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Deborah "Debbie" Jane Nall, 73, passed away on August 1, 2021 at her sister Vicki's home in Louisville Kentucky.  She was born on February 10, 1948, in Louisville, the daughter of the late Eugene and Jayne Hammer.  She is survived by her son, Jerry Wayne Smallwood Jr. (Jennifer), sisters, Hilda Gaddie, Deane Brune (Edward), Sally Wolf and Victoria Hammer, grandchildren, Caitlyn Hastings (Kat) and Joshua Wayne.  Debbie is preceded in death by...

Virginia Hammond Bom, 85, passed away on July 30, 2021 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  She was born on January 31, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Audie and Ida Mae Waller.  She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Hammond and Donna Hammond Lindsey, sons, John and Robert Hammond, and grandson, John Michael Hammond.  

Shirley Woodson, 82, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1939 to the late Jesse and Jewel Link Adams. Shirley retired from the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Woodson. Shirley is survived by her children, Thelma Coulter (Mike), Cheryl Niebruegge (Brent), Arthur Woodson, Jesse Woodson (Donna Ashley), Eric Woodson; grandchildren, Michael, Crystal, Jessica, Tiffany, Sherry, Terry, Ashley; great...

Leona Francis Hiser, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 27th, 2021. Leona was a Jehovah's Witness with the Valley Congregation. She worked 35 years in an appliance service business that her and her husband built together along with raising four children. She loved flowers and gardening. She will be remembered as the most kind, loving, and generous person to everyone she met. She will be so loved and missed. Leona was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Omer Glenn Hiser and son Brett...

Donald Ray Baker, 70, of Falls of Rough, KY, loving husband of Phyllis, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021 at the VA hospital in Louisville.  He was born on September 13, 1950 in Louisville, the son of the late Ernest Baker and Jessie Knoechelman (Pete). Donald was a United States Army Veteran that was honored for his service by receiving a Purple Heart.  He was an active member of the American Legion Post #0081 (Grayson County), member of the Moose Lodge # 2453...

Bonita Maureen Davis, 58, passed away peacefully, on July 23, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born on November 19, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky. The daughter of the late Dorothy Finnie.  Bonita was a wonderful mom, mamaw and sister.  She had a huge heart and was always willing to help any and everyone.  She was proud of her family and always stood by their side.  She is survived by her daughters, Kayla Davis and Kristi Montgomery (Daniel), Sister,...

Betty E. Hall, 94, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 at Signature Health in Louisville.  She was born on April 12, 1927 in Cloverport, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jesse and Eula Bohler.  Betty was a proud member of Chapel Park Baptist Church, volunteered at Shivley Area Ministries, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by her sons, Clyde (Jennifer), Richard (Valerie) and Steve Hall, daughter, Cheri Hall (Billy), grandchildren, Troy, Karen,...

James Arthur Tate, 85, passed away peacefully, on July 21, 2021 at his residence in Louisville.  He was born on January 16, 1936 in Frankfort, Kentucky the son of the late Houston and Georgia Tate.  James enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.   He is survived by his daughter, Beth Hennessy, son, Keith and Gary (Pam) Tate, brother, Robert “Bobby” Tate, grandchildren, Michael Tate, Rebecca Tipton...

Joseph C. Tellman, 66, passed away on July 19, 2021 at his residence in Louisville.  He was born on February 25, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Raymond and Thelma Tellman.  Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and was an avid UK Wildcats fan.  He is survived by his twin brother, John Tellman (Jamie), his nieces, Laurie Olinger and Janna Allgeier, as well as numerous friends and family.  

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Nancy Paulin, 88, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She passed away peacefully to her place of rest and eternal joy.    She was preceded in death by her parents Melton Adams and Mary Bauer and her sisters Mildred Gaddie and Carol Asbridge.  She is also now reunited with her late husband Gene Paulin and their daughter, Vicki...