Obituaries
Pleasureville, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Pleasureville, Henry and Shelby KY areas
Pamela Kay Welch
Apr 17, 2022
Pamela Kay Welch, age 67 of Pleasureville died Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 24, 1955 to the late Joseph D. Howard and Ruth Louise Hasse. She was a millionaire team member for Herbalife, volunteered at Hosparus and was loved by all. Pamela is survived by her husband: Charlie Welch of Pleasureville: one son:...
Carla Jo Peak
Apr 10, 2022
Carla Jo Peak, age 54 of Goshen passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. She was born on August 12, 1967 to Carl Edward Peak and Estelene Arnold Peak. She was a member of the Kentucky Bar Association since 1992, practiced law and most recently was employed by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Carla is...
Dorothy Baxter Mcalister
Apr 2, 2022
Dorothy Baxter McAlister, 92, of Bethlehem, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 60 years, Elzy Lee McAlister; parents Alma and Celester Baxter; brothers R.C. Baxter and William H. Baxter, sisters Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Lorene Downey; son-in-law Calvin Porter Roberts and daughter-in-law Shirley McAlister....
Winona Lee Mcdowell Detwiler
Mar 28, 2022
Winona Lee McDowell Detwiler, 82 years of age, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Signature Healthcare of East Louisville. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 03, 1940. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Indiana with honors in 1958. Her career occupations included: typist-stenographer, private secretary, legal secretary and insurance secretary. She...
G. R. (Bobby) Downey
Mar 4, 2022
G.R. (Bobby) Downey, age 75 of Pleasureville died Friday, March 4, 2022. He was the son of the late Robert A. Downey and Catherine J. Gordon. He served the Henry County Sheriff’s Department for 25 years (1981 through 2006), the last eight years as Sheriff. In addition, he was a farmer and a mechanic. He is survived by his wife...
Benny Sue True
Feb 27, 2022
Benny Sue Yeary True, age 87 of Pleasureville died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born on August 27, 1934 to the late Bennie Uriah Yeary and Sally Kate Ayers Yeary. She was a homemaker, a member of Shelby Christian Church and graduated from Pleasureville high school as a member of the class...
Louise Shepherd Lyons
Feb 25, 2022
Anna "Louise" Shepherd Lyons, 85 years old, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away the morning of February 25th, 2022. She survived her husband, Carroll J. Lyons (12/19/2021) by two months. They met in August 1952 and married eight months later. They had a marriage that lasted 68 years. She was a stay-at-home mom and later became a beautician. She also worked...
Evelyn Woods Downey
Feb 16, 2022
Evelyn Woods Downey, age 80 of Pleasureville died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1941 to the late Thomas Lawson Woods and Virginia Rose Beutel Woods. She was a homemaker, farmer and a caregiver and was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Evelyn is survived by two sons: Coleman Downey...
Diana Kay Holbrook Arnold
Feb 10, 2022
Diana Kay Holbrook Arnold, age 73 of Pleasureville died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on August 16, 1948 to the late Leon Eugene “Gene” Holbrook and Anna Mary Prater Holbrook. She was a hairdresser at Great Clips and Fantastic Sams and was a member of United Baptist Church in Gratz. Diana is survived...
Esther Christopher Rearden
Feb 9, 2022
Esther Christopher Rearden, age 82 of Ashland died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born on March 9, 1939 to the late Estell Christopher and Helen Downey Christopher. She worked as a homemaker most of her life. Esther is survived by two sons: Edward Thomas Rearden Jr. (Ginny) of Ashland and Andrew...
Bonnie Lou Mcgaughey Ethington
Feb 5, 2022
Bonnie Lou McGaughey Ethington, age 74 of Defoe died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1947 to the late Glenda McGaughey and Elizabeth Reed McGaughey. She worked for many years at the Commonwealth of Kentucky where she retired. She was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. She helped start the Grief...
Dorothy Louise Willhite Wood
Jan 31, 2022
Dorothy Louise Willhite Wood, age 100 of Pleasureville died Monday, January 31, 2022 at Twin Oaks Assisted Living in New Castle. She was born on March 25, 1921 to the late Leonard Y. Willhite and Ethel Radcliffe Willhite. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years. She was a member of Pleasureville United Methodist Church and was...
Ellis Marvin Lashley
Jan 30, 2022
Ellis Marvin Lashley, age 87 of Eminence died Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1934 to the late James Marlin Lashley and Anna Caroline Sowders Keys. He was a retired maintenance worker for the City of Anchorage and after retirement worked at Marvin Lashley Lawn Services. He was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church...
Laverne Holmes New
Jan 22, 2022
Laverne Holmes New, age 89 of Eminence died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at U of L Hospital Shelbyville. She was born on September 14, 1932 to the late David Samuel Holmes and Edna Jane Tindle Holmes. After years of raising her family, she worked at Norm’s and Shoppers Mart, in Eminence. She was a member of Christiansburg Baptist Church. Laverne...
Danny Waford
Jan 12, 2022
Danny Waford, age 71 of Smithfield died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Baptist Health La Grange. He was born on February 5, 1950 to the late Truman Bosco Waford and Beatrice Harrod Waford. He worked at the Henry County Water Company for 33 years and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Danny is survived by his wife: Kathy Raymer...
Janice Goodrich Holder
Jan 4, 2022
Janice Michelle Goodrich Holder, age 59 of Pleasureville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born April 25, 1962 to the late James Goodrich and Alice Coombs Baugh, and worked as a caregiver. Survivors are one son: Kim Bradley Sutton Jr. (Crystal) of Pleasureville; one daughter: Patricia Tingle (Bruce) of Pleasureville; three brothers: Marvin Goodrich of Gratz, Anthany Goodrich...
Dan C. Bramblett
Dec 27, 2021
Dan C. Bramblett, 73, of Odessa, FL, passed away on December 27, 2021, after spending a perfect day with his family. Dan was born on February 7, 1948 to Frank & Ella in Henry County, Kentucky. After graduating from Henry County High School in 1966, he went to work at General Electric before going into the US Army. After the...
R. L. Wilson
Dec 20, 2021
R. L. Wilson, Sr., age 76 of Pleasureville died Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1945 to the late Lewis Wilson and Rachel Brewer Wilson. He was a special equipment operator for the KY Transportation Cabinet District 5. For many years many knew him by Big Dog (his CB radio nickname.) He was...
Trudie Jo Robins
Dec 19, 2021
Trudie Jo Robins Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed from this earth on December 19, 2021. She was born December 28, 1942, in Vevay, Indiana, and was a current resident of Pleasureville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Robins. They were married 55 years. Trudie is survived by her three children, Randall & Kevin Robins,...
Carroll Junior Lyons
Dec 19, 2021
Carroll Junior Lyons, age 88, formerly of Bethlehem passed away the morning of December 19, 2021. He attended Pleasureville High School. He was an Army veteran, lifelong farmer, a retired truck driver with teamsters local 89 and most of his employment was with Mason & Dixon truck lines. He bowled in a league for many years, loved farming and was...
