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Dorothy Ann Tolhurst, 78, wife to the late Jack Tolhurst, passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021 at UL Hospital.  She was born to the late Allen and Virginia (Doore) Mathus in Louisville on December 29, 1942.  She is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mathus. Dorothy worked for the produce market owned and operated by her parents.  She loved working outside in her garden and with her chickens and ducks. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by...

Joyce Ann Wilson, 75, passed away on Friday March 5, 2021 at Baptist Health. She was born to the late David D. and Elsie (Fearnbach) Wilson in Louisville on September 7, 1946.  She is also preceded in death by a sister, Billie Gwen Grey. Joyce was a retired shipping clerk for Louisville Ladder. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jeff Wilson (Daina), grandchildren Bailee Wilson and Benjamin Hill along with siblings, David Wilson (Georgia), Sue Woolums, and Nancy Dwire. Funeral...

Matthew Paul Dennis, 45, of Lumberton, died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on June 2, 1975, to Beverly Pearce Dennis and Timothy Ryan Dennis, in Louisville, Kentucky, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force proudly serving for 16 years. Matthew worked as a turbine mechanic for Cheniere LNG and he was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and kayaking. He was an avid football fan, having been a star player in high...

Robert Lee Haysley, Sr., 72, passed away on Saturday February 27, 2021 at UL Hospital.  He was born to the late Charles Walter and Mary Frances (Mudd) Haysley on October 16, 1948 in Louisville. He is also preceded in death by his former wife, Debra Kay Haysley, a son, Jeremy Russell Haysley, and four brothers, Shorty, Chubby, Louie, and Carroll Haysley. Robert retired from Amcell Plastics and he was a member of Churchman Chapel.  He loved the horse races and he was “King of...

Patricia Jean Bartlett, 66, loving wife to Crawford “Fred” Bartlett, Jr., passed away at home on Friday February 19, 2021.  She was born to Arthur L. and Bessie B. (Wells) Garner in Louisville on August 7, 1954.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Randall Garner and sister in law, Carol King. Patricia was an accountant for the Jefferson County Schools.  She was a dedicated employee for Carter Traditional Elementary School where she treated everyone as...

Caroline J. Donaway, 68, loving wife to Robert R. Donaway, Sr., passed away on Saturday February 13, 2021 in Hillview, Illinois.  She was born to the late Elmer L. and Etta F. (Webb) Housmann in Bethalto, IL on October 31, 1952.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Danny L. Housmann, Sr. Caroline retired as a CNA for Rockford Manor Nursing Home. Besides her husband of 44 years she is survived by her children, Duglas Housmann (Rhonda), Cutina Dunaway (William), Robert R....

James “Ronnie” Bruner, 79, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Thelma Bruner, brother Ken Bruner and his dearest friends, Lloyd Glasgow and Eddie Decker. A native Louisvillian, Ronnie was a true California Dreamer at heart, having lived there for over 40 years. Ronnie was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and taught physical education at Doss High School. He lived life to the fullest, was an avid antique car...

Michael Scott Vernon, 54, loving husband to Deborah (Cahoe) Vernon, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 at home with his family.  He was born to the late Jerry and Peggy (Sucher) Vernon in Louisville on January 26, 1967.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly Shephard. Mike retired, after 27 years, as a chemical operator from Hexion Chemical Company, he loved to golf and fish and was an avid UL fan.  Mike was also a member of Louisville 1st Church of...

Timothy L. Binford, 55, loving husband to Jenny (Dennis) Binford, passed away at home, with Jenny by his side, on Sunday January 31, 2021.  He was born to James and Patricia (Hall) Binford in Louisville on May 4, 1965.  He is preceded in death by his mother and grandson Leland Kuhn. Tim retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant and after his retirement he worked for UPS as a supervisor.  Besides his wife of 16 years he is survived by his son, Timothy Binford and 5...

Debra Lynn Noonan, 63, passed away peacefully with family, on Friday January 29, 2021 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Debbie was born on January 5, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter to the late Sidney and Joy Simpson. She grew up in the Portland neighborhood with her siblings Gloria Elmore, Donnie Simpson, Johnny Simpson, and Cindy Lewis, attending Portland Christian School. She went on to earn Nursing Degrees from both JCC and Indiana Wesleyan....