Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
John C. Settle, Jr.
May 24, 2024
John C. Settle, Jr. “Junnie,” 84, of Wilmore, went to rest in the arms of his Lord on May 24, 2024. He was the husband of Evalina K. Settle for over 65 years.
He was born in Louisville, KY to Rose Mary (Wills) Settle and John C. Settle, Sr. He grew up in the Portland community with...
Ronald Lynn Koteskey
May 21, 2024
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Ronald Lynn Koteskey, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 82. Ron was born on March 15, 1942 in Petoskey, Michigan to farmers Ron and Bessie Koteskey. He attended Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky, graduating in 1963 with a major in Psychology. While a student at Asbury he...
Carol L. (Amstutz) Seamands
May 15, 2024
Carol Lynn Seamands, 76, loving wife of Stephen A. Seamands for 54 years joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was the daughter of Edison D. and Kathleen P. Amstutz, born March 3, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. Carol attended First Alliance Church in Lexington and was retired from the Jessamine County Board of Education, where...
Ben Michael Tate
May 13, 2024
Ben Michael Tate, 70, loving father of Kelli Frederick and Katherine “Kathi” Tate, left his earthly home on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Ben W. and Sally Kelly Tate, born in Lexington on Dec. 28,1953, but was a life-long resident of Jessamine County, having been a graduate of Jessamine County High School. Ben...
Jimmie M. Bays
May 8, 2024
Jimmie “Jim” M. Bays, 87, loving husband of Ann L. Bays for 63 years, left his earthly home on Wednesday May 8, 2024. He was a native of Knox County, Kentucky, born Dec. 27, 1936, to the late Alry and Maxie Virginia Baker Bays. Jim was one of their 5 children and is preceded in death by his brother...
Bettye Lee Mastin
May 8, 2024
Bettye Lee Mastin, 97, joined her parents and sisters in their heavenly home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born April 9, 1927 in Midway, Kentucky, to the late Winfield and Ruby Glass Mastin, one of their six girls. Bettye Lee worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader for nearly 50 years as a writer and contributor to the Home...
Helen (Russell) Turner
May 3, 2024
Helen Russell Turner, 80, widow of Elbert “G” Turner since 2015, joined him in eternal rest on May 3, 2024. She was a native of Mercer County, born Sept 23, 1943, to the late Condit Brewer and Alice Johnson Russell. Helen was a member of a large family: 8 boys and 4 girls. She grew up learning how to...
Evelyn (Ward) Cobb
May 2, 2024
Evelyn Ward Cobb, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Lexington, KY. Evelyn was born on February 13, 1930, in Jackson County, KY to the late Lewis and Martha Witt Ward. She was the widow of Robert Clay Cobb after 65 years of marriage. Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and...
Judith "Judy" Rebecca (Taylor) Goddard
Apr 24, 2024
Judith Rebecca Taylor Goddard, 85, widow of Mark Goddard, Sr. since 2004, joined him in eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was a native of Beckley, WV, born September 22, 1938, the only child of Arthur and Katherine Lilly Taylor. Judy was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church, where she was a member of Adult...
Pamela "Pam" (Bays) Downing
Apr 21, 2024
Pamela Ann Downing, 58, loving wife of Douglas Todd Downing for 33 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2024. She was a native of Barbourville, born Sept. 12, 1965 to Jimmie M, and Ann L. Patterson Bays. She was a member of the Nicholasville Christian Disciples of Christ Church. Pam was a...
Joann Blackburn
Apr 21, 2024
Joann Blackburn, 85, widow of Otis Blackburn since 2004, passed on April 21, 2024 at her home. She was one of 12 children born in Pike County Kentucky to Finley and Vada Maynard. She leaves behind a son Glen R. Blackburn and daughter Marcia Brumlow, a grandchild Shanna Hess and two great grandchildren Katie and Glenna Hess, and a...
Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Wyman
Apr 7, 2024
On Tuesday March 19, 1963, Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Wyman entered the world in Nicholasville, KY, born to the late Oswald Lee and Dorothy Peel Wyman. The #1 song at that time was “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby and the Romantics. Tommy left his earthly home on April 7, 2024, while a patient at Baptist Health Lexington. The owner...
Diana "Sis" Jean (Inman) Judah
Apr 2, 2024
Diana Jean “Sis” Judah, 77, mother of Jeff Logsdon and Ginger Weller, left her earthly home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born in Washington, Indiana in 1946 to the late Dwight Inman and the late Marilynne Connors Marsh. She was a skilled hairdresser and truly loved her work. Besides her children, she leaves a lifetime of wonderful...
Nan (Seal) Brown
Mar 14, 2024
Nan Seal Brown, 64, moved to her eternal home on Thursday, March 14, from her earthly home surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. Nan was born January 18, 1960, in Lexington Kentucky, being one of the five children of the late Bruce and Geraldine Jarratt Seal. She was a former employee of Jessamine County Board of...
James "J.T." Thomas Dunn
Mar 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James T. Dunn (J.T.), aged 87, of Nicholasville, KY. He peacefully departed this life on March 11th, 2024. J.T. is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 64 years, Dean Dunn, his cherished daughter Cheri Gaudinier, devoted grandson Allen (Caitlin) Gaudinier, and his adored great-granddaughter Isla Gaudinier. He...
Doryce (Wells) Wise
Feb 20, 2024
Doryce Wells Wise, widow of David Wise since 1997, joined him in eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. She was born in Jessamine County on Feb. 27, 1933 to the late Launey Townsend and Ural Blakeman Wells. Doryce was a 1951 graduate of Nicholasville High School, and in 1952 she married David Owen Wise, who was in the...
Albert "Al" Eugene Mcdonald
Jan 15, 2024
Albert “Al” Eugene McDonald, 84, loving husband of Anna Withrow McDonald, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. He was a native of Henderson, Kentucky, born April 16, 1939, to the late James and Minnie Rhodes McDonald. Al was one of their nine children. Having come from a large family, he reveled in...
Larry "Wayne" Davis
Jan 3, 2024
Larry Wayne Davis, 45, of Nicholasville, passed away on January 3, 2024. He was predeceased by both parents. He is survived by his sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, grandmother, and many other loved ones. His family will receive friends Wednesday, January 10, starting at 4:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 5:30 PM, both at Hager & Cundiff Funeral...
Odis Dee Henson, Jr.
Jan 1, 2024
Odis Dee Henson Jr., 55 born May 4,1968, passed away Jan. 1,2024. Odis was a native of Jessamine County, born to the late Odis Dee Henson Sr. and Lillian Howard. Odis' famous quote about himself was "he was the greatest Hell his moma ever raised." He tried to live out every country song Hank Sr. and Hank Jr. ever...
Donald Gene Lunsford
Dec 31, 2023
Donald Gene "Donnie" Lunsford, 57, of Lancaster, KY, left his earthly home Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born in Lexington, KY on August 29, 1966 to the late Buford and Linda Malone Lunsford. Donnie was self-employed as an upholsterer and enjoyed fishing and watching television in his free time. He leaves behind two sons and three grandchildren, his...
