Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
Linda "Lynn" Albanese
Oct 11, 2026
Linda Elaine “Lynn” Abanese, 79, left her earthly home on Oct 11, 2026. She was born April 7, 1947, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to the late Lawerence and Mildred Hester Goodwin. Lynn was a farmer who had a passion for animals especially, pigs and chickens, and was dedicated to them and their care. She enjoyed working at the Keeneland horse...
Lena Helen Bradshaw
Oct 11, 2026
Lena Helen Lee Hodges Bradshaw passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born in LaRue County, KY on August 13, 1935 to the late Starling G. Lee and Olen Slinker Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avon Bradshaw, Jr., her brother, Harry G. Lee, sister-in-law, Barbara Cox Lee, and son-in-law,...
Carletta Marie Johnson
Oct 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Carletta Marie Johnson
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carletta Marie Johnson, whose love, kindness, and presence will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Carletta was born on September 10, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Carl “Buck” Hager and...
David Rodney McKibben
Oct 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of David Rodney McKibben, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, on October 8, 2026. Dave was born on November 30, 1969, he was 56 years old. Born to James Rodney and Charlotte Gaskin McKibben of Williamsburg, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Crystal; his...
Thelma Neal
Oct 4, 2026
Born on July 4, 1946, Thelma Jean Lee Neal, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2026. She was surrounded by the comfort of home, with her best friend and faithful companion, Bella, by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Neal; her children, Roy Allen Neal II (“Big Al”), Tammy...
Shirley Smith Sims
Sep 14, 2026
Shirley Smith Sims, 91, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Shirley was born on December 20, 1934, in Newport, Ohio to the late Rev. M. Ray Smith and Jean (Mackey) Smith. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Asbury College, in Wilmore, Kentucky, and went on to complete a year of clinical training to become...
Roberta Teater Stinnett
Sep 7, 2026
The Matriarch of the Stinnett family, Roberta Stinnett, 96, joined her beloved husband Bennis Stinnett, who died in 2006, in eternal rest. She was born in Jessamine County, Dec, 28, 1929, to the late Bradie Ford and Elizabeth Brooks Teater. She was a retired employee of University of Kentucky, where she worked in the Treasury Department. Roberta was a member...
Frances Wardle
Sep 5, 2026
Frances Wardle, 76, joined her husband Clifton W. Wardle in eternal rest on Sept. 5, 2026. She was a native of Middletown Ohio born February 21, 1950 to the late Earnest Owens and Orene Brewer Owens. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, outdoor events, gardening and being with her family, especially her great grandchildren. In her earlier days she...
Kevin Wells
Aug 31, 2026
Kevin Wells, 68, father of Kimberly Stonerock, husband Joe, and Shawn Wells, wife Caroline, joined his brother W.D. Wells and brother-in-law Bobby Sallee at the river on Monday August 31, 2026. Kevin was born on Jan. 23, 1958 to the late William D. and Sonja Southworth Wells in Fayette County but was a life-long resident of Jessamine County. He was...
David Earl Dickerson
Aug 28, 2026
David Earl Dickerson, 83, loving husband of Sue Richie Dickerson for over 63 1/2 years, joined his three sisters, Iona Dyer, Martha Floyd, and Etta Redmond, and brother Hayden Dickerson in eternal rest. David was a native of Madison County, KY born February 8, 1943, to the late Vardy Taylor and Bertha Conner Dickerson. He was self-employed in commercial refrigeration....
Albert Maynard, Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
Albert Maynard, Jr. 61, loving husband of Tina Miller Maynard, joined his father Albert Maynard, Sr. and his sister Dianna Lyn Welch at the river where they were waiting for his arrival. He was born March 25, 1965, to Diane Maynard and the late Albert Maynard, Sr., in Fayette County, but was a life long resident of Jessamine County. He...
Lawrence William Boots
Aug 20, 2026
Lawrence William Boots, 101, a recent resident of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky, joined his beloved wife Helenora Jacobs Boots in their heavenly home on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Lawrence was born February 3, 1925, in Paris, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Clifton and Flora Beckett Boots, being one of their seven children. After completing high school, he joined...
Freddie Cornett, Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
Freddie Cornett Jr, age 54, entered eternal life on Saturday August 1st, 2026. Freddie lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and an unwavering love for the outdoors. Freddie was married for 19 years to his wife Amy Suzanne, who loved him unconditionally. His legacy continues through his three sons: Carter Rabon Cornett, Troy Waylon Cornett,...
Edith "Ede" Annette Thompson
Aug 1, 2026
Edith “Ede” Annette Winterholter Thompson, age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Born in Huntington County, Indiana, on February 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Noel Howard Winterholter and Opal Lucile Eddy Winterholter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dr. David Loren Thompson.
A devoted servant of Jesus and a...
Anna Louise Chapman
Jul 28, 2026
Anna Louise Chapman, born August 21, 1933, age 92, died peacefully at her home on July 28th. She will be in eternal rest with her mother Minnie Mae Strange in Versailles Cemetery and the love of her life, Curtis Chapman in Wilmore Cemetery. Anna is also preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Haley (husband Neville).
She is survived by her...
Shirley Temple Johnson Masters
Jul 25, 2026
Shirley Temple Johnson Masters, 87 completed her earthly journey on July 25th, 2026. She is the beloved wife of the late James Masters and survived by her children Bernadean, husband Jeff Walsh, Tim “Bubby” Masters, and Connie husband, Jeff, Rial.
Shirley was born January 25, 1939, one of twelve children of the late Claude and Hazel Johnson. She outlived all of...
Clayton Curtis Poor
Jul 9, 2026
Clayton Curtis (Curt) Poor, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9. Born on November 11, 1933, in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Clayton and Mable Poor. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gail Crawford Poor, his three children, Tami (Norman) Baker of Georgetown, David (Carmon) Poor of Nicholasville and Steven (Rebecca) Poor...
Richard Allen Muncy
Jul 2, 2026
Richard Allen Muncy, 73, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026.
Richard was born on August 19, 1952, in Madison, West Virginia, to the late Luther and Bernice Muncy.
After graduating from Alice Lloyd College and Morehead State University, Richard dedicated more than 20 years to education, teaching students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Pigeon...
Gerald "Jerry" David Ammons
Jul 2, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” David Ammons, aged 72, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 14, 1954, in Brevard, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of the late Jack and Marian Ammons. He received a B.A. in Mathematics (1976) from Berea College in KY and an M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (1978) from...
