Obituaries

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John Layfayette Clarkson

February 22, 2015

Clarkson, John Layfayette, 55, passed away February 22, 2015. He was an employee at Masterson’s. Survivors include his children, John L. Mitchell and Tanesha Thomas, mother, Gladys Wells (Reales); grandmother, Edith Overall; siblings, Lester,...
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Mary Lois Cosby

February 20, 2015

Cosby, Mary Lois, 84, passed away February 20, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Walter T. Cosby, Sr. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Church, 1508 S. 15th St. followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. Professional service...
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Daymon Cortez Hampton

February 20, 2015

Hampton, Daymon Cortez, 48, passed away February 20, 2015. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at St. Stephen Church, 1508 S. 15th St. with the funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-A...

Harold Lee Cecil, Jr.

February 19, 2015

Cecil, Harold Lee Jr., 67, passed away February 19, 2015. Deacon Cecil was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church, St. Thomas Masonic Lodge, and former member of Elim Baptist Church. From 1967 to 1982, he was employed at the American Air Filter C...

Ikeisha M. Washington

February 19, 2015

Washington, Ikeisha Monique, 36, passed away February 19, 2015. Survivors include her parents, Teresa Roberson and Nathan Wiley; children, Diamond and Idallas Moore, James, Gatera and Jamaya Moore-Cannon. Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturda...

Bobby Johnson

February 18, 2015

Johnson, Bobby, 75, passed away February 18, 2015. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday until funeral at noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, Radcliff. ...

Anna Mae Ray

February 17, 2015

Ray, Anna Mae, 65, passed away February 17, 2015. She is survived by her children, Melissa Hill (Dr. Timothy), Cecelia Ray, and Jeffrey Ashby. Her memorial service will be held 12 noon Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Drive. Pr...
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Timothy Turahn Moseley

February 16, 2015

Moseley, Timothy Turahn, 48, passed away on February 16, 2015. He is survived by his son Isaac McClure; sister, Junyce Porter; grandmother, Louise Moseley; and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements are incomplete at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons...

Timothy T. Moseley

February 16, 2015

Moseley, Timothy Tvrahn, 48, passed away February 16, 2015. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday until funeral at noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, Radcliff. ...

Petilda Jean O'Neal

February 15, 2015

O’Neal, Petilda Jean, 65, passed away on February 15, 2015. She was member of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, retiree of U.S. Postal Service, and retiree of JCPS. She is survived by her children, Angus, Jr., Christopher, and Eric Dickerson; siblings...

Lee Roy Murphy

February 12, 2015

Murphy, Lee Roy, 67, passed away on February 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Murphy. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. ...

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Carlos Andre' Wilson, Sr.

February 11, 2015

Wilson, Carlos Andre’ Sr., 61, passed away on February 11, 2015. He is survived by his son Carlos A. Wilson, Jr.; and former wife, Diane R. Wilson. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Hill Street Baptis...

Martell Deon Hall

February 8, 2015

Hall, Martell Deon, 29, passed away on February 8, 2015. He is survived by his children Martell Jr., James, Micayah, Jamaya, and Amari Hall; parents, Cynthia Hall and Ronald Beeler, Sr.; siblings, Delnicha Hall, Ronald Beeler Jr., Donald III, Larry, ...

Ruth E. Kirby

February 8, 2015

Kirby, Ruth E., 76, passed away on February 8, 2015. She is survived by her sons Marlon Kirby of Chicago, IL and Michael Kirby of Winston-Salem, NC. Committal and interment services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at Louisville Cemetery, 13...

Darice Miller

February 7, 2015

Miller, Darice, 52, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Linda Mayfield Moore

February 7, 2015

Moore, Linda, 60, passed away on February 7, 2015. She is survived by her children Cecile Moore, Vonciele Moore, and Jojuana Steele; siblings, Brenda Mayfield and Samuel Mayfield (Angel); 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will b...

