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Mary Laverne Malone, 63, passed away at Essex Nursing Home and Rehab on Tuesday June 30, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her father William Franklin Malone and a brother William Steven Malone. Mary Laverne was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Johnathan Daniel Malone (Kelli), Aleisha Walsh, Patricia Elizabeth Voon (Phil), with grandchildren, Charles Bailey, Sarah, Little John, Izzy, Tori, Griffin, and Micah.  She is also...

Shirley Belle Bardin, 84, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.  She was born on April 29, 1936 in Taylor County Kentucky, the daughter of the late Samuel and Nora Stewart.  Shirley loved attending church, sang in the choir, enjoyed spending time with her family, and spent many hours volunteering at area nursing homes.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Stephanie Gumm and Stacey Beckham (Wayne), sons, Tommy, Timothy (Angel), and Todd...

James H. “Pops” Denham, 79, loving husband to Sandra (France) Denham passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020.  He was born to the late James and Lattie (Judd) Denham in Edmondson County on August 14, 1940.  He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony Higgs, and brothers, Edward and Henry Denham. Pops was a self-employed truckdriver. Besides his wife of 39 years he is survived by children James Denham, Jr., Sandra Denham, Sue Hines, Lattie Gaither (Dan), Amy...

Bobbie Ette (Janes) Jessee, 83, wife of the late Charles Jessee, passed away at home with her family on Tuesday June 9, 2020. She was born to the late Jim and Della (Montgomery) Janes in Adair County KY on January 1, 1937.  She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Ray Janes and William Thomas Janes, and grandson Donald Gene McQueen. Bobbie retired from Jefferson County Public Schools and moved to Columbia KY to farm with her late husband until their health would not let...

Allen W. Simmons, 83, husband to the late Margie (Robinson) Simmons, passed away, surrounded by family, on Monday June 8, 2020 at UL Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born to the late Curtis A. and Mary Jo (Horsley ) Simmons in Meade County on June 26, 1936.  He is also preceded in death by 6 siblings, daughter, Donna Bruner, granddaughter, Samantha Bruner and grandson, Scott Jones. Allen was an electrician for Henderson Electric, a member of Local 369 IBEW, and a member of...

Kimberly R. Allison, 55, loving wife to David Allison, passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born to Ronald W. and Margaret P. (Robinson) Reed in Louisville on May 28, 1965. Kim was a senior process and improvement professional for Humana, Inc.  She loved crafting and giving the crafts as gifts. Besides her husband of 25 years, she is survived by her parents, sister, Tonya Campisano (Dennis), children, Darren Allison (Brittany), Erica...

Mabel Gravens, 87, loving wife to Charles Gravens, passed away on Sunday May 31, 2020.  She was born in Fountain Run, KY on October 10, 1932 to the late Ray and Kate (Simmons) Harwood.  She is also preceded in death by a brother, Marion Harwood and a sister, Jonell Sutton. Mabel was a member of Grace Praise and Worship. Besides her husband of 66 years she is survived by her children, Charity Fuson (John), Eric Gravens (Anita), her brothers, John Harwood (Mary), Bobby...

Dennis Leroy Hall, 77, loving husband to Geraldine (Young) Hall, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 at Robley Rex Veteran’s Administration Medical Center.  He was born to the late Earl and Geneva (Higdon) Hall in Louisville on April 30, 1943. Dennis retired as a foreman for Balfour Printing and he was a Navy veteran. Besides his wife of 45 years he is survived by children, Sherry Marler, Steven McGlasson, Perry Marler, Shawn Marler, Rebecca Fuqua along with 22 grandchildren,...

Ernest “Cliff” Lowe, 74, loving husband to Joyce (Swift) Lowe, passed away at home on Saturday May 23, 2020.  He was born to the late Clifford and Edith (Clouse) Lowe in Morristown, TN on May 9, 1946.  He is also preceded in death by sisters, Kathy Russellburg and Rhonda Haney (Bill). Cliff retired from Louisville Gas and Electric, he was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, and was an Army veteran. Besides his wife of 53 years he is survived by their sons, Michael...

Lois Marie Harris Speed, 73, loving wife to Frederick W. Speed, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 at Norton Hosparus.  She was born to the late Alvin R. and Bessie (Bibb) Harris on July 18, 1946.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Pauline Brown and Anna Carol Willen. Lois was a caregiver; she was a member of Highland Park Church of God of Prophecy (Church Alive) and she was a lady of God. Besides her husband of 54 years she is survived by several nieces and...