All Obituaries

Wanda Gayle Masters, 72, widow of Johnny Masters, left her earthly home on Thursday, June 4, surrounded by her children Sharon Webb, husband Jeff, Jennifer Shearer, husband Lee and Johnny Masters, Jr. wife Crystal.  Wanda was a native of Jessamine County one of 3 children born to the late Clay and Minnie Frances Robinson Cartwright.  She loved crafting, quilting, sewing, baking, and making candy.  She was also a retired employee of Hospital Specialty where she was a...

Rankin G. Peel, Jr., 60, widower of Lois Poinier Peel since 2019, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.  He was born in Lexington on July 22, 1959 to the late Rankin G., Sr. and Violet Marie Fryman Peel.  A Gathering will be planned for his community of co-workers, friends, and family at a future date.  Hager & Cundiff values nothing more than the trust given to us to care for Rankin.

William Wayne Hayden, born February 20, 1962, ended his battle with pancreatic cancer Sunday, May 24th at his home in Nicholasville.  He was 58 years old. He was a long-time resident, prominent local business owner, and active community participant of Jessamine County for over 35 years. Throughout his many years he served our community in just about any way he could: as a coach for Jessamine County Youth Soccer Association, as a deacon in local churches, as a member of SBDM councils at...

James Michael “Mike” Crutcher, 41, father of Kaylee and Weslea Crutcher, left his earthly home on Sunday, May 24.  He was a patient of UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.  He was born in Lexington Ky to Mark Reed and Rwanda Crutcher on Nov 25, 1978.  He was an excellent mechanic and worked along side his Dad, Mark. He loved basketball-whether he was a spectator or a participant, it didn’t matter.  Mike loved his children and being outdoors.  In...

Marjorie Reynolds Partin, 92, loving wife of Charles Partin for 69 years, left her earthly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  She was a native of Jessamine County born April 1, 1928, to the late John L. and Frances Price Reynolds.  Marjorie has been a devoted member of St. Luke Catholic Church her entire life. She also  loved to collect and refinish antiques with her husband.  In earlier years she liked to play Bridge with friends. She was a homemaker and spent many years...

Beverly Anita Maddox Switzer, 77, loving wife of 46 years to David Switzer, left her earthly home on Monday, May 18, surrounded by her family.  She was a native of Casey County, one of the six children of the late Allen Thomas and Hallie Pauline Carey Maddox.  Beverly was a Registered Nurse and former employee of Thomson Hood Veterans Center and Wesley Village.  Her favorite pastimes were NASCAR and UK Basketball.  In addition to her husband she will be fondly remembered...

Ann Alcorn Erickson, loving wife of Harry Gene Erickson, left her earthly home on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020, while in St. Joseph Hospice Care Unit. She was a native of Highbridge, KY and the daughter of the late Clarence and Rachel Welsh Alcorn.  Ann was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church, a retired nurse at Thomson Hood Veterans Center, and long time nurse for the late Phyllis Corbitt M.D. in Wilmore.  She loved yard sales and was a dedicated grandmother to...

William Edward “Ed” Ridgway, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home in Lexington.  He was born June 9, 1955 to the late Dalton and Mary Thacker Ridgway.  Ed worked in security for Columbia Gas.  His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, Silas and Savannah, whom he loved very much.  He also leaves his memories with his daughter Heather Ridgway, his son Nathan Ridgway, wife Lauren, and his sister Louise Goldey.  Cremation...

Betty “JoJo” Blevins, 74 daughter the late Rufus and Pearl Shea Blevins left her earthly home on Wednesday May 6, 2020, while at St Joseph East Hospital.  She was a native a Jessamine County born Sept. 7, 1945.  Betty was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and she loved working puzzles, gardening, cooking and especially cleaning. It has been said that not a speck of dirt could escape her.  She will be fondly remembered by her sister and her husband Melissa...

Dewey L. Thornton, 75, loving husband and best friend of Goldie Shelton Thornton, left his earthly home on Sunday, April 26, at Baptist Health Care.  He was one of seven children born in Jessamine County to the late George M. and Alice McCullough Thornton.  He loved  the outdoors, fishing and hunting, but his real passion and a special talent was in making  knives from various types metals with intricate details and handles.  He spent many hours hand forging the...