Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
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...
Doris Jean Shearer
Jan 1, 2026
Doris Jean "Jean" Shearer, 82, beloved wife of Donnie Ray Shearer for 62 years, left her earthly home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born February 7, 1943, in Garrard County, Kentucky, to the late Bryant and Clara Wilcher Johnson, one of their eight children. She liked shopping at Kroger and Walmart and especially enjoyed going to yard sales....
Eddie Hendrix
Dec 27, 2025
Mr. Eddie Hendrix of Tates Creek Road, Lexington, Kentucky left his earthly home on December 27, 2025. He was a longtime companion of Patricia Plowman. Eddie was a native of Winchester, Ky and was the son of Stanley and Fannie Hendrix. His hobbies were playing the guitar, working on Harley Davidson motorcycles and fishing however, he enjoyed working most of...
Gale Kenith Canup
Dec 16, 2025
We honor Gale Kenith Canup as a tribute to The Canup Family. Gale Canup of 82 years was a loving, hard working father that instilled work ethic, love, and kindness into Kenny, Lisa, and Mitch.
He was a devoted husband to Jean Canup for over 65 years, and together they provided a foundation of unconditional love and support to their family....
Kimberly Clarke Reynolds
Dec 15, 2025
Kimberly Clarke Reynolds, 61, left her earthly home on Dec. 15, 2025. She was the daughter of Willard and Kathryn Clarke Perkins, born Feb. 18, 1964. Kim was a dedicated Mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved watching television, playing the Farm Hero Saga game and listening to R&B music. She will be fondly remembered by her children Melissa Pauley,...
Mary Kathryn Perkins
Dec 14, 2025
Mary Kathryn Sims Perkins entered heaven on December 14, 2025. She was predeceased by her mother Evelyn Young, half-brother Gerald Alexander and half-sister Linda Stewart, adoptive parents Hugh B. and Kathryn Sims Sr. and brothers Michael Sims, Hugh Byron Sims Jr. and Charles Kessler Sims. She is survived by half-sister Marilyn Dixon & half-brother Darrell Alexander and brother Larry Lee...
