The Courier-Journal

Dr. Preston Pennington Nunnelley, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend to many, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on April 15th, three hours shy of his 83rd birthday. He was born on April 16, 1942, at home, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. It was as a freshman at UK that he met and married his wife of almost 64 years, Clarrissa Lucille Nunnelley. Together, they welcomed four sons who completed their family: Preston Todd Nunnelley (deceased), Richard Adair (Suzanne) Nunnelley, Ryan Scott (Angie) Nunnelley, and Matthew Barton Nunnelley. Preston is survived by six adored grandchildren: Wyatt Preston Rice Nunnelley, Dr. Kaitlyn Leigh Nunnelley, Caroline Adair...

Malaipatty Ramaswami Rangaswami (M.R.) passed away on April 5, 2025 in Washington, DC, with family and love by his side. M.R. was born in India on June 8, 1934, the youngest of 8 children. While none of his siblings attended college due to the family's financial hardship, they and his beloved mother collectively made sure M.R. could. M.R. attended P.S.G. College of Technology, graduating in 1957 with a degree in civil engineering, and later got a master's in architecture from Hammersmith College in London. In 1965, he applied on a whim to a job posting for an architectural firm in Burlington, Vermont, which, much to his surprise, he got. He had to go back to India and stay for 3 months...

Joseph Gibson Whelan, Jr. ("Jay"; "Jay Bird"), passed peacefully March 18, 2025, at Southminster Senior Center, Charlotte, NC. He was born in Louisville, KY, St. Anthony Hospital, January 27, 1937, at St. Anthony Hospital. He was a graduate of St. Dennis Elementary School, 1951; Flaget High School, 1955; University of Louisville, BA Chemistry, 1959; and University of Louisville School of Medicine, 1963. He completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology, 1967. Jay's initial practice of radiology was with Kentucky Baptist Hospital in Louisville, 1967-'69. In 1970, he then joined St. Anthony Hospital, his birthplace, and became the Director of Radiology, 1975, where he also served as President...

John William Howard, age 75, of The Villages, FL since 2010, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Louisville, KY to Bill and Jean Howard. John lived in Louisville for 33 years and graduated from the University of Louisville in 1974. John married the love of his life, Patty, on September 18, 1982 and moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL in August of 1983 where they lived for 27 Years. John retired in 2007 at age 57 having worked in the building products industry for over 20 years. John's primary interests were all sports and traveling having visited many European countries, Caribbean islands and domestically. John was preceded in death by his father and mother. His...

Robert E. "Bob" Roberts, Jr., 90, devoted husband of Toni Davis Roberts (deceased) died Friday, February 21, 2025. Born in Lexington, KY on August 22,1934 he was the son of the late Robert E. Roberts, Sr. and Anna Logan Cracraft Roberts. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Lafayette High School. He attended Wheaton College in Illinois and was a 1956 Graduate of the University of Kentucky. Bob was a UK Fellow and a lifelong Wildcat fan. He was a longtime member of Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church. Bob took joy in being a husband to his "Little Toni", a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and faithful friend. Bob lived a full life and enjoyed good food, storytelling, travel, singing and...

Ruth Deaton Mallory, 84, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born February 12, 1941 in Beech, Kentucky to John Logan and Beulah Deaton. Ruth graduated in the class of 1961 at Salem High School. She married Charley D. Mallory, Sr. on June 3, 1961 and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2003. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. Throughout her life, she cared for many children, and loved to garden and enjoyed quilting. Ruth is survived by her children Charley (Sharry) Mallory, of Scottsburg, IN, and Carol (Brad) Whetzel, of Pewee Valley, KY., her sister and brothers, Malvery (Ron) McKim of New Albany, Walter (Sue) Deaton of...

Carolyn Joyce Perkins, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. For a complete obituary, please see www.NewcomerColumbus.com

Nancy Nold, age 78, of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 14, 2025 at Baptist Village. Nancy was a beloved member of the Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Erlanger, where she dedicated herself to her faith and community. She found great joy in attending the sporting events of her grandchildren, where she was a constant presence, never missing a game. Nancy's life was a reflection of her deep love for her family, friends, and faith. Her spirit will live on in the memories of those she touched. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Mary Louise Nold; her nephew Matthew Downs; granddaughter, Gabrielle Nolting; her ex-husband,...

Gayle Harris, 92, wife of the late Earnest "Bud" Harris Jr., died on Feb. 7, 2025. Visitation will be Mon., Feb. 17, 2:30-4:00 pm with service at 4 pm at Beaumont Presbyterian Church. www.milwardfuneral.com

STEPHANIDES, Marios Christou 79, of Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1945, in Polis Chrysochous, District of Paphos, Cyprus, first as a British subject and then as a Greek-Cypriot to Christos and Julia Kyriacou Stephanides with the help of a midwife. He came from humble beginnings to America as an 18-year-old college student. Dr. Marios Stephanides received his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. at Wayne State University in Detroit. He taught Sociology at Wayne State University, Michigan Tech University, Middle Tennessee University, the University of Louisville, Spalding University, the University of Tampa, St. Petersburg College, and...

