Obituaries

Lisa L. Easton

August 9, 2018

Easton, Lisa Loraine, 61, passed away on August 9, 2018. She is survived by her children Rashad Porter and Archie Porter; mother Nedetta Easton; sisters, Kathy Ferrell, Tellisa Turner, Valarie Kindel, LaShannon Akins, and Danielle Easton; brothers, G...

Bonita Neal

August 5, 2018

Neal, Bonita, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church at Shively Heights. She is survived by her children Marquita Brown and Brittany Neal; sisters, Connie Dennis, and Rhonda Dennis; four grandchildren; ...

Mattie H. VanDyke

August 4, 2018

VanDyke, Mattie Helenora, 80, passed away on August 4, 2018. She was a member of Cable Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter who passed at birth. She is survived by her children, Chester VanDyke, Shermayne VanDyke, and Re...

Joseph M. Harris

August 3, 2018

Harris, Joseph McClure, 52, passed away on August 3, 2018. He is survived by his children Terri Lewis and DeAngelo Durham; sister, Jackie Tyler; brothers, Roy Harris, Anthony Harris, James Harris, and Ricardo Allen; and three grandchildren. Funeral s...

Bobbie Ann Tolliver

July 30, 2018

Tolliver, Bobbie Ann, 65, passed away on July 30, 2018. She is survived by her brother David Hayden. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 11, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & L...

Judy Larone Perkins

July 26, 2018

Perkins, Judy Larone, 64, of Louisville, passed away on July 26, 2018. She is survived by her siblings, Billie Jean Ayers, William H. Perkins, and Donald W. Perkins. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a....

William Foster Gartin

July 23, 2018

Gartin, William Foster Sr., 58, passed away on July 23, 2018. He is survived by his children, Abrial Sanders (Farrell), and William Gartin, Jr.; mother, Vivian Gartin; siblings, Jacquelyn Gartin, Toccara gartin, Michael Gartin, Charles Gartin, and Ar...

Norman Leslie Simpson "Bike"

July 18, 2018

Simpson, Norman Leslie “Bike”, 71, passed away on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his wife Tirana Simpson; children, Keneathe Brown, Juan Simpson, Shaunta Simpson, Tirana Dishman, and Craig Simpson; mother, Rosetta Gray; siblings, Altair Bey and...

Marilyn Ann Lanier

July 18, 2018

Lanier, Marilyn Ann, 65, passed away on July 18, 2018. She is survived by her children Anthony Lanier and Dequan Lanier; siblings, Alisa Fletcher-Scott, Joetta Clayton, Geraldine Buckley, Dale Burden, James (Lil James) McGinnis; caregiver and grandda...

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Joe Louis Burton

July 14, 2018

Burton, Joe Louis, 71, passed away on July 14, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his children, Rodney Camp, Aletha Howard, Richard Burton, Reneta Graves, and Alicia O’Bannon; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Serv...

Darrell Sylvester Rudolph

July 11, 2018

Rudolph, Darrell Sylvester, 60, passed away on July 11, 2018. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at New Golden Star Baptist Church, 115 Steedley Drive. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Pre...

Lawanda Denise Garner "Nitty"

July 8, 2018

Garner, Lawanda Denise, "Nitty", 52, passed away on July 8, 2018. She is survived by her children Stephanie Edelen, Vernisa Garner, April Garner, Destinie Garner, Devon Garner, Tori Strickland, and Stephon Garner; seven sisters, five brothers; and se...

Earnest L. Robertson, Sr.

June 21, 2018

Robertson, Earnest L. Jr., 55, passed away on June 21, 2018. He is survived by his children Mytica Robertson and Earnest Robertson, III; siblings, Karen Bibbs, Diane Gordon, Marlena Kelly, Otis Maxwell, and Deborah Day; and one grandchild. Funeral se...

Archie Bea Bedingfield

June 14, 2018

Bedingfield, Archie Bea, 86, passed away on June 14, 2018. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Visitation will be 6 – 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyon...

