Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
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...
Dorothy Johnson
Jul 24, 2025
Dorothy Sarah Anne Johnson died on July 24, 2025 in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dorothy was 86 years old.
Dorothy, daughter of the late Willard Joseph Van Dinter and Gladys Sachs Van Dinter, was born October 17,1938, in Kelso, Washington. Upon graduation from Kelso High School she worked briefly as a secretary before meeting and marrying Herman D. Johnson of Longview, Washington. The...
Tonda Lea Corman Talcott
Jul 23, 2025
Tonda Lea Corman Talcott, age 56, wife of James Richard Talcott of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Tonda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 31, 1968, the daughter of the late Jackie Harris Corman and Linda Clyde Harney Corman. Survivors include a daughter, Jaclyn Ann Mullett, son, Tyler Owen East, stepson, Randall...
Wayne "Richie" Richard Vaughn
Jul 20, 2025
Wayne Richard “Richie” Vaughn, 76, husband of Mary McGrann Vaughn, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home on Logan Road in Jessamine County, Kentucky. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Lamb County, Texas, to the late Willie Raymond Vaughn and Eva Lucille Shipley Vaughn. Wayne retired from American Building Components as a mechanic. Survivors include...
Alice Jane Willoughby McCoy
Jul 20, 2025
Alice Jane Willoughby McCoy, age 75, widow of William Jesse McCoy, Jr., passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born on November 27, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Sherman Willoughby and Mattie Anderson Willoughby. Alice was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her home and her family. Survivors include...
Patsy Lynn Scott
Jul 16, 2025
Patsy Lynn Scott, 77, wife of Willard Lee Scott, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on February 10, 1948, to the late B.D. Carroll and Pauline Miller Carroll. Patsy was the former owner of Lad and Lass Fashions. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Aldridge and her husband, Kerry,...
Teresa L Sidwell
Jul 14, 2025
Teresa F. Sidwell, age 68, of Broadway Street in Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, on April 9, 1957, to the late Harold Sidwell and Viola Hale Sidwell. Teresa worked as a waitress serving many people over the years. Survivors include a daughter, Renee Parmley, a son,...
Larry Lee Combs
Jul 12, 2025
Larry Lee Combs, 56, husband of Tammy Yvette McClain, passed away on July 12, 2025, at his home on Ethel Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born on April 23, 1969, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Bobby Combs and Dovie Poe Shockley. He was a machine mechanic at Toyota and a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by...
Claude Eugene Puckett
Jul 10, 2025
Claude Eugene Puckett, age 63, wife and friend of Debbie Smith, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, Kentucky. Claude was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 21, 1962, the son of Bettie Sue Walker Puckett Miller and the late Hugh Gene Puckett. Claude worked as a carpenter and was a United States Army...
Linda Sue Bowles Hughes
Jul 10, 2025
Linda Sue Bowles Hughes, 74, wife of Donald Hughes, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Linda was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 15, 1950, to the late Russell Bowles and Ruby Brumfield Bowles. She was a homemaker and attended Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald,...
Wavaline Teresa Evans
Jul 10, 2025
Wavaline Teresa Evans, 59, loving wife of Jeffrey L. Evans, passed away July 10. 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Elmer and Beatrice Smoot Davis. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Evans Jr. and Michael (Alicia) Evans. Four brothers, Ray, David, Virgil, and Jeff Davis. Two sisters, Barbara Watkins and...
William "Billy" Edward Baker
Jul 4, 2025
William Edward “Billy” Baker, 72, husband of Martha Ann Huddleston Baker, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on June 17, 1953, to the late Huey Baker and Ethel Pucket Baker. Billy worked as a cabinet maker and in construction throughout his life. Survivors include his children, Lisa...
