All Obituaries

Donetta Ginn Plank, age 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 5, 2024. Born January 16, 1938 in Bedford, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Carley and Faynola Wallace Ginn. Donetta was a 1956 graduate of Trimble County High School. Donetta was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to the many people who loved her. She supported her husband, Dennis Roy Plank, in ministry during their sixty-three years of marriage. Together, they served churches in Ohio,...

Glenn David Newton passed away in Louisville, Kentucky on March 26, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1959 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Glenn and Charlotte Newton He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Charlotte Newton; and his sister, Ann Secor.  David was a landscaper by trade and an avid gardener. He had a wealth of knowledge of plant life and landscape designs. He was also an avid Kentucky sports fan. He will be truly missed by his siblings, Barbara Sapp (Roy), Jimmy...

Virginia Lee Kaufman, 61, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, leaving behind a host of family and friends that loved her so much. She will be dearly missed.  Survivors: 2 brothers, Ron Prater (Marcella), and Kenneth Wayne Prater; 4 sisters, Catherine Slusher (George), Rosetta Lemons, Joyce Armstrong, and Delores Clerico (Paul); along with a host of Nieces and Nephews that loved her so much. Proceeded: by her husband Robert Lee Kaufman; and parents, Harold, and Marie...

Charles R. McCombs 10/04/1947 - 03/23/2024 Charles McCombs was born in Oldham County to Charles E. and Nancy Jane McCombs who owned the Charles McCombs General Store in Brownsboro Kentucky for decades. They provided a loving home for him, encouraged his educational studies and made sure he knew what hard work was all about. He could point out every field where, during his early years, he cut and baled hay. Charlie graduated from Oldham County High School in 1965. He graduated from Florida...

Kyle Lindsey Dean, 37, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20th. He was born on March 11th 1987 to Jami Cooper Dean and Michael W. Dean in Louisville Kentucky.  He was a graduate of South Oldham High School. Kyle was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose presence brought joy and laughter to those around him.  Throughout his life, Kyle touched the hearts of many with his kindness and vibrant spirit. He was almost always happy and loved everyone. He...

John Dolan, 79, of Crestwood, was born into eternal life on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2024. Those who knew him will remember his love of life, friends and family. John was an Irish Catholic kid from the Bronx at heart. He moved to Kentucky with his family in 1978 for a job at Brown & Williamson. He believed in serving his community and founded the Oldham County Special Olympics, was President of the Oldham County Jaycees, and was an active member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church....

Robert A. Brent (Bob), age 93, lovingly called "the Ranger" by some, passed away March 17, 2024 in Pewee Valley KY. Born in Campbellsburg KY to Dewey and Louise Brent, Bob graduated from Bowling Green Business University where he met his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Rogers (deceased in 2015). Bob had a long successful career with General Electric in purchasing until retirement in 1990, which began in Owensboro KY upon graduation and brought the family to Louisville in 1970. Bob loved...

Rita Butler, deceased Thursday, March 7th, 2024. Cardiac arrest due to sudden onset of pneumonia while in ICU at UofL St. Mary’s hospital, Louisville, KY. Rita is survived by her husband, Craig Butler and nephews Michael Natkin and Joel Natkin. Her parents were Ann and Benjamin Rosenbaum (deceased). Born in West Orange NJ, she attended Indiana University majoring in fine arts, then attended school in California to get certified to teach elementary education.  She moved to...

Patricia Florence Lutsch, 70, passed away March 6th, 2024, at her home.  Patricia was born May 16, 1953, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Bill and Flora Jones. She grew up in Bloomfield Hill, Michigan where she graduated from Groves High School in 1971.  She was a member of the swim team. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Evansville in 1975.   Patricia worked in numerous nursing roles in Chicago, Houston, Louisville including CICU and...

Larry pulled his cowboy hat over his eyes for the last time this side of heaven that Tuesday morning, when Jesus took his hand, nodded and said “Well done…” and they rode together back to his eternal heavenly home. Larry was one of the truly unforgettable walks of life that changed every room he walked into and every person he met.  He touched and genuinely welcomed every person he met with love and laughter, an encouraging word, and a great big bear...