Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Betty McMillan
Mar 14, 2025
On March 14, 2025, Betty McMillan, 93, joined her husband Bailey (Boots) McMillan, and son Mike McMillan in Heaven.
She was the daughter of the late William (Bill) Massie and the late Edna Boyer Massie. She is survived by one sister, Debbie (Jerry) Poe, and two sons, Charlie (Linda) McMillan and Jimmy (Joy) McMillan.
She has 7 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and...
Donald Ray Welch
Mar 13, 2025
Donald Ray (Donny) Welch Sr., 79, husband of Juanita Reeves Welch, of Jessamine Station,Nicholasville, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born in Wilmore, Kentucky, on August 31, 1945, to the late Harvey Lester Welch and Gladys Yarnell Sanders. Donny worked for Pepsi for 29 years, and was a proud veteran of the USMC reserves. He spent 40 plus...
John William Canter IV
Mar 11, 2025
John William Canter IV, 49, husband of Amanda Kay Cockerham Canter, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home in Nicholasville. He was born on July 10, 1975, to John William Canter III and Karen Wilkins Canter. He worked for the City of Nicholasville. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; stepson, Angel Martinez Jr.; stepdaughters, Celina Maria Jean-Francois...
Roger Darren Redferin Clark
Mar 11, 2025
Darren Redferin Clark, age 45, passed away Tuesday 3/11/25 at his home in Wilmore, KY. He was born April 19, 1979, in Lexington, KY. He was a native of Wilmore and a 1997 graduate of Jessamine Co HS. Darren enjoyed Saturday night poker (win or lose). He loved a good karaoke night with his friends. Regardless of their record, you...
Alice Geraldine Duh
Mar 8, 2025
Alice Geraldine Duh, 64, fiancée of John Leon Rollins, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home on Chelsea Drive, Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, on July 30, 1960, to the late Paul Daniel McCarty and Daisy Emma Shelly McCarty. Alice is survived by her fiancé, John; daughters, Christy Marie Duh and Jennifer Lee Duh;...
Martin Lindley Seitz
Mar 7, 2025
Marty Seitz, 68, beloved husband of Judy Traina Seitz, died on Friday, March 7, 2025 at UK Albert Chandler Hospital after several heart surgeries. He was born in Winchester, VA, to the late Martin G. and Oneida Seitz. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy, children Jennifer Rebcca Reynolds, (LFUCG Councilmember), and Matthew (Mandi) Seitz, and grandchildren...
Kelly Ann Steppes
Mar 6, 2025
Kelly Ann Bray Steppes, 38, wife of Ramone Arthur Mack Steppes, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in the state of Washington on July 24, 1986, the daughter of the late Kelly Bray. She is survived by her husband, Ramone; and daughters, Cheyanne Leigh Steppes and Maddison Opal Steppes. There are no public services...
Elizabeth Morrissey Frank
Mar 6, 2025
Elizabeth Morrissey Frank, 63, widow of Kevin Frank, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 16, 1961, to the late John Morrissey and Mary Ann Marshall Morrissey. Elizabeth was a banker, having worked at several banks in her life, including Farmers Bank, Chase Bank, and PNC Bank....
Edgar Burns
Mar 5, 2025
Edgar Burns, 82, husband of Barbara Lou Brittain Burns, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky, on February 4, 1943, to the late Johnny Burns and Edna Melton Burns. Edgar was a retired diesel mechanic for Brandeis Machinery, having worked there for 50 years, and he attended Apostolic Fellowship Holiness Church....
Mary Morrison Adams
Mar 4, 2025
Mary Morrison Adams, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her home in Wilmore, Kentucky. She was born in Stanford, Kentucky, on July 15, 1954, to the late Charles “Peck” Edward Adams and Dorothy Susan Messer Adams. Mary was a very private person who cared very deeply for all animals, especially horses, dogs, and cats. Her friends and family...
John Edward Preston
Mar 4, 2025
John Edward Preston, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Stanford, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on December 16, 1943, to the late Bill Edward Preston and Ethel Lorraine Clouse. John was a retired over-the-road truck driver. He is survived by his son, John Daniel Preston (Cynthia Magalene); daughter, Dedra Brumfield (Tim); sister, Ruby...
Sina Parsons Balltrip
Feb 28, 2025
Sina Parsons Balltrip, 97, widow of Herman C. Balltrip, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Harlan County on March 19, 1927, to the late Vernon Parsons and Hattie Phillips Parsons. She is survived by her sons, Ralph Balltrip, Howard Balltrip, and Albert Balltrip (Martha Duncan); grandchildren, Ralph Balltrip Jr., Jeffrey Balltrip, Jeremy Balltrip,...
Billy Joe Jackson
Feb 24, 2025
Billy Joe Jackson, 45, Versailles, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of Elizabeth Faye Suggs Jackson and the late Berlin Jackson, born on April 17, 1979, in Scottsboro, Alabama. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth; brothers, William Jackson, Phillip Jackson, and Steve Jackson; as well as sisters, Rhonda Kaplan and Sandra Lyle. There are...
Barbara Jean Noe
Feb 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Bray Noe, 81, widow of Clyde Lee Noe, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Buena Vista, Kentucky, on March 14, 1943, to the late Bob Bray and Josie Goforth Bray. Barbara was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Lonnie Noe (Melissa) and David Noe;...
Evalina Kremer Settle
Feb 22, 2025
Evalina K. Settle, 84, of Wilmore, passed into peace with her Lord on Feb. 22, 2025. She was the widow of John C. Settle, Jr., her husband for more than 65 years.
Evalina was born in Louisville, KY to Elizabeth (Cromwell) and Harold P. Kremer. She grew up in the Shawnee area with her older sister.
She married and moved to Norfolk,...
William Leonard Guy
Feb 22, 2025
William Leonard Guy, 68, husband of Tammie Guy, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his home on Paddock Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Wilmore, Kentucky, on July 13, 1956, to the late Billy Lee Guy and Mary Francis Bowman. Billy was a proud member of the 101 Club for several years. He is survived by his wife,...
Burline Saylor Blair
Feb 20, 2025
Burline Saylor Blair, 72, widow of Taylor M. Blair, Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Lancaster, Kentucky, on September 4, 1952, to the late Burley Saylor and Mabel Broughton Saylor. She is survived by her children, Mary Francis (Don) Pierce, Carolyn Sue (John) Angel, Robbin Michelle (Sean) McDowell, and Jannie Lynn (Michael)...
Atallah Yousef Dabit
Feb 20, 2025
Atallah Yousef Dabit, 84, husband of Rima Martha Dabit, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home on Kennesaw Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Lyd, Palestine on January 1, 1941, to the late Yousef Dabit and Shafouka Dabit. Survivors include his children, Joanne (Tony) Guzman, Maher Dabit, Diane (Peter) Sackleh, and Joseph (Ceceile) Dabit, eight...
Mark Lee Reed
Feb 17, 2025
Mark Lee Reed, 64, husband of Susan Elizabeth Locker Reed, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at their home in Lancaster, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington on February 15, 1961, to the late Roland Reed and Lois Tupts Reed. Mark was proud to be a tractor mechanic and was very skilled in his trade. Left to cherish his memory...
Alice "Mickey" Mae Borders
Feb 15, 2025
Alice “Mickey” Mae Davis Borders, 75, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on November 26, 1949, to the late Earl Clinton Davis and Martha Dee Burke Davis. Mickey started working at age 15 and was a career waitress. She proudly served customers for over 40 years, her last employment being at...
