All Obituaries

     Mrs. Billie Irene “Betty” Cobbler, age 71, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her residence.  In her younger days, Betty enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola and Betty Boop memorabilia.  Betty served as a CNA for many years.  She was very passionate, loving and cared for many during her career.  She loved camping, dancing, and listening to gospel music performed by Elvis and Johnny Cash.   Her proudest...

     Mr. Daniel Lee “Danny” Coates, age 54, of Cecilia, KY, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the A.B. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  Danny was a very simple, hard-working man that just wanted to take care of his family and watch NASCAR racing anytime that he could.  He was very patriotic proudly serving his country in the United States Navy.      Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Phillip Coates...

     Mr. Ernie Lee Embry, age 67, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away peacefully on his birthday, May 6, 2021, at the Norton Medical Pavilion in Louisville, KY.  Ernie was a retired Engineer of CSX Railroad and former owner of Embry’s Body Shop.  He was a longtime servant for his community as a Deputy Sheriff and the first Chief of the Ekron Fire Department.  Ernie was also a longtime member of Ekron Baptist Church.      Ernie was...

Mr. Marvin Eugene Kendall, age 83, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Monday, May 03, 2021 at his residence.  He loved to farm, fish and hunt, but most of all, loved all of his family especially his grandkids. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Freda; his parents, Clarence Theodore and Mary Gertrude Hockman Kendall, Sr.; two sisters, Polly Russell and Peggy Sheffield; and two brothers, Bill and Junior Kendall.  His is survived by four children, David Kendall, Diana Adams, Mark...

 Mr. Russell Calvin “Bubby” Willis, age 76, of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, Louisville, KY.  Mr. Willis was retired from Ford Motor Company with 35 years service, was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War receiving the Army Commendation Medal, had a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University and was a former manager of the Kentuckiana Blades Hockey Team.  He was an avid U of L fan and was a season ticket...

     Mr. Carroll Knott, age 72, of Louisville, KY passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 20, 1949 in Meade County the son of Aloysius and Forrest Sherrill Knott.  Carroll worked as a laborer for several different companies in the Louisville area.  Simple pleasures in life brought great joy to Carroll!  He loved his family and really enjoyed the family get togethers and delicious meals.  His pleasant personality...

     Mrs. Marjie Evelyn Basham Chism, age 92, of Ekron, KY passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Signature Health of North Hardin, Radcliff, KY.  She worked in the lunchroom at Ekron Elementary School.      Mrs. Chism was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Ray Chism; parents, Elmer and Pearl Ensor Basham; her siblings, James Bernard Basham, Naomi Ruth Hutchins, Ella Grace Benham, Maebell Thomas, Doris Adams, Sue Carol Rider, Louise...

     Mr. Joseph Alex Dowell, age 68, of Big Spring, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at his residence.  Joe was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.      Joe was preceded in death by his father, Gabe D. Dowell; and his brother, Gabe Henry Dowell.  He is survived by three children, Tobie Harding, Alex Dowell and John Paul (Jaiden) Dowell; eight grandchildren, Teyari Hornsby, Saniya Harding, Trenton Dowell, Tyris Dowell,...

Mrs. Joyce Fay “Mom” Sipes, age 69, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at her residence.  Joyce was born December 26, 1951, the daughter of Joseph Gideon and Evelyn (Goins) Ammons.  She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Besides her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and Bob Ammons; and her sister, Sandy Hilkey.  She is survived by her loving husband, James “Pops” Sipes; three...

     Kyrie Deshawn Lee-Rasheed, infant son of Karim Rasheed and Taliyah Lee, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.      Kyrie is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Ranita Lee, Mary Reed and Khalil Rasheed; his great grandparents, Vanita Lee, Tammy and Thomas Rice, and Mr. & Mrs. James Fletcher; several aunts and uncles and a host of cousins.      Services for Kyrie will be...