All Obituaries

John Franklin Heady, 90, of Mt Washington, returned to the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Baptist Health.  John was a native of Spencer County, KY, a retired employee of General Electric, a member of IUE 761, an Army veteran, and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He devoted a large portion of his life to serving his community.  He was a charter member of Kentucky Sheriff Boy’s and Girls Ranch, Lifetime member of Masonic Home Kentucky, Mt. Washington Historical...

Stephanie Evans, 50, of Mt. Washington, passed away December 5, 2023 at Baptist Health Louisville.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Kevin and Audrey Crist Whealan; along with her sister, Michelle Lee Whealan.  She is survived by her loving husband, Howard Evans; two sons, Gabe Evans and Tyler Wehmeyer; a daughter, Zoe Evans; a brother, Mike Whealan (Christina); along with several other extended family members and friends.  Funeral services will be held 4 p.m....

Levi Pemward Grant, 30, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.   Levi Grant was a rare breed of human. He was kind, genuine and loving. His love knew no boundaries and he was not afraid to love. As a young man, he found himself in a precarious situation when his mother, Sterling, passed away when he was just 16. He found strength and stability through his Mom’s sister, Sylvia Jo. His aunt Jo became a second mother to him, and he loved her so deeply. Her...

Glenn William Yankowy, 63, was reunited with his friends and family on December 4, 2023 in Heaven.  He had a heart of gold and prayed for everyone he loved.  He is survived by three daughters, Randi, Kacy, and Abigail; siblings, Steve, Gloria, Lisa, and their families; friends, Uncle Joe, Mary, and Katy; and grandchildren, Parker, Harley, and Skyler.  Cremation was chosen.  Burial will take place at a later date.

Ann Elizabeth Gabbard, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Baptist Health.  She was the former Ann Thomas, a native of Washington County, KY, and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.   She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Lee Gabbard.  Ann is survived by one daughter, Sandra Chapman;  one sister, Mickey; along with four beloved grandchildren, Samuel Treyton Gabbard, LeAndra Marie Greenwell (Ricky), Eden McKenzie Gabbard...

Roger Dale Stevens, 75, of Mt. Washington, passed away December 3, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Taylorsville.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  He is survived by his loving wife,  Virginia Hawthorne Stevens; a son, Barry Stevens; a daughter, Martha Boyd; along with four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Highland Memory...

Sherri Lynn McVay-Thompson, 66, of Shepherdsville, passed away December 2, 2023.  She was a manager for Goodwill Industries and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Helen McVay; along with her siblings, Rick McVay and Sandy Mills.  She is survived by her son, Joshua Cajun Ingram (Ashley); her daughter, Elizabeth Erin Stiers (Seth); her sister, Susan McVay; along with three grandchildren, Izabella Walton, Grace May,...

John Phillip Lemke, Jr., 79,  passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his home in Mt. Washington with family members by his side.  John was a retired employee of General Electric, served in the National Guard, and was a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church.  He attended the University of Louisville Speed School.  John enjoyed coaching several sports at St. A's throughout the years.  He enjoyed bowling, watching the Wildcats and Cards play basketball,...

John Ray Lentz, 79, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  He was a native of Jeffersontown, KY, a retired employee of General Motors, and a member of Cedar Springs Church of Christ.  John was a 1962 graduate of Fern Creek High School.  He enjoyed farming, working in hay and tobacco, and his Kentucky Wildcats.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Lentz; his parents, John W. and Mary Lucille Lentz; and a...

Carolyn Amshoff Frey, 90, of Mt. Washington, returned to the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Baptist Health.  She was a devoted homemaker, a 1951 graduate of Mercy Academy, and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Frey; a daughter, Lisa Buschkoetter;  and a grandson, Andrew  Frey.  Carolyn is survived by her son, Paul Andrew Frey (Melissa); three brothers, John (Linda Gray), Gilbert (Kathy), and...