Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
Marilyn June Perkins
Apr 7, 2026
Marilyn June Perkins, 79, widow of Jerry Lee Perkins, Sr., joined him in eternal rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was one of seven children born to the late Harold and Margie Wyland on April 5, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was employed by CHI-CHI’s restaurant for 30 years until their closing. Marilyn enjoyed...
Gwen Owen
Apr 6, 2026
Nancy Gwendolyn “Gwen” Owen, 91, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 6, 2026.
Born on January 20, 1935, in Arlington, Kentucky, Gwen was the cherished daughter of Anna Bess Carter Owen and John Edward Owen. From an early age, she carried a deep love for God, a steadfast faith that guided her life, and a heart...
Elizabeth Callis Ury
Apr 4, 2026
Elizabeth Callis Ury (November 14, 1926 – March 4, 2026)
Beth was born in 1926, in Louisville, KY. Her dad, George Callis, was a Gulf Oil salesman, and her mother Fannie Lou was a homemaker. Both were very active in the church. Fannie Lou was known to confront preachers if they failed to give proper emphasis on biblical holiness. As a...
Roland "Rock" East
Mar 31, 2026
Roland “Rock” East, 95 the last surviving son of the late Curtis and Miranda "Randy" Davis East, joined his brothers Sid, Elwood “Cadillac”, William C. “Booster”, Alexander "Alex", Paul “Paulie” and Thompson "Tom" in eternal rest. Rock was born April 28, 1930, in Jessamine County where he lived all of his life. He proudly served in the US Air Force...
Hattie Harris
Mar 20, 2026
Hattie Harris, 98, of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was born on June 22, 1927, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Monie Johnson Arvin and Andrew Jonas Arvin.
Hattie was the beloved wife of the late Alvin Harris, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Together,...
Carl Douglas Blakeman
Mar 15, 2026
Carl Douglas Blakeman, 67, loving husband of Patricia Mae Blakeman, left his earthly home peacefully on March 15, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1958, being one of five children of the late Carl Augustus and Anita Mae Colley Blakeman. Carl was born an raised in Lexington, KY along with his brother Barry Allen Blakeman...
Elaine Ogden
Mar 14, 2026
Elaine Leach Ogden, widow of Ronnie Ogden and the Matriarch of the Ogden family, left her earthly home at Heartland Park Health and Rehabilitation on March 14, 2026. She was a life-long resident of Nicholasville born on June 22, 1939, being one of four children of the late Sergius and Nelle Staton Leach, including Gayle Moss and Tommy Leach, who...
Robert Allen Kelly
Mar 12, 2026
Robert Allen Kelly, 60, beloved father and friend, left his earthly home on March 12th, 2026. He was born on April 7th 1965 in Columbus Ohio to the late Dwayne and Phyllis Kelly. Robert leaves a lifetime of memories with his children Russell Kelly of Lexington, Cynthia "Cindi" Perkins (Mark) of Nicholasville, Tiffany Maynard (Bryan) of Lexington, his adopted son...
Stephanie Dawn Royse
Feb 23, 2026
Stephanie Dawn Royse, 54, loving wife of Tony Dale Royse, joined the Angels of Heaven on February. 23, 2026. She was born October 17, 1971 to Deborah Boone and the late Douglas McDonald in Lexington, KY, but lived most of her life in Nicholasville. She was a homemaker who loved the beach, fishing, being outdoors, and she especially loved her...
Thomas F. Garrett
Feb 21, 2026
Thomas F. Garrett, 85, died on February 21, 2026, after a long illness. He was born on April 9, 1940, in Madison County, Kentucky to the late Willie and Bessie Webb Garrett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Garrett, his son Jay Garrett, wife Kim, granddaughter Brianna Garrett, brothers Jerry Garrett, wife Bobbye, and Larry Garrett,...
James Connor Mackey
Feb 18, 2026
James Connor Mackey, 28, of Nicholasville, KY, passed away on February 18, 2026 in Lexington, KY. James Connor Mackey was born on November 14, 1997, in Nicholasville, KY, to John and Janine Mackey. He grew up in Nicholasville and attended East Jessamine schools.
He is survived by his mother, Janine Mackey-Hart; his siblings, Emmerson Mackey-Bond (Alex), Echo Joy Thorpe, Willow Mattison,...
Joseph Switzer
Feb 7, 2026
Joseph Switzer, of Lexington, left his earthly home on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 15, 1947 in Fayette County, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Lucille Reynolds Switzer, one of their seven children. Joseph was a hard-working farmer who lived in this area all his life. He leaves wonderful childhood memories...
Estill Smith
Feb 5, 2026
Estill Smith, 79, father of Tammy Green went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 5, 20026 at the VA Hospital. He was a native of Delphia , Kentucky born Jan. 31, 1947, to the late Rantsome and Celeste Shepherd Smith, being one of 9 children. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was...
Trevor J. Ogden
Feb 5, 2026
In the early morning of February 5, 2026, Trevor Jerome Ogden slipped peacefully from the arms of his devoted wife, Casey, into the arms of his Savior. Though their time on earth together was far too brief, their love was one for the ages. Casey’s servant’s heart was visible as she cared for Trevor and was a blessing not only...
Martha Aldridge Mandt
Feb 4, 2026
Martha Aldridge Mandt, lovingly known as “Marty,” passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1938, in Winchester, Kentucky, the third child of Lewis and Sallie Aldridge. Her early years were shaped by a close-knit family and the strong values that guided her throughout her life.
Marty’s family moved from Lexington, Kentucky, to South Florida during her...
Jeffrey Paine Nelson
Jan 29, 2026
Jeffrey Nelson, 18, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Jeffrey was born on January 24, 2008, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was primarily a lifelong resident of Nicholasville, Kentucky. In his 18 years, he filled the lives of his family and friends with laughter, stubborn determination, and a smile that showed up even on the hardest days. Jeffrey...
Jerel L. Dennis
Jan 28, 2026
Jerel L. Dennis, 74, beloved husband of Ruth A. Dennis, passed away on January 28, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was originally from Lawrenceburg, KY, but made his home in Nicholasville. He was born November 10, 1951, to the late Vernon Ralph Dennis, Sr. and Norma Taylor Dennis in Franklin County, Kentucky. Jerel “Cac” retired from the trucking industry...
Juan Aguilar
Jan 24, 2026
Juan Aguilar Huarancca, nacido el 8 de septiembre de 1958 en Perú, regresó a estar en la presencia de nuestro Padre Celestial a los 67 años en Nicholasville, Kentucky. Juan tenía un profundo deseo de conocer más sobre las Sagradas Escrituras y compartir ese conocimiento con quienes tuvo contacto. Su principal objetivo en la vida era proveer para su familia...
Leona "Lee" R. Vinca
Jan 22, 2026
Leona “Lee” Rae Ward-Vinca, 80, left this world January 22, 2026. Lee joined the love of her life, her husband of 60 years, Peter Vinca in heavenly eternity. Born in Bradford, PA, she then resided in Magnolia, Ohio before spending her last years in Eminence, KY. She was blessed with three daughters, Michelle Matoka, Teri Hornung, and Wendy Vinca, 8...
Alize Louise White
Jan 5, 2026
Alize Louise White, infant daughter of Commody White and Aquila Morgan went home to the arms of Jesus on Monday January 5, 2026. She was born Jan 5, 2026 at 28 weeks. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Terry and Titus Carter and maternal grandparents Darwin Morgan and Teresa Sidwell. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles and extended...