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James Chestine McGill

February 7, 2015

McGill, James Chestine, 90, passed away on February 7, 2015. He was a member of Phillips Memorial C.M.E. Church, retiree of General Electric, and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He is survived by his wife Dora Miller-McGill; daughter, Jackie Hayward; 4 gr...
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Theodore F. Weaver

February 1, 2015

Weaver, Theodore Frank, 55, passed away on February 1, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Trecia H. Weaver; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 with funeral service to follow at noon at Hill ...

John A., Sr. Savage

January 21, 2015

Savage, John Allen Sr., 67, passed away January 21, 2015. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St. ...

Tomain M. Ballenger

January 21, 2015

Ballenger, Tomain Montez, 32, passed away January 21, 2015. He was a 2001 graduate of Male High School, chef at Overtime Sports Bar and member of Riverview Baptist Church. He is survived by his grandmother, Geraldine Hogan; mother Audrey Ballenger...

Marian Edwards

January 20, 2015

Edwards, Marian, 82, passed away on January 20, 2015. Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday, January 31, 2015 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Leroy Edward Russell, Jr.

January 18, 2015

Russell, Leroy Edward, Jr., 77, passed away on January 18, 2015. He was a member of Newburg Church of Christ and retiree of General Electric. He is survived by his children, Laron K. Russell (Debbie), Kevin Russell, Vanessa Brooks, Damon Candler, Sr....

Cierra Vontrice Lewis

January 17, 2015

Lewis, Cierra Vontrice, 22, passed away on January 17, 2015. She is survived by her daughter C’Leyah Eaton; parents, Latasha Lewis and Larry Blacksher; siblings, Patrick and O’Sheona Lewis; and grandparents, Ella Lewis (Carlos Glover), and Jesse ...

Mary L. Halcomb

January 10, 2015

Halcomb, Mary L., 79, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. She is survived by her siblings Catherine Edwards-Young, Deloris Edwards Walker, and John Edwards; Nieces and Nephews, Rochelle Edwards-Carsby, Tommy Edwards, William Edwards, Jr., Anthon...

Mary L. Parker Morris

January 9, 2015

Parker, Mary L. Morris, 56. Passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Anthony Parker; son, Aris Morris; 1 granddaughter; 2 sisters, Corrine Robertson and Maxine Hurt (Walter); other relatives and friends. Visitation begin...
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John A. King, Sr.

January 7, 2015

King, John Albert Sr., 64, passed away on January 7, 2015. He is survived by his children, John King, Jr., Shanetta Hartman, Felicia Moore, and Sean King (Rosdalia); 3 sisters; 7 brothers; grandchildren, Akayla, Ashley, and Amani Moore, Aaliyah Jacks...

Jessie B. St. Clair

January 7, 2015

St. Clair, Jessie B., 92, passed away on January 7, 2015. She is survived by her children Norma Gilmore (Jesse), Elva LaFate (Maurice), Jesse M. Kinzer (Betty), and Minister Aubrey A. Short (Pastor John); 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 g...

Jacqueline Wilson

January 4, 2015

Wilson, Jacqueline, 50, passed away on January 4, 2015. Visitation will be 10 am Monday, January 12, 2015 with funeral to follow at noon at Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton Street. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons ...

Christopher D. Thomas

January 3, 2015

Thomas, Christopher DeShawn, 29, passed away January 3, 2015. He is survived by his mother Chrystal Gilbert, his father Claude Gilbert, Jr.; siblings Desirae Gilbert, Jamika Malone, Donsha and DeJuan Thomas, Terriawan Baylor; nieces and nephews, Dary...

Aries J. Kar

January 3, 2015

Kar, Aries J., 31, passed away on January 3, 2015 in El Paso, TX. Mr. Kar may be viewed from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Memorial ceremonies begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at Cumberland Presbyt...
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Frances M. Bowdre

December 31, 2014

Bowdre, Frances M., 56, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Visitation will be 11 am Saturday, January 10, 2015 with funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Greater Bethel Star Church, 2244 W. Jefferson St. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery. Pr...

Carlenia L. Bridges

December 30, 2014

Bridges, Carlenia L., 87, passed away December 30, 2014. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, J. B., Willie B., Willie L., Jimmie, and Leslie Bridges, Nevorner Golden-Finley, Mary Wilson, and Emma Deberry; sis...

