Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jan 13, 2025

Yurii Khlus, 54, died peacefully at his home on Jan. 13, 2025, while under the care of Bluegrass Care Navigators and his loving family.  He is a native of Ukraine, born Oct 25,1970 to the late Ananiy and Madiya Khlus. While living in Ukraine, he was a licensed Veterinarian.  Yurii is survived by his loving wife Halyna and daughters...

Jan 11, 2025

Phyllis Jean West, 86, joined her beloved husband Gene Allen West in eternal rest on Jan. 11, 2025.  She was a native of Lexington born May 14,1938, to the late Roy and Lillian Dennis Drury. Phyllis was a member of the Mt Freedom Baptist Church in Wilmore. She loved people and loved working at the Wilmore Day Care. It...

Jan 10, 2025

Joe Martin Price, of Bryant’s Camp, Lancaster, KY passed away on January 10, 2025 at the age of 72. Joe was a Sergeant in the Air Force where he harnessed his skills for painting aircraft. He then spent 45 years utilizing those skills working on the Special Operations Forces Contract for various contractors such as Lockheed Martin, L3-Communications and...

Jan 7, 2025

Harlan Hale Veal, Jr, passed away peacefully, on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his beloved and faithful family at the age of 83, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Harley was the son of Harlan H. Veal, Sr. and Willie Rogers Veal and spent his formative years in Nicholasville. He graduated from Jessamine County High School before attending...

Dec 29, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at 96. Born on March 21, 1928 in Lexington, KY.to Lucas and Ruby Fathergill. Dot lived a full and vibrant life. She married the love of her life, Harry ‘Sut’ Thompson, on July 31,1948, and together they raised three children: Connie...

Dec 27, 2024

Anthony Lewis Quinn, 42, was a native of Lexington, Ky, son of William “Willie” Quinn and the late Nancy Jo Ryker Quinn. He was born August 14, 1982. Having been missing since August of 2024, his remains were found on Dec. 27, 2024 on Brumfield Lane. Anthony loved horses, truck-driving, camping and life in general, being a happy-go-lucky person. He...

Dec 26, 2024

Thomas Andrew "Redbone" Preston of Lancaster KY, 71, loving husband to Angela Heckman Preston, left his earthly home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1953 in Jessamine County. Tommy was one of four children born to the late Monnie Bullock Preston and John Thomas Preston. While his profession was truck driving, he truly enjoyed...

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Esther Lockridge, (97) long time resident of Nicholasville, passed away at Morning Pointe Senior Living Center in Lexington on Monday, December 16.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 21, at Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home in Nicholasville.

Visitation will be from 11:00am until 1:30 pm with a funeral service starting at 1:30pm.

Mary...

Nov 28, 2024

The longing of Byron Sims heart was granted on November 28 when he passed into the presence of our heavenly Father and Jesus his Savior, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Hugh Byron Sims Jr. was born on May 21, 1932 to the late Hugh Byron Sims Sr. and Kathryn Kessler Sims.

A lifelong resident of Wilmore and graduate of...

Nov 26, 2024

Karl Nicholas Loss, 41, of Nicholasville, son of Paul Frederick and Helene Shirley Haas Loss, left his earthly home on Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024.   He was a native of Marion, Ohio.  Karl like to fish, camp, cook out, and spend time with his girls.  He was an avid UK sports fan and a man who enjoyed his work for...

Nov 20, 2024

Stanley P. Skola, Jr., 83, of Nicholasville, KY died on November 20, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease, brought on by exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam. His second wife, Kathy Henson, was by his side as he passed. In addition to Ms. Henson, Stan is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Skola) Davis, her...

Nov 20, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Edward Gobin, 65, devoted husband of Melissa Bowman and and father of Joseph, Amy, fiancè Jamey Carlisle, Joshua, and Lauryn Bowman, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024. Chuck was a native of Kenton, Ohio, born Sept. 26, 1959 to Jane Nicodemus Gobin and the late Don Gobin, being one...

Nov 14, 2024

Joe Ed Shannon, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, peacefully left his earthly home on November 14, 2024. Born in Ardmore, Alabama, to the late Foster and Flossie (Faulkner) Shannon, Joe was one of their three children.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Joe served honorably during the Vietnam...

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Carl Brothers passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 10, 2024.  He is now at peace with his wife, Sandi Brothers, who preceded him in death in November 2023.  Tommy was born on February 16, 1947, one of 12 children born to the late Bernard and Nell Humes Brothers.  He was a proud US Army veteran,...

Nov 10, 2024

Ann Parker Lowry, 85, widow of Martin Lowry, joined him in eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Ann was one of four children born to the late James Farmer and Margaret Eileen Sullivan Pennington. She was born July 5, 1939, in Lexington, Kentucky, where she attended school until she married Martin Lowry. Ann was a retired...

Nov 10, 2024

David Stewart Switzer, 9l, widower of Beverly Mattox Switzer and Wilma Juett Switzer, left his earthly home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.  David had been a resident of Thomason-Hood Veterans Center for several years.  He was born Aug. 31, 1933, to the late Virgil and Lucille Reynolds Switzer, being one of their eight children. David was a life-long farmer...

Nov 7, 2024

Leo Garrett,88, widower of Brenda Davis Garrett since 1995, joined her in eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 7 2024, while a patient at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Jan. 29,1936, the oldest of 8 children of the late Willie and Bessie Webb Garrett. In addition to his wife Brenda. Leo will be met at the river by brothers...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Cochran, age 76, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Born on February 13, 1948, Mary grew up on a farm, where her love for horses blossomed, and she often joked that she should have been a cowgirl.

Mary was a hard worker known for her unwavering kindness and was described by her...

Nov 1, 2024

Peter Carl Vinca, 78, loving husband of Leona Rae Vinca for 60 years, entered his heavenly home on November 1, 2024.  He was recently a resident of Thomas-Hood Veterans Center and formerly of Eminence, Ky.  He was a native of Bradford, PA, born October 4, 1946, to the late Peter Frank and Doris Lyons Vinca.  Peter was a Baptist...

Oct 18, 2024

Mark “ Fuzz” Douglas Rhorer, 66, son of the late Crum and Edith Louise Moody Rhorer entered  into eternal rest on Oct. 18, 2024.  Mark was born April 2, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky but was a life long resident of Jessamine County. He always worked in construction for SGM and Joe Peel.  Mark loved to hunt and fish and...