Obituaries

Lewis Cooper III

July 18, 2017

Cooper, Lewis III 53, passed away July 12, 2017. He is survived by his children, Lamont Edwards, Sarah Dean, Justice Poindexter; sister, Renee Cooper; brother, LaVelle Cooper; and three grandchildren. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18,...

Clinton Ray Woolfolk

July 17, 2017

59, passed away on July 17, 2017. He is survived by his children Cheyenne Cooksey, Raynetta Curd, Leroy Young and Cerita Young; six siblings; six grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday with funeral service to f...

Marshelle Vanice Jones

July 12, 2017

32, passed away on July 12, 2017. She is survived by her children Martravious Jones, Marquasha Jones, Sir Thomas Rhodes, Jr., and E'myllyon Rhodes; mother, Marsha Jones; and brother, Chauncey Jones. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday with funeral ...

Mattie Louise (Townsend) Cannon

July 11, 2017

78, passed away July 11, 2017. She is survived for her children, Frank, Jr., Richard, Michael and Michelle Cannon; sisters Mary Goatley and Rachel Byrd; 20 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Visitation will beg...

Stephanie Felicia Kittrell

July 8, 2017

Kittrell, Stephanie Felicia 50, passed away July 8, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Lashay Kittrell; father, Tommy Kittrell Sr; mother, Rosa Harris; sister, Rosanna Smith; brother Tommy Kittrell, Jr. and one grandchild. Visitation will begin ...

Ronnie "Turkey" Welch

July 7, 2017

Welch, Ronnie “Turkey,” 64, passed away July 7, 2017. He was born February 23, 1953, to the late Jimmie and Josie Welch. He is survived by his siblings, Sadie Sistrunk, Rosie Carr, Percy Jones of Detroit, MI, Jimmie, Jr. (Charlene), Maurice (Joh...

Gerald Crump-Moore

July 6, 2017

Crump-Moore, Gerald, 66, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away July 6, 2017. He is survived by his significant other, Debra Gundry, his children, Vanessa Jamerson (Anthony), Geraldo P. Moore (Shanda), Sabrina Moore, Sarah Moore, Samantha Moore (An...

Ebony Monique Smith Taylor

July 4, 2017

Smith, Ebony Monique (Taylor), 40, passed away July 4, 2017. Visitation: Friday, June 13 beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral at 12 noon at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Drive. Interment: Louisville Cemetery ...

Andwele L. French

July 3, 2017

French, Andwele L., 43, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. Andwele was a life-long educator and former basketball coach, having taken medical leave in 2017 from The Academy @ Shawnee. Andwele was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Leon French....

Joe Elliott Small, Jr.

June 29, 2017

Small, Joe Elliott Jr., 66, passed away June 29, 2017. He survived by his mother Mary L. Small; children, Richard Small, Damon Smiley, Corey Chatman (Tenisha), Chawn Kweli (Amiran), Joey Hardin (Melinda) and Celena Small; siblings Anthony C. , Gwend...

Keith Anthony Jackson, Sr.

June 29, 2017

Jackson, Keith Anthony Sr., 56, passed away June 29, 2017. He is survived by his son Keith A. Jackson, Jr. (Kendra Wilson); siblings, Diana, Michael and Danny Jackson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Monday at King ...

Elma Gene Render (Depp)

June 28, 2017

Render, Elma Gene (Depp), 87, passed away June 28, 2017. She is survived by eight children, other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1472 Dixie Highway, with funeral to follow at 12 noon....

Joseph Cecil

June 25, 2017

Cecil, Joseph, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Georgie Yarbrough Cecil; their children; other relatives and friends. A celebration of...

Davon Lamont Gaston

June 24, 2017

Gaston, Davon Lamont, 21, passed away June 24, 2017. He was a member of the Church of the Living God #30. Survivors include his mother, Lashayne Gaston and father, David Southers; and siblings, Julius Gaston, David Southers, Jr., and Demetrius South...

