Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Frank Cardinali
Nov 24, 2009
Nicholasville-Frank Cardinali, 94, widower of Blanche Cardinali, of Sussex Estates, died November 24, 2009. Mr. Cardinali was a manager at IBM for 24 years, a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II, and a member of the St. Luke Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Ronald Cardinali and his wife Brenda of Richmond, a daughter, Barbara...
William H. "Bill" Mathews
Nov 20, 2009
Nicholasville-William -Bill- H. Mathews IV, 75, husband of Lorna Mathews, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 after an illness. He was born January 7, 1934 in Jessamine County to the late William H. and Opal Cotton Mathews Stivers. Bill was self employed in sales, a US army veteran, longtime Nicholasville businessman, former employee of IBM and graduate of Transylvania University...
James Pal Pinkston
Nov 20, 2009
James Pal Pinkston, 90, widower of Helen Short Pinkston, died Friday, November 20, 2009. James was a retired teacher for the Barren County School System and a Marine Corp Veteran. Survivors are two children, Kelly (Skip) Pinkston of WV and Fay (Billy) Morris of Nicholasville, two grandchildren, David and Lisa Hernadez of WV, one great granddaughter, Quintheta Hernadez of WV,...
Gary Howard Waller
Nov 16, 2009
Gary Howard Waller, 64, husband of 27 years to Debra Lynn Reynolds Waller, of Platt Drive, died November 16, 2009. He was a retired truck driver with Vitran Express, a member of Nicholasville United Methodist Church, served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam receiving a Purple Heart, was an avid golfer and member of the Wanna Be-s golf team. Gary...
Betty Fain Burdine
Nov 13, 2009
Betty Fain Burdine, 82, widow of Carl Clayton Burdine whom she had been married 48 years, died November 13, 2009 after a long illness. She was born September 11, 1927 in Jessamine County to the late Ira and Annie Reynolds Fain. She was a member of the Nicholasville Baptist Church and devoted years to volunteering at Central Baptist Hospital. Betty...
John Michael Hager
Nov 9, 2009
John Michael Hager, 35, son of Johnny and Donna Hager, died Monday, November 9, 2009 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was a 1993 graduate of Jessamine County High School and attended Lexington Community College. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. John Michael loved the outdoors and had recently begun writing songs and singing....
Lucas "Luke" Allen Berry
Nov 7, 2009
Nicholasville-Lucas -Luke- Allen Berry, 18, son of Karen Short Berry of Nicholasville and Thomas -Tom- Allen Berry of Campbellsville, died November 7, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Additional survivors include his twin brother, Jacob -Jake- Thomas Berry, a sister Sarah Elizabeth Berry, paternal grandparents, Roy and Patsy Berry, maternal grandparents, Julian -Goodie- and Patsy Short, aunts and...
Reatha Shaw Martin
Nov 5, 2009
Reatha Shaw Martin, 73, of Nicholasville, widow of Elder Richard Martin, former Pastor of Camp Nelson Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2009 after a long illness. She was born April 21, 1936 in Madison County to the late Jess T. and Jeannie Kelly Shaw. She is survived by a son, Dale (Teresa) Martin...
George Underwood
Nov 4, 2009
Nicholasvile-George Underwood, 89, widower of Ella Margaret Underwood, of Chrisman Mill Road, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. George was the son of the late Merrit and Annie Peel Underwood. He was a retired employee of General Telephone, long time member of Layfette Nazarene and an avid fisherman. He was the loving father of Gary Underwood, grandfather to Whitney Humes,...
Jerry Lee "Spanky" Blakeman
Oct 31, 2009
Jerry Lee -Spanky- Blakeman Jr., 29, father of Kristen Allison Neace Blakeman, died October 31, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was an employee of the Lexington Rock Quarry. He was the son of Yvonne Blakeman and the late Jerry Lee Blakeman. Additional suriviors include his fianc-e Tanya Allison Neace, three sisters, Frances Lynn Cobb, Barbara Michelle...
