Obituaries
Bruce Lackey
May 4, 2026
Bruce Edward Lackey was born July 3rd 1950 to Mary Rose and Hallous Lackey, Sr. in Louisville, Kentucky
He joined Third Christian Church at an carly age. He was a 1969 Graduate of Louisville Central High School, He vas a long time worker of General Electric (GE) and retired from employment. He was an excellent cook and an avid University of...
Juanita Marie Edmondson
May 4, 2026
Juanita passed away on May 4, 2026, and was born in Louisville Kentucky April 5, 1932, to John and Marie Crumes. Her father worked at G.E. and did other odd jobs while her mother was a homemaker. Juanita was baptized at St. Stephen Baptist Church in 1948, by the late Rev. B. J. Miller, Sr. Juanita graduated from Central High...
Charlotte Shoopman-Girdley
May 4, 2026
Charlotte Shoopman-Girdley, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born Charlotte Nation on May 27, 1949, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Charlotte’s journey began in Shelbyville, where she was raised by her parents,...
Bruce Hall
May 4, 2026
William Bruce Hall (Bruce) of Louisville peacefully passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 after an extended illness, with his loved ones by his side. He was born May 8, 1943 to Robert Craig Hall and Charlotte Robards Hall and grew up with his brother Thomas Craig Hall, and sisters, Virginia Hall and Alice Hall Hamilton, (Rowe). His parents, brother and...
Phyllis Ann Diaz
May 4, 2026
Phyllis Ann Spangler Diaz, 89, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. Born on April 5, 1937, in Longacre, West Virginia. A graduate of Montgomery High School in West Virginia, later she worked at Hykens, where she specialized in selling designer clothing, bringing style and elegance to many.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Anna Foster (Mark McQuillen), and son Michael...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Hutchinson
May 4, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Ann (Kennedy) Hutchinson, passed away on May 4, 2026. Born on June 25, 1940, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Patty lived a life marked a devotion to her family, and a passion for creativity she nurtured from her youth until her final days.
From her early years, Patty displayed a remarkable artistic talent. As a high school student, she proudly became...
Brayden David Maggard
May 4, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Brayden David Maggard, a radiant light in the lives of all who knew him. Born on November 25, 2014, in Elizabethtown, KY, Brayden graced this world with a gentle spirit and an affectionate personality that could brighten any room. He peacefully left us on May 4, 2026, in Georgetown,...
Dorris "Cooney" Trice, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Dorris "Cooney" Trice, Jr., a devoted family man and steadfast worker, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Born on March 15, 1955, in Christian County, Kentucky, he lived a life marked by dedication, humility, and a straightforward approach to both work and family.
Dorris was a very hard worker who devoted many years to his career before retiring. He was...
Jennifer Lynn Alford
May 3, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Alford, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 51.
Born on October 18, 1974, Jennifer was a woman of deep faith and boundless love. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—cooking delicious meals that delighted her family, sharing laughter...
Barbara A. Freeman
May 3, 2026
Barbara A. Freeman, age 76 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 2, 1950 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky to the late Bevin and Rosa Belcher Rose. She grew up in Pound, VA . and met the love of her life, Eugene in 1966 then married...
Pamela Kay King
May 1, 2026
Pamela Kay King, a gentle and loving soul who touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on May 14, 1955, Pamela lived a life defined by unwavering kindness, selflessness, grace, and an extraordinary capacity to love. To know Pamela was to feel welcomed, comforted, and deeply cared for.
Above all...
Samuel "Sammy" Hughes
May 1, 2026
Samuel N. Hughes "Sammy", 58 of Louisville, passed away on May 1, 2026. Born October 6, 1967, he was a lifelong Louisvillian.
Sammy was the kind of person you could count on - plain and simple. He took great pride in being dependable, whether it meant showing up for work, helping family, answering a call or being there when someone needed...
Betty Jane Griffin
May 1, 2026
Betty Jane Griffin, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and Grammy to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was strong willed and independent, but always present for her family. Betty had a passion for capturing memories with her family and could always be found taking videos...
Bobby Earnest
Apr 30, 2026
Bobby Earnest, a beloved husband, father, and papaw passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 30, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1936, in Welch, West Virginia, to his late parents, Jess and Ainer Earnest.
Bobby enjoyed a simple life and set the standard for a hard working family man. He loved his family and was always...
Elmer Harris Cheatwood
Apr 30, 2026
Elmer Harris Cheatwood Jr. also known as "Gramps", age 97, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Harris was a devout Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart and never failed to share his faith with people who crossed his path. He treasured his life with Sue deeply and sharing their story. He enjoyed watching...
Brenda Henderson
Apr 30, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Henderson, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend and cherished member of her community. Brenda was born on May 20, 1952, in Louisville, KY, and she departed this life on April 30, 2026. Her journey was marked by an extraordinary dedication to family, faith, and service.
Brenda...
John Thomas Watson
Apr 30, 2026
John Thomas "Tom" Watson, aged 80, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born on March 31, 1946, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, Tom lived a life marked by service, dedication, and gentle strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Tom built a longstanding and respected...
John Thomas "Tommy" Ballard
Apr 30, 2026
John Thomas “Tommy” Ballard, 86, of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 30, 2026. He was born August 12, 1939, in LaGrange to the late John Hillery Ballard and Beatrice Sutherland Ballard.
Tommy lived by the values of God, family and hard work. He was a proud patriot who loved his country and community. Above all,...
Lianne R. Coates
Apr 30, 2026
Lianne R. Coates (Warner) was born on October 27, 1954 in Juneau, Alaska, to the late Peter Warner and Audrey Feero. A Sellersburg, Indiana, resident passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.Lianne lived a full and adventurous life. She owned her own shoe store, spent a summer commercial fishing, worked as a waitress, worked for an airline, served as a...
Barbara Sue Wright
Apr 30, 2026
Barbara Sue Wright, née Prather, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Born on May 3, 1940, in New Haven, Kentucky, Barbara lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an enduring spirit that touched all who knew her.
Barbara was a beloved wife to Victor Wright, who stood by her side through the years with unwavering love and devotion. She...
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