Obituaries
Carolyn Ann (Thompson) Jewell
May 18, 2024
Carolyn Ann (Thompson) Jewell, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was an active member of American Legion Post 48 and a charter member of the Legion Riders of Post 42. Carolyn was very family-oriented and had several interests that included riding motorcycles, listening to music, dancing and cooking. She was born on August...
Marie Roberts
May 18, 2024
Marie Roberts, 98, of Louisville, KY met her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1926 in Mt. Kisco, NY to Samuel and Ruby (Burnham) Lewis. Marie graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a degree in education, and joined the Armonk Public School System in 1950, teaching...
James Edward Deramus
May 18, 2024
James Edward Deramus was born on April 11, 1941 in Autaugaville, Alabama. He was the oldest child born to Hattie and Joe Deramus. James rededicated his life to Christ. He attended Suda E Butler High School as one of the first black people where you can see his picture hanging up on the wall. He also, attended Ahrens Trade School...
Ron Hale
May 18, 2024
Ron Hale, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born in July of 1946 in Los Angeles, California to the late Merlin and Charleen Hale. He graduated from California State Northridge with a degree in Journalism. Ron retired from Sempra Energy and relocated to Louisville, Kentucky to pursue his love of horse racing. The relocation...
Shirley Jean Brown
May 18, 2024
Shirley Jean Brown, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 18, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1936 in Palmyra, Indiana to the late Oren and Ovetta Temple. Shirley will be remembered as a loving mom, granny, and great granny. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wayne Brown; grandson, Jonathan Brown; and her siblings,...
Marguerite “Peggy” Anne Morgan
May 18, 2024
Marguerite “Peggy” Anne Morgan, 81, of Louisville, KY, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 under Hospice Care at Baptist Health Center. Peggy was born December 1, 1942 in Louisville, the daughter of William B. Morgan and Jacqueline Bogenschutz Morgan. She graduated from JM Atherton High School, class of 1960 and loved going to their reunions. She went on to attend...
Len Staten
May 17, 2024
Len Staten, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 17, 2024. Len was born on July 28, 1993 in Louisville, Kentucky to Leonard and Joycelyne Staten. He was a member of the United States Army and a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church. He preceded in death by his Grandparents, Charles and Joyce Wright; and Great Grandparent, Willie Sydnor...
Robert Philip "Bob" Graham
May 17, 2024
Robert Philip "Bob" Graham, 86, passed away on May 17, 2024. He was a National Guard veteran and retired from Defense Mapping Agency after 39 years of service. Bob enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lillian Graham. Bob leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 65 years,...
Monica Ray Richards
May 17, 2024
Monica Ray Richards, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Monica was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.. She was a teacher for over 30 years. Monica loved to play Bunco with her high school friends, spending time at the lake with her family. She loved to travel and SHOP. Monica will be...
Holly Griffith
May 17, 2024
Our dear Holly put up a strong battle before leaving this world on Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was a lover of life and true advocate for the natural beauty of this amazing world we all share. Holly was preceded in death by her wonderful father, William W. Kehrt; and her dear uncle, Tom Killen. Holly is loved by many;...
Shari Lea (Heuser) Carter
May 17, 2024
Shari Lea (Heuser) Carter, 64, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was a 1978 graduate of New Albany High School. Along with being a lifelong Bulldogs fan, Shari also cheered for the Purdue Boilermakers, Indiana Hoosiers and enjoyed watching NASCAR. Shari loved spending time with her daughter, Jodi, and making visits to River Run...
Mary Lou Tate
May 16, 2024
Mary Lou was born in Oakland, California, where she grew up with her father, James E. Marrah, mother Elsie C. Marrah (Wunschel) and younger sister Barbara. Mary Lou graduated from Fremont High School in 1955. She was 17 years old and met a U.S. Navy sailor-Kentucky hillbilly stationed in Alameda named Bobby Tate. After much shenanigans and a short courtship,...
David Bryan Williams
May 16, 2024
Rev. David Bryan Williams, 76, was born on May 26, 1947 in Louisville, KY to the late Walter and Jean (Miller) Williams. He was the second oldest of four siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gail Williams; daughters, Robin Williams and Jennebeth Williams and grandson, Zachary Williams. David leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife,...
Shirley L. (Glover) Yeates
May 16, 2024
Shirley L. (Glover) Yeates, 77, went home to be with Jesus on May 16, 2024. Shirley was born in Louisville, KY on November 25, 1946, to the late Nell Catherine ("Connie") and William T. Glover. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James G. Yeates. She graduated from Shawnee High School, received her college degree...
Michelle Lee Ware
May 16, 2024
Michelle Lee Ware, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Michelle was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She had a strong faith and relationship with God. Michelle loved her family and enjoyed making memories with her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, decorating with antiques, and loved fashion. Michelle was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...
Michael Glenn "Mike" Kemper
May 16, 2024
Michael "Mike" Glenn Kemper, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pepaw. He was a retired firefighter with more than 25 years of service at the Louisville Fire Department. Mike was a skilled mechanic and loved to tinker. His friends asked for his mechanical advice and trusted...
Joshua Michael Dunn
May 15, 2024
Joshua Michael Dunn, 37, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away on May 15, 2024. He loved going fishing, singing karaoke and he was a talented artist. Joshua was a caring person, who loved his children very much and could always put a smile on your face. He will truly be missed, but will forever live in our hearts. He was preceded...
Doris Jean Stiner
May 15, 2024
Doris Porter Nale Stiner, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Clark County Memorial Hospital. Doris was born June 22, 1936, in Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Jess and Freida Ferber Porter Stucky. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Stiner; her step-father, Ralph Stucky;...
Pastor Thomas George Franklin
May 15, 2024
Pastor Thomas George Franklin, 77, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1946 in Covington, Kentucky to Charles and Louise (Napier) Franklin. Tom was preceded in death by his mother and brothers, Gerald and Charlie Franklin. Tom became a member of First Christian Church of Borden,...
Donte Jones, Sr
May 15, 2024
Donte Lamont Jones Sr., 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1973, in Champaign, Illinois to Terry Jones and Wanda Hollingsworth. He was preceded in death by his father. Donte is survived by his loving wife, Tawanda Thornton-Jones; children, Donte Jones Jr, Desheriay Thornton, Vachean Jones, Tejanee Jone; siblings, Maurice...
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