Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
Oct 21, 1953 - Jan 15, 2026
Woody was such a light. Our organization had the joy of Woody's company at our annual luncheon each May, and it will not be the same this year without his constant smile. Thank you for sharing your light, Woody. May it shine on through everyone lucky enough to have known you. Rest in Peace, friend.
Hannah Brosnan
March 02, 2026 | Lexington, KY | Acquaintance
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 21, 2026
Woody was an absolutely wonderful guy - A terrific photographer who brought a smile to my face whenever I saw him! Rest in peace, my friend.
Carl Nathe
January 20, 2026 | Lexington, KY, KY | Friend
I am so sorry to learn of Woody’s passing. I was honored to meet him through Tops of Lexington several years ago and soon realized his talent was a huge element of every successful event. We just conversed by text last week in response to my inquiry about a photo. I pray that your wonderful memories will sustain you through these difficult times. Pat Thomason
Patricia Wood Thomason
January 20, 2026 | Lexington, KY | Acquaintance
Prayers and condolences to all friends and family. I worked for several years with Janet and Patty at IGA
Mike Morris
January 19, 2026 | Lawrenceburg, KY
What can you say about a legend? He was my car pool buddy for years, and his presence made life better. Woody was a genuinely kind soul and his love for Nancy and pride in his family was evident. His humor would leave you in tears and his love for UK will always be his legend. I will forever cherish the memories and time we spent together. You will never be forgotten and you will always hold a special place in my heart. May you rest in peace.
Laura Fields
January 18, 2026 | Versailles, KY | Friend
I have such fond memories of Woody. I knew him from Anderson Jr. High and then high school. He was always smiling. He was a snappy dresser and very well liked and a good student.
His passion was taking photographs and capturing memories.
Woody took all the Senior high school pictures at our farm. He knew how to bring out smiles that didn’t look rehearsed.
To his wife Nancy and his daughters and their spouses and children, you have my deepest condolences.
Rebecca Morgan
January 18, 2026 | LEXINGTON, KY
Woody always made everyone feel important! I will miss his kind soul. Woody was an icon in this community.
Janie Olmstead Head
January 17, 2026 | Lexington, KY | Friend
My prayers are with you, Nancy, and your family. Im so very sorry. May God keep you close as you navigate the coming days.
Mindy Green
January 17, 2026 | Versailles, KY | Coworker
William Woodrow “Woody” Phillips, II, 72, husband of Nancy Cook Phillips, passed away on January 15, 2026, at University of Kentucky HealthCare. Born October 21, 1953, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Woodrow Phillips and Mildred Hanks Phillips.
A 1972 graduate of Anderson County High School, Woody earned his associate degree in respiratory therapy from the University of Kentucky. He dedicated his career to caring for others, working as a respiratory therapist at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, and later retiring from UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
In addition to his work in healthcare, Woody was well known for his talent in photography. He photographed numerous weddings over the years and most recently provided photography services for TOPS in Lexington. A member of Sand Spring Baptist Church, Woody was an avid University of Kentucky fan and took great pride in maintaining his lawn.
Including Nancy, his wife of 47 years, Woody is survived by two daughters, Sarah White (Josh) and Karla Phillips (Brandon Cheak); four grandchildren, Parker White, Beckett White, Silas Cheak, and Baby Cheak on the way; and two sisters, Patty Goss and Janet Goodlett, both of Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Sand Spring Baptist Church, 1616 Harrodsburg Road, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Dr. Mike Hamrick, Rev. Rick White, and Keith Yarber will officiate. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Serving as pallbearers will be Phillip Tracy, Chuck Tracy, Rick Hanks, Scott Brown, Travis Kays, Jay Crawford, and Chris Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be George Hanks, Keith Yarber, Michael Huang, Vicki Evans, and Dan Koett.
Visitation will be held at Sand Spring Baptist Church on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and on Tuesday after 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
The family asks that in honor of Woody you wear your University of Kentucky attire. GO CATS!
Memorial contributions in memory of Woody Phillips are suggested to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared with the family at ritchieandpeach.com.
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