Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Clarence Craycraft, Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Clarence Craycraft Jr., 87, husband of Mary M. Turner Craycraft, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Clark County, Kentucky, on June 26, 1934, to the late Clarence Craycraft and the late Ethel Margaret Johnson Craycraft. Clarence was retired from U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Gregory Craycraft (Mickie), Timothy Craycraft (Holly), Cathy Hatton, two stepchildren,...
Bonnie Burton
Dec 21, 2021
Bonnie Jenkins Burton passed from this life on December 21, 2021 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mitchell Burton. She also was predeceased by her parents, Marnix V. and Lillian Bryan Jenkins and her siblings, Eugene Jack Jenkins and Della Jenkins Evans. She is survived by two sons, David Mitchell...
Jimmy Dale Watts
Dec 21, 2021
Jimmy Dale Watts, age 71, passed away December 21, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on December 21, 1950, in Lexington to the late George Henry and Media Bowman Watts. Jimmy worked for 25 years for the City of Nicholasville and 20 years for Food town. He is survived by a brother Charles Watts, special nephew John Black, special...
Charles “Chuck” Ervin Carver
Dec 20, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Ervin Carver, 80, husband of Judy Ammons Carver, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in McLean County, Kentucky, on December 6, 1941, to the late Aubrey Carver and the late Eunice Skipworth Carver. He was a retired Planning Supervisor for Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and...
Grace E. Chasteen
Dec 19, 2021
Grace E. Chasteen, 85, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. On March 1, 1936, she was born to the late Clyde Teater and Laverne East Teater. She worked as a secretary for Standard Products, Mason Hanger, National Mines, and Best of Flowers for many years. She grew up in Little Hickman, attended Parkway Baptist Church for 30 years,...
Willard W Tipton
Dec 18, 2021
Willard W. Tipton, 87, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away December 18, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born August 9, 1934, to the late Charlie Thomas Tipton and Nannie Mae Jones Tipton in Powell County, Kentucky. After graduating from Versailles High School in 1956, he enlisted into the United States Army, where he retired after serving...
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....