Anthony McKeiver

June 22, 2017

McKeiver, Anthony 58, passed away June 22, 2017. He was a 1977 graduate of Doss High School. He was the father of Toni and Anthony McKeiver, Jr. He was also father of Antwan, Aliya, Alicia, Aliena, Kirstie, Anthony, Jayme and Jasmine. He is surviv...

Edward "Ed" Jr. Bowe,

June 21, 2017

Bowe, Edward “Ed” Jr., 81, passed away June 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife Nellie Bowe; and children, Carrie Thomas (Charles), Tina, Denise and Edward Bowe. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at Sweet Leaf Primitive Baptist Ch...

Richard Allen Goodwin

June 16, 2017

Goodwin, Richard Allen, 58, passed away june 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife Kim Goodwin; children Leslie Ross (Clay) and Angela Musulin; siblings Cathy, Mike and David Goodwin; grandchildren, Ashlynn, Laverne, Sadie, Julian and Kyrian; and hi...

Hollis M. Kent

June 16, 2017

Kent, Hollis M., 64, passed away June 16, 2017. She was Brown C.M.E. Church and alumni of Louisville Male High School. She is survived by her daughter, Kappa Heyman (Phillip); siblings, Paulette Samuels, Edith Graham, , Jennifer Gaines, Kenneth and...

Dennis Eugene, Sr. Sutton

June 14, 2017

Sutton, Dennis Eugene, sr., 51 passed away June 14, 2017. He is survived by his children, Lashawnta Suggs, Dennis Sutton, Jr. Brandie Sutton; two grandchildren. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Petersburg Cemetery. ...

Alvin Richard Jones

June 11, 2017

64, passed away on June 11, 2017. He is survived by his daughters Sheniquia Bell (Eric) and Alvinnia Armstrong (Jamel); siblings, Claudia Jones, Darlene Palmer, Charles Grant, James Grant (Temple), and Wilbur Grant; three grandchildren; and one great...

Barbara Jean Richardson

June 1, 2017

Richardson, Barbara Jean, 81, passed away June 1, 2017. She a career foster mother. Survivors include her children, Shonda Buchanon, Nathaniel Richardson; foster children, Eric Barnett, Kenneth Shobe and Leonard Wadlington; eight grandchildren; five ...

James Robert Hinton

June 1, 2017

Hinton, James Robert, Jr., 47, passed away June 1, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Treasure Hinton; sons James R. Hinton, III, Brandon Smith, Mark Hampton, and James Ford; his mother Patricia Jones; his brothers, Brian, Marcus, LaVar and Micha...

Carrie Mae Tyus

May 29, 2017

Tyus, Carrie Mae,70, passed away, May 29, 2017. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Carolyn L. Ford (Bruce), Wanda West (Aaron), Verna Hunt (Kendrick) and Michael Tyus; her siblings, Rosa Russell, Willie De...

Duane Lamont Leonard

May 25, 2017

Leonard, Duane Lamont, 51, passed away May 25, 2017. He was an employee of Brick Modifier and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Ashley Wilson and Trentney Rhodes; father, Willie Leonard and brother, Vincent Leonard....

Lorenzo A. Smith

May 22, 2017

60, passed away May 22, 2017. He is survived by two children, Lelita Collins, Mecia Moody; brother Eric Hill; stepbrother Ricky and four grandchildren. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Bates Memoria...

Joan Carol Clark

May 21, 2017

72, passed away May 21, 2017. She was an administrative assistant of the KY State Fair Board. She is survived by children, Jamie Foster (Terri Bowman); brothers, Holley and Donald Jernigan and three grandchildren. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday...

William Henry Cooper, Jr.

May 21, 2017

52, passed away on May 21, 2017. He was a cook at the KFC Yum Center. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cooper; children, Breanna and Summer Cooper; siblings, Loretta and Anna Richie, Sarah and Isaac Cooper. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, J...

David Louis Tennyson

May 19, 2017

49, passed away on May 19, 2017. His mother Janice Tennyson and father Louis Stevenson preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Karen. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyon...

