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Joyce Jean Hurst, 78, passed away at her residence on Tuesday November 17, 2020 on her 61st Wedding Anniversary.  She was born on December 29, 1941 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Kaufman.  Joyce loved spending time with her family and was a mom to everyone.  She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Theresa Nation (Ricky) and Pamela Sue Hurst, sons, Floyd Michael (Patty), Charles Frederick (Debbie), Douglas DeWayne (Linda), Bobby Joe (Connie),...

Louisville-Bob White, 81, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after battling heart disease.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Charles and Mildred White.  Bob spent his early years in Pontiac, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan before the US Army brought him to Fort Knox, Kentucky. There he met the love of his life, Doris.  They married in 1963 and made Louisville home, recently celebrating their 57th anniversary. In addition to...

  Wilma Jones Wilke, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Keith R. Wilke; and siblings Zola (Alexander) MacLauren of Roseville, MI; Eugene (Mary) Jones of Louisville, KY;  James (Virginia) Jones of Hamilton, OH; Sonia  (Herman) Hudson of Greenville, IN; Marie (Joe) Beacher of Indianapolis, IN; Harold (Shirley) Jones of Indianapolis, IN; and Naomi Roe of Santa Rosa, CA. ...

Robert “Bob” Louis Bruns Sr. of Louisville passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on Friday November 6, 2020.  He was the loving, doting husband of Carol Lee Bruns (Frazier) for 62 years and was the proud father of three children, Rebecca Lee Strong (Tom), Robert Louis Bruns Jr. (Constance), and Willian Lance Bruns (Lisa).  Bob is survived by five grandchildren who he delighted in spoiling, TJ Strong (Adrianne), Natalie Strong, Marshall Strong, Zachary...

Marlene Francis Walls, 79, passed away on November 3, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  She was born on February 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles C. Schmidt and Josephine Cooley.  Marlene loved working with children and had a passion for teaching.  She worked for the Jefferson County public school system for 27 years as a title 1 reading and math tutor.  She enjoyed bluegrass/country music and spending time with her family.  Marlene was sweet,...

Reverend Orville Frank Howell Jr., 88, went to join his beloved wife Finettie in heaven on Nov. 1, 2020. He was born in 1932 to the late Orville and Fleetie Howell in Louisville, Ky. and spent his younger years running a bit wild. He was 15 when he started dating the love of his life and he married her on Sept. 6, 1952 while on leave from the US Navy. Frank served 4 years on the minesweeper USS Redstart during the Korean War. He was proud of his service and loved his country. After his...

Sarah Elizabeth Salyer, passed away on October 30, 2020 at her residence in Louisville.  She was born on August 15, 2007, in Louisville Kentucky, the daughter of Lee (Heather) and April Klein Salyer.  Sarah was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Louisville.  She was the most loving and caring child, that would give anything she could to help others.  She was bright, sassy, athletic, loved animals, swimming, basketball, volleyball and riding bikes. ...

John "Jack" Delmon Schick, 79, passed away on October 30, 2020 at Friendship Health and Rehab, in Louisville.  He was born on December 19, 1940, the son of the late John and Charleen Schick.  John lived an exciting life that was filled with traveling, dancing, gambling and running.  He loved spending time with his friends and family, and his dog, River.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Rhonda Schick Logsdon, sister, Carolyn Schick, granddaughters,...

Jimmy David Jackson, 77, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020 in LaGrange.  He was born on November 7, 1942 in Central City Kentucky, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jackson and Lucille Ball. Jimmy enjoyed working on old cars and trucks and loved woodworking.  Besides his loving wife of 56 years, Lula, he leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Lori Jackson and Benita (David) Jackson, son, Larry David Jackson (Paula), sisters, Anna Westmorland (Bobby) and Linda...

Beverly K. Blankenbaker, 66, of Louisville, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  She was born on April 5, 1954 in Campbellsville Kentucky, the daughter of the late Wallace and Beulah Eldridge Whitley.  Beverly was a retired teacher who spent her career in Marion, Oldham and Jefferson school districts.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Blankenbaker, brothers, Jack and Gary Whitley of Campbellsville, Wallace Whitley of Winchester and...