Obituaries

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-...

Fredrick M. Lawrence, Jr.

January 9, 2017

76, passed away on January 9, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Spirit Filled New Life Ministry, 4936 Hazelwood Ave. with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Aw...

Virginia Prince Lewis

January 8, 2017

90, passed away on January 8, 2017. Visitation will begin 12 noon Saturday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd St. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street...

Daniel O'Neal Smith

January 7, 2017

59, passed away on January 7, 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 St. with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodger...

George Henry Anderson

January 3, 2017

69, passed away on January 3, 2017. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Stree...

Christopher Anthony Smith

January 2, 2017

29, passed away on January 2, 2017. Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 10 a.m. at Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church, 801 S. 28th Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Str...

Lisa Renee Mason

December 31, 2016

39, passed away on December 31, 2016. She is survived by her parents Patty Mason and Charles Beamus; and three brothers, Hashon Williams, Santonio Mason, and Darwin Payne. Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m...

Callie McFarland

December 25, 2016

McFarland, Callie, 72, passed away December 25, 2016. She was a retired employee of Englehart and member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gary Lydell Wathen and Emmanuel Lee Wathen; five sisters; two brothers; and six gra...

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Ernest T. Andrews

December 24, 2016

Andrews, Ernest Tyrone, 75, passed away on December 24, 2016. He was born in Williamston, North Carolina and went to be with the Lord, our Comforter and Guide. Ernest leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Wanda; daughters Tyina, Natascha, and...

Donetta Jean Williamson

December 24, 2016

57, died on December 24, 2016. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Cable Baptist Church, 314 S. Wenzel Street. Interment will be in Louisville Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyo...

Floyd D. Moore

December 23, 2016

Moore, Floyd Douglas, 79, passed away on December 23, 2016. Visitation will begin 12 noon Friday at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St., followed by the funeral at 1 p.m....

Floyd D. Moore

December 23, 2016

Moore, Floyd Douglas, 79, passed away on December 23, 2016. Visitation will begin 12 noon Friday at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St., followed by the funeral at 1 p.m....

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William Leroy Gresham

December 22, 2016

Gresham, William Leroy, 82, passed away December 22, 2016. He was chief photographer for the Washing DC Police Department for 40 years and veteran of the Navy/USAF. He is survived by his children, Carlos Gresham and Dr. Amber Baker, Ph.D; sister, Pat...

Robby Grigsby, Sr.

December 18, 2016

Grisby, Robby Sr., 34, passed away on December 18, 2016. He was an employee of UPS. He is survived by his children, Robby Jr., Ramone and Reagan; two sisters Crystal Blincoe and Alice Neal; two brothers, Christopher Grisby and Johnny Terry; and fianc...

George Robert Brown

December 17, 2016

51, passed away on December 17, 2016. He is survived by his daughter La’Keisha and T’Ebony Brown; special son, Ahmari Harris; siblings, Sharon Brown, Cheryl Willis (James), Sheila Brown, Lenita Gabriel, Maryella Brown, Don Brown, Andre Brown, and...

Bettye Bertha Stovall

December 16, 2016

87, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016.  Affectionately known as “Nana” Bettye was born October 17, 1929 in Glasgow, KY to Jesse Johnson and Estella Martin and was the stepdaughter to Jessie Mae Follis. Bettye has eight siblings. She marri...

George Robert Black, Sr.

December 16, 2016

75, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1901 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Professional services by R...

Gary D. Crawford

December 11, 2016

58, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016.  He is survived by his daughter, Gardazly Crawford; siblings, Debbie C. Ford and James Crawford, Jr.  Visitation will begin at 10 AM, Saturday, followed by funeral service at 12 noon at Hill Street Baptist...

Eric Phsean Burden

December 10, 2016

42, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 E. Lampton Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Prest...

Robert Lee Jeter

December 1, 2016

88, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was a member of Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church and a retired U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will begin 5 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at his chu...

