Clark Legacy Center

Judith "Judy" Carol Rankin, 81, widow of Robert Rankin, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Nicholasville, KY. She was born in Huntington, WV on March 6, 1943, to the late Colen and Virgina Bowen. Judith retired from River Valley High School as a Spanish and English teacher. She loved the beach and especially her home in North Myrtle Beach, SC. She is survived by her son, Robert (Kimberly) Rankin, Jr., Nicholasville, KY; her daughter, Suzanne (Rick) Fullard, Richmond, KY; granddaughter, Samantha (Chandler Fisher) Thornton; grandson, Cole Rankin; one brother, Bob (Jimelle) Bowen. A visitation will be 11am-1pm Friday, January 10, 2025, at Clark Legacy Center, Nicholasville,...

Mr. Don G. True, age 89 of Frankfort, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1935 in Corinth, Kentucky to the late Denver C. and Agnes Marie (Hudson) True. Don was a retired KFC franchise owner, a farmer, a proud 1954 graduate of Owen County High School, and member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Owenton, Kentucky. Always devoted to his family, Don is survived by 2 daughters: Dana True of Owenton, Kentucky, Dona True of Owenton, Kentucky, 1 son: Jarrod True of Nashville, Tennessee, 2 grandchildren Taylor Blair Wilhoite, Drew Howard, 2 great-grandchildren: Sawyer Wilhoite, Aurora Hudson Wilhoite, a close...

Jackie Dean Peters, 85, Jonesborough, died December 14, 2024, in Lexington, KY. Jackie was a native of Carter County and the youngest of the twelve children of Dan S. and Frona Elizabeth Ritchie Peters. He was a graduate of Lane Hill School, Unaka High School, and East Tennessee State University. He was a longtime employee of Great Lakes Carbon, United Data Services, and Sprint, where he worked as a computer programmer/analyst. Since the death of his wife, Dawn Trivette Peters, two years ago, he divided his time between his children in Knoxville and Lexington. Jackie and Dawn were married for sixty years, and they enjoyed many hobbies together, including genealogy, gardening, and traveling;...

Billie Muriel Roaden Engle, 89 years old, of Lexington, Kentucky, died December 12th, 2024. Billie was born to Nora and Ott Roaden in Corbin , Kentucky on July 22, 1935. Billie attended Black Star High School. Billie was preceded in death by parents Nora and Ott Roaden and husband Vencil Delano Engle. Billie is survived by daughter Marsha Melville (Wallace Jones), sons Mark Engle (Tami), Mike Engle (Wendy Bogue). Her grandchildren, Amber Allen ( Ryan), Austin Melville (Alexis Sanchez), and great grandchildren Lillian, Lenox, Eloise and Ireland Allen and a long list of acquired kids and grandkids. Billie was loving and generous to all of her friends and family. She always put others...

Zachary Dale Royal, 24, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Zach was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 18, 2000, to Stephanie (Rob Smith) Royal and the late Johnsie Dale Royal. Zach loved nature, camping, hiking, and anything that involved hanging with his best friends. In addition to his parents, Stephanie and Rob, Zach is survived by his siblings, Kaylee (Kevin Crawley) Royal, Trevin (Kaylee Crutcher) Smith, Mattie Smith, and Braden Smith; a niece, Sutton Crawley and a nephew Palmer Smith; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Tammy Barron, and his paternal grandparents Roger and Brenda Royal; as well as many Aunts and Uncles and cousins that all thought the world of him....

Wilmore, Kentucky. Leigh Ann (Shapiro) Schade, 78, passed away November 25, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on July 27, 1946, in Warsaw, New York, her friends and family helped her to grow up to be a kind, caring and determined individual. Leigh graduated from Warsaw Central High School, and Onondaga Community College. Leigh dedicated herself to the Lockport Senior Citizens Center as Business manager from 1976 to 1980. Leigh shared her expertise in nonprofit accounting by teaching seminars at various non-profit association conferences. Her career also spanned managing major residential properties across multiple states from 1981to 1998. Beyond her professional endeavors, Leigh was a...

Wilmore, Kentucky. Leigh Ann (Shapiro) Schade, 78, passed away November 25, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on July 27, 1946, in Warsaw, New York, her friends and family helped her to grow up to be a kind, caring and determined individual. Leigh graduated from Warsaw Central High School, and Onondaga Community College. Leigh dedicated herself to the Lockport Senior Citizens Center as Business manager from 1976 to 1980. Leigh shared her expertise in nonprofit accounting by teaching seminars at various non-profit association conferences. Her career also spanned managing major residential properties across multiple states from 1981to 1998. Beyond her professional endeavors, Leigh was a...

Mary Katherine Weymouth, 86, of Nicholasville, KY passed away on November 16, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Mary K was born in Boston, MA on December 22, 1937 to the late Frederick Bradley and Mary Frances Murphy. Mary K graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, MA in 1955. She went on to get a bachelor's degree in business and was an office manager at Mayflower Nursing Home in Plymouth, MA for over 30 years. Mary K enjoyed traveling the world with her late husband and family. She was a lover of the theaters and enjoyed western movies. She was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. Mary K was a wonderful mother and devoted...