Catherine Letitia Fletcher

June 4, 2018

Fletcher, Catherine Letitia, 86, passed away on June 4, 2018. She is survived by her brother Nathaniel Crumes. Services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, ...

Antonio Da'Shawn Cole

May 5, 2018

Cole, Antonio Da'Shawn, 19, passed away May 5, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday with the 1 p.m. funeral service scheduled at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. "Tony" attended Iroquois High School and graduated f...

Zion Le'Shaun Hanley

April 29, 2018

Hanley, Zion Le'Shaun, 18, passed away April 29, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, followed by the funeral at 12 noon, both at Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2636 Virginia Ave. "Ziggy" was born in Louisville, KY, on July...

Yolanda Evonne Blevins "Wanda"

April 20, 2018

Blevins, Yolanda Evonne “Wanda”, 66, passed away on April 20, 2018. Funeral will be 12 noon on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Lynn Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 2117 W. Maple St. with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday ...

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Roger Gaines Hicks

April 10, 2018

Hicks, Roger Gaines, 56, passed away on April 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife Myra Hicks; children Tamu Henderson, Keisha Gray, and Roger Hicks, III; mother, Ruth Hicks; siblings, Jean Smith, Judith Smith, Juanita Adams, and Preston Hicks; nine ...

Cheryl Denise Elliott

April 7, 2018

Elliott , Cheryl Denise, 56, passed away on April 7, 2018. She is survived by her children Damond and Chernise Elliott; brother, Ray Elliott; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitatio...

Yolanda Jean Branch

April 5, 2018

Branch, Yolanda Jean, 62, passed away on April 5, 2018. She is survived by her siblings Paulette Slaughter, Carol Umeh, Toni Slaughter, and Twana Lavell. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitation beginning at 12 noon and funeral ...

James Henry Johnson

April 4, 2018

Johnson, James Henry, 65, passed away on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his children DaShun Johnson and Gabrielle Brooks; siblings, Louis Calvin, Iona Fant, Ella Holland, Charles Johnson, Eva Brewer, Shelia Vernon, and Richard Johnson; and three gr...

Theresa Ann Lee Powell

April 4, 2018

Powell, Theresa Ann Lee, 57, passed away on April 2, 2018. She is survived by her children Orlandrall, Randall, Deonize, and Gary Lee, and Donte Sowell; mother, Queen Ester Lee; brothers, David and Curtis Lee; 32 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchild...

William E. Johnson, Jr. "WeeDee"

April 4, 2018

Johnson, William Edward, Jr., “WeeDee”, 47, passed away on April 4, 2018. Services will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Antioch Baptist Church, 3315 Dixie Hwy. Profes...

Naomi Maxine Bibb

April 4, 2018

Bibb, Naomi Maxine, 85, passed away on April 4, 2018. She is survived by her son Anthony Brown (Ebony); brother, Elmore Hoosier; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral ...

Gregory Antonio Fant

March 26, 2018

Fant, Gregory Antonio, 59, passed away on April 2, 2018. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Edward V. Williams

March 13, 2018

Williams, Edward V., 75, passed away on March 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife Pastor Wanda S. Williams; children, Londa Henderson, Sherry Simmons, Micah Williams, Daniel Williams, Jocelyn Golden, and Angel Malone; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-...

Elizabeth Isola Bailey

March 12, 2018

Bailey, Elizabeth Isola, 96, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Diana Boyd; four grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 with visitat...

Paul Wayne Mitchell

March 8, 2018

Mitchell, Paul Wayne, 67, passed away on March 8, 2018. He is survived by his children Paul Rose, Gloria Rose, Heidi Johnson, and Kristian Mitchell; mother, Sadie Mae Mitchell; siblings, Samuel, John, Larry, Terry, and Gwen Mitchell; 11 grandchildren...

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David Lee Lyons

March 7, 2018

Lyons, David Lee, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a retired Captain for LMPD and U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Lyons; son, David Lyons, Jr.; stepdaughters, Cheryl Coley and Rachel Reliford; sisters, Reb...

