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James L. Wosoba, 83 of Louisville, Kentucky died Thursday, September 17, 2020, after a being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease earlier this year. Jim was born May 29, 1937, in Lost Nation, Iowa, the son of James and Ruth Wosoba.  He lived in several cities in the Midwest and southeast before settling permanently in Louisville in 1973.   Jim was a career “Bookman”, selling schoolbooks for McGraw-Hill, Ginn and The Wright Group publishing companies. ...

Thomas Pedigo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 .  He was on born March 4,1943, the son of the late Mary Loretta Felhoelter and Melville Matthew Pedigo, Sr., was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed cheering on his Kentucky Wildcats. He is survived by his son, Kevin Pedigo (Mary), daughter, Patricia Daniel (Al), and stepson, David Hatton; seven grandchildren; brothers, Norman (Barb), Wally (Sheila) and Mike Pedigo (Vicki); and sisters, Mary...

Kathleen Joyce Donahue, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday August 23, 2020.  She was born on February 27, 1941 in Sunfish Kentucky, the daughter of the late James and Hazel Lashley.   Besides her husband of 49 years, James,  she leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Norma “Jean” (Russ) King of New Albany, Indiana, Irene Moore (Paul) of Louisville, Sharlene (Kenny) of Bowling Green Kentucky, niece, Lisa Sowders of New Albany, who...

Joshua Douglas Clayton, 38, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at home. He is preceded in death by grandparents, John Clayton and Rita McCullough. Joshua loved his children and motorcycles.  He had a huge heart and would help anyone that needed it. He is survived by his mother Jana Caldwell (Bruce), father Jon Clayton, children, James, Joshua, and Harper Clayton.  He is also survived by his grandmother Edna Clayton, brother Jordan Clayton and a host of family and...

George Thomas Brawner, 75, husband of Betty, died on August 19, 2020 at Baptist Health Louisville.  He was born on June 24, 1945 in Louisville, the son of the late Elmer and Mary Brawner.  He was a Vietnam War veteran proudly serving with the U.S. Air Force as an jet engine mechanic. George enjoyed working on cars, trucks and boats, loved Nascar, and worked at Ford for 14 years before he started his charter bus company.  George loved life and spending time with his family and...

 James Perry “Jim” Collins, Sr. died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Born in Charlotte, NC on January 8, 1938 to Effie Ritch and Fred D. Collins, Sr. he lived to be 82. He is survived by his wife and companion of 30 years, Madeleine Chase Collins, his children Bo, Paige & Perry & his grandchildren Fendall, Taylor, Miles, KJ, Welby, Sumner, Hayes & Dane. He had his first job at 9, a paper route for the Charlotte Observer. In 1950, he lost his right eye in a putt-putt...

Linda S. Craig , 67, passed away on July 24, 2020 in La Grange, Kentucky. She was born on September 4, 1952 in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter to the late Charles and Dossie Hensley. Linda enjoyed traveling and she especially enjoyed her trips to Pigeon Forge, TN and to visit her sister Mary in Florida. Linda was a caretaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, playing bunco, couponing, country music, UK basketball, and was always the life of the...

  Lisa Kaye Atkinson , 53, of Louisville, daughter of Douglas & Joan Logsdon Atkinson, died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her residence. Besides her parents she leaves to cherish her memory, children, Elizabeth Kaye English & Ryan Patrick English. Her brother Jeffrey Atkinson also survives.

Edward I. McMichael, 76, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  Edward was born on June 23, 1944 in Louisville, the son of the late Ira and Bertha McMichael.  Edward retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years, a United States Airforce Veteran,  loved working on projects around his home and in his yard, enjoyed listening to oldies music, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and UK fan.  Besides his wife of 49 years, Elaine, he leaves to...

Shirley E. Johns, 88, of Louisville, Ky., wife of the late Harley Johns,passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas April 26, 1932 the daughter of the late Ernest & Drucie Bratton Hardin. She was employed by the U.S. Coast Guard for 46 years. Shirley is survived by her three children, Mary Davis, Tony Johns and Patricia Barr. Three grandchildren, Melanie Sinnock (Terry), Michael Johns (Christina) and Chuck Barr. One...