All Obituaries

Luther Kenneth King, 74, of Clarkson, KY, passed away January 19, 2021 at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. Luther was born May 27, 1946 in Central City, KY to Luther and Aliene Hayes King.  He loved the lake, his music, and played in a band for many years.  He was a United States Army Veteran, where he did tours of duty in Vietnam, Germany, and Fort Knox.  He served as a armored reconnaissance soldier, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant.  He was a decorated...

William Lewis, Heck, 87, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Bill was born in Louisville, KY to the late William L. and Helen Heck, Sr. a 1962 graduate of the University of Louisville, an Army veteran during the Korean Conflict, and a retired regional manager for Ford Motor Company.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Heck.; and his siblings, Ronald Heck and Betty Cooper.  Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Linda Davis...

Leslie S. Taylor, 78, of Mount Washington, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. Les was born on February 6, 1942 in New Haven, Kentucky to Chester and Mary Taylor.  He was retired from Salt River Electric, where he worked for nearly 40 years.  Les was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where he served in many capacities and was active in the Knights of Columbus.  He volunteered for the Red Cross for many years, teaching...

Donna Sue Bailey, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Lamkin.  Donna is survived by two children, James Bailey (Carrie) and Crystal Bailey; her mother, Joy Lamkin; two brothers, Mike (Betty) and Eric Lamkin; two sisters, Tina Pollard and Pam Howell; along with eight grandchildren.  Funeral service will 4 p.m. Wednesday at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home with cremation to follow.  Friends...

Glenda Louise Coleman, 70, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee J. and Doris Jean Elizabeth Coleman.  Glenda is survived by two children, Karen Vincent and Michael Coomer; three sisters, Christine Goodwin, Sharon Coleman and Deborah Coleman; along with three grandchildren, Latrea Bruggman, Jailyn Coleman, and Kelli Bruggman; and one great granddaughter, Brya Kellem. ...

Frank M. Giardina, 73, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.  He was a retired employee of Louisville Metro Parks and member of St. James Catholic Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy Giardina; and a daughter, Victoria J. Giardina.  Frank is survived by one brother, Thomas J. Giardina, Sr. (Rita); two nieces, Melissa Rogers and Dana Settle; two nephews, Thomas Jr. and Shawn Giardina; along...

Ruby Louise Curtsinger, 90, returned to the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Ruby was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she served many years as the custodian and worked in the nursery.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin H. Curtsinger, Sr.; three sons, Jimmy, Joe, and John Curtsinger; her parents, Benjamin and Mary Belle Trent;  her siblings, Floyd "Buck" Trent, Mary Alice Curtsinger, Dorothy Sanders, Rita Greer, Hazel...

Larry Ronald Rodgers, 68, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home.  Larry was married on November 30, 1974 on Webb AFB, Big Spring, TX to Sherry L. Russell, and moved to Kentucky shortly thereafter.  A degree in Business Administration led him into the restaurant business.  After years of working with Gatti's Corp., he became an owner/operator of a Mr. Gatti's franchise before health reasons led  to an early retirement.  Larry...

Carl Thomas Rogers, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away January 3, 2021. He was a former self-employed medical equipment sales representative, a United States Army Veteran,  the co-founder of Heart of My City/Room in the Inn, and attended Church of the Crossroads, Mt. Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lizzie Hilbert Rogers. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; one son, Rockford Rogers; three daughters, Sunshine Leach, Summer Lewis, and Candice...

Jerry Martion Watson, 81, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Baptist Health.  Jerry was born on March 16, 1939 to the late Thomas and Amelia Watson in Jefferson County, KY.  Jerry was a retired teacher with Jefferson County Public Schools, where he taught for 27 years, and was a member of Kings Baptist Church.  In 1978,  he received the award for best school teacher in the state.    He leaves to cherish his memory,...