Purple Nicole Mitchell

March 3, 2018

Mitchell, Purple Nicole, 52, passed away on March 3, 2018. Services will be held Monday, March 12, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Professional services by Rodg...

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Charles Ward Hardin

February 28, 2018

Hardin, Charles Ward, 95, passed away on February 28, 2018. He was a retiree of Fischer Packing Co., member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Mary R. Hardin; his daughters, Delores Wardell and Patricia An...

Lee Thelma Mask

February 26, 2018

Mask, Lee Thelma, 86, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her children, Daisy Grant (Benjamin), Robert Mask (Rosezetter), Roy Mask (Lydia), Shirley Warren (Don), and Gerald Mask (Betty); sisters, ...

Michael Anthony Winters

February 18, 2018

Winters, Michael Anthony, 22, passed away on February 18, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Pewee Valley, 7102 Old Floydsburg Road, Pewee...

Margaret B Wright

February 15, 2018

Wright, Margaret B., passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Services will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Breath of Life United Methodist Church, 1563 Clara Avenu...

Isaiah Jawon Snoddy

February 15, 2018

Snoddy, Isaiah Jawon, 28, passed away on February 15, 2018. Memorial service was held Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Bates Memorial Baptist Church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Beverly Louise Jones

February 13, 2018

Jones, Beverly Louise, 59, passed away on February 13, 2018. She is survived by her children Terrance Jones , Albert Jones, Ashley Jones, Chesimon Jones, Whitney Todd (Jones), Mercedes Johnson, Dynasty Jones, Majik Jones, Lexus Jones, and Remi Jone...

Charles Edward Malone

February 11, 2018

Malone, Charles Edward, 60, passed away on February 11, 2018. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Fri...

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Benedict Allen

February 7, 2018

Allen, Benedict, 64, passed away on February 7, 2018. He is survived by his children Benedict Allen, Jr., Ashley Allen, Latashua Bright, and Nilia Dockery; siblings, Timothy Coleman, Anna Jackson, Laura Guest, Cora English, Patricia Long, and Mark Al...

Larry Douglas Goodner

February 6, 2018

Goodner, Larry Douglas, 67, passed away on February 6, 2018. He is survived by his children Alexandra, Kevin, and Nolan Goodner; siblings, Vernida and Darryl Goodner; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, February 9, 2018 with visitatio...

DeAngelo Maurice Cooper "Dion"

February 4, 2018

Cooper, Deangelo Maurice, 42, passed away on February 4, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Oakland Baptist Church, 1226 Algonquin Pkwy. Interment: Louisville ...

Ricky Lynn Anderson

February 4, 2018

Anderson, Ricky Lynn, 64, passed away on February 4, 2018. Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Marrs Memorial Baptist Church, 1310 Cecil Avenue. Professional services ...

Billy Joe Kelly

February 3, 2018

Kelly, Billy Joe Jr., 49, passed away on February 3, 2018. He is survived by six children; his parents, Martha Murphy and Billy Joe Kelly, Sr.; siblings, Andre Murphy, Aubrey Murphy, Jr., and Richard Macklin; and three grandchildren. Services will be...

Andre Gromyka Mitcherelle Jackson, II

February 3, 2018

Jackson, Andre Gromyka Mitcherelle II, 44, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on February 3, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 with visitation at 9 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Twelfth Street Primitive Baptist ...

Latricia Ann Priest

February 2, 2018

Priest, Latricia Ann, 63, passed away on February 2, 2018. Services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 with visitation will beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Magazine Street Seventh Day Adventice, 1942 Magazine Stree...

Carolyn Ann Stum

February 1, 2018

Stum, Carolyn Ann, 71, passed away on February 1, 2018. She is survived by her siblings Greg Stum, Robert Stum, Jr., and Jeffrey Stum. Services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow...

