Louise Hefley Cothern House
, Kentucky
Louise Hefley Cothern House, 83, of Boston passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Kindred Hospital.She was born June 13, 1942 to her parents, John and Lillie Hines Hefley.Louise was a longtime member of the Lebanon Junction Church of God of Prophecy and was a self-employed caregiver.She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Cothern and Bobby House; sons, Donnie and Roger Cothern; grandchildren, John Curtis Walden, David Vittitoe, Derek Cothern, Charles Melvin Vittitow and Lora Cothern; great grandchildren, Kodie McCubbins and Lexi Cothern and her siblings, William Tobe Hefley; Evelyn Kelly, Doris Hutchins and Jerry Hefley.Survivors include her sons, Charles Cothern and Anthony Cothern (Donna Walden); daughters, Kathy Vittitoe (Mike) and Melissa Cothern; sisters, Gladys Mae Cothern, Mary Catherine Stotts and Mary Frances Allen (Sammy); grandchildren, Justin, April, Travis, Thomas, Daniel, Tausha, Elijah, Raven (Jasmine), Quincy, Makayla, Brandon, Brittany, Katrina, Samantha, Jennifer, Jeremy, Jesse and DJ and 39…
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James T. "Chick" Harned
, Kentucky
James T. “Chick” Harned, 85, of Boston passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.Chick, a lifelong Boston resident, was born on June 18, 1940. He was a hardworking and devoted family man who spent his life caring deeply for those around him. Alongside his beloved wife Betty, he proudly owned and operated Chick’s Lake for more than 20 years, creating countless memories and friendships throughout the community.He retired from Jim Beam (Boston) after over 40 years of service and was a devoted member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Shelley; his parents, Curtis and Julia Harned and his siblings, Catherine Bagwell, Buster Harned, Damon Harned and Billy Harned.He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Harned; his son, Todd (Margie) Harned;…
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Theo Jennings Merz Jr.
, Kentucky
Theo Jennings Merz Jr., 78, of Lebanon Junction passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Louisville East Post Acute Care.He was born March 15, 1948 to his parents, Theo Jennings Merz, Sr. and Carolyn Leffel Merz.Theo was an engineer for Plastic Products and a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany during Vietnam.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mina Carol Ramsey.Survivors include his two sisters, Teresa Marie Bean (Robert) and Lisa Ann White; two nieces, Elizabeth and Michelle and one nephew, Andy.Cremation was chosen by the family.To express an online condolence, plant a memorial tree and to light a candle of remembrance please visit, www.trowbridgefh.com.Trowbridge Funeral Home in Lebanon Junction has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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