All Obituaries

Mark Allen Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Fayette County on September 27, 1951 to Jeanie Walton Thompson and the late Reverend John T. Thompson.  He attended the University of Kentucky and worked as a teacher and coach in Jessamine and Mason Counties as well as Burgin Independent School.  He also worked as a design engineer for Polydrain in North Carolina for several years.  Most recently he worked as a...

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Robert Jude Sarmir, 58, of Garrard County, left his earthly home on Monday, June 8, 2020.  He was born January 1, 1962 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert K. and Eleanor Gurick Sarmir.  Rob was a welder and painter, as well as a proud Marine veteran. He appreciated and enjoyed motorcycles.  He leaves his memories with his son Robert J. “Robbie” Sarmir II of Cleveland,  Robbie’s mother, Vicki, and a trusted friend Kimmy.  In addition to his...

Ronald Lewis Browning, 67, father of Andrew Robert and Chad Austin Browning, left his earthly home on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Baptist Heath Care.  He was a native of Paris, KY born August 28, 1953, to the late Manley Lewis Austin and Peggy Moffet Golden.  He had retired from IBM after working there for 30 years and later worked as CNA at the Rose Manor Nursing Home. Being an outdoor person, he loved camping and boating, especially with his family.  His grandchildren were...

Annette Jeter Rigrish, 89, of Nicholasville, KY, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods, Nicholasville, KY. She is survived by three daughters, Rosanne Barkley (Steve), Savannah, GA; Ellen Burrell (Carl) Savannah, GA, Libby Kinstle (Rob), Ashburn, VA; one son, Robert Rigrish (Kelly), Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren, Joe Barkley (Carly) Chicago, IL, Chris Barkley, Chicago, IL, Elizabeth Burrell, Atlanta, GA, William Burrell, Atlanta, GA, Betsy Kinstle,...

A limb has fallen from the Goldey family tree. John L. Goldey, 84, widower of Fredia May Goldey since 2015, and Frances “Frankie” Goldey since 1996, joined them in eternal rest on July 9, 2021 while a resident of Thomson Hood Veterans Center. He was a member of Brookside Baptist Church and had a passion for showing Tennessee Walking Horses. He was an excellent rider winning many trophies.  He will be lovingly remembered by his sons David Goldey, wife Stacy, and Timothy...

Billy Joe Smith, 69, loving and devoted husband of Leann Smith for 33 years, on Thursday, July 8, 2021 went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was one of eight children born to the late Churchill and Lily Gray Smith of Manchester, Kentucky.  Billy Joe was self employed as a farmer, who loved fishing and camping  at his and Leann’s “Happy Place” on the river.  He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He will be fondly...

Thomas Albert “Tom” Ladd, 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, after a brief illness.     He is survived by three daughters, Joan Ladd, Lexington, KY; Elizabeth “Liz” Magedanz (Ben), Versailles, KY; Erin Tadeo (Cirilo), Lexington, KY; one son, Burton “Burt” Ladd (Melanie), Nicholasville, KY; two grandsons, Thomas Simpson (Allison), of Wadsworth, IL, and Travis Simpson...

Valerio Mendoza Garcia left his earthly home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born on June 5, 1961 in Veracruz, Mexico to the late Taurino Mendoza Lopez and Consepcion Garcia Hernandez.  He leaves treasured memories with his son Victor Cesar Mendoza Bernal and his daughter Alicia Mendoza Bernal of Mexico, and his friends and co-workers at Thomas' Car Wash.  No services are planned at this time.  "Dads are ordinary men turned by love...

Michael Edward Goe, 45, widower of Karen Mattingly, left his earthly home on Saturday, June 19, at the UK Hospital, having suffered from heart disease for many years.  He was a native of Jessamine County born Dec. 20, 1975, to Roberta Starnes Spencer and the late Lonnie Goe.  He was self employed in landscaping, loved Halloween, wrestling, building model cars, and hunting for Hot Wheels.  He leaves to cherish his memories with his Mother and children Brittany...