Cynthia Ann Collier

January 30, 2018

Collier, Cynthia Ann, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She is survived by her children Phyllis, Charles, and Donna Collier. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Jefferson Gardens, 3725 St. Joseph ...

Anthony Wayne Montgomery

January 30, 2018

Montgomery, Anthony Wayne, 49, passed away on January 30, 2018. He is survived by his children Anthony Maddox, Tirelle Maddox, Ronzel Montgomery, and Santonio Hickman; three sisters; and four brothers. Services will be held Saturday, February 10, 201...

Mary Joanne Thomas

January 29, 2018

Thomas, Mary Joanne, 58, passed away on January 29, 2018. She is survived by her children Steven Thomas, Mahogany Boleyjack, and Felton Spain; siblings, Martha Gough, Frances Thomas, Deborah Thomas, Danny Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Johnny Thomas; seven g...

Kevin Lawrence Conley

January 28, 2018

Conley, Kevin Lawrence Sr., 66, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife Faith E. Conley; children, Keisha L. Conley, Aprile Parry, LaToya Walker, Kevin L. Conley, Jr., Niva Spada, Desmond Conley, and Kavonne Bibb-Brooks; s...

Andre Eugene Johnson

January 26, 2018

Johnson, Andre Eugene, 35, passed away on January 26, 2018. He is survived by son Dez’Moni Berkley; and his siblings, Taaj Clark-Uthman, Barbara Clark, Phyliss Clark, Clarissa Andrews, Rene’ Clark-Jordan, Sanitra Clark-Brown, Dujuan Eddings, Juju...

Perry Anthony Yelder

January 25, 2018

Yelder, Perry Anthony, 59, passed away on January 25, 2018. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 31, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. at funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Canaan Baptist Church, 3344 Oleanda Ave. Interment: Green Meadow...

Rita Ann Shepherd

January 25, 2018

Shepherd, Rita Ann, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 with visitation at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Anderson Street. Interme...

John Henry Holt "Skipper"

January 24, 2018

Holt, John Henry “Skipper”, 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He is survived by his siblings Linda Thornton, Patricia Williams, Carolyn Eleby, Michael, Lalita, David, Theron, and Amose’ Holt. Services will be held Tuesday, January...

Jacquelyn Danita Patterson

January 24, 2018

Patterson, Jacquelyn Danita, 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She is survived by her siblings Anita Jones, Victoria Jessup, Marie Jessup, Roscoe Frazier, Jr., and Robert Frazier, Sr. Services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 wit...

Sylvester Peterson

January 20, 2018

Peterson, Sylvester, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 12 noon at West End Baptist Church, 1400 S. 4th Street. Interment will...

Barbara Jean Beard

January 17, 2018

Beard, Barbara Jean, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She is survived by her niece and caregiver Debra King. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street...

George Anthony Jones

January 16, 2018

Jones, George Anthony, 28, passed away on January 16, 2018. He is survived by his mother Connie Buford; brother, Eddie Smith, Jr.; sisters, Erica Young (Pebbles), and Crystal Hector. Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 with visitation...

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George Leonard Griffin, III

January 15, 2018

Griffin, George Leonard III, 82, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Anchorage, AK. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife Ann D. Griffin. Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 15th...

Irene Persley

January 14, 2018

Persley, Irene Marie, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Miracle Temple of Deliverance, 2208 Dixie Hwy. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Pres...

Vivian Lee Mattingly

January 13, 2018

Mattingly, Vivian Lee, passed away on January 18, 2018. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street...

Sandra Sewell

January 8, 2018

Arrangements are currently pending....

George Spurley

January 7, 2018

Spurley, George, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 He is survived by his children; Ann Jackson, Norma Spurley, Georgella Spurley, Helen Smith (Ron), David Spurley (Netta), Karon Spurley; siblings; Pearl Caldwell, Sara Garnett, Robert Spurle...

Arletta Louise Parr

January 7, 2018

Parr, Arletta Louise, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. She is survived by her son Timothy E. Johnson; brother, Parnell Parr, Jr.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Se...

