Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Sallie Linda Adams Wells
Aug 5, 2021
Sallie Linda Adams Wells, 72, wife of Claude Millard Wells passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Lake Worth, Florida on December 17, 1948, to the late John Henry Adams and Jane McEvoy Adams. Sallie was a retired elementary school teacher of 29 years in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Survivors include one daughter,...
Bobby Guy
Aug 4, 2021
Bobby Guy, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was born in Pinkerton, Kentucky on July 18, 1951, to the late Albert Guy and Marie Durham Guy. Bobby was a veteran who served in the US Army, was retired from Adcom Wire in Nicholasville, Kentucky, and was a gentlemen farmer. Survivors...
Ronald James Goulden
Aug 3, 2021
Ronald James Goulden, age 78, passed away August 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1942, in York, Pennsylvania to the late David Sebastian and Ozella Page Goulden. Ronald was a veteran who served in the Navy. Survivors include his son Matthew Goulden, daughter Candy (Bryan) Back, five grandchildren Rebekah, Sarah and Kevin Back and Mathew...
Juanita Alcorn Wilson
Aug 2, 2021
Juanita Alcorn Wilson,87, passed away August 2, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on July 21, 1934, to the late Clarence and Rachel Welch Alcorn. Juanita is survived by two sons Mark (Holly) Wilson and Matthew Wilson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Ann Erickson. Services will be private, and burial will be in...
Cleophas "Bill" Cross
Jul 28, 2021
Cleophas “Bill” Cross, 85, of W. Elm Street, Nicholasville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Hospice Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born in Rosedale, TN, on August 15, 1935, to the late Riley Roscoe Sr. and Rachel York Cross. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in...
William Joseph "Billy Joe" Johns
Jul 14, 2021
William Joseph "Billy Joe" Johns, 77, husband of Angi Anderson Johns, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at his home on Chrisman Mill Road. He was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on June 19, 1944, to the late Elmer “Red” Johns and Dallas Reynolds Johns. Billy Joe was a construction general contractor and a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. Survivors...
Douglas Starks
Jul 13, 2021
Douglas Starks, 27, son of Emily Workman Adewale passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home on Kingsway Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 25, 1994, to the late Larry Starks and Emily Workman Adewale. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve the family with cremation services. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
Mildred Walton Carr
Jul 8, 2021
Mildred Walton Carr, 88, widow of John T. Carr passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 16, 1933, to the late Thomas Walton and Virginia Carrier Walton. Mildred was a homemaker and member of Bethel Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Michael Thomas Carr (Jeannie), daughter, Linda...
Mattie Alice Faulkner
Jul 6, 2021
Mattie Alice Faulkner, 85 passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 20, 1936, to the late Ova Faulkner and Larlie Perry Chenault. She is survived by a son, William Rarick of Wilmore, Kentucky, granddaughter, Crystal Rarick, three great grandchildren. Aubrey Collins, Ty Cornelius and Lathyn...
Charles Faulkner
Jul 3, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Faulkner, Jr. 73, husband of Phyllis Morgan Faulkner, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at UK Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Oriskany Falls, New York to the late Charles Faulkner Sr. and Edna Vera Cahow Faulkner. Charlie was a mechanical engineer at Hospital Specialty in Nicholasville, Oriskany Falls Volunteer Firefighter, and attended Grace Community...
Jimmy Baley Floyd
Jul 2, 2021
Jimmy Baley Floyd, 76, husband of Anna Wilhoite Floyd, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at Baptist Health Lexington. On November 5, 1944, he was born in Jessamine County to the late William Bill and Beatrice Gill Floyd. Jimmy worked as a mechanic for Paul Miller Ford, where he was employed for 42 years and was also a member of...
Eva Lynn Smith
Jul 1, 2021
Eva Lynn Smith, 86, wife of Winston B. Smith, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at her home in Wilmore, Kentucky. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on September 7, 1934, to the late G. Stanley Pugh and Eva Lorena Stewart Pugh. She was a longtime church musician. Survivors include two sons, Stuart Smith (Susan), Stephen Smith (Lisa) and...
Michael Steven Goodlett
Jun 30, 2021
Michael Steven Goodlett, 63, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his home in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 20, 1958, to Hilda Brandenburg Goodlett and the late George Goodlett. Michael was an Internationally Renowned Artist and a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Services will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Betts...
Verna Jean Pollitt
Jun 29, 2021
Verna Jean Pollitt, 89, widow of Harold Allen Pollitt, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at U.K. Medical Center. She was born in Fleming County, Kentucky on February 6, 1932, to the late Huffman Doyle and Willa Mae Dethridge Doyle. Verna was retired from Trane Company in Lexington, Kentucky. Survivors include sons, Barry Pollitt (Tammy), and Randy Pollitt, daughters, Marilyn...
Patsy York Latham
Jun 28, 2021
Patsy York Latham, 75, wife of David Latham passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Main in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on May 19, 1946, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Earl and Sallie Coop York. Pat was a retired high school librarian working for the Jessamine County School System. Survivors include a son, David “Martin” Latham...
James Edward Paugh
Jun 28, 2021
James Edward Paugh, 47, husband of Octavia Costa Paugh, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 9, 1973 to James Paugh and Susan Brockmeyer Mills. Cremation was selected and Betts & West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
Joann Lemley
Jun 28, 2021
JoAnn Lemley, 90, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on June 28, 2021 and was welcomed by her sister Betty Swartzle in heaven. Born in Aurora, West Virginia on December 22, 1930 she loved nothing more than to share her love for the mountains and how she would love to return there one day. She served people...
Carolyn Sue Stinnett Collins
Jun 27, 2021
Carolyn Sue Stinnett Collins, 74 widow of John Andrew Collins, 80, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky on December 11, 1946, to the late Chester Stinnett and Barbara Rhineheimer Stinnett. She was a member of Apostolic Fellowship Holiness Church and worked as a Caregiver. Survivors include sons,...
Ashley Brooke Thompson
Jun 26, 2021
Ashley Brooke Corman Thompson, 28, wife of Michael Lee Thompson, passed away, Saturday, June 26, 2021. Ashley was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 16, 1993, to John McGuire Corman and Dorthea Gayhart Lemay. In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by a daughter, Braylee Madison Thompson, sister, Hannah Stephens and brother, Ryan Stephens (Trista). She was...
Robert Jewell Lear
Jun 24, 2021
Robert Jewell Lear, 89, passed away peacefully in his home June 24, 2021 and was reunited with his cherished wife of 49 years, Janice Marie Ogle Lear. Born in Wilmore, Ky on September 9, 1931, he was raised by his grandmother Evaline Collins Lear, and then by the good people of Wilmore after her passing. He worked at Fitch’s IGA...