Jacqueline Blackmon "Blac"

May 15, 2017

41, passed away on May 15, 2017, at Jewish Hospital. She was born September 3, 1975 to the late Darlean Flatt and Gearld Puckett Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Nathen Williams. Jackie lived as a free spirit person. She a...
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Luvenia Smotherman "Mama Lou"

May 14, 2017

100, passed away on May 14, 2017. She is survived by her children Iva Jean Webster and James W. Smotherman (Flora); sister, Mary Katherine Cousin (Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin) of Nashville, TN; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-g...

Robin Conner Turner

May 14, 2017

62, passed away May 14, 2017. She leaves her spouse, Terry Conner; seven children, Pierre Turner, Gail Turner-Logan, Nathaniel Turner, Pearl Lindsay, Terry Conner, Jr. and Tequila Conner; father Roland Turner; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchil...

Kevin DeShawn Todd

May 14, 2017

28, passed away May 14, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Debra Todd and Eric Radford. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church, 2203 Dixie Hwy. Professional services by Rodgers-...

Geraldine Marie Woods

May 13, 2017

63, passed away on May 13, 2017. She was an educator at Louisville Central Community Center, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and member and manager of Education & Fine Arts Director (1998-2013) at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She is s...

Latisha F. Perez

May 8, 2017

25, passed away May 8, 2017. She is survived by her aunt, Alberta Weatherspoon; siblings, Yoshina Bullock, Yukeko Weatherspoon and Nathaniel Weatherspoon. She was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are pending....
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Jaylin Meshaq Hobbs

May 6, 2017

18, passed away on May 6, 2017. He is survived by his mother Angelita Hobbs and father James Washington. Cremation was chosen. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home....
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Patricia Lynn Reid

May 6, 2017

59, passed away on May 6, 2017. She is survived by her sisters, Julia Reid, Virginia Reid, Sheila Clark, and Charlotte Clark; and two grandchildren. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Sunday with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyon...
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William Albert Stokes

May 1, 2017

Stokes, William Albert "Bill", 62, passed Monday May 1 2017. He is retired from Stephen Baptist Church. He attended The Lincoln School and graduated from Louisville Male High School Class of "73". He was also a graduate of the University of Kentu...
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De'Ante' LaVon Washington

April 25, 2017

Washington, De’Ante' 29, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Tonia Thomas and Derron Washington (Tyisha); children, Amiyah and De'Ante' Washington, Jr.; siblings, Dion Gordon (Breshaunda), Christopher Simmons, Domi...

Jeceria Lenice Whittle

April 21, 2017

24, passed away at April 21, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Zada M. Steele; siblings, Ashley Ould-Cheikh, Brittany McElroy, Jesscell Whittle, Jr. and Jequantae Whittle; and grandmother Joyce Pearson. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday with...

Brandon Keith Upshaw

April 20, 2017

Upshaw, Brandon Keith 30, passed away on April 27, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Cecilia Hines; daughters, Aaliyah Upshaw, Jariah Upshaw and Jazz Marie Calloway; stepdaughter, Daijah Brazil; brothers, Montez D. Lee, Kortez D. Lee and Anthony M...
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Ta'Nea Marie Woods

April 16, 2017

22, passed away on April 16, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 2325 Osage Avenue. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-...
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Charles William Harrison, Jr. "Speedy"

April 9, 2017

76, passed away on April 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife Burnestine McDaniel; and children Margarette, Charles III, Vincent, and Janerie Harrison, Thomas, Kirby, Robert, and Angela Langford. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Thursday with funeral ser...
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Marita Yvonne Moore-Edmonds

April 8, 2017

60, passed away on April 8, 2017. She is survived by her sons Andre Moore (Samantha), and Julius Edmonds (Sherrish); sister, Lurleen Moore; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Green Castle Baptist Church, 497...
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Larry E. Davidson

April 8, 2017

78, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was a dedicated UPS employee. He was preceded in death by his parents Gladys Golden Davidson and Lester Lee Davidson. He leaves to mourn his passing a host of relatives and friends. ...