Danny Gene Powers
Oct 30, 2009
Danny Gene Powers, 51, 223 - S. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, died Friday, October 30, 2009, at his home. He was employed at Alltech in Nicholasville. He was born on February 17, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH the son of the late Edward Eugene Powers and Nina Frances Peck Cross. Survivors include a son, Logan Powers of Hollywood, CA; a sister, Glenda...
James Ray Reed
Oct 24, 2009
Nicholasville-James Ray Reed, 77, widower of Faye Mastin Reed, of Broadway, died at his home on October 24, 2009 surrounded by his family. He is survived by eight children, James (Betty) Coffey-Waynesburg, Linda Waller and her special friend, Ray Sparks-Nicholasville, Ruthie Reed-Nicholasville, Brenda (Fred) Trosper-Eubank, William Reed-Nicholasville, Virginia Saylor-Lincoln Co., Lisa (William) Dunaway-Nicholasville and Charlene (Donnie) Harris-Mt. Sterling, twenty one...
Steven Radsvick Jr.
Oct 23, 2009
View Video Steven Radsvick Jr., 33, husband of Kimberly Radsvick and father of Cody Radsvick, and owner of a faithful dog, Rocko, departed on his journey to a better place on October 23, 2009. Additional survivors include his mother, Jan Radsvick of Lexington and his father Steven Radsvick Sr. of OH, a sister Maria Wood of TN, a brother, Billy...
Eugene Powers
Oct 22, 2009
Eugene Powers, 76, husband of Judy Powers, died Thursday, October 22, 2009. Eugene was born August 11, 1933 to the late Robert and Mary Frances McCullough Powers. He was a retired self employed mechanic. Additional survivors are two children, Glenda Austin of GA and Danny Powers of Wilmore, two step grandchildren living at home, Neveah Stewart and Mattix Harris, four...
Robert Vance Drakeford
Oct 17, 2009
View Video Nicholasville-Robert Vance Drakeford, 62, husband of Judy Collins Drakeford, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was born in Lexington, and raised in Mercer and Jessamine Counties. He was preceded in death by his father, Vance H. Drakeford. Additional survivors include his mother, Rena (Don) Drakeford Warren, his children, Vance H. Drakeford, Michael (Patty)...
Joann Joyner Baker
Oct 17, 2009
JoAnn Joyner Baker, 59, died Saturday. JoAnn was born March 3rd, 1950 in Louisville to the late Oscar H. and Georgette Irene Compau Joyner. She was a retired office clerk for Bell South. Survivors are two children, Carol Lynn Collett of IN and Cheryl Annette Johnston of WI, four grandchildren, three sisters, Rose Whatley of TN, Christina Lanzer of TX,...
Clara E. Deering Ritchey
Oct 13, 2009
Clara E. Deering Ritchey, 71, wife of Paul Harris Ritchey, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Clara was born April 27, 1938 in Garrard County to the late Daniel and Ruth Lyons Deering. Survivors are her five children, Ronnie (Bonnie Joyce) Thacker of Nicholasville, William -Junebug- (Kim) Thacker Jr. of Lexington, Johnny Ray (Susie) Thacker of Nicholasville, Debbie Carol (Danny Sr.)...
Anthony Allen Laird
Oct 12, 2009
Anthony Allen Laird, 45, husband of Sheila Jean Wardle Laird, died October 12, 2009. Additional survivors include two children, Matthew and Sarah Laird, brothers, Daniel, Tommy and Johnny Laird, a sister, Angela Rivel and other family members. Memorial services will be 1:00pm Friday October 23, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Funeral: 1:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist...
William Arthur White
Oct 11, 2009
William Arthur White, 90, widower of Gladys White, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and earning a Silver Star. He is survived by a loving nephew and his wife, Jimmy and Debbie Brumfield and their children. Services will be 11:00am Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Betts & West Funeral Home....
Edward Allen Wilday, Sr.
Oct 9, 2009
Edward Allen Wilday, Sr. (91) died at Hospice in St. Joseph-s Hospital on October 9, 2009. He was born the third of four sons (all deceased) to Harold and Mary Wilday on December 22, 1917 during a blizzard in Centerville, New York. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Arda Haskins Wilday, and four children: Mary (Amos) Tanner...
