All Obituaries

Mr. Robert Gerard “Bob” Howard, age 64, of Guston, passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 of Lung Cancer. Bob was born December 13, 1954, in Owensboro, KY. Bob was a member of the Second Brigade Motorcycle Club and was a retired welder and artist. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma (Barr) Howard; and brother, Larry Howard. He is survived by his father, Matthew “Cotton” Howard; his loving wife, Debbie; his daughter, Sheriden Johnson; his grandson,...

Mr. Claude Edward “Claudie” Trent, Jr., age 64, of Battletown, KY passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. He was a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church, a former member of the Wolf Creek Fire Department, loved to tell stories and comfort people. Claudie was truly a people person. He was preceded in death by a son, Timmy Fluhr; his parents, Claude and Gola Trent; two sisters, Judy & Ellie; and a brother, Paul. Mr. Trent is survived by his wife,...

Mr. David Linn Palmer Clapper, age 72, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. David was born November 17, 1946, the son of Frank Daniel and Julia Maddox Clapper. He was a member of Weldon Christian Church and retired from Civil Service in Ft. Knox, KY. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Adrianne Nischan. He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Evans Clapper; three children, Tammy...

Kenneth Earl Downs, 69, of Muldraugh, KY, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Baptist Health, Louisville, KY. Kenneth was born January 12, 1950, the son of Roy Lee (Bud) and Lorene Wilkins Downs, who both preceded him in death. Kenneth is survived by his brothers and sisters, Shirley Freeman of Villa Rica, GA, Peggy Downs, Darlene (Gary) Medley, Albert (Penny) Downs, all of Brandenburg, KY, Mike Downs and Donnie Downs, both of Muldraugh, KY, Gary Downs of Louisville, Sandy Wethington and...

Mr. Chester A. Medley, age 82, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Harrison Health Care in Corydon, IN. Chester was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church; an agent for Farm Bureau for 40 years; a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years; a former member of the Brandenburg Moose Lodge; and one of the original founders of WMMG radio station in Brandenburg. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Chester was preceded in death...

Mrs. Lorene Heavrin Barr, age 85, of Rhodelia, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Barr was born September 19, 1933, the daughter of Bernard Spalding and Cecelia Ruth Whelan Heavrin. She was a member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church. Mrs. Barr was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee Barr; a son, Joseph Wayne Barr; and two sisters, Dorothy Barr and Rena Greenwell. She is survived by six children, Shirley (Johnny) Howard, Kingswood, KY,...

Mrs. Barbara Fogle, age 76, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY. Barbara served as an Assistant Librarian for James T. Alton Elementary School for many years. She was also a hairdresser and loved to read, and work crossword puzzles. Barbara dearly loved her family and friends and was actively involved in their many activities. Barbara is survived by her husband, Pat Fogle; six children, Kathy (Kenny) Kamber, Jenny (Bo) Whitman,...

Mr. Harold David Carter, Sr., better known as “Diesel” or “Big D”, age 71, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Norton Audubon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 30, 1947, the son of Edward Lewis and Lona Rea Raymer Carter. Diesel was the owner and founder of Diesel’s Wrecker Service and Diesel’s Paint and Body Shop. Besides his parents, Diesel was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Terese Carter;...

Miss Sandra Joe Rustin, age 72, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her residence. Sandra was a member of the Brandenburg Moose Family Center. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Harold and Sarah Louise Tackwell Rustin; and a brother Roger Rustin. She is survived by eight siblings, Sharon Rustin, Lana Rustin, both of St. Clair Shores, MI, Lynette Gray, Troy, TN, Thomas Rustin, and his wife, Sheila, Harrison, MI, Mark Rustin, Karen Snider, and her...

Mr. Gerald A. “Jerry” Moore, age 64, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Norton Hospital Downtown in Louisville, KY. Jerry was born April 23, 1955, the son of Thomas Romeo and Alice Elizabeth “Betty” Sims Moore, who both preceded him in death. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an avid sports fan, but truly loved the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Browns. Jerry is survived by his loving...