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Marion Lois Dando Collins, 85, died Sunday October 13th, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is survived by three daughters,Karen (Ken), Stephanie(Jeff) and Catherine(Dean). Lois is also survived by five grand children Matthew McCardwell(Sid),Nyk and Josh Lifson, Rob Warren(Sarah), Kate Warren a great-grand child Graham Warren, along with a sister Dorothy, brother John and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, her husband, Yandell(Gus), sister Martha and brothers Gerald and George. In her 85, nearly 86 years on this earth, Lois Collins held a lot of hands. As a loving mother she held the hands of her children from their birth. She never let go. Her family was precious...

Dyche Gregory, of Louisville, KY died peacefully at home on March 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Steele Gregory and Margaret Dyche Gregory, and his son Geoffrey Todd Gregory. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary "Lindy" Best Gregory; children, Richard Scott Gregory, Jason Allen Gregory, and Shelby Gregory Fink (Jake); grandsons, Clayton Fink, Lucas Gregory, Kyle Gregory, and Jackson Renz; granddaughter, Audrey Fink; former daughter-in-law Chandra Renz; siblings, Russell Steele Gregory and Gayle Gregory King; beloved dog Phoebe. Dyche was born in Danville, KY on July 25, 1946. He graduated from Danville High School and the University of Louisville. ...

Elizabeth Rose Shearer Shrout, 92, passed away Monday, October 3rd at her home in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on April 23rd, 1930, in Winchester to the late Cecil Shearer and Sallie Adams Wilson. A former resident of Winchester, she was a devoted and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed homemaking, antiques, reading and UK Basketball. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Arthur L. Shrout; a son, Arthur G. Shrout; a son-in-law, Lee R. Spencer; and a brother, Gilbert B. Shearer. She is survived by her daughter, Rose L. Spencer; daughter-in law, Sandy Shrout; grandsons, Adam G. Shrout, Alan L. Shrout (Jaime); granddaughter, Dr. Kari Beth...

Robert L. Johns passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family members after a courageous ten-year battle fighting Alzheimer's Disease. On angels wings he was escorted to heaven and is looking down on all of his loved ones who will forever keep him in their hearts. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. "Bob" was born on September 16, 1955 in Banbury, England. He lived in multiple states and England throughout his childhood. Bob was an Army Veteran stationed at Fort Knox, KY and he served one year in Korea. He was trained as an X-ray Technician during his service. He went on to earn a degree from the University of...

Donald "Don" Keith Lepley, 80, of Louisville, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born April 19, 1942 to the late Keith and Velma Miller Lepley of Detroit, MI. Don served in the Air Force as a fireman for four years. After this, he spent over thirty years driving freight for Parker Motor Freight. Following retirement, Don had a love for serving others. He continued to do so by working as a ride technician for King's Island and as a driver for Holiday Inn. Don leaves behind a beloved wife of 54 years with whom he raised two kind and loving children, Kelly and Daniel. He always expressed his pride for the aviation careers of both children, ever willing to pick them up from the airport or...

Joseph Andrew "Jody" Nicholas, 62, of LaGrange, KY, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born to the late Zack T. and Sarah Mullins Nicholas in Charleston, WV. He was a graduate of George Washington High School and the University of Kentucky, where he earned his degree in Economics. He was retired from a career in sales. He was a talented musician, woodworker, and fisherman. He loved old westerns and boating with his numerous friends and family. He was a terrifically hardworking father and husband and was loved by all who ever had the chance to meet him. He is survived by his wife, Stacey, and son, Zack, as well as his sister, Katherine Nicholas (Wade), brothers Zack...

Joseph Andrew "Jody" Nicholas, 62, of LaGrange, KY, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born to the late Zack T. and Sarah Mullins Nicholas in Charleston, WV. He was a graduate of George Washington High School and the University of Kentucky, where he earned his degree in Economics. He was retired from a career in sales. He was a talented musician, woodworker, and fisherman. He loved old westerns and boating with his numerous friends and family. He was a terrifically hardworking father and husband and was loved by all who ever had the chance to meet him. He is survived by his wife, Stacey, and son, Zack, as well as his sister, Katherine Nicholas (Wade), brothers Zack...

Richard Swiers, 92, journeyed to his new destination with ease on July 12, 2022 with family at his side. Richard was born December 19, 1929 in Elyria, Ohio to George H. and Claire C. Swiers. He was a 1947 graduate of Elyria High School and a 1951 graduate of Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve) with a BS degree in metallurgical engineering. Richard was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. During his senior year, he met his future wife, Marilyn. They married May 31, 1952 and were blessed with a 70 year marriage and 2 children. After graduation, Richard was called into the Army and assigned as an Engineer at Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA. Upon discharge, Richard...

Maxine Elsie Trimpe Darlage, 71 of Louisville, passed away June 17, 2022. She was born March 18, 1951 to the late Herbert and Elsie Trimpe of Seymour, IN. Maxine was a devoted member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter: Lora Darlage; her sister: Diane Schafstall; and her brother-in-law: Kenneth Darlage. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband: Paul Darlage; Brian Darlage (Chay Dy) and Dave Darlage (Christy); and her grandchildren: Austin Darlage and Parker Darlage. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 21,...

Maxine Elsie Trimpe Darlage, 71 of Louisville, passed away June 17, 2022. She was born March 18, 1951 to the late Herbert and Elsie Trimpe of Seymour, IN. Maxine was a devoted member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter: Lora Darlage; her sister: Diane Schafstall; and her brother-in-law: Kenneth Darlage. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband: Paul Darlage; Brian Darlage (Chay Dy) and Dave Darlage (Christy); and her grandchildren: Austin Darlage and Parker Darlage. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 21,...

Edna Ruth Anderson, age 96, died in Louisville, KY on June 15, 2022. She was born Edna Ruth Barr on September 19, 1925 in Wetzel County, West Virginia, the first of three children born to Morgan Barr and Lindy Ellen (Potts) Barr. Ruth spent her childhood in small-town West Virginia, and in 1943 graduated from Pine Grove High School, where she played the cornet in the high school band. As soon as she turned 18, she joined the Cadet Nurse Corps to pursue her longstanding ambition to become a nurse. She trained at the Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV and later at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC. In November 1945, she married William Howard Anderson, also a 1943 graduate...

Barbara D. Croslin Keyser, 87, of Louisville passed away peacefully October 17, 2021 at The Enclave Nursing Facility. She was born February 26, 1934 in Bowling Green, KY to the late Phillip and Julia Louise White Croslin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; a grandson, Jonathan Raymond Keyser; three brothers , Robert, Hugh (Buddy) and Billy Croslin; ,and three sisters, Elizabeth Mitchell, Jeanne Simpson and Wanda Runner. Her memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of those she left behind. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Darrell) Heckman; her son, Kevin (Sheila Wilson) Keyser; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Tommy (Carolyn),...

Sapp, Barbara Johnson 82 of Lexington passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 with her only daughter by her side. She was born August 1, 1937 in Paducah, KY and graduated from Ballard County High School. She then earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Arts in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She was also an initiated alumni member of the Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. She served on the Boards of Directors of the Cerebral Palsy School in Louisville, Ky. and Kentucky Educational Television (KET). She taught Home Economics at Eastern High School in Louisville, Ky. where she was the Varsity Cheerleading...