Obituaries
Bettie J. Best
Jul 27, 2024
Bettie J. Best, 82, of Louisville, KY, passed away on July 27, 2024. She loved playing cards, Trivial Pursuit, watching classic movies and Elvis. Bettie was outgoing, strong willed and loved her family. She will be truly missed, but will forever live in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Otis and Thelma Martin.
Bettie leaves to...
Betty Block
Jul 27, 2024
Betty Block, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
She was born on January 17, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lucille (Brown) Kamber. She is also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Camilla Block.
Betty was warm and loving and made anyone she met feel like they were family. After many years of suffering,...
Andrew Samuel Grizzle
Jul 26, 2024
Andrew "Andy" Grizzle of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away after a long illness. Andy was a devoted husband, father, brother, Papaw, and Great Papaw. He proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years, including tours in the Vietnam and Korean war. During his service, he earned numerous honors, such as the Honor Medal First Class, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous...
Walter Ray Cashen, Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
Walter Ray Cashen, Sr, 88, left his earthly family on Friday, July 26, 2024. Ray was born on February 13, 1936 in Owensboro, KY to Rose Head Cashen and Richard Marvin “Bally” Cashen, the fourth of seven children. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by beloved daughter, Carol Cashen and much loved grandson, Nicholas Cashen. Also, predeceasing him...
Priscilla I. Ford
Jul 26, 2024
Priscilla Buckner-Ford was born on December 9, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky into the loving care of Bertha Smith Buckner and James Alfred Buckner, Sr. She matriculated through the Louisville City School System graduating from the historic Central High School with the class of 1969. Upon graduation, Priscilla continued her education at Jefferson Community Technical College which prepared her for a...
Yoel Roberto Napoles Ravelo
Jul 25, 2024
Yoel Roberto Nápoles Ravelo, de 32 años, de Louisville, Kentucky, falleció el jueves 25 de julio de 2024. Yoel era un hijo, hermano y amigo amoroso y devoto. Era un ávido amante de los animales y tenía un corazón de oro y una sonrisa que podía iluminar la habitación. Yoel era muy inteligente y dedicó varios años de su vida...
Joyce E. Palmer
Jul 25, 2024
Joyce Elaine Palmer, 67, died Thursday, July 25, 2024 surrounded in love. Called Joy by her family and friends, the nickname was fitting as it informed her outlook on life. She found joy in all the small things - in dancing to Bruno Mars with her granddaughter, in fishing with her sons, and most importantly in the life she built...
Diana Jean "Diane" (Switzer) Juday
Jul 25, 2024
Diana Jean "Diane" (Switzer) Juday, 74, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1950 in Florence, Kentucky to James and Dorothy (Gray) Switzer. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne "Red" Juday.Diane is survived by her children, Jami Fowler (Jason), Kacye Juday-Milam (Ben), Lynetta Jenkins,...
Kenny Fortney
Jul 25, 2024
Kenny Fortney, 68, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
He was born on March 14, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Georgia (Stewart) Fortney. He is also preceded in death by his four brothers, Walter Fortney, Ronnie Fortney, Ashell Edwards and Chuck Fortney.
Kenny is survived by his daughters, Mariea Ann Flowers (Brian), Keri Lynn Fortney, son,...
Jane Annette (Martin) Richards
Jul 25, 2024
Jane Annette (Martin) Richards, 89, a longtime resident of southern Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
She was born on February 14, 1935 in Palmyra, Indiana to James and Juanita (Parker) Martin. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her brothers, Jay and Tom.
Jane is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dallas Richards; children,...
Willa Mae Doucette
Jul 25, 2024
Willa Mae Doucette, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2024. Willa was a loving and devoted mother, Nana, and sister. She had a beautiful smile that could light up the room. Willa spent many years selflessly serving others as a nurse at the General Hospital. She was devoted to her religion as a Jehovah Witness. Willa...
Isaac Mwungura
Jul 24, 2024
Isaac Mwungura, 18, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
He was born on July 2, 2006 in Kigali, Rwanda to Charles and Esperance (Nyirantebuka) Mwungura. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Elias Buvunduri.
Isaac was a senior at Portland Christian School and had a passion for Jazz music.
Isaac leaves behind his loving parents, Charles Mwungura, Esperance...
Mattie Sue Hurst
Jul 24, 2024
Mattie Sue Hurst had her first glimpse of glory and ran healed and whole to the arms of the Savior on July 24, 2024.
Born on November 20, 1960, in Louisville, KY. Mattie grew up in Georgetown and Borden with three siblings before marrying Richard Hurst in 1981.
Mattie eventually went to work in the school cafeteria at Borden Elementary as a...
Barbara Jane (Jacobi) Freiberger
Jul 24, 2024
Barbara Jane (Jacobi) Freiberger, 67, of Floyds Knobs entered into God’s Kingdom on July 24, 2024. She was born March 20, 1957 to Beulah and Francis Jacobi.
She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Edward; sons, Travis and Nicholas; granddaughter, Jagger; brothers, Jude, Jerome, Anthony(Sandy), James Jacobi; sisters,...
Raymond F. Bush
Jul 24, 2024
Raymond F. Bush, 69, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Ray was the proud owner and operator of Ray Bush Plumbing.
He was born on April 2, 1955 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Rolly Bush and Violet Aldridge Rightnour. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his 4 sisters.
Ray is survived by his...
Warner Davis "Barney" Long
Jul 24, 2024
Warner Davis “Barney” Long, age 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday July 24, 2024. He fought a 20-year battle with mantle cell lymphoma, beating the odds and giving all the glory to God. He exemplified this by serving people with the love of Christ until the day he left...
David E. Turner
Jul 23, 2024
David E. Turner, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. David was a loving brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a man of great Christian faith, loved to go to church, and was an Usher at Portland Memorial Baptist Church. He was a dedicated employee for 30 years at the Kroger in Portland. He...
Robert "Robby" Griffith
Jul 23, 2024
Robert "Robby" Griffith, 60, of Shelbyville, KY passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1964 in Shelbyville to the late William "Billy" Griffith and Shirley Griffith. He was a graduate of Shelby County High School, class of 1982. Robby worked for Prunell FB Sausage Company in Simpsonville,...
Paul E. Poindexter
Jul 23, 2024
Paul Poindexter, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Paul enjoyed gardening, listening to his favorite music, and cooking. Paul loved animals, especially his cats Ruby, Monkey, and Riley, but above all, Paul loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was born on December 26, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Clara "Aggie"...
Sarah Faye Hunter
Jul 23, 2024
Sarah Faye Hunter, 47, of Carrollton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
She was born on February 8, 1977 in Louisville, Kentucky to Larry and Edna (Felker) Hunter. She is preceded in death by her Father, Larry Wayne Hunter, Granddaughter, Nevaeh Spencer, and Brother, William (Jodie) Hunter.
Sarah is survived by her loving family, Mother, Edna Louise Wright; Children, Cameron...
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