Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Gary Thomas Beckley
May 14, 2010
Gary Thomas Beckley, 57, died Friday, May 14, 2010. Gary was born June 6, 1952 in Woodford County to Beula Prather Beckley of Nicholasville and the late Lee Thomas -Tom- Beckley. He was a member of the Contemporary Long Rifle Association and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. He is also survived by the love of his life for 21...
Jesse Welch Teater
May 9, 2010
Jesse Welch Teater, 88, husband of Hazel Ruth Doolin Teater, Hickory Hill Road, died Sunday, May 9, 2010. He was born April 10, 1922 the son of the late Elijah -Lige- Teater and Beatrice Preston Teater. Jesse was a farmer, member of Nicholasville Baptist Church and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his wife he is survived by...
Sondra Gayle Carpenter
May 9, 2010
View Video Nicholasville-Sondra Gayle Carpenter, 69, wife of 52 years to Monte Ray Carpenter, of Brumfield Lane, died Sunday May 9, 2010 at her home. She was a co-owner and operator of Carpenters Dish Barn and a member of the Little Hickman Christian Church. She was a native of Jessamine County, born March 11, 1941 to the late Herman Lee...
Margaret Lamb
May 6, 2010
Margaret -Peggy- Hensley Lamb, 59, of Old Danville Road, died May 6, 2010. Mrs. Hensley was a teacher in the Jessamine County School System for 27 years. She was the daughter of the late Wesley Morton and Elizabeth Tucker Hensley. She is survived by two children, Scott Lamb and Andrea Wiseman and a brother, Wesley M. Hensley Jr. She was...
Valerie Ann Hager Adkins
May 5, 2010
Nicholasville-Valerie Ann Hager Adkins, 35, wife of Wesley Adkins, daughter of Burch and Debbie Parks Hager and mother of Tyler Jo Murphy and Savannah Lillian Adkins, died Wednesday May 5, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a 1993 graduate of Jessamine County High School and attended Lexington Community College, she was a former member of 4-H...
Ida Katherine Becknell Stipe
May 3, 2010
Ida Katherine Becknell Stipe, 78,widow of Ray Allen Stipe, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at her home on Short Shun Road. She was born July 7, 1931 in Jessamine County to the late Hugh and Goldie Reynolds Becknell. Ida was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors are a daughter, Elizabeth (Lester) Watts, special aunt, Eudel (Homer) Reynolds...
Gregory "Guppie" Allen Collins
May 1, 2010
Gregory -Guppie- Allen Collins, 49, died Saturday after a brief illness. Greg was a avid UK fan and golfer. He is the son of Wanda Ritchie Collins and the late Luke Collins. Additional survivors are his daughter, Candace Michele -Cabbage- Collins, a granddaughter, Savannah Faith (Tolson) Collins, forever loving sister, Charlotte Sue Allen and her fianc-e Glenn Edwards, nieces, Ashley...
Charles L. Begley
May 1, 2010
Charles L. Begley, 76, husband of Sally Begley, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Thompson Hood Veterans Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Springfield to the late Luther C. and Mary Edna Smock Begley. He proudly served our country in the Army for 20 years. Additional survivors are his daughter, Michelle (Frank) Edwards, a son, Micheal...
Wilbur Dean Runyon
Apr 30, 2010
Wilbur D. Runyon, 54, husband of Teresa Jane Wheeler Runyon, died Saturday, April 30, 2010. Services 7pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Betts & West Funeral Home. Visitation 3-7pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the funeral home. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com Visitation: 3-7 Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Betts & West Funeral Home Funeral: 7 pm Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Betts &...
Earl Eugene Boggs
Apr 25, 2010
Earl Eugene Boggs, 67, husband of Barbara Boggs, of Pinoak Drive, died Sunday April 25, 2010. Earl was a member of the Jessamine Christian Church, Nicholasville Lions Club, an Eagle Scout and formerly committee chairman for the Boy Scouts of America-Bluegrass Council. Additional survivors include two children, SSG Leah Turner-NC and James (Angla J.) McCall-Garrard Co., grandchildren, Lyda ( Jason)...
