Obituaries
Donna Kaye "Ladyhawk" (Payne) Young
Oct 18, 2025
Donna Kaye "Ladyhawk" (Payne) Young, 81, a truly remarkable woman of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born on April 23, 1944, in Owensboro, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of John and Edna (Crawford) Payne.
Known for her deep connection to God's creation, Donna had a profound appreciation for nature and was celebrated for her...
Patty Joyce Davis
Oct 17, 2025
Patty Joyce Davis, age 84 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. Patty was born on October 19, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Walter William and Mary Lee Cunningham Douglas. Patty attended Ahrens High Trade School and met Don Brown, whom she married. They had three children. In her early adulthood she was a devoted wife...
Karen Sue Appell
Oct 17, 2025
Karen Sue Appell, a dedicated registered nurse whose compassion and commitment to care marked her life’s journey, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on December 7, 1952, Karen pursued her passion for helping others through her education at IU Bloomington and IUPUI Schools of Nursing, where she laid the foundation for a lifelong career...
Jennifer Lynn (Hopkins) Johnson
Oct 16, 2025
Jennifer Lynn (Hopkins) Johnson passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 10, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, Jennifer was the daughter of John and Lois (Brinkman) Hopkins.
Much of Jennifer's life was spent in Tampa, Florida, where she became an integral part of the local community, working at the University of South Florida. A...
Dennis Ray Smith
Oct 16, 2025
Dennis Ray Smith, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born in Kentucky to the late William and Mary Elizabeth Smith on October 11, 1948. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Louisville. He was the owner and operator of Rayden Inc. Ray was an avid reader and also enjoyed a good meal.
Dennis is...
Stephan Alfred Siebel
Oct 16, 2025
Stephan Alfred Siebel, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on November 3, 1940, Stephan lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his profession, and his many passions.
A proud graduate of Southern High School, Stephan went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Western Kentucky University in 1964. He continued his...
Sue McCarty
Oct 16, 2025
Susan "Sue" McCarty, 79, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
She was born on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jim and Marge Messina. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Dave McCarty, brother, Jim Messina and grandson, Andrew Straub.
Sue was a devoted wife and mother and long time member of the...
Tony Ann (Quinn) Gipe
Oct 16, 2025
Tony Ann (Quinn) Gipe, born on December 8, 1950, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in New Albany, Indiana. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Tony leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and a passion for teaching that deeply touched the lives of those she encountered.
Educated in Madisonville, Kentucky, Tony graduated from Madisonville North...
Pamela Ann Owens
Oct 16, 2025
Anne Pamela (Pam) Owens passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on July 29, 1943, in Lexington, Kentucky, Pam lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and service. She was a woman who deeply believed in the power of God, the promise of recovery, and the strength of people, regardless of their starting point.
A devout Catholic,...
Ronald Clark Jackman
Oct 15, 2025
Ronald Clark Jackman, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1946, in Louisville. He was a devoted husband, uncle, brother-in-law and friend.
Ronald proudly served as a veteran in the United States Air Force, embodying the spirit of duty and service. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with the Kentucky Department...
Connie Ann Phelps
Oct 15, 2025
Connie Ann Phelps, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Greenville, Indiana on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 1, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, Connie lived a life devoted to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
A proud graduate of Presentation Academy, Class...
David Eugene Hamilton
Oct 15, 2025
David E. Hamilton, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A United States Army veteran, David dedicated four years of his life to serving his country before transitioning to his career and eventually retiring from BAE Systems in Louisville.
Born on August 19, 1954, David was the son of Glenn Hamilton and Genevieve (Lee) Russell. Along...
John Daniel O’Bryan Wibbels
Oct 15, 2025
John Daniel O’Bryan Wibbels — storyteller, teacher, handweaver, devoted husband, and loving father — died peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by family and love. He was 81.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 29, 1944, John was the son of Flora Margaret Porter Wibbels of Gravel Switch, KY, and John Leo O’Bryan of Larue County, KY, and the stepson of...
Joseph Robert Flaherty, Sr.
Oct 15, 2025
Joseph Robert Flaherty, Sr. | Louisville KY
March 15, 1943 — October 14, 2025
Joseph Robert Flaherty, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, with loving family members by his side. He was born on March 15, 1943, in Rhodelia, Kentucky, and lived in Louisville and Mt. Washington most of his...
Lawrence E. Dearing
Oct 14, 2025
Lawrence E. Dearing "Larry", a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, with his beloved wife, Deborah Ann Dearing, by his side. He was born on December 12, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, where he lived his life with an unwavering joy that touched everyone around him.
A proud graduate of New...
James Philip Walts
Oct 13, 2025
James Philip Walts, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Philip was a loving dad, son, papaw, and friend. He graduated from Seneca High School and worked at the Powder Plant, American Standard, and Cissell Manufacturing. Philip was the youngest insured volunteer firefighter at the age of 15. He rode his bicycle to the firehouse never missing...
Mary Elizabeth Stubbins
Oct 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Stubbins, passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on April 2, 1925. Mary had a rich life full of experiences and contributions to her community.
Mary began her education at Division Street School, where she attended from the first to sixth grade. She then continued her studies at Scribner High School, an...
John Thomas Catlett
Oct 12, 2025
John Thomas Catlett, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 12, 2025.
He was born on May 3, 1930 in Tanner, Kentucky to the late Edd and Cynthia Catlett. John had a career in the Corrugated Box business. He was a proud veteran of the United State Army, serving in the Presidential Honor Guard. John was ordained as a deacon...
Vardie Dewaine Hall
Oct 12, 2025
Vardie Dewaine Hall, 68, of Louisville, passed away October 12, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1957 in Honaker, Kentucky to the late Vardie and Emogene Hall. Vardie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He proudly served in the US Army, 101st Airborne division.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Hall; his brother,...
Marlene Gray
Oct 11, 2025
Marlene Gray, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Marlene was a loving mother and was devoted to her family. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed tending to her cats. Marlene was a wonderful cook and a skilled caretaker to many in her family. Most importantly, Marlene was the best...
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