Michelle R. Simmons

December 30, 2014

Simmons, Michelle R., 48, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Memorial service will begin at 5:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Gospel Missionary Church, 3226 Vermont Avenue. ...

Myles D. Williams

December 29, 2014

Williams, Myles D., 19, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He is survived by his parents, Mark & Alexis McClenney Williams; siblings, Kyle McClenney, Mark & Matthew Williams; grandparents: Ernest & Joyce McClenney, Jane...

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Vernon A. Williams

December 26, 2014

Williams, Vernon A., 75, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. Visitation at 10 AM, Wednesday, January 31, 2014 followed by funeral at Noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston. Internment will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Radcliff, KY....

Delinda Harris Stockley

December 25, 2014

Stockley-Harris, Delinda, 40, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons....

Timothy "Ice" Campbell

December 25, 2014

Campbell, Timothy “Ice”, 58, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. Visitation and Memorial service : 4 PM until 6 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston Street. ...

Juanita V. Breckenridge

December 22, 2014

Breckenridge, Juanita Vivian, 79, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM followed by Home Going service at 1:00 PM at her church, Day Spring Baptist, 1111 South 8th Street with interment in Gr...

Willa F. Dunn

December 20, 2014

Dunn, Willa F., 60, passed December 20, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at Beargrass Baptist Church, 2300 Payne St., with funeral following at 1 p.m. Interment in Louisville Cemetery. ...

Aloha Johnson Swinney

December 3, 2014

Johnson, Aloha Swinney, 55, passed away on December 3, 2014. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Cable Baptist Church, 314 S. Wenzel St., with burial in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrange...

Edward Leonard Owens

November 24, 2014

Owens, Edward Leonard, Sr., 62, passed away on November 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Clora Owens; children, Karla and Edward Jr. Owens, Jonita Johnson, Roderick Gray and Marlon Walker; siblings, Teresa Jarrett, Jacqueline Owens, Rita Olive, C...

Cleo Della Jones

November 23, 2014

Jones, Cleo Della, 83, passed away on November 23, 2014. She is survived by her children Robert Jones and Anita Durley. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 with funeral to follow at 3 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston St. ...

Keandra N. Jones

November 22, 2014

Jones, Keandra N., 25, passed away on November 22, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 with funeral service to follow at noon at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. ...

Emma L. Taylor

November 20, 2014

Taylor, Emma L. “Vickie” “Pennie”, 75, passed away on November 20, 2014. She is survived by her children Don Carter (JoAnn), and Suszanne Lee; brothers, Richard Carter (Sallye), and George Carter (Jeanetta); grandchildren, La’Donta, Donna, ...

Kenneth N. Richards

November 17, 2014

Richards, Kenneth passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at St. Peters Church at 15th and Jefferson Street. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons. ...

John William Trumbo

November 12, 2014

Trumbo, John William Sr., 94, passed away on November 12, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 with funeral to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive and interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. A...

Mary Ellen Brent

November 12, 2014

Brent, Mary Ellen, 75, originally of Pontiac, MI, passed away on November 12, 2014 in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her children Calvin Brent and Felicia Cooper; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thur...

Ronald L. Bailey

November 2, 2014

Bailey, Ronald L., 64, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include: his wife Gail Bailey; son Ronald Bailey Jr.; step-daughter Ronesha Bailey; granddaughters, Bailey Schroder & Brooke Bailey; siblings Kathy &...

Cynthia Jane Willis

October 31, 2014

Willis, Cynthia Jane, 42, died on October 31, 2014. Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home. ...
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Jasmine Nandi-Marie Gordon

October 29, 2014

Gordon, Jasmine Nandi-Marie, 22, of Vine Grove, KY passed away on October 29, 2014. She is survived by her parents Sonya Brown (Timothy), Jason Gordon and Keemah Gordon; siblings, NeShaun, Joey, and Jaylen Gordon, Alexis and Timothy Jr. Brown; grandp...

