Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
James Derek Frazier
Apr 1, 2012
James Derek Frazier, 25, son of James E. and Kesha Gayle Laney Frazier, died April 1, 2012 in San Diego, CA. Derek was an active duty member of the U.S. Navy and a 2006 graduate of West Jessamine High School. Additional survivors include his sisters, Amanda Frazier and Jessica Frazier and a brother, Scott Luker, grandmother, Sally Laney, numerous aunts,...
Edna Katherine Kimball Bailey
Mar 29, 2012
Edna Katherine Kimball Bailey, widow of Luther Bailey, 84, died Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born December 14, 1927 in Fayette County to the late Otho Kimball and Effie Mae Littrell Rouse. Survivors are her children, Patricia Ann Martinza of OR, Robert Gene (Linda) Bailey of Wilmore, Jimmie Allen Bailey of Lexington, Geraldine (Cory) Compton of Junction City, Carolyn...
Sharon L. Estes
Mar 22, 2012
Sharon L. Estes, 68, loving wife of William R. Estes, a mother and grandmother, died of cancer March 22, 2012. She was born in Washington, D.C., daughter of Norma Rose Neubauer Mackey and the late Edgar Mackey. She graduated from college in 1967 with a BS degree from Indiana University School of Business, Bloomington, IN. She worked briefly for Eli...
Evon B. Biggs
Mar 19, 2012
Evon B. Biggs, 88, of Thompson Hood Veteran Center, died Monday March 19, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late Jason Neal Biggs and Olive Madeline Young Biggs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in WWII serving from 1942-1945. He is survived by a son, David E. Biggs...
Tommy Barrow Crawford
Mar 16, 2012
Tommy Barrow Crawford, 60, died Friday, March 16, 2012. He was a maintenance worker at Blue Grass Station. Tommy loved to fish, camp and enjoy the outdoors. Survivors are a son, Brian (Christy) Crawford of Nicholasville, a grandson, Tanner Ray Crawford of Nicholasville and other family members. Services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Betts & West...
William Clay "Billy" Pittman
Mar 16, 2012
William Clay 'Billy' Pittman, 41, of Griffin Drive, died unexpectedly Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home. He was the son of Joyce Westfall and the late Ray Pittman. Additional survivors include two sisters, Sheila (Darrell) Harris and Loretta (Michael) Westfall, three grandsons, Tyler, Christian and Shane, three nieces, Sharon, Tiffany and Ashley and a nephew, Justin, numerous aunts, uncles...
Douglas Dean Welch Sr.
Mar 16, 2012
Douglas Dean Welch Sr., 57, husband of Tara Elizabeth Welch, died Friday, March 16, 2012 in Savannah, GA. He is the son of the late Douglas Oliver and Esther Mae Edmundson Welch. He loved his family, his BMW and Hawaii. Additional family survivors are his children, Douglas Dean Welch Jr., of Lexington, Kimberly Michelle Welch of TX, Bethany Marie Welch...
Buford Corman
Mar 11, 2012
Buford Corman, 89, of Wilmore Road, died Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was a retired Fireman, serving in the Fayette Co. Fire Department, a World War II Marine Veteran and member of the American Legion. He enjoyed playing pool and cards. Buford was the son of the late Sherman Kersey Corman and Susie Mary Anderson Corman. Survivors include five children,...
Bruce Allen Upthegrove
Feb 29, 2012
Bruce Allen Upthegrove, 55, of Detroit Avenue, died February 29, 2012 at his home. He was the son of Billie Sue Jordan Upthegrove and the late James Eugene Upthegrove. He was a former employee of Newtown Corporation. Additional survivors include four sisters, Beverly Upthegrove, Donna (Mike) Rust, Connie (John) Courtney and Sabrena Wilson, a brother, Barry Upthegrove, numerous nieces and...
Ernest Verlon Estes Sr.
Feb 27, 2012
Lancaster- Ernest Verlon Estes Sr., 87, husband of Ruth Wells Estes, of Bethel Road, died February 27, 2012. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years until his health prevented his service to continue. He was the son of the late Joseph Ray and Rose Crawley Estes. Additional survivors include two sons, Ernest V. (Connie) Estes Jr....
