The Oldham Era

Dinah (Thompson) Kohnhorst, 79, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Dinah was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 27, 1943, to the late William and Nina Thompson. She was a member of Covington Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Maurice Landall Kohnhorst and a brother, John Thompson. Dinah is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lanny Kohnhorst; siblings, Sarah Rittenberry, Sue Shepherd, Evelyn Morgan, Rance Thompson, Kevin Thompson and Roger Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Dinah will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776...

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...

Mary D. Morgan, 77, of Crestwood passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born to the now-late Daniel Boone Morgan and Mary Louise McLeod Morgan on November 30, 1943, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Mary is survived by her son, Forrest Jefferson (Valerie Howlett) Day; one granddaughter, Caitlyn (Roman Benard) Day; two step-granddaughters, Jenna and Hannah Roseman; one step-great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Bruner; two siblings, Sara Kay Morgan and Kenneth Morgan; and one niece, Maria Morgan Betts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Mildred Bowman. The following entry was published in the 2019 edition of A Lifetime of Achievement: Our Collection of Prestigious...

Mr. Charles Edward "Buddy" Waller, age 89, of Lexington, Indiana and formerly of Madison entered this life on December 30, 1931 In Westport, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late William Edward and Emma K. Wright Waller. He was inducted into the United States Air Force on February 12, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of Staff Sergeant serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on May 26, 1955 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was then transferred to the National Guard of Kentucky serving there until he was discharged on June 9, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky. Buddy was united in...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Alfred Shorrock Dean on April 9, 2021 in Memphis, TN. He began his life in Canada on September 27, 1945, one of seven children, born to Dorothy and William. The family immigrated to America and Al became a citizen of the United States and proudly served in the Vietnam Conflict for eleven years. He started his family in Michigan and became the proud father of two children prior to moving to Kentucky to pursue his career. There he met Leigh with which he spent the next 39 years and expanded his family to include hers, eventually retiring in Lakeland, TN. Only his love of family and friends could rival his love of travel and this would lead to...

Mrs. Sue Ann Brockett, 84, of Seymour, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in LaGrange, Kentucky to the late James Barr and Florence Cassady Barr. In February 1960, Sue married the love of her life, Donald Gene Brockett and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1988. Sue was a member of The Apostolic Tabernacle. She moved from Kentucky to a farm in Jennings County in 1966 and then to Jackson County in 1977. Sue was a secretary for many years at Cummins. Sue is survived by her children, Sally Armistead and her husband David, Amy Hillenburg and her husband Terry, Laura Smith and her husband Jeremy; grandchildren,...