De'Angela Lopez Crawford

October 26, 2014

Crawford, De’Angelo Lopez, 19, died on October 26, 2014. Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home. ...

Donna Ann Jackson

October 25, 2014

Jackson, Donna Ann, 57, passed away on October 25, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years Albert Jackson, Jr.; children, Jeffery Brinkworth, Albert III, Brandon, and Barbara Ann Jackson; siblings, Dennis and Bruce Brinkworth, and Deb...

Mary Etta Johnson

October 24, 2014

Johnson, Mary Etta, 87, passed away on October 24, 2014. She is survived by her children Wadie Bivens, Walter, Winston, and Wesley Thomas; siblings, Rose Johnson, Robert H. and David J. McMillen; 6 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-g...

Denise Churchill

October 18, 2014

Churchill, Denise, 54, passed away October 18, 2014. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons....

Rosaland Anderson

October 17, 2014

Anderson, Rosaland, 63, passed away on October 17, 2014. She was a member of Forest Tabernacle Baptist Church and former Jefferson County Deputy Coroner. She was preceded in death by her sister Waldine Ayers-Bland. She is survived by her children Ste...

Greg M. Brown

October 16, 2014

BROWN, Greg M., 45, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston St....

L'April Janette Williams

October 15, 2014

Williams, L’Aprile Janette, 34, passed away on October 15, 2014. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 with funeral to follow at noon at More Grace Ministries, 110 W. Ormsby Avenue. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Prest...

Mildred R. Hughes

October 14, 2014

HUGHES, Mildred R., 45, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston St. ...

Ruffin Van Carl Freeman III "Butch"

October 12, 2014

Freeman, Reverend Ruffin Van Carl, III, “Butch”, 56, passed away on October 12, 2014. He was an Associate Pastor at Green Street Baptist Church and an Information Technology Specialist. He is survived by his loving wife Anna Marie Freeman; sons, ...

Deborah Ann Sutton

October 10, 2014

Sutton, Deborah Ann, 61, was called home on October 10, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Tisa Browder (Kyrus), Kendra Singleton (Mark), and Keisha Sutton; step-son, Shawn Moore; half-brothers, Edward Wilson and Roger Wheeler; and four grandchi...

Raymond B. Ashby

October 10, 2014

Ashby, Raymond B., 71, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on October 10, 2014. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Cable Baptist Church, 314 S. Wenzel Street, with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at R...

Hazel F. Rice

October 10, 2014

Rice, Hazel F., 77, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home....

Marc Rafael Easton

October 1, 2014

Easton, Marc Rafael, 65, passed away on October 1, 2014. He was a member of First Virginia Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter Marcia Easton; mother, Melvena Easton; siblings, Chamel Easton-Gray and Eric Easton; grandchil...

De'Bron DaeTerry Reliford

October 1, 2014

Reliford, De’Bron DaeTerry, Infant, passed away on October 1, 2014. He is survived by his parents Shauntay and Quentin Reliford; siblings, Jayonna and Jaleah Meriweather, David Horton, and Quentin Reliford, Jr.; and grandparents, Deborah Macklin an...

Henry C. Laird, Jr.

September 24, 2014

Laird, Henry C. Jr., 53, passed away on September 24, 2014. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary V. Laird. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Pearl Laird; 3 children, Margarita Maddox (James), ...

John H. Jolley, Jr.

September 23, 2014

Jolley, John H. Jr., 28, passed away on September 23, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church, 2203 Dixie Hwy. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery. ...

Helen Britton

September 22, 2014

BRITTON, Helen Smith, 68, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. Visitation: 11 AM Friday, September 26, 2014 followed by 1 PM funeral service at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston Street. ...

Susie Mae Truett

September 18, 2014

Truett, Susie Mae, 92, passed away on September 18, 2014. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter Donna Yarbrough; stepson, Jessie Truett; sister, Emma Murray; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and niece, Ta...

Billy Foxx

September 15, 2014

Foxx, Billy, 56, of Willow Grove, PA passed away on September 15, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr Drive. Interment will be in Gr...

