Local obituaries for Nicholasville, KY.
Donna Sue (Sponcil) Davis
Jul 4, 2024
Donna Sue Davis, 72, joined her beloved husband Eddie Ray Davis in eternal rest on Thursday July 4, 2024. She had a very strong faith and has worked all her life to join her Lord in Heaven. She is one of 2 daughters of the late Donald and Alvena Sponcil. Donna was a devoted mother to Jason, mother-in-law to...
Catherine Caroline (Moss) Conn
Jun 17, 2024
Catherine Caroline Moss Conn, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on January 14, 1949, in Jessamine County, KY, and most recently resided in Garrard County.
Cathe joined her dearly missed loved ones in heaven: daughter Stephanie Conn, grandson Jarrett Neal, sister Ethel Carrington...
Mary Edith (Drury) Willhoite
Jun 2, 2024
Mary Edith Willhoite, 92, loving mother and grandmother, left her earthly home on June 2, 2024. Born on February 17, 1932 in Woodford County, KY, Mary was the daughter of late Ernest and Josephine Wattenbarger Drury.
Survivors include her daughter Laviana Hasty, and two sons Kenny (Margaret) and Gilbert Lowry; several grandchildren including, Jennifer Hasty (Brandon Hoskins...
Tyler Jordan Hopkins
May 30, 2024
Tyler Jordan Hopkins, 31, a devoted father, son, and husband, left his earthly home on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Tyler was born April 22, 1993 in Lexington, Kentucky to Chris and Cindy Hopkins. He was a CDL driver for Coil Transportation by trade and enjoyed video games, race cars, and basketball in his free time. In addition to his...
Henry Dominguez
May 28, 2024
Henry Dominguez, 54, a devoted husband and father, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Henry was a skilled handyman with a large clientele. He always wanted to be busy, and he enjoyed collecting items, saying that if he didn’t need them right then, he or someone else could surely use them later. Henry was a talented...
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...
