Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.

Nov 15, 2017

Marion Powell, 69, of Cynthiana, left his earthly home Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  A native of Harrison County, he was born on August 16, 1948 to the late Eugene and Anna Elizabeth Redmond Powell.  He leaves his memories with a daughter, Michelle Powell, two sisters, Lois Gross and Gayle Rees-Stone, and a brother Charles Powell.  A Remembrance Memorial Service...

Nov 13, 2017

Treffert Shewmaker, 82, loving husband of Evelyn Reed Shewmaker for 32 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 13.  A native of High Bridge, Jessamine County, he was born Nov. 2, 1935, to the late John and Gertrude Woods Shewmaker.  He was a retired employee of Dixie Cup and member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Treffert loved sports,...

Nov 9, 2017

A limb has fallen from the Peel family tree. Edward Harrison Peel, 95, father of William Franklin Peel, wife Ruth Ann, Louis Edward Peel, wife Darlene and the late Nelson Ray Peel left his earthly home on Thursday, Nov. 9.  He was a life long resident of Jessamine County, born Dec. 11, 1921, to the late James William “J.W.”...

Nov 7, 2017

Anna Louise Thompson Riester, 76, a life long resident of Jessamine County entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 7.  She was born in Lexington, KY to the late Robert Waller and Anna Elizabeth Wilson Thompson on Nov. 21, 1940.  Anna was a member of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church, a retired employee of the Jockey Club where she devoted...

Nov 6, 2017

Shannon Paul Miller, 40, son of Paul and Susan Miller, brother of Ashley Paige Miller, left his earthly home unexpectedly on Nov. 6.  Shannon was a life long resident of Jessamine County born Feb. 9, 1977, a graduate of Jessamine County High School, and a self employed welder.  Being an outdoor enthusiast he loved riding horses, hunting (especially doves),...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth Jane “Mur” Ward, 80, left her earthly home Saturday, Nov.  4, after an extended illness.  She was a native of New York born April 18, 1937, to the late Nathaniel and Katherine Olive Bean Lott.  She was a homemaker and the backbone of her family.  “Mur” as she was known by many, was always willing to take in...

Nov 3, 2017

Lydia Leah Mackey, 52, beloved daughter of Douglas and Ada Ruth Mackey left her earthly home on Friday, Nov. 3.  Lydia was born Feb. 26, 1965, in Riverside, California, where she spent most of her life.  She was a member of her high school band playing the flute, a frequent visitor of Disney Land, learning so much about the...

Nov 1, 2017

Rose Ann Durrum, 75, of Wilmore, left her earthly home on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.  She was a life long resident of Jessamine County, born May 17, 1942, to the late William and Fannie Mae Jones Reffitt, and loving wife for 9 years of Denis Charles McGinity.  Rose was a self employed private duty caregiver taking care of many...

Oct 31, 2017

Autumn Dawn Hunt, 29, daughter of David R. Hunt and Deborah Land Hunt, left her earthly home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.  Autumn was the mother of Juan Cameron Hunt Gonzalez and Amari James Hunt Goree.  She was a homemaker who loved music, good food, and Face Book.  In addition to her parents and children, Autumn leaves her memory...

Oct 24, 2017

A limb as fallen from the Kinney family tree.  Richard S. “Dick” Kinney, 79, loving husband for 58 years of Mary, left his earthly home on Tuesday, Oct. 24.  He was a native of Arkansas born Nov. 21, 1937, to the late Jim Brice and Ida Pearl Culver Kinney.  Richard was retired employee of Pitney Bowes where he was...

Oct 23, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Smith, 87, loving husband of Cledith A. Wright Smith for 26 years, left his earthly home on Monday, Oct. 23.  A native of Hamilton, Ohio he was born June 19, 1930, to the late Eschol and Lorena Kelly Smith.  Tom was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church where he enjoyed using his talents in woodworking to...

Oct 10, 2017

Dianna Maynard Welch, 44, daughter of Caroline Diane Maynard and the late Albert Maynard, left her earthly home on Tuesday, October 10.  Dianna was the mother of Albert Cameron Jones, Jacob Scott Jones, and William Jackson Welch.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant by trade and was known for her great sense of humor.  In addition to her mother...

Oct 10, 2017

Wesley Eric Sheldahl, 47, husband of Alana, left his earthy home onTuesday, Oct. 10, after his courageous 4-year battle with cancer.   He is a native of Minnesota born Dec. 29, 1969, to the late Marvin Eric and Eleanor Clara Marie Danielson Sheldahl.  Wesley was a simple man who was dedicated to his Church, St. Athanasius Orthodox Church,   where he...

Oct 2, 2017

Michael Eugene Gayheart, 64, son of Mary Alice Gayheart and the late W.C. Gayheart, joined his son Joseph Allen Gayheart in eternal rest on Monday, October 2, 2017.  Mike was a native of Jessamine County born April 2, 1953.  He was a retired employee of Thomson Hood Veterans Center and former manager of The Y Grocery for over 15 years...

Sep 22, 2017

Dr. Phyllis Jean Davidson Corbitt died Friday, September 22, bringing to a tender close a life filled with blessing, gratitude, and service.  Born the third child of the Rev. Harrison and Mary (Love) Davidson, Sr., Phyllis grew up in a family of strong-willed peopled intensely devoted to God, hard work, music and each other.

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Sep 5, 2017

Carole Jean Crump, 70, wife of Joe Crump left her earthly home on Tuesday Sept. 5, after a short illness.  Carole was born in Wilmore, KY to the late Preston and Fairy Davis Stinnett.  She collected lighthouses and loved to go to the ocean.  Her greatest passion was her family; daughter Angelia Shultz, grandsons Jonathan Dillard (Kayla) and Alan...

Sep 4, 2017

Carl R. “Buck” Hager, 90, a native of Jessamine County born Nov. 27, 1926, to the late Tom and Josie Walker Hager left his earthly home on Sept 4.  A truly unique man he had a passion for horses having worked as a groom on some of the most prestigious farms in the Bluegrass such as Overbrook, Calumet, Spendthrift,...

Sep 1, 2017

Charles Houp, 73, a native of Jessamine County, son of the late William Thomas and Rosie Ann Baker Houp let ft his earthly home on Friday Sept. 1, at St. Joseph Hospice Care Center.  Charles was the father of Mary, Carl, and Richard Houp whose mother is Carolyn Ann Drury Dalton,  and brother of Virgil, Vernon, Enos and David...

Aug 28, 2017

Ray Wells, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died on August 28, 2017.  He was the widower of Janice R. Wells who died on August 23, 2017.  Ray leaves behind his son Scott and daughter-in law Julie, daughter Laura and friend Brent Coop.   Ray was preceded in death by his wife Jan and infant daughter Jan Allison.  Ray was...

Aug 28, 2017

Daniel Clay Harris, 50, son of Judy Harris left his earthly home on Monday,  August 28.  He was a native of Winchester, Ky born Nov. 11. 1966, and a former employee of Leggett & Platt.  Having been disabled for several years his passion was playing video games with his nieces and nephews who were the light of his life...