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Iris M. Young, 96, of Louisville, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday May 10, 2021.  She was at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jacob A. Young of 32 years and a daughter in law, Angie Young. Iris is survived by 1 sister, Wiletta, 5 wonderful children, Terry (Bev), Donna, Steve (Cindy), Mark (Jackie), and Todd Young, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and many other loving nieces, nephews, and extended...

Anna Mildred “Mitt” Bauman, 92, passed away on Monday May 10, 2021 at Norton Women's and Children Hospital.  She was born to the late Joseph Henry and Catherine Ineta (Abel) Spalding in Marion County, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her son James “Todd” Bauman and six siblings. Mitt was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Joseph Bauman (Sherrie), Susie Ford (Mark), Pam Anderson...

David Michael Whalen, 73, husband to the late Barbara (Soards) Whalen, passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at Westport Place Nursing Home. He was born to the late Earl Joseph and Lucille (Smith) Whalen in Louisville on October 3, 1947. David worked as counter salesperson for Whayne Supply, which was a family affair, with a combined 110 years of service between himself, his wife, his father, and father-in-law.  He was also an Army veteran and served in Korea. He is survived by his...

Please direct all flower deliveries to the church. Helen Riley Murray, age 87, left this earth for her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior following complications of a stroke. She was born in Louisville on April 10, 1934 to Chester and Ada (Kephart) Riley. She attended Louisville Girls High School that later merged with duPont Manual High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree - focusing on secretarial science - from the University of...

Donald “Donnie” T. Ladd, Jr., 62, passed away on Friday April 30, 2021 at Norton Audubon.  He was born to the late Donald T. Sr., and Margaret Jane (Jarrett) Ladd in Louisville on October 2, 1958.  He is also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Ladd. Donnie was a retired painter with Local 119 and a Mason He is survived by his children, Brandy Traynor (Tyson), Donald T. Ladd, III (Nichole) and Brittany McLemore along with grandchildren, Kaylee, Kaydee, Kaycee...

Charlene Tracey Diehl, 88, wife to the late Charles R. “Chuck” Diehl, passed away at her home, on Wednesday April 28, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She is also preceded in death by her parents David and Marie Tracey, three brothers, and one sister. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Eastern Star, an accomplished artist, and created many beautiful wedding cakes over the years. She is survived by her children, Charles...

Cecilia “Cecy” DeVere Brown, 85, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away April 28, 2021.  She was born September 25, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to William Clifton and Virginia Vivian (Schrader) Nichols.  Cecy spent her career working with AT&T, starting in Louisville then transferring to Florida, she retired after 25 years.  In 1954, she was married to C B Brown and raised their six children, Viv, Susi, Jan, Jim, Teri, and Beth.  Cecy and C B were...

Thomas G. Hazel, 89, loving husband to Barbara (Hall) Hazel, passed away at home surrounded by family, on Monday April 26, 2021.  He was born to the late Melvin and Lillian (Cain) Hazel on July 16, 1931 in Louisville.  He is also preceded in death by three siblings. Tom retired from Canteen and was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.  He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Besides his wife of 70 years he is survived by children, Scott Hazel...

Marteen (Crawford) Thomasson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Kingsport, TN.  Marteen was born on May 19, 1923 near Caneyville in Grayson Co., KY.   She resided in Louisville, KY from 1955 until 1979 then moved to Kingsport, TN. She was employed at Krispy Kreme for several years when it was located on Center St. in Kingsport.  In later years she was an active member of the Kingsport Senior Center and enjoyed attending local bluegrass and country music...