All Obituaries

Betty James Maxey Sivis Davis of Nicholasville, was born January 20,1929 and passed to eternal resurrection on September 13, 2021.  Betty was the wife of William Thomas Davis and widow of Reverend Edward Everett Sivis.  She was preceded in death by parents, Earl Thomas Maxey and Mary D. Capps Maxey of Owingsville, Kentucky.  Betty is survived by her son Reverend Larry B. Sivis and wife Debbie of Ashland and daughter Janet Sivis-O’Connell of Nicholasville.  Her...

  Judy Ann Alford, 73, dedicated wife of Wayne Alford, entered into eternal rest on Friday Sept.10, 2021 while a patient at Baptist Health.  She was a native of Gate City, Virginia, born Sept 12, 1947, to the late Alfred Henry and Jessie Babb, being one of their three children.  She was a retired employee of BBT Bank, having worked in the Trust Department, and a member of Light House Baptist Church.  She loved taking care of her family, and even though she held several...

Clydia Combs, widow of Lloyd Calvin Combs since March 22, 2021, joined her husband in eternal rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Dover Manor in Georgetown.  Clydia was born on August 13, 1932, in Smilax, Leslie County, Kentucky to the late Taylor and Minerva Day Lewis.  She was a beautician by trade and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, as well as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Clydia leaves two daughters to cherish her memories, Jeanie Farmer, husband...

Donald “Duck” Ray Barnes, 70, father of Elijah Barnes and Courtney Ray Meadows, left his earthly home on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born March 1, 1951, to the late Leroy and Jewell Cuzick Barnes and lived all his life in Jessamine, where he farmed and broke horses and was a talented farrier.  He also was very mechanically adept and could run all types of equipment, as well as do repair work on them.  He was a US Army veteran, having served...

Helen Marlene Cline, 84, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 30, 2021, at her home in Lexington.  Marlene, as she was known, was born December 4, 1936 in Perry, Ohio, to the late George, Jr. and Helen Kantor Wesney.  She had most recently been a travel agent, helping vacationers book fully-staffed upscale villas in Jamaica, and she previously worked at J.C. Penney in fine jewelry and in the photography business.  She enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds. ...

 Ruth Fitzgerald McMurtry, 90, passed away peacefully August 26th 2021 at her home in Nicholasville Ky. Ruth was born November 11, 1930 in Cynthiana, Ky to the late William Joseph Fitzgerald and Teresa Luig. She moved to Lexington and attended St. Paul Catholic school and St. Catherine's Academy. Ruth met her late husband John Hunt McMurtry through a mutual friend and moved to Nicholasville, where they raised their two sons Jay (Jackie) McMurtry, Carr McMurtry, and daughter Cynthia...

    Margaret Louise Curtsinger, 72, widow of Robert A Curtsinger since 2012, joined him in eternal rest on Monday, August 23, 2021 while at St. Joseph Hospice Care.  Margaret was the daughter of James Edward and Dora RhorerThomas, born Jan. 31, 1949, in Lexington, KY.  She was a member of the Wilmore United Methodist Church and a retired teacher of the Jessamine County Board of Education.  She obtained her college degree as a single parent raising 3 children and...

Flossie “Poody “ M. Shackelford, widow of Lester Shackelford since 1988, joined him in eternal rest on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Ephraim  McDowell Hospital in Danville.  She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Maggie Reynolds Miller, born Oct. 1, 1924.  Flossie was a native of Jessamine County and grew up attending Logana Baptist Church and lived on Hickory Hill in Nicholasville for many years.  She also was a cashier at McAlpin's and worked...

Please see Harrod Brothers Funeral Home's website (Frankfort, KY) for further details. Katieann Dawn Griffin, age 31 of Lexington KY, passed away on Thursday, August 19th, 2021.  She was born to Linda Gail Griffin of Warsaw KY and the late Cary Scott Williams of Burlington KY on September 27th, 1989.   Katieann better known as Katie attended Burlington Elementary, Conner Middle School, and Connor High School. Katie was very active as a child in cheer and...

Leola Hunt Crawford, 95, mother of Sharon Hatton, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.  She was a native of Nicholas County, born Nov. 4, 1925, to the late Amos Hunt and Ruth Conyers Hunt.  She was the oldest of their six children and is preceded in death by her five brothers. She is a member of the First Christian Church.  Her favorite pastime was reading and sitting on her porch.  She will be fondly remembered not only by her daughter but also by a...