Richard Xavier Summers

April 6, 2017

48, passed away on April 6, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Forest Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4205 E. Indian Trail. Interment will be in Louisville Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-...

Carla Denise Hoosier

April 4, 2017

60, passed away on April 4, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodger...

Seville Elizabeth Butler

April 3, 2017

Butler, Seville Elizabeth, 54, passed away April 3, 2017. She is survived by her children, Clara Butler, Timesha Locke, and Seletha Locke. Cremation was chosen. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, April 14. At Spirit of Love, 4107 W. Market St. ...

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Frank Anderw Murry

April 1, 2017

61, passed away on April 1, 2017. Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Tuesday with funeral service to follow a 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 443 E. Kentucky St. Interment will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkar...

Sherry Jean Parrish Jackson

March 30, 2017

64, passed away March 30, 2017. She is survived by three children Shonteal Laine, Eric Jackson, Sr. (Loris), and Mikel Parrish; three sisters, Charlotte Herndon (James), Kimberly Denise Moore and Carolyn Moore (Curtis); 10 grandchildren and four grea...

Cathy Fletcher Herd

March 26, 2017

55, passed away on March 26, 2017. She is survived by her husband William Herd; children, Rikki Flethcer, Rickey Green, and Je’Nita Luckett; siblings, Houston Collier, Doris Collier, Margaret Cox, Mildred Gill, Jeanette Fletcher, Gloria Covington, ...
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Flora L. Bailey

March 25, 2017

Flora L. Bailey, 92, passed away on March 24, 2017.  She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James and son Charles. She is survived by her children, James Bailey, Tammy Ferrell and Kim Cleveland; a broth...
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Christinadia Pennix

March 21, 2017

91, transitioned to her final resting place on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Christinadia is survived by her loving daughters Jo Ingrid Childress, Louise D. Pennix, Baseemah Salat (Taalibud-Din) of Tampa, FL., ...

Melissa Mitchell

March 21, 2017

Mitchell, Melissa,40, passed away March 21, 2017. Arrangements will be announced later....
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Eric Lamonte Burns

March 18, 2017

Burns, Eric Lamonte, 62, passed away on March 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife Theresa E. Burns; children, Nathan Burns (Monica), Annise Basemore (T’Shombi), and Nechelle Burns; father, Tommie Burns, Jr.; siblings, Juan Burns, Charita Gresham, ...

Patrick Todd

March 17, 2017

Todd, Patrick, 49, passed away March 17, 2017. Arrangements are pending; please contact the family for further information....

Emanuel Greene

March 14, 2017

Greene, Emanuel, 30, passed away March 14, 2017. Memorial service: 12 noon Friday, March 25,  at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 2325 Osage Avenue....

Ronald Winfred Harrison

March 13, 2017

Harrison, Ronald Winfred, 60, passed away March 13, 2017. He was an Army veteran. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Bethel Baptist Church, 3540 Garland Ave. followed by the funeral at 12 noon. Interment Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-...

Angela Charleston Shaw Phelps

March 11, 2017

55, passed away on March 11, 2017.  Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2973 Wilson Avenue. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by...
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Timothy Robinson

March 6, 2017

41, passed away on March 6, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Anderson Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by R...

Earl Anthony Hazard, Sr.

March 5, 2017

Hazard, Earl Anthony, Sr., 59, passed away March 5, 2017. A memorial service was held 3 P.M. Saturday, March 12, at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral....
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Steven A. Vogel

March 4, 2017

Vogel, Steven A., 64, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2017. Viewing at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St., will begin 2 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m....
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Warren B. Monroe

March 2, 2017

Monroe, Warren B., 62, Passed away March 2, 2017. He was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Visitation will begin Thursday at 11 a.m. with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. at his church, 1190 S. 40th St. ...

Wanda M. Dixon

March 2, 2017

Dixon, Wanda M., 62, passed away March 2, 2017.  Funeral service will 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at House of Prayer Ministries, 1230 Euclid St. Visitation will be at the church Friday, 5-8 p.m. Interment: Louisville Cemetery...

