All Obituaries

Mr. James Roger Burns, age 67, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 21, 1958, in Chester, PA to Oscar and Eileen Mockbee Burns, both of whom preceded him in death. As a young man, Jim joined the United States Army and proudly served in the 82nd Airborne.  After leaving the Army he worked in construction until an accident resulting in a spinal cord injury left him as a ...

     Mr. William “Troy” Jones, age 64, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends following a long fought battle with cancer.  He was born on July 13, 1961, in Louisville, KY to Harry Elmer Jones and Linda Faye (Padgett) Jones.      Troy was an employee of Allied Ready Mix for 22 years where he served as union steward for many of those years.  He was also an over-the-road ...

Mr. Jeffrey Allen Dunn, age 58, of Radcliff, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.  Jeff was born on January 23, 1968, the son of Kenneth Dunn and Mary Elaine Jewell.   He was a comic book fanatic as well as, all of the super hero marvel movies.  Jeff loved to fish, hunt and search for arrowheads and other relics. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; and his father who raised him since the age of 1, Max ...

     1SG (Ret.) John D. Aaron, age 57, of Brandenburg, KY, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence.  He was born in Youngstown, OH, the son of Richard and Ruth (Webb) Aaron.      John retired from the United States Army after 29 years of service to his country.  He had a very decorated career earning a Purple Heart, where he became a member of the Military Order of Purple Heart (MOPH), as well as numerous commendations and ...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Herron, age 76, of Muldraugh, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence. Kenneth spent most of his life working construction, enjoying the outdoors and keeping busy.  In his younger years, he loved fishing and hunting; later, he enjoyed old westerns, bull riding, and time with his dog, Charlie.  Wherever he went, a mason jar of sweet tea was never far from his hand.  Kenny was stubborn and hard-headed – there’s no denying ...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Yates, age 53, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her residence.  Mrs. Yates was born on October 19, 1972, the daughter of Charlie Joe and Shirley Grace (Wagner) Baker. Shirley loved her family immensely.  She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews play sports and playing board and card games with everyone, especially Phase10.  She lived in a house divided but relentlessly cheered on her Kentucky Wildcats.  Shirley always loved ...

Mr. David Gerald “Dave” Livers, Jr., age 66, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY. Dave was born on April 15, 1959, the son of David Gerald Sr. and Mary Jo (Greenwell) Livers. Dave was in a wheelchair for most of his life.  He did not, however, let that define his life.  Dave worked for Verizon Wireless in Lexington for over 20 years.  He was an avid Louisville Cardinal fan holding season ...

     Mr. Christopher Lee “Chris” Welch, age 50, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Chris was born on December 16, 1975, the son of Teresa Welch.       Chris loved and adored his kids, and his 6 German shepherds.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, and work on cars (NOT).  He also was a fanatic for his University of Louisville Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.      Chris was ...

     Mr. Wm. Jason Brown, age 52, of Brandenburg, KY, Passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Jason was born on December 27, 1973, the son of Thomas D. and Inna Rose (Dowell) Brown.      Jason was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt, fish, and especially ride his motorcycle.  He used his hands as a welder for many years but also loved to build lego sets with his son Henry while listening to his ever ...

Ms. Rosie Gertrude Abell, age 68, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at UofL Jewish Hospital. Ms. Abell was born on February 16, 1958, the daughter of James Franklin Payne and Ruby Frances (Ditto) Abell. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Ja’mari Dotson Abell; a brother, Charles K. Ditto; and two sisters, Annie M. Welch and Minnie Payne. She is survived by three children, Shaunetane (Henry) Hazley, Joe Lydell Dotson, Jr. and Rondell ...