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Tonda Lea Corman Talcott, age 56, wife of James Richard Talcott of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Tonda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 31, 1968, the daughter of the late Jackie Harris Corman and Linda Clyde Harney Corman. Survivors include a daughter, Jaclyn Ann Mullett, son, Tyler Owen East, stepson, Randall Gast, special grandson Rylan McPherson, a brother Hank Corman, and his wife, Trish, three nephews, Kenneth Scott Phillips, Jeffery Wayne Corman, Austin James Corman, two nieces, Jenny Corman, and Jessi Corman Wilkinson and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Wayne Corman. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Betts & West Funeral Home from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve Tonda and her family in their time of need. The online guestbook can be found at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.
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404 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

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