an expected grandchild. Andy was native of Lexington, KY born Jan. 27, 1956, to the late Walker and...

James Arthur Lawson
Mar 18, 2017
October 04, 1943 - February 18, 2017
James Arthur LawsonJames Arthur Lawson, 73, US Army veteran left his earthly home on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was a native of Ohio, born Oct. 4, 1943. He was a resident of Thomason Hood Veterans Center and a former resident of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard....
James Arthur Lawson
Mar 18, 2017
October 04, 1943 - March 18, 2017
Mr. James LawsonJames Arthur Lawson, 73, US Army veteran left his earthly home on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was a native of Ohio, born Oct. 4, 1943. He was a resident of Thomason Hood Veterans Center and a former resident of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard....
Charles Kenneth "Kenny" Williams
Mar 17, 2017
September 24, 1944 - March 17, 2017
Mr. Charles "Kenny" WilliamsCharles Kenneth “Kenny” Williams, 72, loving husband of Karen Sue Williams for 45 years, left his earthly home on Friday, March 17. He was a life-long resident of Jessamine County, born Sept. 24, 1944, to Calvin Scott and Ivory Elizabeth Plyman Williams. Kenny was a builder...
Jason Wayne Humphrey
Mar 12, 2017
March 02, 1977 - March 12, 2017
Mr. Jason Wayne HumphreyJason Wayne Humphrey, 40, quietly left his early home without a chance to say goodbye or that he was leaving on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He loved his family dearly and in their hearts is a place that only he can fill. Jason was the loving...
Cecil "June" Humphrey
Mar 4, 2017
August 21, 1929 - March 04, 2017
Cecil "June" HumphreyA limb has fallen from the Humphrey family tree and a voice can be heard saying to remember the best times, my laughter, stories, and the good life we have lived together. Cecil “June”Humphrey, 87, loving husband of Betty Jean Cooper Humphrey for 67 years, left his...
Donald Jay Milano
Feb 28, 2017
January 16, 1935 - February 28, 2017
Rev. Donald Jay MilanoOur Christian community is in mourning due to the death of Rev. Donald Jay Milano, 82. Rev. Milano was a native of St. Charles, Michigan and was born January 16, 1935 to the late Mack and Irene Milano. He was a proud but humble Methodist minister...
Sue Etta Davis
Feb 27, 2017
September 25, 1942 - February 27, 2017
Sue Etta DavisSue Etta Hager Davis, 74, devoted wife of 55 years to John “Johnnie” Davis, left her earthly home Monday, Feb. 27. Sue Etta was the daughter of the late Felix “Jack” and Margie True Hager. She was a member of Mt. Beulah Church, a retired employee of...
Woodford Clem Sr
Feb 26, 2017
May 06, 1943 - February 26, 2017
Woodford Clem, Sr.Woodford Clem, Sr., 73, left his earthly home on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native of Winchester KY born May 6, 1943, to the late Lloyd and Gracie Clem and the widower of Mary Ellen Hall Clem since 2002. He was...
Roseanna D. Zuck
Feb 24, 2017
January 25, 1933 - February 24, 2017
Mrs. Roseanna D. ZuckRoseanna D. Zuck, 84, loving wife of Robert Zuck for 61 years entered into eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Plattsburg, New York and the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary King...