All Obituaries

Alma Jean Akin, age 78, of Bradenton, FL, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026, while holding her son’s hand at the Bradenton Tidewell Hospice House. A devoted follower of Christ, a loving mother, and a faithful friend, she lived her life with grace, compassion, and unwavering faith. Born on July 7, 1947, in Glasgow Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Catherine Thomerson Forbis. Alma grew into a woman whose kindness touched everyone she met. She believed deeply in the power ...

Evelyn Dean Davis, 90, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2026 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Evelyn retired from General Electric Co. after 25 years of service.  She was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, a glass of wine or brandy, and an occasional good cussword.  She loved her family, and especially loved her title of GiGi.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Cleve Davis; her parents, Morris and Neppie ...

Troy W. Sloan, 85, passed away on March 6, 2026 at his home with family.  Troy graduated from Lebanon Junction High School, and went on to finish his education at Western Kentucky University.  He was a former member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Washington and the Mt. Washington Lions Club.  Troy finished his nearly 40 year career with Blue Cross Blue Shield as an internal auditor.  Troy married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Sowder, and started their life ...

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Fry, Jr. 70, of Mt. Washington, passed away March 6, 2026 at Norton Women and Children's Hospital.  He was a retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant and a member of Southeast Christian Church, Bullitt County Campus.  He is survived by his loving wife, Stacy Fry; two sons, Joshua (Heather) and Micah (Brittany) Fry; one daughter, Jeana Shepherd (Tyler); one brother, Paul Fry; two sisters, Ella Russo and Helen Hudson; along with three ...

Viola Beatrice Douglas, 97, of Mt. Washington, passed away March 5, 2026.  She was a member of Kings Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Nettie Seigle; her husband, Leroy Douglas; a son, Kevin Wayne Douglas; along with her siblings, Wynand, Wally, Mansel, Aubrey, Randy, John, and Garland Seigle, Evelyn Dehoney, Frances Coulter, Barbara Hoops and Anna Nalley.  She is survived by her son, Roy E. Douglas; two daughters, Patricia Allison and ...

Phillip Keith Wicker, 90, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home.  He was born on January 12, 1936 in Martin, KY to the late Monroe and Golda Maggard Wicker.  Phillip was a graduate from Moorehead University and 1959 graduate of Tulane University, where he received his law degree, Juris Doctor (JD).  He served in private practice law in Somerset, and the most recently from 1994 to 2001 at J. Chester Porter and Associates in Shepherdsville, ...

Pamela Kay Rogers, 71, of Mt. Washington, passed away on March 1 at her home. Born on March 11, 1954 to Harold and Zelda Yancey, she graduated from J-Town high school where she played french horn in the marching band. She was a long time member of Southeast Christian Church and current member of Church of the Crossroads. In addition to running her own tea-party business, Pyd Piper, and working in various administrative and executive roles, she was the co-founder of Heart of My City Ministry ...

Sarah Elizabeth Weisman, 36, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Sarah was born in Louisville, KY on April 4, 1989 to James and Susan Lowry Goble.  She was an employee of Jani-Pro.  In her spare time, she enjoyed genealogy, cross stitching, painting, and art.  She also loved the outdoors, hiking and fishing.  Sarah had a big heart and loved to take care of everyone that needed her, and especially ...

Betty Lee Rutledge, 90, of Mt. Washington, passed away February 27, 2026 at Inspirations Mount Washington.  She was retired from Kroger and enjoyed boating and camping.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rutledge, Jr.;  her parents, Lindsey and Beulah Wilson; along with her siblings, Russell Wilson and JoAnne Mooneyhan.  She is survived by her son Jim Rutledge (Caren); two nephews, Mark Mooneyhan and Steve Wilson; along with special friends, Pennie Barbee, ...

Sharlet Louise Riggs, of Mt. Washington, left this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Baptist Health.  She was born on August 13, 1946 in LaGrange, KY to the late Robert Thomas Giunta and Mary Elizabeth Adams.  She was raised in Campbellsburg, Kentucky by her grandparents, Joseph and Ida Adams until the age of 7.  She then moved to Louisville to live with her mother and stepfather, Mary and A.J. Davie.  She attended Ahrens High School majoring in Art.  Sharlet ...