Louella Green

January 3, 2018

Green, Louella, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by hers sons Brian Alexander and Clifford Alexander; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at ...

Amanda Woods Carter

December 31, 2017

Carter, Amanda Woods, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was a member of Canaan Christian Church. She is survived by her children Willie Woods, Ronald Woods (Alice), Michael Woods, Robert Woods, Joyce Oldham (Roger), Larry Woods, and C...

Kevin Demond Arnold

December 31, 2017

Arnold, Kevin Demond, 31, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2018, visitation at 10 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at First Gethsemane Baptist Church, 1159 Algonquin Pkwy. Intermen...

Gregory Schaefer Bright

December 28, 2017

Bright, Gregory Schaefer, 68, passed away on December 28, 2017. At the family's request, a private memorial will be held on Saturday, January 6. 2018....

Justine Gober-Williams

December 27, 2017

Gober-Williams, Justine, 53, passed away December 27, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Greater Friendship MB Church, 2325 Osage Ave., followed by the funeral at 12 Noon. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional ...

David Burton Mask, Jr.

December 26, 2017

Mask, David Burton, Jr. 87, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife LeeThelma Mask; children, Daisy Grant (Benjamin), Robert Mask (Rosezetter), Roy Mask (Lydia), Shirley Warren (Don), and Gerald Mask (Betty); sisters, Mab...

Frances V. Gilliam

December 24, 2017

Gilliam, Frances V., 98 of Indianapolis departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Frances was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Her husband of 70 years, Clarence W. Gilliam, Sr., proceeded her in death. She was a member of Greater Northwest Bapt...

Marvin Hart Abstain

December 19, 2017

Abstain, Marvin Hart, Jr., 80, passed away December 19, 2017, at Norton Audubon Hospital. He is survived by his children, Marvin Abstain, III and Randall Abstain; sister Mary Catherine Charleston; brother, Marshall Abstain (Laura); 10 grandchildren a...

Laila Oasis Dixon

December 19, 2017

Dixon, Laila Oasis, 43, of Clarksville, IN, passed away on December 19, 2017, at Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of House of Prayer Ministries. She is survived by her daughter, Emarie S. Marshall; three sisters, Anttiva, Iesha and Shakiyla ...

Marvin Hart Abstain, Jr.

December 19, 2017

Abstain, Marvin Hart, Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Corinthian Baptist Church, 1916 W. Jefferson St. Interment: Petersburg Ce...

Gloria Latrice Younge

December 18, 2017

Younge, Gloria Latrice, 49, passed away at Norton Hospital on December 18, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Greene; daughter, Ashley Cooper; sister Jacqueline Greene and two grandchildren. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30...

Robert Lee Bowdre "Billy Bird"

December 16, 2017

Bowdre, Robert Lee "Billy Bird", 67, passed away December 16, 2017. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Louisville, KY, to the union of Lawrence Bowdre and Mable Fitzpatrick. "Billy Bird" was known all over the city for his harmonica playing and singi...

Benita Lynn Small

December 14, 2017

Small, Benita Lynn, 42, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She is survived by her husband Mark Small; children, Mark, Maleya, and Ma'Lonnie Small; mother, Elaine Outlaw; and one grandchild. Visitation will begin 12 noon Monday, December 18, ...

Janice Renice Peterson

December 14, 2017

Peterson, Janice Renice, 52, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She is survived by her daughters Nicole Peterson, Ashley Peterson, Tanisha Peterson, and Diamond Downs; and one grandchild. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21, ...

Carol Denise Craighead

December 4, 2017

Craighead, Carol Denise, 57, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. She is survived by her son Donte Williams and Chauncy Craighead (nephew); siblings Darlene and Annette Craighead, Renee Carson, Albert Hansbrough, Beverly Franklin, Louis and Dewy ...

Bettie Delores Thompson

November 30, 2017

Thompson, Bettie Delores, 88, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at West Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 1725 W. Chestnut St. Interment: Zachar...

