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James Todd Bauman, 49, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on Monday December 2, 2019 at Norton Brownsboro.   He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Frederick Bauman, Jr. Todd loved UK sports, Elmo, and being with his friends at Zoom Group. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Anna “Mitt” (Spalding) Bauman, along with his loving siblings, Joseph “Terry” Bauman (Sherrie), Susie Ford (Mark), Pam Anderson (Robin), Donna Tschoepe...

Rolland Braden, 85, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday November 28, 2019. He was born to the late Joseph Saul and Amy (Hornback) Braden in Lyons Station, Kentucky on March 6, 1934.  He is also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.  Early in his life, he worked for as a janitor for Purdue University and then for  Sam’s Car Wash as an attendant.   Rolland was a gentle soul that would help anyone.  He rode his bike through Shively for years so...

Marlene Burnham, 70, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born to the late Glenn and Alma Dale in Louisville on November 9, 1949. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Pat and her brother, Phillip. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Michael Durbin, Christy Rodriquez (Edgar Perez), and Jonathan Martinez.   She is also survived by her husband Thomas Burnham along with grandchildren, Sean, Nicole, Tierra, Valentin, Morelia,...

Theodore Roosevelt Hobbs, 81, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019, surrounded by his family, at Norton Healthcare. He was born in Waco, Texas to the late Roy Jasper and Addie Mae (Henderson) Hobbs on September 27, 1938. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Floyd Hobbs, Roy Hobbs, Lee-Artry Hobbs, Artha Hobbs, and Addie Mae Moffett. Theodore retired as a Staff Sergeant for the Army and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam and was stationed in Okinawa and...

William “Billy” Joseph O’Daniel, 42, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Short and Lawrence O’Daniel. Billy was a landscaper, loved being outdoors and was an avid UL fan. He is survived by his parents, Joseph L. and Kathy (Short) O’Daniel, wife Karen (Coppersmith) O’Daniel, his children Bailey and Mya O’Daniel along with his brother Devin.  He will also be missed by his...

Cuthbert L. Foley, 88, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  Bert was a United States Air Force Veteran, and he proudly served in the Korean War.  After serving, he worked as an engineer at Ft. Knox and was Chief Engineer of the Southern Command Network in Panama during the Just Cause Conflict.  He and his beloved wife of 69 years, Lola, traveled extensively and made many friends around the world.  Bert loved to fish, hunt, garden, play Rook,...

Michael Gilliatt, 60, passed away at his home on Monday November 25, 2019.  He was born on October 12, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Wayne and Anna Gilliatt. He is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Anna and his wife Sharon Fowler. Michael was an avid coin collector, loved antique furniture, enjoyed metal detecting and spending time with his family.  Michael was a generous man that would always help others before himself; he will be missed by so...

Clara Louise Malone, 82, wife to the late Dudley Malone, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at Baptist Health. Louise was born to the late Noble B. and Hazel A. (Walden) Ferguson in Monroe County, Kentucky on October 20, 1937.  She is also preceded in death by a son James Ray Malone. Louise was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother.  She was loved by all that knew her.  She was honest and straightforward. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters,...

Brenda J. “Benna” Swope, 64, passed away on Friday, November 08, 2019, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  Brenda was born in Louisville on June 12, 1955, to Eugene O. Swope, Sr. and the late Patricia Elaine (Whelan) Swope.  Brenda was also preceded in death by brothers, Eugene O. Swope, Jr. and Donald Paul Swope. Brenda had a passion for helping others and was known as a “mother to all”, but most of all she loved taking care of her...

Joseph R. Thomas, III, 78, loving husband to Velva Thomas, passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at home.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Jr., and Evelyn M. (Gamble) Thomas, his beloved grandmother, Ruth Gamble, brother John “Butch” Thomas, and brothers-in-law, Tony Ferguson, Thomas Box, and Earl Sweazy. Joe was a member of Beechland Baptist Church. Besides his wife of 47 years, he is survived by children, Tamra Lewis, Paula Jo Thomas, Lisa...