All Obituaries

Johnny Wendell Livengood, 87, husband of Nancy Trussell Livengood, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.  Born December 15, 1936 in Nicholas County to the late John & Mary Ritchie Livingood, he was a lifelong farmer, a former IBM employee,  retired after working for Paris Stockyards for 38 years, and also worked for Indian Creek Farm for several years. He and Nancy attended the Ruddles Mill Methodist Church. Johnny was a fun-loving, family man who...

Jack Richard Guy, 84, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington with his wife by his side.  Born July 23, 1939 in Paris, Kentucky, he was a 1959 graduate of Nicholas County High School, spent 2 years at American University in Washington, D.C., and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Jack drove a bus for the San Diego Transit Authority for many years and was a member of the Carlisle Christian Church.  Surviving are his wife, June Tedder Guy; 2 daughters,...

Anna Kay Shearer Sexton, 67, of Carlisle, wife of Darrell D. Sexton, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. A native of Nicholas County born October 18, 1956 to the late Virgil C., Sr. & Devona J. “Jimmie” Kelly Shearer, she was a 1974 graduate of Nicholas County High School, worked many years for Community Action Council, managed the Shepherd Place Apartments and served as Administrator for the New Beginnings Christian Academy. Annie was deeply devoted to...

Donnita Jean Smart Berry, 62, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home in Carlisle. Born September 21, 1961 in Nicholas County, she was a 1979 graduate of Nicholas County High School, a former employee of Jockey International and a member of Oddville Christian Church. Donnita loved attending church and listening to gospel music. She had a heart of gold and would do anything she could to help someone in need. She also enjoyed reading, collecting Christmas decorations, arranging flowers...

Elizabeth Belle Tapp Wills, 83, wife of 65 years to Carl Dean Wills, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at her home in Lexington. Born July 17, 1940 in Nicholas County to the late Allie Francis & Bertie Elizabeth Moore Tapp, she was a 1958 graduate of Nicholas County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. Elizabeth served many years as the Head Genealogist for the Kentucky Historical Society, where she was a pioneer in genealogical research. She co-authored the book...

Beverly Kay Ritchie Waters, 65, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. Born May 9, 1958 in Cynthiana, she was a retired employee of Hansley Mills and of the Baptist Faith. Beverly loved fishing, mowing and spending time with her family.  Surviving are 4 children: Patrick (Susan) Ritchie & Steven Gray (Amy Earlywine), both of Carlisle, Michael Wayne Waters of Paris and Holly Waters; her mother, Wanda Hawkins Ritchie Tincher of...

Nancye Ellen Reid Lyons, 89, wife of the late Ewell Roberts “Bud” Lyons, Sr., passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her home in Carlisle. Born March 22, 1934 in Nicholas County to the late Joseph A. & Catherine Flora Reid, she was a 1952 graduate of Carlisle High School, the owner of Lyons Business Services, Nicholas County Development Corporation Secretary, Nicholas County Hospital Board Secretary, a longtime Girl Scout Troop leader and Trustee of Carlisle Presbyterian...

Jean Downes Clark, 81, formerly of Nicholas County, wife of 57 years to the late Frederick E. “Fred” Clark, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Central Parke Memory Care in Mason, Ohio.  Born July 16, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kenneth & Ann Froncek Downes, she was a devoted homemaker while her boys were growing up, and then went on to be the first in her family to graduate from college while in her 40's. She worked for many years as an administrative...

Diana Lee Ritchie Jackson, 75, wife of 61 years to Lloyd David Jackson, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home in Carlisle. Born May 21, 1948 in Nicholas County to the late William Cletus & Ruby Hedges Ritchie, she attended Nicholas County High School, was a graduate of Kaufman Beauty School in Lexington, partnered in running the local Dairy Queen for many years and was of the Christian faith. Diana owned and operated Diana’s Silver Scissors beauty shop; she loved...

Wilma Gardner Thomas, 92, formerly of Flemingsburg, wife of the late Jack Thomas, died Saturday, February 10, 2024.   Born on March 31, 1931 in Fleming County, the only child of the late Wilburn & Eva Story Gardner, she was a 1950 graduate of Fleming County High School and an avid member of the Flemingsburg Garden Club. Wilma was a devoted member of Flemingsburg Christian Church and Carlisle Christian Church. She loved playing golf and bridge with her friends. She and Jack lived in...