Mrs. Mary Kay Lush McCubbin, age 67 of Madison, IN formerly of Louisville, KY, died Feb. 1, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial: Sat. Feb. 8, 2025, 11 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Madison, IN; Visitation: Friday, Feb. 7 from 4-8 PM at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, IN and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. Celebration of Life: Sat. Feb. 8, at 1 pm at Madison Elks Lodge No. 524, 1251 W. Main St. Madison, IN. Online www.morgan-nay.com

James E. (Ted) Bassett III, age 103, died on January 23, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on October 26, 1921, the son of the late Mr.& Mrs. James E. Bassett, Jr. of Lexington, KY. He was the husband of the late Lucy Alexander Gay. They were married Dec 2, 1950, at Christ Church in Lexington, KY. He graduated from the Kent School, Kent, CT, in 1941, lettering in football, baseball, basketball (captain) and awarded the coveted Columbia Cup. He graduated from Yale in 1944. During his undergraduate days he was President of Delta Kappa Epsilon, member of Scroll & Key, Torch Honor Society, varsity basketball, Yale Record, Pundits, Interfraternity Council and Yale Cheerleader....

Patsy Taylor Sloan, beloved retired Bowling Green High School teacher and the first female mayor of Bowling Green, died January 21, 2025 at Colonial Manor. She was 85. Patsy was born November 13, 1939, in Atlanta, Texas, a tiny sawmill town near Texarkana where her father was postmaster. She is survived by her husband, Julius (Jay) Sloan; a younger brother, Robert P. Taylor, Jr. of Austin, Texas; a niece, Perri Taylor of Dallas, Texas; and a legion of former students and friends. Patsy was predeceased by her parents Ruth G. (Mears) and Robert P. Taylor. Patsy's childhood was marked by travel. During World War II, she and her mother followed her father around the country while he inspected...

Oredia Carlene Harmon Whitaker, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please visit www.hollandfuneralservice.com to view the full obituary.

JOHN DAVID COLE passed away on December 22, 2024 in Bowling Green. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 17, 1938 and is preceded in death by his parents, James D. Cole and Edna Campbell Cole. He graduated from Nicholasville High School in 1956 and joined the United States Marine Corps. He received a B.S. from the University of Kentucky in 1962 and a J.D. from the College of Law in 1964, and practiced law in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a member of the Lafferty Society and a University of Kentucky Fellow. David practiced law from 1964 until he closed his practice in December of 2019. His early practice included criminal litigation that resulted in the repeal of the Kentucky...

James David Burr, 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2024, in Scottsburg, Indiana. Born on October 26, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of James E. Burr, Jr. and Patricia Diane Lyons Dixon. David graduated from Scottsburg High School, class of 1988. He married his beloved wife, Sharon Gale Campbell Burr, November 12, 2004. A devoted member of Scaffold Lick Baptist Church since 1980, David served on the church budget committee for numerous years. With a 35-year career at Morgan Foods, he held various positions. As a season ticket holder, David followed the University of Louisville Cardinals since 1983, and Cincinnati Rosie Reds since infancy. He also supported...

Mr. Raymond Wilbert Slaughter Sr. 80 of Barren County, Glasgow, Kentucky. entered into rest on December 7, 2024. Visitation-10:00AM-12:00 Noon on Monday-December 16, 2024, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 107 Manor House Road, Glasgow, KY. Services-12:00 Noon on Monday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 107 Manor House Road, Glasgow, KY. Interment-Tuesday-10:30 AM Tuesday-December 17, 2024, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Kentucky. Arrangements-Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc, 201 Center Street-Bowling Green, KY 42101

Linda K. (Riley) Hall, 81, passed away December 4, 2024, in Arizona, where she lived since 2021. Linda was born August 31, 1943, to John and Mary (Hardin) Riley, of Austin, Indiana. She was a proud 1961 Eagle graduate of Austin High School. Following graduation, she married Marvin Dean and had four children together: Belinda (Ace) Woodson, Jeffery Dean, Melissa (Wayne) Campbell, and Kimberly (Darrell) Charles. Following her divorce in 1969, she continued to raise her four children on her own. In 1975, she married the late Jim "Slim" Hall of Scottsburg, IN., who preceded her in death in 2002. They welcomed their only daughter Monica (Joshua) White in 1980 and lived as a blended family. Mrs....

William (Bill) James Berger, Jr. passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age of 97. Born in Louisville Kentucky he attended the University of Louisville and after serving in the Army graduated from Colorado College with a degree in Music (Piano). He retired from a sales position at McKesson Chemical Company, then worked as the Lexington Branch Manager for PBS Chemical. Bill played the organ and directed the choir for many years at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lexington, and later at the Church of the Annunciation in Paris, Kentucky. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William J. and Agnes B. Berger, an infant brother, Edwin, and his wife of 67 years, Jean Ann Denzer Berger. He is survived...