James F. Ake
Feb 26, 2012
Nicholasville-James F. Ake, 77, husband of Ruth Gillum Ake, of East Brown Street, died February 26, 2012 after a brief illness. He was a member of Grace Community Church of the Nazarene. Additional survivors include a daughter, Bonnie L. Minix and her husband Osten Roe, a son, Ronnie Ake, a grandson Brian K. (Kristy) Minix, two grandchildren, Brent M. and...
Melvin Herschel Machesney
Feb 26, 2012
Mel Machesney died on February 26, 2012. He was born on December 29, 1920 to Ralph and Estelle (Yost) Machesney in Fairview, West Virginia. He was a veteran having served in World War II in the European Theatre. Upon discharge from the Military, he attended West Virginia University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Mel spent...
Brenda Joyce Stanley
Feb 22, 2012
Nicholasville-Brenda Stanley, 60, of Regina Drive, died unexpectedly February 22, 2012. She was the daughter of Anna Lee Collier Reynolds and step daughter of Robert James Reynolds and sister of Ron Reynolds. Services 1:30pm February 24, 2012 at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ron Harpe officiating. Betts & West Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com Funeral: 1:30pm Friday February...
Harold Gray Phipps
Feb 21, 2012
Harold Gray Phipps, 60, widower of Brenda K. Cuzick Phipps, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He was a retired delivery driver for Advanced Auto Parts. He was born June 8, 1951 in West Liberty to Rilda Lee Smith Phipps of Paris and the late Lester Kenneth Phipps. Family survivors three children, Kristie (Billy) Barnett, Misty (Charlie) Feltner and Samantha (Daniel)...
Mary Montgomery
Feb 20, 2012
Lancaster-Mary Montgomery, 64, wife of forty five years to John F. Montgomery, of High Bridge Road, died unexpectedly on February 20, 2012. She was a member of Redemption Road Church in Danville and was the former office manager for Dr. Andrew T Polites. Additional survivors include a son, John Rennick Montgomery, three brothers and two sisters. Services will be 11:00am...
Jim Lovell
Feb 16, 2012
James W. Lovell died February 16, 2012 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was 80. He was born in Betsey, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert and Jessie Lovell. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sheila, a daughter, Jessica Bowers (Wilmore), a son, J.T. Lovell (Lexington), and 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by his...
Larkin "June" Hurt
Feb 13, 2012
Larkin 'June' Hurt, 88, husband of Pansy Donahue Locker Hurt, of Cobb Lane, died February 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a farmer who loved to raise horses and beagles, hunt rabbits and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a native of Jessamine County and son of the late Harrison and Annie Hager Hurt. Additional survivors...
Lovie Mcclaine May
Feb 11, 2012
Nicholasville-Lovie McClaine May, 83, widow of Leslie Craig May, of Churchill Crossing, died February 11, 2012. She was a member of the Southern Acres Christian Church and daughter of the late Melvin and Stella Hager Davis. Survivors include her daughter and her husband, Becky and Charles Withers, grandchildren, Celeste Keeling and Caroline Laning, special cousins, Marie Moberly and Nyoka Stotts...
Helen Ann Bishop Murphy
Feb 7, 2012
Helen Ann Bishop Murphy, 82, wife of Clayton Sanders Murphy, died Tuesday, February 7, 2011. She was born October 19, 1929 in Jessamine County to the late Norman and Mable Logan Bishop. Family survivors are two children Judy (David) Duggins and Mark (Teresa) Murphy, five grandchildren, Wayne Bradshaw, Stephanie (Jesse) Walker, Allen Duggins, Andrew and Kelley Murphy, three great grandchildren...
Ethel Lyons Brim
Feb 7, 2012
Ethel Lyons Brim, 93, widow of Johnny Brim, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. She was born December 2, 1918 in Mercer Co. to the late James Mearit and Ida Middleton Lyons. She was a homemaker whose greatest joy was spending time with her family.. Survivors are her children, Betty (Charles A.) Leonard of Lexington, Ann (McKinley) Thompson of Nicholasville, grandchildren,...
