Obituaries
Nicholasville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY
Mary Jane Rambo Ginger Brinegar
May 11, 2017
Mary Jane Rambo Ginger Brinegar, 74, wife of Frank L. Brinegar, passed Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born November 9, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Pearl Volker Wollpert. Mary loved being around her family which includes five children, Dede (Bobby) Chapin, Linda (Mike Lawson) Martin, David (Sheila) Rambo, William (Virginia) Ginger Jr. and Lyman (Dawn)...
Reba Arlene Brown Crouch
May 10, 2017
Reba Arlene Brown Crouch, 79, loving wife of Norman Odell Crouch, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born November 5, 1937, in Clinton County Kentucky to the late Lee and Valeria Thrasher Brown. Reba was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and was retired from Fruit of the Loom after 35 years of service. Additional family survivors are sons...
Hester Harvey
May 6, 2017
Hester Harvey, 87, devoted mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord and beloved husband Junie on Saturday, May 6th. Hester was born on May 10th , 1929 to the late Cal and Eddie Locker. A lifelong resident of Jessamine County, Hester married Holman Harvey Jr., February 18th 1950. Together they were blessed with a large, loving family including...
Virgil Taylor Leasor Jr.
May 6, 2017
Virgil Taylor Leasor Jr., 79, husband of Judy Carolyn Riddle Leasor, passed Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born June 18, 1937 in Cecilia, KY to the late Virgil Taylor Sr. and Mary Ellen Harrod Leasor. He was a devoted member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, Nicholasville, Ky. Additional family survivors are four children, Paul Taylor (Debbie) Leasor,...
Nancy H. Pope
May 5, 2017
Nancy H. Pope died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the age of 97. Born in Bourbon County to the late John Samuel and Grace Kenton Herrington. She was the widow of George W. Pope, being married for almost sixty nine years. She was also preceded in death by her six brothers. Survivors are her two daughters, Gracia (Tom) O'Brien...
George Dale Shuman
May 3, 2017
George Dale Shuman, 83, widower of his loving wife of 57 years, passed away Wednesday Morning at his home in Winchester, KY, surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1934 in Barnesville, OH and raised in Wheeling WVA to the late Granville Milroy and Julia Ann Delong Shuman. He was a self employed service station owner and operator....
Donald Goforth
May 2, 2017
Donald Goforth, 62, of Wilmore, died May 2, 2017. He was born September 2, 1954 in Wilmore, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Kathryn Fain Goforth. Donald enjoyed fishing and was a Member of the Wilmore Thursday's Night Men's Group. Survivors include a son, Randy Edwards, two daughters, Crystal Edwards and Kathryn Goforth Kline; grandchildren; Jace Edwards, Alexa Edwards, Avery...
Wanda Faye Gorham Davis
May 1, 2017
Wanda Faye Gorham Davis, 71, widow of Virgil Lee Davis, died Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born August 22, 1945 in Georgetown, KY to the late Elmer Pete and Ruby Elizabeth Perkins Gorham. Wanda was a member of American Legion Auxzillary Unti 8 and loved to bowl. She is survived by a few other family members. She was also...
Kenneth Alry Hair
May 1, 2017
Kenneth Alry Hair, 69, husband of Dorothy P. West Hair, died Monday, May 1, 2017 in Danville, Kentucky. He was born in Ellisburg, Kentucky to Elsie May Turpin Hair and the late William Thomas Hair. Kenneth was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was retired from Thomson Hood Veterans Center. Additional survivors include four daughters; Kenna (Phil) Hensley, Sandra...
Wanda Faye Gorham Davis
May 1, 2017
Wanda Faye Gorham Davis, 71, widow of Virgil Lee Davis, died Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born August 22, 1945 in Georgetown, KY to the late Elmer Pete and Ruby Elizabeth Perkins Gorham. Wanda was a member of American Legion Auxzillary Unti 8 and loved to bowl. She is survived by a few other family members. She was also...
