Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Jul 13, 2018

William “ Bill” Howard Duncan, 92,  being the youngest one of 7 children, was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Buena Vista, Ky to the late Jesse L. and Mary B. Preston Duncan. He then moved with his family to Shun Pike and then Vince Road before moving to Mercer County in 1943.  He entered the Army in 1945, and...

Jul 6, 2018

Betty Jane Woeber, 80, loving wife for 37 years of Hugh “Butch” Woeber, left her earthly home on Friday, July 6, at Baptist Health Care in Lexington, KY.  Betty and Butch had just spent three weeks with her daughter Valerie Gabbard and husband James.  Having developed a love of Kentucky over the years, she enjoyed spending this time visiting. ...

Jul 2, 2018

Linda Marie DeVries, 71, left her earthly home on Monday, July 2, after an extended illness.  She was a native of New York, born June 27, 1947, to the late Horace "Dutch" and Geraldine Williams DeVries.  Linda was a member of Faith United Community Church, loved collecting Hummels and Norman Rockwell prints, searching through flea markets, bowling, and occasional...

Jun 28, 2018

A limb as fallen from the Montgomery family tree. Cecil Ray Montgomery, 79, husband of Catherine Lynn Poynter Montgomery for 60 years, left his earthly home on Thursday, June 28.  He was a native of Jessamine County, born June 7, 1939, and one of 5 children of the late B.F. and Madeline Carter Montgomery.  He was a self employed...

Jun 13, 2018

Mary Alice Gayheart, 95, widow of W. C. Gayheart since 2000, joined him in eternal rest on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  Mary Alice was a native of Clark County, born August 2, 1922, to the late Dillard T. and Emily Jane Barnett Crowe.  She was a former member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church but in recent years attended Bethel...

Jun 7, 2018

Allene B. Fisher, 92, widow of Lyman Fisher, Sr. since 2002, joined her husband in eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  She was a native of Jessamine County born March 9, 1926, to the late Riley and Etta Aldridge Tate.  Allene moved to Mt. Vernon 8 years ago to live with her son Lyman, Jr. and his wife...

Jun 5, 2018

A limb has fallen from the Reynolds family tree.

Anthony Allen “AR” Reynolds, 50, loving husband of Kimberly Clarke Perkins Reynolds for 29 years left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 5.  He was born Jan. 10, 1968, to the late Archie and Carole Williams Reynolds and was a life long resident of Jessamine County.  AR was...

May 30, 2018

Todd Lancaster, 49, a native of Lexington, KY born Nov. 4, 1968, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  Todd was known to many as the Junk Man, a Picker and owner of the E Bay business on West Maple Street.  He was a self made business man who started and built a business from the ground...

May 24, 2018

Mary Christine Hammond, 83, widow of Charles L. Hammond since 1995, left her earthly home on Thursday, May 24.  She was one of 13 children born to the late Benjamin F. and Fannie Mae Lowry Anderson in Logan County, Kentucky.  She was a hard-working, fun-loving person who raised 6 children and left with them her legacy.  Christine was of...

May 22, 2018

Darrell Wayne Hill Sr, age 66, passed on May 22 2018 with peace and grace in the comfort of his home.  Darrell was born July 13, 1951 to Harry and Evelyn Hill in Richmond, Ky.  He received his education in Richmond, Ky., graduating from Madison High School, class of 1972.  He served in the Vietnam War and went on...

May 13, 2018

Coleman Edgar Walker, 69, widower of Betty L. Walker and father of Gregory Scott Walker, left his earthly home on Sunday, May 13, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.  A native of Jessamine County born June 6, 1948, to the late Stanford and Myrtle Davis Walker, he was one of three children, leaving a brother Stancil Walker, wife...

May 12, 2018

Charles Edward Niceley, 66, husband of Connie and father of Melissa Sparks, husband Dejuan, Crystal Michelle Niceley, and Shannon Marie Nicholson, husband Billy, left his earthly home on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  He was a native of Mt. Vernon, KY born Feb. 23, 1952, to the late Charles Edward, Sr. and Rissie Brock Niceley.  Charlie was a former employee...

Apr 30, 2018

Fred W. Hopper, 77, loving father of Brian Hopper, left his earthly home on Monday, April 30, 2018, while residing at Lake Mary Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mary, Florida. He was the widower of Almeda “Sissy” Hopper. Fred was a native of Nicholasville, KY born Jan. 26, 1941, to the late Glen H. and Elizabeth Hopper.  He...

Apr 26, 2018

Rhonda Gail Johnson, 56, mother of Anthony Coates, Tiffany Juarez,  and Dakota Wood left her earthly home at Baptist Health Care.  A native of Georgetown, KY she was born Jan. 31, 1962, to the late Malcom and Madline Butcher.  She was a former employee of UK Hospital where she was a CNA also was a home health caregiver.  She...

Apr 26, 2018

Mildred M. Chiari, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was born Feb. 5, 1919, to the late Frank and Mary Chlopecki Szarek and was one of 6 children, 5 of whom have preceded her in death. She was one of Jehovah's Witness, loved to read, crochet and attend lunch with the ladies.  She and her sister Vera lived together when...

Apr 25, 2018

The loving mother of Janet Bishop Houston and grandmother of Tyler Emily Houston, Margaret Witt Bishop joined her husband Frank Bishop in eternal rest on Wednesday, April 25, surrounded by family and friends.  Margaret was a member of Nicholasville United Methodist Church, former employee of Wilson Insurance & Real Estate Agency and Rector-Hayden Real Estate Agency, and an active...

Apr 22, 2018

Imogene Goodlett, 68, loving wife of Leon Goodlett for over 40 years, left her earthly home on Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was the daughter of Grover “Cleve” and Katherine Louise Jones, born March 23, 1950 and lived most all her life in Jessamine County. Imogene had an infectious smile that radiated happiness to anyone she met.  In her...

Apr 22, 2018

Jimmie Lou Bowness Repplinger, 80, passed away April 22 at Wesley Village, Wilmore, Kentucky where she has resided since 2011.  She was born June 10, 1937 in Eldon, Missouri to the late William and Lucille Crigler.  She graduated from Christian College (now Columbia College) in 1957 and married Roger Bowness that same year. Jimmie Lou volunteered much of her...

Apr 12, 2018

Vickie Portillo Sparks, 80, wife of Bill Sparks, left her earthly home on Thursday, April 12, 2018.  She was a native of Texas, born April 27, 1937 to the late Luiz and Getrudis Fabela Portillo.  Vickie was a former employee of Goodwill Industries in Nicholasville, a loving mother and grandmother.  Her passion was being a homemaker and taking care...

Mar 27, 2018

Arthur Frederick Fleser died on March 27, 2018, at Wesley Village in Wilmore, KY. He was born March 14, 1923, in Burnips, MI, to William and Grace Fleser. He taught English at Columbus High School in Indiana (3 years) and Speech Communication at Pasadena College (1 year). While teaching Speech Communication at Geneva College (10 years) and Asbury University...