Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jul 25, 2021

Mark Allen Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Fayette County on September 27, 1951 to Jeanie Walton Thompson and the late Reverend John T. Thompson.  He attended the University of Kentucky and worked as a teacher and coach in Jessamine and Mason Counties as well as Burgin Independent...

Jul 22, 2021

Deborah Renae Williams, 59, left her earthly home on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was a resident of Nicholasville, having recently moved from Louisville to be closer to her family.  Deborah was born January 9, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late Choice and Patricia Dyer Gordon.  She was a member of the Baptist faith, worked as a secretary, and...

Jul 21, 2021

Nancy Ann Odle Boyd Phillips March 10, 1942-July 21, 2021 Nancy was welcomed to her heavenly home July 21, 2021.  Born March 10, 1942 in Williamsport, Indiana, Nancy is survived by her daughters, Dr. Teresa M. Boyd (Dr. David R. Thornton) of Lexington, KY and Dr. Kristine D. Boyd (Chris Comfort) of South Carolina, grandchildren Ryan Thornton (Lexington, KY),...

Jul 12, 2021

Ronald Lewis Browning, 67, father of Andrew Robert and Chad Austin Browning, left his earthly home on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Baptist Heath Care.  He was a native of Paris, KY born August 28, 1953, to the late Manley Lewis Austin and Peggy Moffet Golden.  He had retired from IBM after working there for 30 years and later...

Jul 11, 2021

Annette Jeter Rigrish, 89, of Nicholasville, KY, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods, Nicholasville, KY.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosanne Barkley (Steve), Savannah, GA; Ellen Burrell (Carl) Savannah, GA, Libby Kinstle (Rob), Ashburn, VA; one son, Robert Rigrish (Kelly), Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren, Joe Barkley (Carly) Chicago, IL, Chris Barkley,...

Jul 9, 2021

A limb has fallen from the Goldey family tree. John L. Goldey, 84, widower of Fredia May Goldey since 2015, and Frances “Frankie” Goldey since 1996, joined them in eternal rest on July 9, 2021 while a resident of Thomson Hood Veterans Center. He was a member of Brookside Baptist Church and had a passion for showing Tennessee Walking...

Jul 8, 2021

Billy Joe Smith, 69, loving and devoted husband of Leann Smith for 33 years, on Thursday, July 8, 2021 went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was one of eight children born to the late Churchill and Lily Gray Smith of Manchester, Kentucky.  Billy Joe was self employed as a farmer, who loved...

Jun 20, 2021

Valerio Mendoza Garcia left his earthly home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born on June 5, 1961 in Veracruz, Mexico to the late Taurino Mendoza Lopez and Consepcion Garcia Hernandez.  He leaves treasured memories with his son Victor Cesar Mendoza Bernal and his daughter Alicia Mendoza Bernal of Mexico, and his friends and...

Jun 20, 2021

Thomas Albert “Tom” Ladd, 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, after a brief illness.

He is survived by three daughters, Joan Ladd, Lexington, KY; Elizabeth “Liz” Magedanz (Ben), Versailles, KY; Erin Tadeo (Cirilo), Lexington, KY; one son, Burton “Burt” Ladd (Melanie), Nicholasville, KY; two grandsons,...

Jun 19, 2021

Michael Edward Goe, 45, widower of Karen Mattingly, left his earthly home on Saturday, June 19, at the UK Hospital, having suffered from heart disease for many years.  He was a native of Jessamine County born Dec. 20, 1975, to Roberta Starnes Spencer and the late Lonnie Goe.  He was self employed in landscaping, loved Halloween, wrestling, building model...

Jun 8, 2021

Betty Jean Davidson Barmann, 89, of Lawrenceburg,  passed peacefully after a short illness, June 8, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.

Betty was born April 15, 1932, in Jackson. After graduating Breathitt High School, she attended Eastern Ky University. She went on to join the Airforce stationed in Biloxi Mississippi. While raising her...

Jun 4, 2021

Henry Lee Maggard, 54, of Lancaster left his earthly home Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY.  He was the son of Ruth Ray, husband Albert, and the late Marion Maggard.  Henry was a self-employed handy man who worked on barns and liked mowing and weed-eating.  He attended Nicholasville Baptist Church and especially...

May 26, 2021

Marsha Elaine Reynolds, 68, loving mother, grandmother and friend, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 26, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a native of Jessamine County born Dec. 5, 1952, to the late James and Pauline Peel Foster. Marsha was an LPN and was employed by Thomason Hood Veterans Center in the Day Care. ...

May 5, 2021

Phillip Austin Ladden, 85, left his earthly home Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore.  He was born in Russell Point, Ohio, to the late James Charles and Lillian Boudrie Ladden.  Phil was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1955-1957.  He was also a skilled plumber.  He was married to the late Jean Louise...

May 4, 2021

Jewell Wells Smith, 95, passed away May 4, 2021 at Lexington Country Place. She was the widow of W.F. Smith and the daughter of the late Roy and Ruby (Jenkins) Wells. Jewell was a member of Bethany Christian Church, and she loved to sing.  She was always ready to chime in at Lexington Country Place during singing time.  In...

May 1, 2021

Paul Carpenter 68, loving husband of Marecha for 9 years, left his earthly home on Saturday May 1, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  Paul was a native of Mt. Sterling, KY born Dec. 4, 1952, to the late Carl Estill and Mary Alice Johnson Carpenter.  He was raised in Owingsville and later moved to Lexington.  He was a...

Apr 25, 2021

Shelton Henson, 82, of Nicholasville, Ky., passed away on April 25, 2021, following a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his wife Gwen, who died in 2013. Shelton was a native of West Virginia, born September 16, 1938, to the late James McRand and Zelma Bird Henson. Shelton was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served from 1961 to...

Apr 21, 2021

John Howard Kelly, 68, son of the late Wallace, Jr, and Dorothy Hall Kelly who was born on Jun 16, 1952, being one of their 4 children  left his earthly home on April 21, 2021, at  the St. Joseph Hospice Care Center. John was a musician who played base and sang with his band  Whiskey Train around the mid...

Apr 19, 2021

Brenda Fay Smith Mustaine, 65, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Frankfort Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Lexington born Sept. 29, 1955, to the late Roscoe Conn, Sr. and Edna Mae Richmond Smith, being one of their 15 children.  She was a member of Cedar Top Baptist Church...

Apr 15, 2021

Betty Jean Stephens, 91, widow of Ulysses Alvin Stephens since 1996, joined him in eternal rest on Thursday April 15, 2021.  She was a native of Jessamine County born August 31, 1929, to the late Clayton Clyde and Mabel Duncan Hahn Poor.  Betty was a member of Brookside Baptist Church and a retired employee of Kommand Bearing where she...