Charley F Harris

March 1, 2017

Harris, Charley F., 93, passed away March 1, 2017.  He was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church and a Navy veteran. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the funeral service following at 12 noon at his church, 2325 Osage Avenue...

Evelyn Janet Smith

February 28, 2017

Smith, Evelyn Janet, 97, passed away on February 21, 2017. She is survived by her children Paula A. Butler, Gwendolyn Hardin (Albert), and Rosalyn Burks; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews...

John V. Gardner

February 26, 2017

Gardner, John V., 53, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017.  Visitation will begin at 11 AM, Monday, March 6, 2017, with the funeral service following at 12 Noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons 951 So. Preston Street.  Professional services by Rodge...

Elizabeth N. Brown Long

February 26, 2017

Brown, Elizabeth N. Long “Liz”, 95, passed away on February 26, 2017. She was a retired JCPS teacher and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. “Liz” was a member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and former member of The Moles and Amigas Siempre Brid...

Verna Dennis

February 26, 2017

Dennis, Verna, 81, passed away February 26, 2017.  She is survived by her children, Sheila Dennis, Jacqueline Moorman, Keith Dennis; sister, Phoebe Spaudling; four grandchildren and seven great-children. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017...

Edward Norris Compton

February 23, 2017

Compton, Edward Norris, 66, passed away on February 23, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Star Hope Baptist Church, 5009 E. Indian Trail....

Willie James Iverson (McConico)

February 21, 2017

65, passed away on February 21, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Anderson Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Pro...

Archie Cross, Jr.

February 21, 2017

Cross, Archie, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Visitation will begin at 10 A.M., Saturday, March 4, 2017, with the funeral service following at 12 Noon at Greater Salem Baptist Church 1009 W. Chestnut Street....
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Mitchell Axaivior Gordon

February 19, 2017

14, passed away on February 19, 2017. He is survived by his parents Dana Bell (Jerron Brown, Sr.) and Alfred Gordon, Jr. (Patricia); siblings, Michelle Gordon, Clara Bell, Traison Gordon, Deontae’ Gordon, Jerron Brown, Jr., Ja’Aviantay Brown, and...

JoAnn Green

February 17, 2017

71, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. She is survived by her husband Bernett Green; children, Asia Twyman, Tijuana Twyman, Roy Twyman, and Wantana Green; siblings, Mary Boyd, Edna Lee, Norma Hentchey, and James Mulligan; 12 grandchildren; and...
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Eddie Lee Conley, Sr. "Boone"

February 17, 2017

74, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. He is survived by his children Eddie L. Conley, Jr., Renita Thompson, Brigitte Southerling (Jay), Edie Clayton, Monick Collins, Shirley Seawright, Rhonda Davidson, and Edie Calloway; siblings, Patricia Si...
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Robert Ray Rutledge

February 15, 2017

78, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He is survived by his siblings Howard Rutledge (Mary), Mabel Parker, Norma White-Duncan (Talbert), Geneva Harvey, Dorothy Floyd, Kathleen Rutledge, and JoAnn Rutledge. Visitation will be 10a.m. Tuesday...

Verenee Louise Fletcher

February 14, 2017

Fletcher, Verenee Louise, 65, passed away on February 14, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Grace Community Covenant Church, 333 N. 25th Street. Interment will be in Green Meado...

Lonnie "Rock" Taylor

February 13, 2017

60, passed away February 13, 2017, at Jewish Hospital.  He is survived by his father, Julius Taylor; his children, Terell Stoner, Lonnie E. Thomas, Tisha K. Davidson, Levar and Jerwanda Wilson, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation ...

Martell Antonio Ashford

February 12, 2017

26, passed away on February 12, 2017. He is survived by his parents Karen Cobbs and Elmore Ashford; siblings, Angulia Cobbs and Demontrey Ashford; grandparents, Jane Glenis Ashford, and Sallie and Henry Bibbs; cousins, Cytona and Francine Howlett; an...
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Lisa Battle

February 11, 2017

51, passed away on February 11, 2017. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Tequila Mosley, Maya Mason, Latonya Battle, Tonesha Battle, Clifford Battle, Larry Battle, Kenneth Battle, Jeremiah Battle and Anthony Battle; grandchildren, T...

