Obituaries
Lavenia Jane Blaylock
Dec 26, 2018
LaVenia Jane Blaylock, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.She was born on December 12, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jessie and Merty (Thurman) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Donald Johnson, sister, Phyllis Brimm.LaVenia is survived by her daughter, Denise Carol Roberts, granddaughter, Danielle Roberts.A Celebration of LaVenia's Life will take...
Chester Alain Johnson
Dec 26, 2018
Chester Alain Johnson, 80, of Georgetown, Indiana, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born on December 25, 1938, in Stockholm, Kentucky. Chester had tremendous love for his family and enjoyed the time spent with them. He also enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and, above all, speaking with others about the importance of living for...
Linda Malaya Delk
Dec 26, 2018
Linda Malaya Delk, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She retired from Walgreens in New Albany and always enjoyed life to its fullest.She was born on February 10, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Clarence and Mary (Williams) Delk. Linda is survived by her siblings, Clara Hines (Fred), Clarence "Wayne" Delk (Angela), and...
Ethel Mae Taylor Cottrell
Dec 26, 2018
Ethel M. Cottrell, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Ethel retired from Bell South after 32 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement by shopping, gardening and most of all spending time with her family. She was born on January 12, 1934 in Fork Ridge, Tennessee to the late John and Myrtle Taylor. She is...
Russell Jessie
Dec 25, 2018
Russell "David" Jessie, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Teamsters Local 89 and honorably served in the US Air Force.He was born on November 3, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eulis and Virginia (Staples) Jessie. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James...
James Henry Buck Jr.
Dec 25, 2018
James Henry "Bubba" Buck, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. James was veteran of the United States Army.He was born on July 23, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Elizabeth (Harper) Coleman. He is preceded in death by his parents, and Sister, Brenda Greene.James is survived by his Sons, Michael Buck (Monique), James Buck...
Renia Mae Keowen
Dec 25, 2018
Renia Mae Keowen, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born on June 23, 1944 in Qulin, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, Beulah E. (Kiper) Vandiver, 3 brothers, Calvin, Clifford & Larry Vandiver.Renia is survived by her sister, Nancy Thompson of Mt. Washington, brother, Noie (Teresa) Vandiver of Louisville,...
Linda Renee Mahone
Dec 25, 2018
Linda Mahone, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 25, 2018. She was a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church.Visitation will be held on Thursday January 3, 2019 at 11:00 am until the time of the service at 12:00 pm, at Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton St. Louisville, KY 40203. Burial will be at Louisville Cemetery, following the...
Carolyn Sallee
Dec 25, 2018
Carolyn W. Sallee of Louisville died on December 25, 2018. She was 83 years old.A native of Berea, she was a graduate of the University of Louisville and had a master's degree from its Kent School of Social Work. She had a long career as a licensed therapist.She introduced her children to adventure and travel, first as a military family...
Betty Jean Rogers
Dec 25, 2018
Betty Jean Rogers, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born on March 5, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Michael and Margaret (Parrin) Bullock. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph R. Rogers, son, Christopher Rogers.She is survived by her daughter, Monica Miller, daughter, Claudia Rogers, daughter, Rosie Hurtgen, grandson, Joshua...
Anna Laverne Frankum
Dec 24, 2018
Anna Laverne Frankum , 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was born on March 10, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to Curtis and Rose (Bird) Westfall. She was a volunteer at Hazelwood Hospital and a member of Shawnee Baptist Church. Anna loved and was loved by her family and will be deeply missed. She is...
Etta Puckett
Dec 24, 2018
Etta Puckett, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.She was born on January 15, 1949 in Millerstown, Kentucky to Oree and Della Puckett. She is preceded in death by her parents.Henrietta is survived by her Sister, Brenda Sue Puckett, Brothers, William Clark, Mark Clark, Randall Puckett, and Dennis Lee Puckett, Niece, Tina Beck, and Nephew, Michael...
Darlene Goodrich
Dec 24, 2018
Darlene Jane Goodrich, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Cisco, Illinois to the late Harrison and Ledora (Hogue) Rannebarger. She is preceded in death by her husband Milton Dewitt Goodrich. Darlene is survived by her, son, Ken Goodrich. A service will be held at a later date....
Margaret Ann (Kester) Lukas
Dec 23, 2018
Margaret Ann (Kester) Lukas, born June 8, 1931 in Lawrenceville, IL, died December 23, 2018 in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her children: CaroleAnn Lukas-Brito (Victor, d.1996) of Peoria, AZ - Grandsons Ryan of NYC, NY and Payton of San Diego, CA; Mary Gauniel (Paul) of Glen Burnie MD – Grandsons Joshua and Paul both of Glen Burnie MD,...
Vida Joann (Herring) Brading
Dec 23, 2018
Vida "Jo" (Herring) Brading, 74, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was a teacher for 41 years and retired from River Valley Middle School as an art teacher. Jo was an animal lover and enjoyed reading and traveling. Above all of these things, she truly loved her grandchildren and spending time with...
Elizabeth Ann Bohr
Dec 23, 2018
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bohr, age 77 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born in Louisville to the late Joseph Marion and Ethel Madylon Pitts Antle. Betty was a retired registered nurse and former Director of Nursing at The Marion Home. She was a member of Highview Baptist Church. Betty is survived by her loving children, Sharon...
Charles Edward Wilson
Dec 23, 2018
Charles Edward "Ed" Wilson, 88, of Louisville , Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Charles was retired from H.J. Scherich Company. He was a Deacon at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Army veteran of the Korean War.Ed was born on November 13, 1930 in Cub Run, Kentucky to Leonard and Mary Wilson. He is preceded in...
Carroll "C.R." Allen
Dec 22, 2018
Carroll "C.R." Allen, 73, of Louisville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Carroll enjoyed hunting and fishing, working with his hands, anything that would get him outside and when grandchildren visited. He was a well loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed. He was born on February 20, 1945 in Wise, VA to Sam...
James Michael Clay
Dec 22, 2018
James Michael "Jim" Clay, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He loved to travel and scuba dive and was even known to swim with sharks. Jim was a gifted guitar player and had a passion for music. He was a member of Underwood Baptist Church in Underwood. Jim was a proud veteran of the...
Patricia Boegel Colburn
Dec 22, 2018
Patricia "Pat" Colburn, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandson. She also like spending time with her girlfriends and family. She was born on August 2, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Arthur and Evelyn (Martin) Boegel. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister,Barbara Brockway Boegel; and nephew,...
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