Samuel Aaron Rice
May 1, 2017
Samuel Aaron Rice, 19, son of Lisa Marie Lunsford Maines and the late Christopher Rice and brother of Isaiah Rice, passed Monday. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and other family members. Service will be 4:00 PM Saturday at Betts & West Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until time of service Saturday. Online guestbook at...
Carolyn Peniston Lawrence
Apr 30, 2017
Carolyn Peniston Lawrence, 84, went to live with her Heavenly Father, April 30th, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gayle Lawrence, her daughter Sharon Lawrence, and her two granddaughters Rachel and Sarah. Carolyn was born on November 6, 1932 and was the daughter of Era Wilder Peniston, a professor of Music at Asbury College and...
Wilma Boone Rader
Apr 29, 2017
Wilma Boone Rader, 66, wife of James William Rader, passed Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born March 30, 1951 to the late Louis and Imogene Lakes Boone Stafford. Wilma was a member of Sulphur Well Church. She liked to bowl, read and was a avid UK and Red's fan. Additional family survivors are two children, Timothy Leonard Rader and...
Norman Otis Frazier
Apr 28, 2017
Norman Otis Frazier, 91, husband of Viola May Hale Frazier, passed Friday, April 28, 2017. He was born April 2, 1926 in Ashland, KY to the late Kenneth and Hannah Barber Frazier. Norman was a WW II Navy Veteran, member of the American Legion and a volunteer at the VA Medical Center. Additional survivors are a daughter, Teresa Sidwell, two...
Wilma Jean Haggard Barnett
Apr 28, 2017
Wilma Jean Haggard Barnett, 80, passed Friday, April 28, 2017. She was born November 11, 1936 in Science Hill, KY to the late Fred Benjamin and Myrtle Iva Moore Haggard. Survivors are a daughter, Melissa Peel, two sons, Mark Barnett and Charles Montgomery (Monty) Barnett, three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several siblings and other family members. Services will be...
Karen Faye Canter East
Apr 27, 2017
Karen Faye Canter East, 49, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Lexington, KY. She was born on December 1, 1967 In Lexington, Kentucky to Thera Faye Bruner Canter the late Edmond Horace. She was a nurse and a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Additional survivors include two sons, Alex East and Wade East; two brothers, Eric (Libby)...
Michael Edward Lunsford
Apr 25, 2017
Michael Edward Lunsford, age 59, beloved brother and friend-passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Maxine Lunsford and a sister, Mary Clough. He leaves behind a daughter, Dana Mills and husband Gene; two sons, Kenneth and William James, and his two Grandchildren: David Allen and James Harris. Three brothers remain, Johnny...
Virgil Wayne Ritchie
Apr 24, 2017
Virgil Wayne Ritchie, 74, passed Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born April 27, 1942 in Nicholas County, KY to the late Virgil Clay Sr., and Nadine Ritchie. He was a member of Southland Christian Church and an Army Veteran. Family survivors are two daughters, Carmen Treadway (David) Hafley and Heather Ritchie, a son, Benjamin Ritchie, a sister, Beth (Scott)...
Robert (Bob) Elmer Bellman
Apr 23, 2017
Robert (Bob) Elmer Bellman, 89, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne Ruth Comer Bellman; parents, Margaret Anna Bellman and George Donald Bellman; infant daughter Margaret Jo Bellman; infant great-granddaughter Riley Albin; and Sister Irene Kramer. He is survived by his children Bob Bellman...
Richard "Rick" William O'Donnell
Apr 20, 2017
Richard 'Rick' William O'Donnell, 69, passed Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born October 29, 1947 in Munich, Germany to the late Richard William and Marian Kathleen Brady O'Donnell. Rick was of the Catholic Faith, a Air Force Veteran, he enjoyed fast pitch softball, golf and spending time with his family. Family survivors are five children, Jimmy (Sonia) Jordan, Lee...
