All Obituaries

Pamela Louise Fryman Ishmael, 58, of Nicholas County, wife of Carl Edward Ishmael, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at UK-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.  Born December 10, 1967 in Nicholas County to the late John Wm. “Pete” & Lucy Evelyn Fryman, she was an employee of Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, and a former employee of Johnson-Mathers Healthcare in Carlisle and Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. She dedicated her life to helping ...

Billy Clark George, 91, of Carlisle, husband of the late Ramona Hollar George, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  Born May 19, 1935 in Nicholas County, he was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired IBM employee, a member of American Legion Post 257 and Headquarters Community Methodist Church. Bill was a true “character” who lived life on this own terms and never knew a stranger. Surviving are a stepson, Michael ...

Timothy Ray “Timmy” Fryman, 64, husband of Missy Myers Fryman, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at his home in Pleasant Valley.  Born September 10, 1961 in Nicholas County to the late Paul Ray & Connie Sue Gray Fryman, he was a lifelong farmer and former employee of Jockey Knitting. Timmy loved spending time outdoors, both on the farm and in the woods hunting. He was blessed with a large collection of trophy bucks and greatly enjoyed collecting knives. Additional ...

Josephine McKee Hughes, 90, wife of 64 years to the late Gerald Hughes, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home in Lexington. Born February 24, 1936 in Nicholas County to the late Bruce Owens & Eunice Belle Callahan McKee, she was a 1955 graduate of Nicholas County High School, where she was voted “Prettiest Girl” by her class. Jo devoted herself to her family and later worked for C.H. Parsons Department Store in Ashland when her children were in school. She was a ...

Donald Ray Sumpter, 72, beloved “Honey” of Melissa Martin Sumpter, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Born December 15, 1953 in Harrison County to the late Arch & Bessie Sutton Sumpter, he worked for many years in construction and maintenance. Honey loved fishing, playing cards, coloring on his table, and playing Monopoly Go! with Melissa and exchanging stickers on the game daily. He also loved playing with Jesse his mother-in-law’s wiener-dog. Donald-Honey will be ...

David Craig Corbitt, 69, of Sharpsburg, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born April 30, 1957 in Gallion, Ohio to the late Robert S. & Gloria Jane Hoffman Corbitt, he was a U.S. Army veteran, a longtime locksmith and a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by several cousins including his care-giver, Jim Mathews of Carlisle. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Deanne Lynn Corbitt, and a special cousin, Dana Marie Corbitt ...

John T. “Johnny” Hamilton, Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home in Nicholas County.  Born November 20, 1947 in Nicholas County to the late John Thomas & Helen Rigg Hamilton, he worked for many years as a water line contractor and had his own company, H&R Construction. Johnny was a talented athlete, having excelled in every varsity sport at Nicholas County High School where he graduated in 1966. He loved riding horses and fox hunting at the ...

Robert Price Shearer, 61, husband of Ginger Myers Shearer, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his home in Carlisle. Born June 19, 1964 in Woodford County to the late Charles Donald & Janet McCuddy Shearer, he worked for more than 30 years as an electrician for Dixon Electric and was a member of Oakland Mills Community Methodist Church. Rob loved crappie fishing, restoring old cars and attending car shows. One of his favorite things was going to NHRA drag races with his dear friend, ...

Harvey Thomas “Tommy” Gillispie, 95, of Bourbon County, husband of the late Mary Della Letcher Gillispie, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle.  Born June 20, 1930 in Bourbon County to the late Carl Thomas & Mabel Wagoner Gillispie, Tommy lived the majority of his life in the Jackstown area. A lifelong farmer, he was involved in many aspects of agriculture over the years having worked for Farmers Tobacco Warehouse, Paris Independent ...

Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County.  Born August 13, 1932 in Ewing to the late Thomas Allen & Josie Pickett Umstattd Helphinstine, she worked for many years as a clerk for the U.S. Government in several areas, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Army Depot at Avon and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She was a longtime member of the Carlisle Christian Church. ...