Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Charlotte Navine Bishop
Aug 22, 2025
BISHOP Charlotte Navine (Murray), 86 of Nicholasville, wife of the late James Paul Bishop, passed away Fri, August 22, 2025 at Maplewood Health and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, Ky. Born in Jellico, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Richard Harvey and Mary Louise (Todd) Murray. Charlotte was retired from the University of Kentucky, having worked in General Accounting. Charlotte...
Mary E. Peel Cobb
Aug 26, 2025
Mary E. Peel Cobb, age 86, loving wife of Archie Cobb for 69 years, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, on January 25, 1939, to the late Elbert and Daisy Wardlow Peel. Mary worked at the Jessamine County High School for 18 years. Survivors include two...
Hugh "Nookie" Lincoln Stotts, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Hugh “Nookie” Lincoln Stotts Jr., who left this world peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 85.
A man with great strength of character and boundless love, he built a life defined by hard work, devotion, and the joy he found...
Eugene "Gene" Howard Buskirk
Aug 27, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Howard Buskirk, age 88, widower of Judy Tucker Buskirk, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. Gene was born in Cando, North Dakota, on March 28, 1937, the son of the late Floyd Clifford and Genevieve Considine Buskirk. He worked as a Superintendent for Kentucky Utilities, where he retired...
James "Jim" William Blackford
Aug 29, 2025
James William “Jim” Blackford, 94, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
A native of Jessamine County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Willie Madeline Boggs and Eugene Dee Blackford. He was a member of the Nicholasville Methodist Church. He attended the University of Kentucky and retired from IBM.
Jim was a veteran of the Korean...
Ashley Brooke Merritt Edwards
Aug 29, 2025
On Friday , August 29th, 2025 Ashley Brooke Merritt Edwards at only age 39, passed away at her home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington Kentucky, on October 24 1985, to Eddie Merritt and the late Charlotte Sue Collins Allen. She leaves behind two surviving loving children oldest daughter, Hannah MaKayla Edwards, and youngest daughter Haven Grace Edwards....
Donald Martin Daugherty
Aug 31, 2025
Donald Martin Daugherty, 86, widower of Wilma L. Daugherty, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Danville, Kentucky, on September 24, 1938, to the late John Pat Daugherty and Myrtle Vaught Daugherty. Don worked as a project manager for General Telephone and was a veteran of the United States Army. He had two objectives during retirement:...
Tommy M Long, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
Tommy M. Long, Jr., 79, widower of Mary Lee Farrow Long, died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home on Brookview Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Tommy was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 25, 1946, the son of the late Tommy Manford Long, Sr., and Juanita Baker. Tommy was a devoted father, grandfather, truck driver, and a United States...
Jane Pritchett Bailey
Aug 25, 2025
Jane Pritchett Bailey (91) of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away on August 25, 2025, after living with Alzheimer’s for over twenty years. She was born on February 13, 1934, in Niantic, Illinois, to Charles & Marcia Pritchett. Jane graduated from the University of Illinois and married Roger M. Bailey in 1957. Jane lived in Decatur, IL, Springfield, IL, Michigan City, IN,...
Connie Lynn Hale-Higdon
Aug 26, 2025
Connie Lynn Hale Higdon, age 54, wife of Steve, passed away August 26, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on November 22, 1970, to the late Kenny Jessie and Julia Jessie Johns. She is also survived by a daughter, Ashley Domaika, and three grandchildren. Burial will take place with her parents at Maple Grove Cemetery. No services are...
Emilienne Stordeur Lopat
Aug 20, 2025
Emilienne Josephe Stordeur Lopat, 100, widow of Julius Robert Lopat, of Churchill Crossing, Nicholasville, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her residence. Emilienne was born in Brussels, Belgium, on July 24, 1925, to Joseph and Clemence Waters Stordeur. She worked as a Medical Librarian at Columbia University in New York City for more than 30 years. Survivors include two...
Darwin Lee Chapman
Aug 9, 2025
Darwin Lee Chapman, age 77, went peacefully home to his heavenly father following a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for his family and community.
Born with a generous heart and a quiet wisdom, Darwin spent his life enriching the lives of those around him. Whether through his work, his passions, or simply his presence,...
Alice Newton Johns
Aug 8, 2025
Alice Newton Johns, age 86, widow of Billy Clay Johns, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods. She was born on February 18, 1939, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Ernest Newton and Jane Henry Newton. Survivors include two children, Angela McBride and her husband, Bob, and Jeffrey Johns and his wife, Sheli, four grandchildren,...
Michael Wayne Asbery
Aug 7, 2025
Michael Wayne Asbery, 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmore, Kentucky, on August 7, 2025. Born on June 2, 1976, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of David Wayne and Lesa Asbery.
Known as Mike to most, Mikey to his family and longtime friends, and Asbery to those around the Stockyards, he had a boisterous personality and...
Robert Dennis States
Aug 5, 2025
Robert Dennis States, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 23, 1953, to the late Robert Alfred States and Agnes Cecelia Zauner. Robert was a United States Army Veteran. Private funeral services will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Betts & West Funeral Home...
Rocky Owen Young
Aug 4, 2025
Rocky Owen Young, age 70, husband of Della Fern Fox Young, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born on December 24, 1954, in Scott County, Kentucky, to the late Robert Young and Inez Arnold (Virgil) Cooper. Rocky was a lifelong brick mason and a member of Christ Embassy Church. He is survived...
Betty Lou Upton Kestel
Aug 3, 2025
Betty Lou Upton Kestel, 82, widow of Charles Kestel, Jr., passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at her home in Jessamine County. She was born on January 9, 1943, to the late Cecil Upton, Sr., and Ailene Wilson Upton. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her home and her family. She is survived by two children, Charles...
Dennis Wayne Pickett
Jul 30, 2025
Dennis Wayne Pickett, age 65, husband of Sonya Renee Murphy Pickett, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born on June 21, 1960, in Presque, Maine, to the late James Pickett and Genelda Smith Pickett. Dennis was a retired auto body technician and is survived by six children: Michael, Dennis, Paul, Courtney, Kristin Pickett, and...
Joan Carroll Brumfield
Jul 30, 2025
Joan Carroll Brumfield, 83, wife of Douglas Wayne Brumfield, of Union Mill Road, Nicholasville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Hospice at Baptist Health. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 27, 1942, to the late Carlos and Mildred Cassidy Carroll. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Eden Christian Church. She is survived by...
Dr. Carl Reed Russell
Jul 26, 2025
Dr. Carl Reed Russell, lovingly known as “Doc,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Nicholasville, Kentucky after a short illness. He was 94 years old.
Born on August 11, 1930, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Carl was the son of the late Carl Reed Russell, Sr., and Margret King Russell. He was preceded...