Robvieon D'Sean Evans

November 28, 2017

Evans, Robvieon D’Sean, “Robbie”, 17, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2017. Private funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Ho...

Robert Sean Taylor

November 26, 2017

Taylor, Robert Sean, 43, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Funeral will be 12 noon Saturday, December 2, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1026 Dixie Hwy. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkar...

Ethel Lee Hall

November 22, 2017

Hall, Ethel Lee, 48, passed away on November 22, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1025 Dixie Hwy. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral...

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Joe Louis Wells, Jr.

November 8, 2017

Wells, Joe Louis Jr., 62, passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2017. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Wells; children, Anisha Lane (Elco Tchibozo-Fofo), and Joe L. Wells, III (Holly); mother, Allie Carr-Lee (Joe); ste...

Angulia Ceylia Cobbs

November 7, 2017

Cobbs, Angulia Ceylia, 28, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Drive. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery. Profession...

Gregory Eugene Chinn

November 4, 2017

Chinn, Gregory Eugene, 55, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. www.economywithdign...

Terry Dwayne Jones

November 3, 2017

Jones, Terry Dwayne, 25, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. His is survived by his siblings, Ashley, Maurishen, Darryl and Jordon Gaither. Visitation will 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2600 Virginia Avenue, with the funera...

Annie Ruth Mack

November 3, 2017

79, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Drive. Interment: Highland Memory Gardens. Professional services by Rodgers-Awk...

Daryl Dwayne Spence

November 2, 2017

Spence, Daryl Dwayne, 50, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. He is survived by his father Charles Bullock; children, LeQuita Rodriquez, Karla and Klarita Lee: brothers, Michael and Shan Spence, Charles Hayden, Tony Lewis, Lamar Brown, Miguel ...

Dwight Earl McMillan

November 2, 2017

McMillan, Dwight Earl, 60, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Dwight was born to Dr. Joseph H. McMillan, Sr. and Mildred A. McMillan in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 14, 1957. Dwight grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and East Lansing, M...

Yolonda Evette Tennyson

November 2, 2017

Tennyson, Yolonda Evette, 48, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at New Golden Star Baptist Church, 115 Steedly Drive. Interment will be in Gr...

Theoadis Williams, Jr.

November 2, 2017

Williams, Theoadis Jr., 65, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Green Street Baptist Church, 519 E. Gray Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. www...

David Andrew Walker

November 1, 2017

Walker, David Andrew, 57, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2600 Virginia Avenue. Professional services by ...

Pamela Cooksey

October 31, 2017

Cooksey, Pamela, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Conyers, GA. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at Antioch Baptist Church, 3315 Dixie Hwy. Interment will be in Kentucky...

Charles E. Tipton

October 29, 2017

Tipton, Charles E., 78, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. www.economywithdignity.com ...

Frances L. Lynes

October 27, 2017

Lynes, Frances L., 90, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Magazine Street Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1942 Magazine Street. I...

Valeria L. Smith

October 27, 2017

Smith, Valeria L., 60, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Memorial service will be 12 Noon Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3815 W. Broadway. Repass to immediately follow service at New Horizon Church, 2202 Dixie Hwy. Pr...

Bobbie Jean Hinkle

October 26, 2017

Hinkle, Bobbie Jean, 57, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2017. She is survived by her parents Charles and Carolyn Hinkle; siblings, Betty Franklin (Larry), Constance Means, Nedra Young (Michael) and Teresa Hinkle-Jones (Ronald), Charles Hinkle (Pr...

Rodrick K. Grinstead

October 26, 2017

Grinstead, Rodrick K., 34, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He is survived by his son, Rodrick Grinstead; and sisters, Whitney and Shereka Grinstead. Visitation begins 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard...

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Jessis James Williams, Jr.

October 20, 2017

Williams, Jessie James Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Mildred Williams; children, James Simpson (Trena), Monteres Mathes, Malisa Thornton (Norris), and Yolanda Willis; siblings...