Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bullitt County, KY

Ernest Ray Reading

Ernest Ray Reading

Dec 19, 2020

Ernest Ray Reading, 69 of Shepherdsville, was surrounded by his family when he returned to his heavenly father on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Ernest with a Christian by faith and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a songwriter at heart that loved singing, playing his guitar, and disc jockeying in his spare time. Ernest was a hard-working...

Dorothy Orline Renfrow

Dorothy Orline Renfrow

Dec 17, 2020

Dorothy Orline Renfrow, 85 of Shepherdsville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born and raised in Marthaville, Louisiana when she met and fell in love with a U.S. Airman, got married and moved to Shepherdsville. A Pentecostal by faith, she was a member of Evangel World Prayer Center...

Francisco Arce

Francisco Arce

Dec 17, 2020

Francisco Arce, 58, native of Mexico, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Baptist Health in New Albany, Indiana. Francisco earned his Theology Diploma at Global University. He served as a man of God and pastored Cita con la Vida Hispanic Church. He was also a member of Church Growth International of the Americas. Francisco spread his faith and selflessly...

Alice Ryan Armstrong

Alice Ryan Armstrong

Dec 15, 2020

Alice Ryan Armstrong 84, of Lebanon Junction returned to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Alice was a member of First Baptist Church of Shepherdsville. She enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross and loved taking care of her grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her husband William “WT Dub” Armstrong; her parents Prince Ryan Sr. and the late...

Henry "Hap" Arnold Powell

Henry "Hap" Arnold Powell

Dec 13, 2020

Henry “Hap” Arnold Powell, 50 of Shepherdsville passed away at University of Louisville Hospital Sunday, December 13, 2020. Henry was a Baptist by faith and attended services at First Baptist Church of Shepherdsville. He lived in the area his entire life but was well traveled, having visited areas all over the country. During his years of employment, Henry served as...

Michael Allen Scalf

Michael Allen Scalf

Dec 12, 2020

Michael Allen Scalf, 32 of Louisville passed away at Norton Audubon Hospital Saturday, December 12, 2020. Michael lived in the area his entire life, where he was surrounded by family and friends. Michael worked as an auto mechanic; he was said to have had a tool in hand before he could walk. Michael was content spending time with family, sharing...

Denise Lorraine Vincent

Denise Lorraine Vincent

Dec 10, 2020

Denise Lorraine Vincent 66, passed away at her home Thursday, December 10, 2020 with her family by her side. Denise was a former teacher, inspiring children to learn and grow. She attended Highview Church of God, she was a woman of deep faith and enjoyed time spent worshiping with her church friends and family. She liked to garden but cherished...

Kimberly Diane Walls

Kimberly Diane Walls

Dec 10, 2020

Kimberly Diane Walls, age 58, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Signature Healthcare North Hardin in Radcliff, KY from complications of Covid-19. Kimberly was born in Louisville, KY on Wednesday, October 10, 1962. She was raised and attended school in Shepherdsville, alter moving to Glendale KY. She enjoyed scrap-booking, fashion, dining out and shopping with her friends. In 2005...

Jon David Kinder

Jon David Kinder

Dec 8, 2020

Jon David Kinder 56, of Lebanon Junction passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. Jon was a painter by trade and worked at Chambers Painting for over 5 years. Jon was preceded in death by his parents George Edmond Kinder and the late Joyce Ann Thompson. Jon is survived by his daughter Danielle Kinder of New Albany, IN....

Sharon Rose Tinnell

Sharon Rose Tinnell

Dec 7, 2020

Sharon Rose Tinnell 76, of Shepherdsville passed away at Baptist Health Monday, December 7, 2020. Sharon was a member of Bardstown Junction Baptist Church and a former employee of Old Western Auto, Rite Aid, Big Lots and Five Star. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents George and Edith Tinnell; along with siblings Geneva Ratchford, Bonnie Masden, Lucille Tinnell,...

John Barry Shaw

John Barry Shaw

Dec 4, 2020

John Barry Shaw, 74 of Shepherdsville, passed away at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020 after a battle with an illness. John was a hard-working man that took exceptional care of his family. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved anything that had to do with the Louisville Cardinals, while also enjoying fishing...

Edward Price

Edward Price

Dec 2, 2020

Edward Price, 74 of Mt. Washington passed away at Baptist Health Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Edward was a Christian by faith. He lived in the area his entire life, he was a humble man and enjoyed living a simple lifestyle. He was proud of his Indian heritage. Edward was hardworking, he retired from the printing industry, where he performed the...

Jorge Oscar Olea

Jorge Oscar Olea

Dec 1, 2020

Jorge Oscar Olea, 72 of Louisville passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at University of Louisville Jewish Campus. Jorge earned his Doctoral Degree in Theology, he served as a man of God and Pastor of Centro Mundial De Oracion. Jorge spread his faith and selflessly gave of himself to help others and a native of Argentina. Jorge is survived by...

Fred Millard Martin

Fred Millard Martin

Nov 29, 2020

Fred Millard Martin, 78 of Shepherdsville passed away at Norton Audubon Hospital Sunday, November 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Fred was a member of Belmont Christian Church and an Army veteran. Fred was an avid bird watcher, gardener and an American Picker collecting antiques. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred Sr. and Catherine Martin....

Monique Marie Hawkins

Monique Marie Hawkins

Nov 29, 2020

Monique Marie Hawkins, 57 of West Point passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home. Monique enjoyed the beauty of nature and enjoyed collecting rocks. She treasured time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Monique is preceded in death by her parents Ingrid Starr and Linn Sydney Washburn. Monique is survived by her loving husband Douglas Hawkins; her children...

Lillie Kathlene Watson

Lillie Kathlene Watson

Nov 27, 2020

Lillie Kathlene (Montgomery) Watson, 94, joined her Lord Jesus Christ in eternity early Friday morning in her Shepherdsville home surrounded by her family. Lillie was born in Athens, Alabama in the family farmhouse where she grew up with with 9 siblings and worked on the family farm until marrying her high school sweetheart, Billy Calvin Watson, in 1946 upon his...

Richard Chaffins

Richard Chaffins

Nov 26, 2020

Richard Chaffins, 78 of Louisville passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. Richard was born into a large family; he was one of 14 children. He worked as a diesel truck mechanic and could often be found hands dirty, tinkering with parts that needed repair. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Queener Chaffins; along with...

Terry Gale Baker

Terry Gale Baker

Nov 24, 2020

Terry Gale Baker 36, of Shepherdsville passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital. Terry enjoyed fishing and taking care of her dogs Nala and Ivy. Terry was preceded in death by her grandmother Evangeline Hazelipe; her grandfather Kenneth Russell; her brother Kevin Franklin and a sister Shelby Dawn Russell. Terry is survived by her parents Connie...

Rodney Ray Rupe

Rodney Ray Rupe

Nov 21, 2020

Rodney Ray Rupe, 52 of Louisville passed away at his home Saturday, November 21, 2020. Rodney was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He enjoyed watching and attending UofL sporting events and going Bowling. He was a youth league coach in Middletown and played semi pro football for the Louisville Bulls. Rodney loved his family and all the family gatherings....

Shannon Craig Noel

Shannon Craig Noel

Nov 16, 2020

Shannon Craig Noel 53, of Louisville passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Shannon was a Baptist by faith. He worked as a tow truck driver before becoming disabled. Shannon is preceded in death by his parents Bobby and Gennetta Noel. He is survived by brother Robert Noel (Christina) of Louisville; his nephews Robert and Dallas Browning; niece Brandy Frank; along...