Sarah Earl Clark

December 1, 2016

69, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Professional services...

Catherine Davis Roberson

November 26, 2016

74, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2016. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Jones Memoria A.M.E. Zion Church, 258 Ealy Street, New Albany, IN, with interment in West Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons,...

Jacqueline Maggie Ratliff

November 24, 2016

66, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 26 years, Frederick D. Ratliff II.; children, Kevin Berry (Robin), Willie Berry (Amanda Richards), Nicole Newman (Shawn); siblings, John O. Berry, Fred Be...

Michael Lewis Carter

November 24, 2016

26, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016.  Funeral was held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at New Zion Baptist Church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Tawon Dante Brown

November 22, 2016

Brown, Tawon Dante, 42, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He is survived by his children; Tori Cooper and Harley Brown; parents, Jerry and Vivian Brown; sisters, Tawana Brown, Jerri Brown-Daniels, and Miah Brown. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Satu...

Carl H. Russell, Jr.

November 22, 2016

50, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He is survived by his children, Brandi Loy, Carl, III, Christien, Bryan, Jesse, and Jaylen Russell, Brittany and Brandy Downey, Jai Jackson, and Jimmy Ganus; mother, Barbara Harris Russell; step-mother, ...

Curtis Lamont Benberry

November 19, 2016

Benberry, Curtis Lamont, 52, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 E. Lampton Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard &am...

Wilma Chandler Caldwell

November 18, 2016

Caldwell, Wilma Chandler,48, of Greensboro, NC passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Interment will be in Loui...
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Christopher Jearell Goldsmith

November 12, 2016

32, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery....

Terry Lee Carson

November 11, 2016

67, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Tonya S. Carson; children, Terry, Jr., Andre, Kimberly, Christian, and Joshua Carson; siblings, Donald Carson (Shirley), Timmie Carson (Joyce), Charlie Carson (Annie), He...

Pastor Levon Bowdre

November 11, 2016

77, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2106. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Greater Bethel Star Apostolic Church, 2244 W. Jefferson. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional service by Rodgers...

James Louis Northington, Jr.

November 8, 2016

Northington, James Louis, Jr., 51, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Pentecostal Deliverance Church, 3008 Rowan Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard &am...

Jessie Mae Harris

November 5, 2016

95, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by ...

Elijah Batts

November 3, 2016

92, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Greater Salem Baptist Church, 1009 W. Chestnut Street. Interment: Highland Memory Gardens. Professional services by Rodger...

Linda M. Walter

November 2, 2016

“Linda May”, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband Orville “Jack” Walter; children, Tymetrius Walter and Orvetta Walter; mother, Veris Thomas; five siblings; and 14 grandchildren. Visitation will be 11...

Marcellus Antonio Spaulding, Jr.

November 1, 2016

Spaulding, Marcellus Antonio Jr., 25, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hill Street Baptist Church, 2203 Dixie Hwy, with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 9 p.m. Friday at the churc...

Charles Edward Stoner Jr.

October 31, 2016

Stoner, Charles Edward Jr., 63, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd Street, with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 9 p.m. Friday at the church...

Donald Edward Smith

October 31, 2016

Smith, Donald Edward, 72, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Youngs Chapel AME Church, 1039 S. 16th Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional ...

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Melvin C. Brown Sr.

October 30, 2016

84, of New Albany Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of Second Baptist Church, New Albany. He retired from the City of New Albany after 44 1/2 years of service. He was preceded in death ...

Kenneth Fitzgerald Downs

October 29, 2016

Downs, Kenneth Fitzgerald, 55, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at House of Prayer Church, 1230 Euclid Avenue. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 9...

Joyce Ann Dorsey

October 26, 2016

62, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She is survived by her children, Jerome, LaQuita, Antwon, Venisha, Dayshauna, and Diondra Dorsey; siblings, Mary Dorsey-Caldwell, Annie Dorsey-Conley, Luvine, Charlotte, Latasha, Ollie, Johnny, Odell, K...