Mary Ruth Reed Smith
Apr 25, 2010
Nicholasville-Mary Ruth Reed Smith, 76, widow of William Porter -Billy- Smith, died April 25, 2010. She was a member of the Pax Christi Catholic Church and Right to Life of Central Kentucky. She was a former employee of Rand McNally. Survivors inclue five children, Diana (Ramon) Maldonado, Paula and Nancy Smith-all of Lexington, Danny P. (Barbara) Smith-Nicholasville, Arnold C. (Denise)...
Morris Wayne Watts
Apr 24, 2010
Morris Wayne Watts, of Edgewood Drive in Nicholasville, died April 23, 2010 at his home. He was the son of the late Welburn and Rella McQuery Watts. Mr. Watts was a retired tradesman of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #452, a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, a proud Democrat, one of the best ever Crappie fishermen and had a passion...
Nora E. Gabbard
Apr 22, 2010
Nicholasville-Nora E. Gabbard, 89, widow of Andrew Gabbard, formerly of Lexington, died April 22, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Estell Hill Campbell. Survivors include three children, Shirley (Donald) Atwood of Hustonville, Jerry Conatser of Lexington and John (Anne) Conatser of Nicholasville, fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children,...
Russell Samuel Lopresto
Apr 20, 2010
Russell Samuel LoPresto, 49, husband of Martha Lynn Works LoPresto, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010. He was the son of Marge Kendrick of Mt. Sterling and the late Samuel LoPresto. Mr. LoPresto was an Army veteran and plumber for Eli Campbell Plumbing. Additional survivors are his daughter, Gina Edwards-Lexington, two stepchildren, Steven Daniel Works and Taylor Shae Carman-Wilmore, twelve brother...
Alan Wilson Corman
Apr 14, 2010
Alan Wilson Corman, 64, husband of Nancy D. Gaunce Corman, of Leatherwood Lane, died unexpectedly April 14, 2010 in Cedar Bluff, AL, while enjoying a trip with his wife. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Juanita Webster Corman. He was a charter member of Edgewood Baptist Church where he was a member of the Jim Smith Sunday...
Carolyn Kirby
Apr 13, 2010
Carolyn Kirby, 78, of Lorrain Avenue went to be with her Lord on April 13, 2010. She was a retired employee of Malone & Hyde and worked with Jessamine County Emergency Services. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Diana and Alec Hardy, grandchildren, Jessica (Bryan) Haley, Michael, David and Christopher Hardy. She was preceded in death by eight brothers...
Lyman Blakeman
Apr 13, 2010
Lyman Blakeman, 85, husband of thirty years to Ruby Blakeman, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2010 at St. Joseph Jessamine Hospital. He was a farmer and a retired furniture maker. Mr. Blakeman was born in Jessamine County on December 10, 1924, son of the late Thomas and Alma Baker Blakeman. Additional survivors include his children, Chris (Lori) Hughes of Lincoln...
Alva Nell "Penny" Adams
Apr 8, 2010
Nicholasville-Alva Nell -Penny- Adams, 73, widow of William E. Adams Jr., of Pinoak Drive, died April 8, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a retired employee of Seargent and Greenleaf and also worked at Bluegrass Manufacturing and Wal Mart. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Everman Lairson. Survivors include three children, Donald...
The Rev. Mr. William C. Moody
Apr 2, 2010
The Rev. Mr. William C. Moody, 80, died on Friday, April 2. The Rev. Mr. Moody was an alumnus of both Asbury College and Seminary, and he retired from the United Methodist Church after more than 30 years in ministry. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anne Helphinstine Moody, two sons, William C. (Suza) Moody of Owingsville...
Mattie B. Peel
Apr 1, 2010
Nicholasville-Mattie B. Peel, a retired hairdresser, passed away April 1, 2010 at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home. She was born January 29, 1917 to Morris J. and Olive Peel. She was a hairdresser for more than 50 years and a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include two sisters, Oneida (Welch) Cassity of Lexington and Pauline (Gilbert) Brooks of Jessamine...
