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Roger Stephen “Bear” Fitzner Sr., 77, husband of Karen Hill Fitzner, died Wednesday September 11, 2019  at his home in Louisville.  Roger was born on January 1, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Bud and Marie Hazelip Fitzner.  Roger was an avid bowler, enjoyed reading about history, loved all sports especially UK and the Cardinals.  He was a past member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.  Besides his wife of 35 years , he...

Robert “Bobby” Mitchell, 70 , husband of Sonia Williams Mitchell, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Bobby was born January 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Louise Whatley Mitchell Harris and the Late Johnny Mitchell. He retired from Ford after 30 years working in Louisville and mostly in Lorain, Ohio. Besides his wife of 48 years and his mother he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Michelle Sutton, Tiffine Mitchell, Tara Mitchell...

Alice “Katie” Evans, 93, wife of the late Gilbert Wayne “Wig” Evans, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born in, Illinois October 18, 1925 the daughter of the late Arnold & Mary Jackson. Katie retired from Eastern High School, was a member of the Eastwood United Methodist Church and the Eastwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She and her husband were also involved with the Crusade for Children for many years. She leaves to cherish...

Barbara “Bobbi” Adams, 75, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019 at Baptist Health LaGrange.  The family is grateful for the exceptional care provided by the nurses, doctors, and staff there. Bobbi retired from Kroger in 2006 after 42 years of service. Bobbi was a kind person, who took on the role of caregiver for many family members and friends; she had a knack for making others feel special.  She had many talents, including baking, card playing and organizing...

Edward Eugene Wiley, 70, husband of Karol Cotillon Wiley, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Athens, Alabama December 8, 1948 the son of the late Andrew & Earline Townsend Wiley Jr. Edward was a 33 year employee of Ford, was a member of the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club, had been a minister, an avid fisherman and loved to cook. He was also a Viet Nam War Veteran Having served honorably in the United States Marine Corp. Besides his wife he leaves to cherish...

Eddie Ward, 62, husband of Shelli Ward, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. Eddie was born in San Tome’, Venezuela August 4, 1956 the son of the late Robert & Thelma Cressman Ward Jr. Eddie had worked in several capacities at Chevron for 40 years. Besides his wife of 35 years he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Ashley Briscoe (David) and Leslie Clark (Billy), sister, Laurie Ward (Cindy), brother, Robert Dean Ward (Elizabeth),...

Dallas Ann Sandefur Farnsley, 75, of New Albany, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Peoria, Illinois January 3, 1944 the daughter of the late Oeyvind “Red” & Edna Newcom Sandefur. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons, Brian Farnsley (Karla), Brent Farnsley (Kim)  brother, Marion Sandefur (Patricia). Grandchildren, James McIntire (Elise), Kirbee Gerkin (Jay), Travis, Tiffany, and Taylor Wright. Great-Grandchildren, Dahlia, Cecilia and...

Alfred Darrell “A.D.” Lawson, 67, husband of Katie Lawson, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. A.D. was born in Huntington, West Virginia February 5, 1952 the son of the late Cole Y. & Elizabeth Thompson Lawson. He had been a conductor for 42 years with L&N Railroad and CSX. Besides his wife of 48 years he leaves to cherish his memory, children, Alison Rebecca Lawson (Travis Fasteen) and A.D. Lawson II (Angie), sister, Lola Ward (David), brother, James...

Mary Ann Adams Willett, 79, of Prospect, wife of the late Robert “Bob” Willett Sr., died Wednesday, June 3, 2019 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She was born in Grayson County, Ky. April 14, 1940 the daughter of the late John Adams & Myrtle Potts Adams. Mary Ann was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Crestwood where she was very active in their volunteer ministry and had been a Quality Inspector at her son’s company, Visco. She leaves to cherish...

Melanie Elaine Moser passed away on July 2, 2019.  She died at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughter Paige Collins MacBeth, sons James Perry Collins, Jr. and Bo Laughlin, Jr. as well as her companion of 30 years, Gary Lee Rice and her brother Victor Moser. She was preceded in death by her young sister Janet Neva Moser. She had 8 grandchildren that she was very, very proud of and loved very much.   She was born in Charlotte, NC to Neva Louise Lewis and...