Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

May 3, 2024

Helen Russell Turner, 80, widow of Elbert “G” Turner since 2015, joined him in eternal rest on May 3, 2024.  She was a native of Mercer County, born Sept 23, 1943, to the late Condit Brewer and Alice Johnson Russell. Helen was a member of a large family: 8 boys and 4 girls. She grew up learning how to...

May 2, 2024

Evelyn Ward Cobb, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Lexington, KY.  Evelyn was born on February 13, 1930, in Jackson County, KY to the late Lewis and Martha Witt Ward.  She was the widow of Robert Clay Cobb after 65 years of marriage.  Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and...

Apr 24, 2024

Judith Rebecca Taylor Goddard, 85, widow of Mark Goddard, Sr. since 2004, joined him in eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  She was a native of Beckley, WV, born September 22, 1938, the only child of Arthur and Katherine Lilly Taylor. Judy was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church, where she was a member of Adult...

Apr 21, 2024

Pamela Ann Downing, 58, loving wife of Douglas Todd Downing for 33 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2024.  She was a native of Barbourville, born Sept. 12, 1965 to Jimmie M, and Ann L. Patterson Bays. She was a member of the Nicholasville Christian Disciples of Christ Church.  Pam was a...

Apr 21, 2024

Joann Blackburn, 85, widow of Otis Blackburn since 2004, passed on April 21, 2024 at her home.  She was one of 12 children born in Pike County Kentucky to Finley and Vada Maynard. She leaves behind a son Glen R. Blackburn and daughter Marcia Brumlow, a grandchild Shanna Hess and two great grandchildren Katie and Glenna Hess, and a...

Apr 7, 2024

On Tuesday March 19, 1963, Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Wyman entered the world in Nicholasville, KY, born to the late Oswald Lee and Dorothy Peel Wyman. The #1 song at that time was “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby and the Romantics.  Tommy left his earthly home  on April 7, 2024, while a patient at Baptist Health Lexington.  The owner...

Apr 2, 2024

Diana Jean “Sis” Judah, 77, mother of Jeff Logsdon and Ginger Weller, left her earthly home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  She was born in Washington, Indiana in 1946 to the late Dwight Inman and the late Marilynne Connors Marsh.  She was a skilled hairdresser and truly loved her work.  Besides her children, she leaves a lifetime of wonderful...

Mar 14, 2024

Nan Seal Brown, 64, moved to her eternal home on Thursday, March 14, from her earthly home surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness.  Nan was born January 18, 1960, in Lexington Kentucky, being one of the five children of the late Bruce and Geraldine Jarratt Seal.  She was a former employee of Jessamine County Board of...

Mar 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James T. Dunn (J.T.), aged 87, of Nicholasville, KY. He peacefully departed this life on March 11th, 2024. J.T. is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 64 years, Dean Dunn, his cherished daughter Cheri Gaudinier, devoted grandson Allen (Caitlin) Gaudinier, and his adored great-granddaughter Isla Gaudinier. He...

Feb 20, 2024

Doryce Wells Wise, widow of David Wise since 1997, joined him in eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.  She was born in Jessamine County on Feb. 27, 1933 to the late Launey Townsend and Ural Blakeman Wells.   Doryce was a 1951 graduate of Nicholasville High School, and in 1952 she married David Owen Wise, who was in the...

Jan 15, 2024

Albert “Al” Eugene McDonald, 84, loving husband of Anna Withrow McDonald, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.  He was a native of Henderson, Kentucky, born April 16, 1939, to the late James and Minnie Rhodes McDonald.  Al was one of their nine children. Having come from a large family, he reveled in...

Jan 3, 2024

Larry Wayne Davis, 45, of Nicholasville, passed away on January 3, 2024. He was predeceased by both parents. He is survived by his sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, grandmother, and many other loved ones. His family will receive friends Wednesday, January 10, starting at 4:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 5:30 PM, both at Hager & Cundiff Funeral...

Jan 1, 2024

Odis Dee Henson Jr., 55 born May 4,1968, passed away Jan. 1,2024. Odis was a native of Jessamine County, born to the late Odis Dee Henson Sr. and Lillian Howard.  Odis' famous quote about himself was "he was the greatest Hell his moma ever raised."  He tried to live out every country song Hank Sr. and Hank Jr. ever...

Dec 31, 2023

Donald Gene "Donnie" Lunsford, 57, of Lancaster, KY, left his earthly home Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was born in Lexington, KY on August 29, 1966 to the late Buford and Linda Malone Lunsford.  Donnie was self-employed as an upholsterer and enjoyed fishing and watching television in his free time.  He leaves behind two sons and three grandchildren, his...

Dec 24, 2023

Jocelyn Faye Lois English, 1 month 21 days, infant daughter of Jessica Marie King and Gary English, is now in the loving arms of the Lord. She has joined her sister Lakiyah Oxendine, maternal grandmother Deborah Marshall, and paternal grandfather Jimmy English in eternal rest.  In addition to her parents she will be missed by brothers and sisters Nevaeh...

Dec 24, 2023

Larry Gene “Cat” Cox, 73, left his earthly home December 24, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.  Cat was born in Danville, Kentucky on April 5, 1950 to the late William Earl and Anna Laura Smock Cox, one of their five children.  He was raised in the Baptist faith.  Cat enjoyed farming and working in tobacco, and was always willing...

Dec 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Erneil Jean Baker

Erneil Jean Baker, better known as “Jean Jean”, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born on January 20, 1962 to the late Elias and Mildred Baker. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Baker.

Survived by her daughter...

Dec 14, 2023

Robert Dale Stinnett, 55, left his earthly home on Thursday, December 14, 2023.  He was a native of Lexington, Ky born June 11, 1968, to the late Elbert , Jr. and Jacqueline Spradlin Stinnett. He is the father of Robin Bowen, husband Donald, and Joshua Stinnett, and grandfather of Brooklynn Bowen.   Being a sports fanatic  he loved to watch...

Dec 12, 2023

Leslie “Les” Clifton, 75, loving husband of Patricia “Cricket” Clifton for 52 years,  left his earthly home on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023.  He was the loving father of Jennifer Gayle Clifton and Tricia Ann Clifton.  He was a native of Jessamine County born May 17, 1948, to the late Ommie and Thelma Goodlett Clifton.  Leslie was a former employee...

Dec 12, 2023

James Preston Barr, 65, of Lexington, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 12 after a long battle with cancer. The fifth child of Jack and Marilyn Barr, James was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 10, 1958. At the age of 19, James received Christ as his personal Saviour. At...