Raymond Sturgeon Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Raymond Sturgeon of Nicholasville, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tom Sturgeon and Arthelas Sparks Sturgeon; his wives, Sarah Elizabeth Sturgeon, Orlie Jean Sturgeon and Frances Wyatt Sturgeon; his brothers, Roy Sturgeon and David Sturgeon; and his sons-in-law, Jake Bentley, D. Eugene David and Donnie Cross.
He is survived by: his daughters, Betty Bentley and Helen Cross; his sisters, Helen Crosthwaite, Angeline Smith and Nellie Morrison; and his grandchildren, Deeandra Teel, Heather Dalton, Jonathon David, Jessica Castillo, Donnie Cross, Jr., Travis Zornoza and Cochise Zornoza. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home (161 Broadway St, Versailles, KY 40383). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at the Sunset Memorial Gardens (3250 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601).
