All Obituaries

James Lee Spicer, 48, son of Adriane Shropshire and the late Cecil Spicer left his earthly home  July 28, 2020 at  the Landmark of Lancaster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was a native of Jacksonville, FL.  born on May 13, 1972, and lived most of his life in Kentucky.  Jimmy was a fun loving man who enjoyed singing karaoke, dancing, fast  sports cars and animals.  He will be fondly remembered by his son James Mason Spicer, his devoted sister Susan...

Lloyd Elwood Welch III, 31, left his earthly home on Tuesday, July 28, at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born in Lexington but was a life long resident of Jessamine County.  He was born May 21, 1989, to Lloyd Elwood Welch II and Jamie Ann Callahan,  He loved being outdoors and was a certified Brick Mason and liked working on horse farms but fishing was his favorite pastime.  Elwood was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.  He will be remembered by his...

Emily Marie Fleming infant daughter of James Fleming and Salena Rojas entered this world for a brief time on June 28, 2020, at Baptist Health Care.  Her parents had the joy of being able to hold her and share their love for this beautiful baby daughter.  In addition to her parents, her brief time leaves sad hearts with her maternal grandparents Jose and Juanita Rojas, paternal grandparent James Fleming, Jr. paternal great  grand parents Don and Krystal Brown, maternal great...

Shirley C. Burton, 84, widow of Douglas Brown Burton, joined her husband on Father’s Day, June 21, in eternal rest.  She was a native of Bristol, Tennessee, born Oct. 6, 1935.  She was a Safety Inspector for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and also for Hospital Specialty.  Shirley will be greatly missed by those who traveled on North Second Street as she always sat on her front porch at the corner of Second and Walnut to greet those people with a friendly...

Lorene Tucker Helton, 77, of Louisville, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Baptist Health Louisville.  She was born to the late William and Eliza Bryant Tucker on February 11, 1943 in Powell County, KY.  Lorene was a former resident of Rose Terrace Lodge in Nicholasville.  She leaves her childhood memories with her brother Roger Tucker, wife Betty, of Stanton, KY.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Cecil and Rodney Tucker. ...

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...

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...