Sha'Coya L. Mitchell

February 10, 2017

25, passed away February 10, 2017, at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Jamilia MItchell and Atorin Hunter; three children,  Gregory Jr., Tahj and Torion Collins; five siblings, Angel, Helvin, Shavonda and Ke'Shawna...

Michael E. Cowherd

February 7, 2017

Cowherd, Michael E., 65, passed away February 7, 2017. His memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, 1226 Algonquin Parkway....

Michael Edmond Cowherd

February 7, 2017

65, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his daughter Lakeasha Jones; siblings, Jackie Peoples, Robert Cowherd, Jr., Ruthie Cowherd, Ceclia Bandy, and Raymond Cowherd. Memorial service will be 1 pm Monday at Oakland...
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Thomas E. Board

February 6, 2017

Board, Thomas E., 35, passed away February 6, 2017. He is survived by her children Cheyenne Jenning and Tashia Sisson; a sister and five brothers. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 12, at New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3248 T...

Thomas Eugene Board

February 6, 2017

35, passed away on February 6, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Sunday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3248 Taylor Blvd. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodge...

Francine A. Frierson

February 5, 2017

97, passed away February 5, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Donna Jean Moore; three sisters; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16, at New Zion Baptis...

Doris D. Garrison

February 3, 2017

Garrison, Doris D., 75, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Doris was a retired employee of Philip Morris U.S.A. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Tony D. Garrison of Orlando, FL, Cheryl Garrison, William Garrison (Karen) and Reginald...

Walter H. Webster

January 30, 2017

Walter Howard Webster, 73, was born December 20, 1943 to the late Sarah Lee Webster and Pete Smelser. He was the last of four children and was preceded in death by his sister Sarah Ella Webster. Walter departed this life on January 30, 2017 at St. Ma...

Gladys Wyckoff

January 30, 2017

90, passed away on January 29, 2017. She was the owner of Exclusive Beauty Salon. Cremation was chosen. Memorial service: The Rock Church, 6210 Poplar Tree Court,  at Noon on Saturday, March 25, 2017....

Nina Elise Holbrook

January 26, 2017

53, passed away on January 26, 2017. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at First Gethsemane Baptist Church, 1159 Algonquin Pkwy. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....
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Roger Ellington, Jr.

January 24, 2017

27, passed away on January 24, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 2707 Flemng Avenue. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Stre...

James Louis Booker

January 24, 2017

42, passed away on January 24, 2017. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church, 3336 W. Kentucky Street, with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Professional...

Stevie Rudolph

January 24, 2017

60, passed away on January 24, 2017. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. Friday with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd Street. . Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Johnnie Mays McFarland

January 23, 2017

76, passed away on January 23, 2017. Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Refuge in Kentucky Church, 207 S. Hancock Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Aw...

Pearl Frazier

January 23, 2017

99, passed away on January 23, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-...

Catherine Turner Russell

January 21, 2017

91, passed away on January 21, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery....

Hartie Lee

January 15, 2017

74, passed away on January 15, 2017. He was a member of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Valois Lee; children, Patricia Lee, Ivan Lee, Evelyn Lee, Timothy Lee, and Wanda Lee; siblings, Jerry Pointer and  Retha Gaine...
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Edith Overall

January 15, 2017

Overall, Edith, 95, passed away on January 15, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1472 Dixie Hwy. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodg...

Mary Helen Wilkerson

January 14, 2017

Wilkerson, Mary Helen, 75, passed away on January 14, 2017. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Antione Pearson

January 12, 2017

35, passed away on January 12, 2017. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, 834 S. 3rd St. with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard...

Mitchelyn Ruth Jones

January 10, 2017

41, passed away on January 10, 2017. Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2600 Virginia Avenue. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-...