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Fronie Belle Montgomery Woosley, 91, passed away on Sunday April 5, 2020 at Klondike Manor.  She was born to the late Ellis and Lida Belle (Kees) Montgomery Russellville, KY on June 18, 1928.  She is also preceded in death by sisters, Sue Ross and Becky Simon and a brother James E. Montgomery. Fronie was a market researcher and a devoted member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.  She volunteered at the Spring Meadows Children’s Home; she would save and cut coupons/can...

Phyllis J. Tate, 77, loving wife to James A. Tate, passed away on Friday April 3, 2020 at Signature Rockford Nursing Home.  She was born to the late Ben A. and Rosa B. (Dozier) Montgomery in Versailles, KY on August 14, 1942.  She is also preceded in death by a son-in-law Eddie Hennessy. Phyllis retired from General Electric and was a member of Chapel Park Baptist Church. Besides her husband of 59 years she is survived by their children, Bethany Hennessy, James...

Michael E. Eaton, 63, loving husband to Diane (Ford) Eaton, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  He was born to the late Winford, Sr., and Ruth (Witt) Eaton in Louisville on October 21, 1956.  He is also preceded in death by 4 siblings. Michael worked as the manager and maintenance man for Clark’s Mobile Home Park.  He loved his family; his favorite TV shows and he had a big heart and was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need....

Brenda Kay Ohlmann, 66, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday March 29, 2020 at Essex Nursing Home.  She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rita (Ray) Ohlmann. Brenda was a retired school bus driver for Jefferson County Board of Education. She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother Keith Ohlmann (Sherrill), sister Shannon Ohlmann along with niece and nephews, Justin (Katie), Ashleigh (Bo), Andrew (Tariana) and 4 great-nieces, RaeLynn, Juleigh Ann, Braylee, and...

Gerald Dennis Merickle - Age 66, formerly of Jeffersontown, KY, passed away March 29, 2020 in Goodlettsville, TN. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Diana Regan Merickle; his step-son, Chris Brooks; his step-grandson, Dominik Brooks; his sister, Cheryl Tabler; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Melvin and Ruby; his brother, Don Allen; and his sisters, Melva Jane Shake and Estella Faye Roberts. He was a...

Jennings Leroy “Scoot” Manning passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville.  He was born in Breckinridge County, Kentucky on October 5, 1931, the son of the late Robert and Letitia Manning.  JL was retired from Hazelett & Erdal after working for 49 years as a civil engineer. He built bridges and roadways all over the U.S, helped build a 70-mile road in Africa and assisted in the construction of 13 bridges over the Ohio River....

Kathy Jean Devore, 67, wife to the late Mickey Devore, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Friday March 20, 2020.   She was born to the late Roger and Alice (Barber) Ellis in Louisville on August 16, 1952.  She is also preceded in death by a sister, Jerri Lee. Kathy worked for Anson Stamping, she was a member of Louisville 1st Church of Nazarene and of the VFW Post #229. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Jeffrey Ellis (Dennis Mader), Bradley...

James Lamar Sipes, 79, loving husband to Rose Marie (Rusch) Sipes, passed away on Friday March 20, 2020 at University of Louisville Medical Center.   He was born to the late Thomas Hayden and Sue Carter (Hobbs) Sipes in Meade County, Kentucky on April 4, 1940. James was retired from Ford Motor Company, a former volunteer for Hazelwood Hospital, he was an Army veteran, and he loved to garden, woodwork, and preach. Besides his wife of 53 years he is survived by their children, John...

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Betty Jean Vititoe passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2020 in Louisville.  She was born on July 26, 1930 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Grady and Lillian Burden.  Betty retired from Churchill Downs after working there for over 40 years.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Rhonda Wilson and Karen Curtis (Gary), son, Terry Vititoe (Danette), grandchildren, Darin Fisher (Terra), Ashley Wilson (Breno), Matthew Curtis (Jennifer), Christopher Wilson...