Mary Katherine Weymouth, 86, of Nicholasville, KY passed away on November 16, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Mary K was born in Boston, MA on December 22, 1937 to the late Frederick Bradley and Mary Frances Murphy. Mary K graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, MA in 1955. She went on to get a bachelor's degree in business and was an office manager at Mayflower Nursing Home in Plymouth, MA for over 30 years. Mary K enjoyed traveling the world with her late husband and family. She was a lover of the theaters and enjoyed western movies. She was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. Mary K was a wonderful mother and devoted...

Mara Francis Rose passed away on November 9, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky surrounded lovingly by her family. She was born on January 5, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Margaret Franklin (Horcek) Byers and Ralph Allen Byers. Mara is survived by her loving husband of 46 wonderful years, Stephen David Rose, son Justin David Rose, son James Adam Rose (Ginnie) and daughter Brittany Rose Cox (Tom). She leaves behind her sister Sharon Jean (the late Marvin Taylor), brother Jeffrey Alan (Anita Byers), and brother Keith Michael along with many loved cousins, nieces and nephews. She will forever be missed by her grandchildren who held a mutual affection toward her, Presley Rose Cox, Andrew...

James Wallace McKinney, Jr., 73, husband of Adele Herald McKinney, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Bonny Blue, Virginia on December 26, 1950, to the late Janell Johnston and James Wallace McKinney, Sr. Mr. McKinney was a long-time member of Nicholasville Methodist Church and worked in sales for Marathon Petroleum. Besides his wife, Adele, those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Janell (Michael) Shaner; sons, James "Jimmy" Wallace (Penny) McKinney, III., Marcus (Marc) Herald (Katherine) McKinney; sister, Roxanne (Billie) Blankenship; brothers, Richard (Connie) McKinney, William "Bill" (Loretta)McKinney; grandchildren, Logan Shaner, Sydney Shaner, Alexa...

Eunice Mae Morris, 91 of Lancaster KY and formerly of Lockport, Il passed away peacefully at her daughter's home with family by her side on October5th, 2024. Eunice was born in Effingham, Il but she resided most of her life in Lockport, IL. Eunice moved to Lancaster, KY eight years ago to live and be cared for by her daughter, Kathy. Eunice worked at Argonne National Laboratory for 37 years where she met and maintained life long friendships. She attended Lockport Christian Church, where she was a dedicated member and church secretary while overseeing the leadership of the nursery. After moving to Lancaster Eunice, once again, made several great friends at Garrard County Senior Center,...

Bonnie Gail Hall, 75, of Nicholasville died September 6, 2024.

James Michael 72, Crowe, of Lexington died August 26, 2024.

Richard Terry Prather, 57, of Nicholasville died August 18, 2024.

Michael "Mickey" Gene Watts, 73, husband of Debra "Debbie" Gibson Watts, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born in Hodgenville, KY on August 7, 1951, to the late Erma Dean Davis and Billy Watts. Besides his wife, Debbie, those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Casey (Kim) Watts, Travis (Lisa) Watts; brother, Freddy Watts; grandchildren, Cody Watts, Quinton Watts, Carson Watts, Mattie Renfro, Lily Watts, Alayna Watts, Nolan Watts; great grandson, Percival Watts; brother-in-law, Coy Gibson and sister-in-law, Vicky Gibson. In addition to his parents, Mickey is preceded in death by his son, Brandon Watts; and infant brother, Sammy. Mickey was a 1969 graduate of...

Teresa "Peachie" Stamper, 73, life partner of Terry Hobbs, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born in Richmond, KY on May 19, 1951 to the late Mable Pittman and Sherman Stamper. Other than her partner, Terry, those left to cherish her memory includes her daughters, Sherry (Wayne) Sparks, Crystal McKinney; sisters, Carolyn Newton, Maryann Hobbs; brother, Jimmy Stamper; grandchildren, Kristen Warner, Tommy Sparks, Tyler Bryant, Hannah Sparks, Andrea McKinney, Joshua Sparks, Matthew Sparks; and great grandchildren, May-Belle Warner, Aerith Warner, and Lilah Warner. She also had a little dog, Malley, whom she loved more than anything. In addition to her parents, Ms. Peachie is...

Jocelyn Renee Douglas, age 52, wife of John Simms Douglas, died at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital Saturday, July 6, 2024. Jocelyn was born August 15, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late John Martin Yurek and Luanne Roggatz Yurek. Jocelyn was raised by Timothy Lawrence Burke and Luanne Roggatz Burke. Jocelyn was a devoted wife and mother, and radiated kindness to everyone she encountered. Jocelyn was a graduate of Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois and received her Cosmetology degree from the Cannella School of Hair Design in Chicago. Jocelyn married her husband, John Douglas, in 1996 in Lexington, Kentucky. Jocelyn's passions were reading, quilting...

Joyce "Skeeter" Noonan, 72, of Nicholasville died July 2, 2024.

Patricia Turner Ashcraft, Daytona Beach, FL, originally from Versailles, KY; born 12/19/1948 moved on to Heaven on June 29, 2024. Patt, who was called Granny by kids and adults alike, was the daughter of the late William and Janie Turner. Besides her parents, Patt was preceded in death by her beloved husband Billy Ray Ashcraft, her brother David Turner, and a grandson, Michael Ashcraft. Patricia is survived by her three children Joey Ashcraft (Lisa), Kymber Angelucci (Geiovanni), and Billy Ashcraft (Edna); grandchildren Catie Bailey (Lamont), Britt Perdue (Zach) and Kendall Arvin; step grandchildren Meghann Stevens (Christian), Colton Haney and Brandy Hosley. Patt found enormous joy in...