Clinton Thomas Wright

September 13, 2014

Wright, Clinton Thomas, 39, passed away on September 13, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014 with funeral to follow at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 443 E. Kentucky Street. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard &...

Booker T. Ballenger

September 13, 2014

Ballenger, Booker T., 76, passed away on September 13, 2014. He is survived by his children Angie Wilson and Damon Wilson; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Hogan; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Thurs...

Chauncey Delray Miles

September 10, 2014

Miles, Chauncey Delray, 23, died on September 10, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2014 with funeral to follow 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church 3540 Garland Avenue, with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Arrangements by Rodger...

Everett Roosevelt McGlothin

September 8, 2014

McGlothin, Everett Roosevelt, “Livingswell”, “Keith”, 67, passed away on September 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife Mary McGlothin; children, Lawanda Nash, Tiffany Nash, Roosevelt Keith Nash, Kenneth and Altonie Goins; sister-in-laws, Ther...

Raymond Brookins

September 1, 2014

Brookins, Raymond, 65, passed away on September 1, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2014 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church, 2203 Dixie Hwy. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Pre...

Joseph A. Simpson

August 26, 2014

Simpson, Joseph A., 60, died on August 26, 2014. Visitation and funeral services on Saturday, September 6, 2014 10 a.m. Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home 951 S. Preston Street. ...
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James Grant "Jimmy" Pendleton

August 22, 2014

Pendleton, James Grant “Jimmy”, 57, passed away on August 22, 2014. He is survived by his children, Kesha Stewart, James Pendleton, Jr., Christopher Faulkner, Eric Faulkner, and Avery Carter; siblings, Toby Grant (Mildred), and Paula Grant-Conley...

George Willie Jones

August 18, 2014

Jones, George Willie, 64, died on August 18, 2014. Visitation Sunday, August 24, 2014 Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home 951 So. Preston Street. Funeral Monday 12 p.m. at Facts Of Faith Christian Ministry Church. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard ...

LaJuan R. Gordon

August 16, 2014

GORDON, LaJuan R. 30, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Visitation and funeral services Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11 a.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home 951 So. Preston Street. ...

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James R. Brown

August 15, 2014

BROWN, James R. “Scottie” 74, passed away August 15, 20`14. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church, American Legion Post #45, NAACP, Blackhorse Association, Southern Cross , Masonic Lodge #41, and an Army veteran. Survivors include: his c...

Donald M. Dorsey

August 12, 2014

Dorsey, Donald M. passed away August 12, 2014. He is also survived by his father, Donald K. Jones. Visitation 11 AM Tuesday August 19, 2014 followed by funeral at 1 PM at New Zion Baptist church, 1501 Louis Coleman, Jr. Drive. Interment: Green Me...

Scott Henry Harris

August 9, 2014

Harris, Scott Henry, 93, passed away on August 9, 2014. He was a member of Brown Memorial CME Church, retiree of Brown & Williamson, and U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years Minnie Harris; children, Barbara Harris and Sand...

Willie Newbern Thaxton

August 8, 2014

Thaxton, Willie Newbern, 72, passed away on August 8, 2014. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Mae Thaxton; children, Byron Thaxton (Tyniski), Jocque Thaxton, and Barquett Lee (Jackie); sister, Lavada Wedell...

Thyra Inez Furman

August 8, 2014

Furman, Thyra Inez, 43, passed away on August 8, 2014. She is survived by her husband Joseph L. Furman, Jr.; children, Joseph Michael S., and Jannee Camille Furman; and mother, Kyra Anglin. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday August 15, 2014 followed b...

Ida Irene Carlton

August 7, 2014

Carlton, Ida Irene, 62, passed away on August 7, 2014. She is survived by her children Amita, Alita, and I’Thron Britt; siblings, Regina Lee, Anthony, Patrick, Andre’, and Sheila Britt; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will...

Lena P. Mills

August 7, 2014

Mills, Lena P., 76, passed away August 7, 2014. She is survived by her son, Donald Mills. Visitation will be Tuesday August 12, 2014 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St. Int...

Patricia Elaine Robinson

August 6, 2014

Robinson, Patricia Elaine, 68, died on August 6, 2014. Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home ...

