Lowell Tarter

Lowell Tarter, 86, of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Cedarhurst Senior Living.

He was born on December 8, 1939 to the late Brent & Ada (Trimble) Tarter in Nancy, Kentucky. Lowell took great pride in his work as a barber and enjoyed spending his time following the stock market, discussing politics, and tending to his garden. A faithful member of Crosswoods Baptist Church, he lived a life rooted in service and community. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his wife, Maretta Tarter; three daughters, Kimberly Staton, Jill & (Billy) Keys, and Jen & (Adam) Hartley; a brother, Garnett & (Sue) Tarter; four grandchildren, Blair & (Doug) Randall, Kate & (Josh) Winter, Taylor Keys, and Devin Keys; 6 great-grandchildren, Jamey Randall, Laural Randall, Paisley Randall, Elijah Randall, Lydia Winter, Alamander Pierce Winter; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, John, Russ, Lloyd, Bill, RC, Amos, Ed, and Rook; five sisters, Betty, Elsie, Erma, Reva, and Adell; a son-in-law, Alamander Staton; and one great-grandchild, Riley Staton.

Pallbearers will be Eric Maples, Todd Maples, Dean Bryd, Brent Tarter, Adam Hartley, and Marty Trimble. Honorary Pallbearer is Prentice Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in the Chapel at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Bruce officiating.

Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time for services.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.