Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jan 1, 2021

Ernest Lee Lawson, 74, loving husband of Debbie Burton Lawson, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 1, 2021, at Baptist Health. He was a native of Lexington, KY born Feb. 23, 1946, to the late Ernest Alvin and Goldie Lee Buffin Lawson and spent a great deal of his life in Texas.  Ernie was a member of Edgewood Baptist...

Dec 23, 2020

Rev. James “Jim” Roland Harrison, 88, entered into eternal rest December 23, 2020 at Laurel Heights Living Community in Corbin, KY.  Jim was a pillar in our community for many years, having served as Chaplain of the Nicholasville Police Department, coordinator of the Shop with a Cop program, a member of the Hart Lodge 61F & AM,  Scottish Rites,...

Dec 21, 2020

Joseph Thomas Wilkinson, 43, son of the late Kenneth Joseph and Sandra Thomas Wilkinson, left his earthly home on Monday Dec. 21, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital.  Joe was born in Covington, Ky on Dec. 31, 1976.  Having a kind heart, he loved animals as well as his family and friends.  He leaves his memories with his...

Dec 18, 2020

Martha Louise Meister, 73, loving wife of Alan Edward Meister for 16 years, entered into eternal rest on Friday Dec. 18, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY.  Martha was a native of Albion, New York, born May 7, 1947, to the late Homer and Clara Babcock.  She was a member of the Trinity Church PCA in Richmond, KY....

Dec 18, 2020

William Rice Cobb, 71, son of the late Rice Leo and Pauline Cobb, left his earthly home on Dec. 18, 2020.  He was born in Fayette County on July 17, 1949, but lived the majority of his life in Jessamine County.  He was a former employee of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company where he worked as a re-dryer.  He...

Dec 11, 2020

Paul Rex Vice, 64, husband of Sherry Conley Vice for 43 years, left his earthly home Friday, Dec. 11, at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington.  He was born in Washington Court House, OH in 1956 to the late Harold and Mary Yeoman Vice.  He was a skilled welder and had worked at Henley Welding in Lexington.  In his...

Dec 3, 2020

Robert Glenn Figg, 73, loving husband of Nancy Jackson Figg for 51 years and devoted father of Stacy Lynn Hager, left his earthly home surrounded by his family on Thursday Dec. 3, 2020. Glenn was one of four children of the late Russell Robert and Ruby Baker Figg. He was born in Wilmore, KY on Oct. 22, 1947, and...

Dec 2, 2020

Billy Joe White, 55, left his earthly home Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Baptist Health Lexington.  He was born September 6, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Carolyn Satterfield White.  Billy was self-employed as a skilled mechanic, and he enjoyed fishing in his spare time.  He leaves his memories with his brothers Mike White, Roger White, and...

Nov 25, 2020

John R. Harrod, 74, loving husband of Julia McMillen Harrod for 48 years, left his earthly home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Baptist Health.  John was born in Louisville to the late John William and Mary Lavinia Harrod on Nov. 9, 1946.  At the age of 9, he and his family moved to Nicholasville where he thrived and carved...

Nov 23, 2020

Roger Dale Thomas, 70, of Nicholasville, KY, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He returned to his heavenly home after a valiant battle with Crohn’s disease. His devotion to his wife and family and his firm belief in God supported him through his final hours.

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Nov 22, 2020

James P. “Slick” Canter, 91, husband of Betty Lowry  Canter left his early home on Nov. 22, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was a native of Jessamine County born March 21, 1929, to the late Joe and Mattie Corman Canter.  He was a US Army veteran and served in Korea.   Slick was an employee of Kentucky River Distillery. ...

Nov 15, 2020

Donald “Rick” Patrick Maness, 53, father of Trisha, Cody and the late Alexandra Maness, left his earthly home on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.  Rick was a native of Lexington, born Dec. 5, 1966, to Patricia Crowe Elswick and Donald Jeffrey Maness.  He loved writing songs and singing as well as woodworking.  In addition to his parents, daughter, and son,...

Nov 14, 2020

Robert James Vieu, 65, loving husband of Bertha Sue for 45 years left his earthly home on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was a native of Chicago, IL, born July 23, 1955, to the late James and Rosalie Vieu. Robert loved Mustang cars and enjoyed going to many car shows to admire both new and...

Nov 10, 2020

Jane  Kurtz, 93, widow of T. C. Kurtz since 1991, joined him in eternal rest on Tuesday Nov. 10 while living at the home of her daughter Jennie Abner and husband Danny. Jane was the daughter of the late Lucian and Ethel Ware Foster born in Jessamine County, where she was a life long resident.  At her retirement from...

Nov 9, 2020

Bro. David Olen Chadwick, 97, went home to heaven on Monday, November 9, 2020.  He was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas in 1923 to the late James L. and Rosie Soden Chadwick.  David retired from General Motors and also was a pastor.  He leaves his memories with his children David Chadwick, Debbie Browning, and Scott Chadwick.  In addition to...

Nov 8, 2020

Mildred Jasper Garrison, 92, of Lexington, KY departed this earth on November 8, 2020 of complications from a stroke.  Mildred (Millie) was born January 8, 1928 in Jessamine County (Hickman Creek) to Maggie Sageser and Clay Jasper.  Also preceding her was her only son Gary Paul Garrison (the love of her life), Paul Jasper (US Army), Woodrow Jasper (Nicholasville),...

Nov 8, 2020

David Warren Blankenship, 84, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  He was born on September 17, 1936, in San Bernardino, CA to the late James Edward and Frances Olive Blankenship, the third of their five children.  He graduated from Los Angeles Pacific College in 1959 and went on to serve in the US Army as...

Nov 8, 2020

Carolyn Jean Filson, 69, left her earthly home Sunday, November 8, 2020 after a long illness.  She was born in Covington, KY in 1951 to the late Louis and Charlotte Cloniger Cogswell.  Carolyn was a social worker who worked with Close to Home, helping to develop group homes for mentally-challenged people.  She was an animal lover and enjoyed nature,...

Nov 6, 2020

Helen Cornett Rhoades, 85, of Beattyville, joined her husband Glenn Delbert Rhoades in eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2020.  Helen was born in Booneville, KY on February 2, 1935 to the late John and Dora Smith Cornett.  She was a homemaker and loving mother to Winfred Rhoades, Ward Rhoades, wife Rhonda, and Barbara Christman, husband John Goode, as...

Nov 4, 2020

Gwendolyn Comley Lentz, 94, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday November 4th, 2020. Gwen was born on April 23rd, 1926 at the home of her grandparents in Pollard, KY.  Her parents were Calvin Comley and Dola Johns Comley.  Gwen graduated from Nicholasville High School in 1944 and attended the University of Kentucky where she met her husband, Henry William Lentz....