Mary Louise Cabbil

October 25, 2016

81, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church, 1030 S. Hancock Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional s...
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Willie Perry

October 24, 2016

85, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016. He was a longtime member of Greater Salem Baptist Church. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Salem Baptist Church, 1009 W. Chestnut Street, with interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Louise W. Bennett

October 20, 2016

81, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Kennith Lamont Belt

October 18, 2016

54, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Visitation will be 1 a.m. Thursday with funeral to follow at 1 p.m. at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 2325 Osage Ave. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Billy Joe Tobin, Sr.

October 17, 2016

68, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. He is survived by his children, Billy, Jr. and Tracy Tobin. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Market Street, with interment in Green...

Tara Lynn Tinker

October 15, 2016

54, was born May 9, 1962 to Morgan and Tina Tinker. She was the baby of the family and was lovingly nick named Chumpy by her father. She graduated from Seneca High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University and Kentucky State University before c...

Samuel Louis McCown, Jr.

October 14, 2016

51, passed away on  October 14, 2016. Cremation was chosen. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Delwan Lamonte Booker

October 12, 2016

41, passed away on October 12, 2106. Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at United Missionary Baptist Church, 6706 Terry Road. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

James Kelvin Burage

October 5, 2016

51, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1368 S. 28th Street.  Funeral service and interment will be in Meridan, Mississippi. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, ...

Marchel Waller Logan

October 3, 2016

60, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Forest Baptist Church, 4500 Petersburg Road. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

JoAnne E. Williams

October 2, 2016

75, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Friday with funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Southern Baptist Church, 1519 W. St. Catherine St. Interment will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Professional services ...

Johnnie Ben Robison

September 28, 2016

Robison, Johnnie Ben, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon A. Brown-Robison; step-daughter, Elisa Jordan; siblings, Winston Baker (Carolyn), David Baker, and Lisa Baker; five step-grandchildren; ...

Creecy Louise Furman

September 26, 2016

52, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Genesis United Methodist Church, 300 N. 42nd Street, with interment in Petersburg Cemetery. . Professional services by Rodg...

Robert Earl Thomas

September 23, 2016

Thomas, Robert Earl, 69, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. Visitation will be 12 Noon Thursday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Dorothy D. Looney

September 21, 2016

Looney, Dorothy D., 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at N Street Baptist Church, 2914 S. 6th Street with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Professional ...

Mary Martha Thornton

September 21, 2016

Thornton, Mary Martha, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Spirit of Love Ministries, 4107 W. Market Street, with interment in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the church...
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Mamye L. Walker

September 15, 2016

94, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was a member of West End Baptist Church. She is survived by her children Jerralyne Guichard (Joseph), Jerry Walker, Jr., Elliott Walker, and Nana K. Agyekun; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildre...

Frank Richard Radford

September 15, 2016

90, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife Eve Patterson-Radford; children, Franchester Bowles (Darryl), Frank Radford, Jr., A.J. Radford, John Walker, Sr., Goldie Walker, La’Nisha Walker, and Donna Weathers.  Fune...

Ronnie Lynn Bass

September 15, 2016

Bass, Ronnie Lynn, 52, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon at Pentecostal Deliverance Sanctified Church, 3008 Rowan Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard...

Alvis Derick Anderson

September 10, 2016

62, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Visitation will be 12 noon Saturday, September 17, 2016 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Tray Adrianne Blevins

September 9, 2016

27, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professiona...

Frankie D. Lilly

September 4, 2016

Lilly, Frankie D., 77, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 with funeral service to follow at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd Street. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. P...

Lucille Dawson

September 3, 2016

65, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She is survived by her children, Shana Booker, Sermoin Dawson, and Robert Booker. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive with interment in Green Meadow...

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Gary Lee Craig

September 2, 2016

61, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 with funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Hermon Christian Church, 951 S. Floyd Street. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Professiona...