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Nicholasville, KY Obituaries

Local obituaries for Nicholasville and Jessamine County, KY

Karen Faye Canter East

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

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

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

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

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...

Amzy Otha Hood

Amzy Otha Hood

Apr 19, 2017

Amzy Otha Hood, 86, husband of Luta Barbara Piercy Hood, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born September 18, 1930 in Louisville, TN to the late William Douthit Hood and Jennie Carr Thomas Crowe. He was a member of Jamestown Christian Church, Jamestown, KY, a mason and Korean Army Veteran. Additional family survivors are a daughter, Karen (Harold) Clem,...

Earl Thomas Osten

Earl Thomas Osten

Apr 19, 2017

Earl Thomas Osten, 77, husband of Barbara Jean Bruner Osten, passed Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born June 6, 1939 in Lexington, KY to the late Ralph and Bernice Owens Osten. Earl was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church, the Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association and was a Army Veteran. He had a green thumb, growing vegetables and flowers,...

Wanda Jean Cook Goodlett

Wanda Jean Cook Goodlett

Apr 18, 2017

Wanda Jean Cook Goodlett. 71, widow of James Everett Goodlett, passed Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born August 9, 1945 in Louisville, KY to the late Alfred Riley and Hazel Walker Cook. She was a member of Ashland Baptist Church and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Family survivors are a daughter, Elana Goodlett, three sisters, Doris (Richard) Aurand, Phyllis Cook...

Paula Lane Walker Christopher

Paula Lane Walker Christopher

Apr 16, 2017

Paula Lane Walker Christopher, 69, widow of James Ronnie Christopher, passed Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born May 2, 1947 in Nicholasville, KY to John Adam Walker and the late Florence Mae Stipe Walker. Additional family survivors are two children, Lonny (Andrea) Christopher and Melissa Christopher, two sisters, Vicki Graham and Jane Graham and other family members. Private services...

Edgar Payne Coyle

Edgar Payne Coyle

Apr 15, 2017

Edgar Payne Coyle, 91, widower of Alice Jean Fields Coyle, passed Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born September 23, 1925 to the late Hollie Mason and Georgia Brown Coyle. Additional family survivors are a son, Edgar (Shirley) Coyle Jr., two grandchildren, Amy Coyle (Gary) Trumble and Tim (Jamie) Coyle, two great grandchildren, Jenna and Tyler Coyle, a sister, Delores...

Katherine "Katie" Beam Hall

Katherine "Katie" Beam Hall

Apr 14, 2017

Katherine Beam Hall, 80, widow of Joseph Frank Hall, died Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born May 2, 1936 to the late Charles Everett and Alberta Spaulding Beam. Katie was an active member of St. Luke Catholic Church. She is survived by three children, Joe Hall and Kim Withers of Nicholasville and Jeff (Deanne) Hall of...

Alfred Gene Taylor

Alfred Gene Taylor

Apr 13, 2017

Alfred Gene Taylor, 79, husband of Joan Ward Taylor, died on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1937 in West Plains, Missouri. He spent his career as an Electrical Engineer. He was a member of Nicholasville Church of Christ. Alfred was a fan of UK Basketball, and was an avid golfer. A member of Lone Oak...

Benjamin Franklin Horton

Benjamin Franklin Horton

Apr 11, 2017

Benjamin Franklin Horton, 70, widow of Billie Brown Horton passed Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 19, 1946 in Burgin, Kentucky, to the late George Benjamin Horton and Arlie McKinney Taylor. He was a Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Survivors include a daughter, Tracey Cobb, stepson, Leland Brown, granddaughter, Daphney Cobb, brother, Gilbert Horton,...

Earl Ingram

Earl Ingram

Apr 11, 2017

Earl Ingram, 85, husband of Wanda Bishop Ingram, passed Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born May 31, 1931, to the late Lee and Sarah Young Ingram. Earl was retired from R.J. Reynolds. He loved horses, animals, singing and playing music. Additional family survivors are a son, James (Cindy) Harris, a sister, Marie (Ray) Fox, three brothers, Herschel Ingram, Homer...

Debra Lafern Shearer Conyers

Debra Lafern Shearer Conyers

Apr 9, 2017

Debra LaFern Shearer Conyers, 66, wife of Everett Glenn Conyers for 49 years, passed on to eternity Sunday, April 9, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was born November 8, 1950 in Fayette County, KY to the late Virgil Clayton and Devona Kelly Shearer. She was a very involved member of Church of the Savior. Family survivors are...

Etta Seay Holman Lawson

Etta Seay Holman Lawson

Apr 7, 2017

Etta Seay Holman Lawson, 82, widow of Claude Morgan Lawson, passed quietly away on Friday, April 7, 2017 after a short illness. She was born June 30, 1934 to the late Willie Clifford and Iva Belle Robinson Holman. Etta was a long time member of Nicholasville Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and square dancing. Survivors are three children, Terri...

Mary Lucille Marting Gilmore

Mary Lucille Marting Gilmore

Apr 3, 2017

Mary Lucille Martin Gilmore, 102, died April 3, 2017 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. She was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on September 4, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester J. Martin and Rachel Cokeane Martin. She married Calvin H. Gilmore on June 26, 1937. She is survived by 5 children (and their spouses);...

Billie Elaine Jordan Jacobs

Billie Elaine Jordan Jacobs

Apr 1, 2017

Billie Elaine Jordan Jacobs, 80, widow of George Logan Jacobs Sr., passed Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born in Fayette County, KY to the late Elmer O. and June K. Sayre Jordan. Billie was a retired GLPN, member of Edgewood Baptist Church and Al Anon. Family survivors are a daughter, Karen Elaine (Paul) Goldey, two sons, Logan (Marie) Jacobs,...

Delbert Lee Corman

Delbert Lee Corman

Apr 1, 2017

Delbert Lee Corman, 88, widower of Verna Louise Upton Corman, of Wilmore, KY, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was born January 12, 1929 to the late John Wesley and Edna Mae Crank Corman. He later married the love of his life Verna Louise Upton Corman on February 20, 1948. Delbert was a hard worker who devoted 30 years...

Theresa Jane Lorenzi Kenesky

Theresa Jane Lorenzi Kenesky

Mar 28, 2017

Theresa Jane Lorenzi Kenesky, 88, passed Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born January 27, 1920 in Iselin, Pennsylvania to the late Vincent and Mary Magdline Maneabelli Lorenzi. She was a faithful member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. Survivors are a sister, Betty Battaglia and other family members. Memorial Mass will be Noon, Saturday at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Visitation...

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