All Obituaries

Jesse Arthur Carrier, 85, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Green Meadows Health Care Center. He was a native of Nelson County, KY, a retired employee of General Electric, a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of Little Union Baptist Church.  Jesse enjoyed the outdoors throughout his life, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edith Matherly Carrier; a daughter, Karen Denise...

Edward C. Erwin, 66, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  He was a retired employee of Louisville Paving, an avid UK fan, and a member of Valley View Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorris Edward and Alma Lane Erwin; and a brother, Lonnie Murren.  Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Rita Erwin; a son, Matthew Edward Erwin (Asia); three sisters, Patricia Passmore, Vivian Fields, and Dorothy...

Nell Porter, 101, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Baptist Health.  She was the former Nell Bell, a teacher in the Bullitt County Public Schools for 33 years, and was a lifelong member of Mt. Washington United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bland Porter; a brother, Marvin Bell; and sisters, Myra Shriver, Sara Crumbacker, and Mary Tyler “Bebe” Hamilton.  Nell is survived by her daughter,...

Geraline Hilbert, 74, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Masonic Home in Shelbyville. She was the former Geraline Waldridge, a devoted homemaker, and a member of Mt. Washington First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Robert Lee Lutes and Rafon Hilbert; and a daughter, Judy Clark; her parents, Harold and Maudie Waldridge; a brother, Gayle Waldridge; and a sister, Marie Wilson.  Geraline is survived by three sons,...

Betty Dean Harris, 65, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Baptist Health. She was a former lunchroom worker for JCPS and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce A. Harris, Sr.; her parents, Charles and Grace Webb Lasley. Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years, Keith Harris; two sons, Lonnie (Candi) and Steve Harris; two brothers, Roger Lasley and Joseph Rollman, Sr.; four grandchildren, Bruce Jr., Tyler,...

Eleanor M. Troutman, 80, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Baptist Health.  She was a native of Mt. Washington, a 1958 graduate of the Mt. Washington High School, a member of the Mt. Washington Lioness Club, Mt. Washington Historical Society, and First Baptist Church of Mt. Washington.  She dedicated her life to her community, serving most recently on the Mt. Washington Beautification Committee, and was the former owner of her family business,...

Helen M. Gilpin, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Green Meadows Health Care Center.  She was the former Helen Cozine, a native of Louisville, and a retired TSA agent at Louisville International Airport.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Gilpin; her parents, James William and Ann Johnson Cozine; 2 brothers, and one sister.  Helen is survived by her daughter, Vickie Haycraft (Hershell); two sons, Larry (Gail) and William Allen Ogden; three sisters,...

Christina Drury Scrogham, 81, of Shepherdsville, returned to the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home.  She was a native of Anderson County, a retired employee of General Electric where she worked for over 29 years, and a member of Kings Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Junior” Scrogham; her parents, Sharsle and Minnie Velois Drury; and her siblings, Douglas Drury and Doris Baxter.  Christina is survived by two daughters,...

James Norman Klinglesmith, 85, of Louisville, passed away October 4, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a retired machine operator for International Harvester, a member of South Jefferson Christian Church, and loved bowling and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Molly Klinglesmith; along with a brother, Charles Klinglesmith. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Patricia Burton "Pat" Klinglesmith; two sons, Dennis and Roger...

Bernida Carol Keown, 72, of Mt. Washington, passed away October 2, 2020. She was retired from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, a member of First Baptist Church Mount Washington, and known to many as Mrs. Claus.  Bernida was loved by many and a friend to all she knew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Elda Gribbins; along with a grandson, Derek Henry. She is survived by her loving husband, John Keown, Jr.; two sons, David Owen (Pam) and John Keown, III (Becky);...