Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Jackie Wayne Rhodus
Dec 18, 2021
Jackie Wayne Rhodus, 63, widower of Tammy Malone Rhodus passed away December 18, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky to Rosie Baker Smith. Jackie is survived by two sons Michael and Jeffrey Rhodus, four grandchildren Emma Mackey, Clayton Rhodus, Joey Street and Jacob Rhodus and two brothers Kenny (Diane) Smith and Gene...
Sidney J. Campbell
Dec 17, 2021
Sidney J. Campbell, 85, husband of Frances Sharon Padgett Campbell, of Wesley Drive, Wilmore, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born in Olive Branch, Illinois, on January 26, 1936, to the late Sidney Joshua and Iva Pearl McKee Campbell. He was a retired Basketball Coach and Athletic Director for multiple schools and was a member of Southern...
Makayla Faith Clark
Dec 16, 2021
MaKayla Faith Clark, 19, of Nicholasville, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born in Lexington on December 29, 2001, to Amy Thacker Clark and the late Stephen Michael Clark, she brought joy to many throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Jace Michael Sims, fiancé, Jacob Thomas Sims, a sister, Kendall Grace Clark, paternal grandparents, Donna & Darryl...
James Dale Whitaker
Dec 15, 2021
James Dale Whitaker, 77, husband of Becky Cumby Whitaker, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home in High Bridge. On October 6, 1944, he was born in Jessamine County to the late Virgil Whitaker and Pearl Sharp Whitaker. He was a self-employed heating and air conditioning contractor for over 50 years. Jim will be remembered and missed by...
Carolyn Sue Dunn
Dec 13, 2021
Carolyn Sue Dunn, age 64, passed away on December 13, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1957, in Lexington, Kentucky. One daughter, Heather Bullock of Nicholasville, survives her. No services are planned at this time. Online guestbook at www.bettsandwestfuneralhome.com
Lowell Nicholas "Nick" Strong
Dec 10, 2021
Lowell Nicholas “Nick” Strong, 63, of Nicholasville, KY, was born on February 8, 1958 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2021. Nick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and businessman who left an incredible impact on the entire community and beyond. His unique sense of humor and quick wit will never be forgotten by...
Ronald Lee Eldridge
Dec 10, 2021
Ronald Lee Eldridge, 61, husband of Tina Hollingsworth Eldridge, died Friday, December 10, 2021, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky, on February 27, 1960, to the late Ruth Lee Riddle Eldridge, but he has called Nicholasville home since the early 1980s. Ron was owner and operator of Ron Eldridge Excavating and Ron Eldridge Properties LLC, Honorary...
Melvetta Rose Hagan
Dec 8, 2021
Melvetta Rose Hagan, 67, wife of Robert Lee Hagan, of Southbrook Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her home. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on November 10, 1954, to the late Melvin and Jewel McGeorge Cornett. Melvetta is survived by two sons, Jared Hagan and Joseph Shields, and one granddaughter, Raelea Shields. Services will be...
Alissa Noelle Youngblood
Dec 8, 2021
Alissa Noelle Youngblood, age 32, passed away on December 8, 2021, in Paducah, Kentucky. On December 28, 1988, she was born in Maryland to her parents, who survived Calvin Lee Toso and Marilee June Frank Toso. She is also survived by three children Jacob and Luke Youngblood and Wyatt Pauley, and two brothers, Christopher (Maggie) Toso and Joshua (Sara) Toso....
Joyce Ann Beckley
Dec 6, 2021
Joyce Ann Beckley, 82, widow of Donald Lee Beckley, of Cherrybrook Drive, Nicholasville, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1939 to the late Maysel Ramsey and Nellie Vickers Ramsey. She is survived by two sons, Donald L. (Marina) Beckley, and David B. (Melissa) Beckley, as well as one daughter, Rebecca “Becky” S. (Woodie)...
David Ruffner Blaine
Nov 29, 2021
David Ruffner Blaine, 74, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 29, 1947, to the late William and Mary Tyree Blaine. He is survived by two nephews, Steven Scrivner (Allison) and Ronnie Scrivner (Sharon) and other family members. No services are planned at this time. Betts...
Linda West Reynolds
Nov 24, 2021
Linda West Reynolds December 13, 1945- November 24, 2021 Linda met her peace with the open arms of her Lord on November 24, 2021. Linda was an avid Golfer as well as Bowler. She loved her Sunday school class and members of Southern Heights Baptist church, husband children and her best pup Baxter. Her Zest for the things she loved...
Ernestine Hamm
Nov 22, 2021
Ernestine Hamm, 62, wife of Charlie Ray Hamm Jr., of Royalty Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 7, 1959, to the late James and Louise Miller Crawford. Ernestine was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ and the resident historian and records caretaker for the Jessamine County Historical...
Christine Clark Warner
Nov 22, 2021
Christine Clark Warner, 101, widow of Ray L. Warner passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born on May 19, 1920 in Jessamine County to the late John Wesley and Nellie Rae Corman Clark. Christine is survived by one daughter Joyce (Richard) Walter, one son Gary Warner, one granddaughter Christy (Dude) Hager and great granddaughters, Jaclyn M. and A....
Isabelle Lewis
Nov 21, 2021
Isabelle Lewis, 92, widow of Robert Lewis, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1926, in Marcellus, Kentucky to the late Coy Pittman and Emiline Garland Pittman. She is survived by a son, Calvin Lee (Kay) Doolin, daughter, Ruth (George) Conaway, three brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 1PM Wednesday,...
Eva Woodrow Malone
Nov 20, 2021
Eva Woodrow Varner Malone, 91, widow of Edward Malone, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1930, in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late Rennie Varner and Alice Cook Varner. She is survived by two sons, William D. (Mary) Malone, and Robert G. (Kathy) Malone, as well as two daughters, Windy Thacker and Harlina Murray,...
Mary Christina "Tina" Southerland
Nov 19, 2021
Mary Christina “Tina” Southerland, age 71, wife of Arthur Sid Southerland, Nicholasville, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at the UK Medical Center. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 12, 1950, to the late Eathel and Bertha Elizabeth Nichols Clark. She was retired from Verizon where she was employed as a phone operator. She was a member of...
James Leonard Spradlin
Nov 17, 2021
James Leonard “Jim” Spradlin, 55, died, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1966, to the late James Thomas and Helen Sue Peel Spradlin. He is survived by one son, James Thomas “J.T.” Spradlin, Jr. Services will be 2:00 Monday, November 22, 2021, at Betts & West Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple...
George Harris
Nov 14, 2021
George Harris, 84, husband of Barbara Sue Adams Harris, of Edgar Lane, Versailles, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home. He was born in Fayette County on December 1, 1936, to the late James and Elizabeth Hamm Harris. He retired from Slone’s Market and also worked for Kroger as a meat cutter. George was a veteran of the...
Jason Lee Scott
Nov 14, 2021
Jason Lee Scott, 25, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Taylor County, Kentucky on October 2, 1996 to Timothy Scott and Jennifer Jo Horton Harding (Wayne Bradshaw). Jason worked for Auto-Zone and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sons, Seth and Hunter, brother, Nicholas...