Diane E. Burks

August 6, 2014

BURKS, Diane E., 68, passed away August 6, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons. ...

Bessie Mae McCain

August 4, 2014

McCain, Bessie Mae (nee Malone), 89, was called home to be with her Savior on August 4, 2014. She was a member of Greater Galilee Baptist Church. She leaves two great nieces to cherish her memory, Brandi Renee Miles and Shawntell Shannae Mile...

Albert Murphy

August 4, 2014

Murphy, Albert 59, passed away on August 4, 2014. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Stanton, TN. He is survived by his son Andre Ellis; siblings, Corine Murphy, Ella Mae Murphy, Margaret Jean Murphy, JoAnn Pete, Alma Olivia Mur...

Anthony Webb

August 3, 2014

Webb, Anthony, 63, passed away on August 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife Doris Webb; children, Latarsha and Gregory Webb; sisters, Mayme Clayton, Lavern Cox (William), Arnetta Johnson, Debra Nelson, and Patricia Vincent (Ralph); special friend, N...

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Harry L. Young Sr.

August 1, 2014

Young, Harry L. Sr., 61 passed away on August 1, 2014. He was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church and U.S.M.C. Veteran. He is survived by his wife Linda M. Young; children Harry L. Young, Jr., Ra’Shawn Woods, Tanea Woods, Annette Simon, a...

William W. Woodard Jr.

August 1, 2014

Woodard, William W. Jr., 54, a native of Charleston, SC passed away on August 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents William W. Sr., and Emma Woodard. He is survived by his better half, Vicki Daugherty; and sister, A. Woodard. Visitation wi...

Melvin Lee "Sugar" White

July 29, 2014

White, Melvin Lee (Sugar), 60, passed away on July 29, 2014. He is survived by his children, Fred Stoner, Latasha Gomis (Francois), Melody White, and Ta’Mya White; siblings, Hattie Helm, Thomas White, Catherine Sweeney, Joseph White (Earnestine), a...

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Charles R. Thomas Jr.

July 29, 2014

Thomas, Charles R. Jr., 68, passed away on July 29, 2014. at Norton Healthcare Pavilion. He was a retiree of Yellow Freight Company after 25 years of service and a U. S. Army Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Shirley D. Thomas; his d...

Ruby Merritt

July 28, 2014

Merritt, Ruby, 69, passed away on July 28, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 with funeral service to follow at noon at Stoner Memorial Baptist Church, 1127 W. Oak Street. Arrangements by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston St...

Geneva Elizabeth Cheatham

July 28, 2014

Cheatham, Geneva Elizabeth, 72, passed away on July 28, 2010. Visitation will begin at 10 am Thursday, July 31, 2014 with funeral to follow at noon at Greater Faith Church of Deliverance, 5720 Outer Loop, with interment in Louisville Cemetery. Arra...

Michael T. Thomas Sr.

July 19, 2014

THOMAS, Michael T., Sr., 53, passed away July 19, 2014. Visitation: Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 3 PM followed by 4 PM funeral service at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman, Jr. Drive. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons. ...

Kimberly Marie Burr

July 16, 2014

Burr, Kimberly Marie, 45, passed away on July 16, 2014. She is survived by her children Tikisha Taylor, Saisha Burr, Micah Burr, and Marcayla Warr-Azerot; siblings, Raymonia Burr, Robinlynn Scott, Tonya Hudson, William Woods, Jr.; three grandchildren...

Jeffrey Donell Belton

July 16, 2014

Belton, Jeffrey Donell, 55, passed away on July 16, 2014. Visitation will be 11 am Thursday, July 24, 2014 followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Star Hope Baptist Church, 5009 E. Indian Trail. Interment will be in Louisville Cemetery. Arrangem...

Rosa Rose

July 13, 2014

Rose, Rosa, 82, passed away July 13, 2014. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, and a former employee of Our Lady of Peace and AARP/Foundation. She is survived by her sons, Alaric P. (Betty) of Detroit, MI, and Michael J. Thomas (Jane)....