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Paul Wilson Newton, Sr., 71, passed away on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Kindred Hospital.   Paul was born to the late Mark and Anne (James) Newton in Scranton, Pennsylvania on December 5, 1947. A 1965 graduate of Fern Creek High School, Paul also attended Lindsey Wilson College.  Paul founded Kentuckiana School of Kung Fu, where he taught hundreds of students over several decades.  He also retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad.   Paul loved to rescue animals...

Betty A. Haller, 88, wife to the late Eugene Haller, passed away on Monday February 11, 2019 at the Episcopal Church Home.  She was born to the late Israel and Edna (Draughn) Amburgey in Knott County, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her brother James Amburgey.  Betty was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, she loved gardening and  was a long time friend of the Ross Family. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Wade along with grandchildren, Joshua...

Mary Carolyn Nilest, 78, wife to the late Edward Nilest, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Norton Hosparus.   Mary was a resident of Thrive Memory Care at Beckley Creek in Louisville at the time of her passing.  Mary was born to the late Sylvan and Marjorie (Ricketts) Wallace in New Castle, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Glenna Powell and Judi Rice. Mary retired from General Electric, Appliance Park and was a 1958 graduate of Valley...

Jesse  Cammack, 83, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019. He was born to the late James and Delta (Drury) Cammack in Anderson County, Kentucky.  He is also preceded in death by 4 siblings. Jesse was a retired salesman for Sam Swope where he worked over forty years. He is survived by children, Steve Marino (Karen), Debbie Cammack, Julie Powell (Danny), David Cammack (Theresa), Donna Long (Damon) along with grandchildren, Shawnon Hoskinson (Joe), Melissa Decker, and Demi...

Danny W. Donaway, 71, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Norton Hosparus.  He was born to the late Robert and Dessie (Mercer) Donaway in Louisville on September 26, 1947.  He is also preceded in death by a son Timmy Donaway, 5 brothers and his girlfriend of 25 years, Debbie Harder. Danny worked for Engelhard, Inc.as a machine operator; he loved fishing, traveling and playing darts. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darren Donaway...

Corey Michael Blankenship, 22, of Louisville, son of Shannon L. Blankenship Chandler & George Allen Robertson, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at his residence. Corey was born April 26, 1996 in Louisville and was a 2015 graduate of Iroquois High School. He was a self made man possessing many talents. Among them he was a certified welder and plumber and was very well versed in small engine repair among other things. Besides his parents he leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Kali Masden...

Daisy Mae Allen, 77, wife to the late James G. Allen, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 surrounded by her family at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.  She was born to Bryan and Lucinda Martha (Embry) Baize in Fordsville, Kentucky on May 19, 1941.  She is also preceded in death by siblings, Mary Embry, Linda Baize, Ray Baize, Carolyn Baize, and a great-grandson, James Patrick Allen. Daisy loved to play bingo, eat chocolate but most of all she loved her family and their...

Ronald S. Taylor, 75, husband to Sandy (Benefield) Taylor, passed away at home surround by his family on Saturday January 12, 2019.  He was born to William and Juanita (Tatum) Taylor in Louisville on May 19, 1943. Ron was a self-employed tool distributor, a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, and a member of A. O. P. A. and E. A. A. Besides his wife of 48 years he is survived by his brother Bill Taylor (Darlene), his fur baby, Chasey, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services...

Billy Gene Owens, 79, passed away at Lincoln Hills Heath Center on Friday January 4, 2019.  He was born to the late William J. and Revonda “Jean” (Parrish) Owens in Lewisport, Kentucky on August 15, 1939.  He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Junius and Bertha Ann Owens. Billy retired from Pillsbury as a production manager. He is survived by his daughter Tammie Lynch (Ron), grandchildren, Jillian Howlett, Lori Tomes, great-grandson Jackson Tomes...

Florence Pearl Saffer, 73, wife to the late James W. Saffer, Sr., passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 1, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born to the late John and Lillian (Hinton) Wolford in Louisville on February 28, 1945. Florence was a member of the Iris Society, volunteered at the Louisville Zoo in the Nature Center, and worked at Churchill Downs. She is survived by her children, Tiffany Durr (Eben), James W. Saffer, Jr. (Crystal), grandchildren, Travis,...