Obituaries
Cordelia Ann Kerr
Oct 26, 2023
Cordelia "Dee" Ann Kerr, 88, of Louisville, KY passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born on October 3rd, 1935 in Lexington, KY and is preceded in death by her mother, Grace (Plowman) Wagner and her stepfather, Erwin Wagner. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth; sons John and Daniel and grandson Matthew...
Jimmie Howard Hammond
Oct 26, 2023
Jimmie H. Hammond, age 91, of Elizabethtown, KY, died on October 26, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1932, in Eckerty, Indiana, to the late Plevy Asa Ree Hammond and Bertha Blanche (Worman) Hammond. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Junior "J.C.", Roy Lee and Victor. Yes, his mom gave birth five times, sure that the "next...
Byron K. Thompson
Oct 26, 2023
Byron K. Thompson, 71, of Fisherville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023.Byron was born on November 7, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John K. and Garnet Looney Thompson. He was a gifted and patient instructor of math and science at Louisville Technical Institute, Sullivan College, and Christian Academy of Louisville. He was a member, deacon, and...
Thomas Stephen Feher
Oct 25, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Stephen Feher, age 80 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom was born in Philadelphia on January 15, 1943 to Stephen and Mary K. Feher. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Edward Feher.Tom was raised in Harleysville, Pennsylvania and attended Souderton High...
Carl Michael Wright
Oct 25, 2023
Carl Michael Wright, a cherished soul known for his deep love of music, his roaring Harley Davidson, the tranquility of fishing, and a contagious zest for celebrating life, passed away peacefully at the age of 59. Carl's devotion to these passions filled his days with joy and purpose.Born to Roger and Diana Wright in Lynchburg, Ohio, Carl leaves a void...
Joseph Frances Starr
Oct 25, 2023
Joseph Frances "Joe" Starr, 59, passed away on October 25, 2023. He enjoyed doing yard work and spending time with his neighborhood friends and family. Joe was an avid UK fan and never missed a game. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dolors Starr; brother, James Starr and his sister, Dora Rich.Joe leaves to cherish his...
Lila Elizabeth Miller
Oct 25, 2023
Lila Elizabeth Miller, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Lila lived in Louisville, Kentucky, but was always a west-coast girl at heart. Lila loved crafting and decorating, and her family. She is preceded in death by two loving sisters, Aleja and Denise.Lila is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Bruce Miller; son, Jesse McNally (Lucy);...
Anthony Carlos Barranco
Oct 24, 2023
Beloved Anthony "Tony" Carlos Barranco, 60, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1963 in Panama City, Panama. He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Barranco; and Angela Matilde Barranco, whom raised him from an early age.Tony is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Cindy Barranco; mother,...
Jerry Lloyd Cox
Oct 24, 2023
Jerry Cox, a cherished patriarch and distinguished servant of God, passed peacefully from this world on the evening of Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by the love and warmth of his family while an inpatient in the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. Jerry was born on March 12, 1941, a son of...
Wayne Nesmith
Oct 24, 2023
Wayne Nesmith, 64, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, socializing, fishing, golfing, playing cards, coffee, and soft drinks.He was born on March 23, 1959 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Sharon (Peyton) Angel. He is preceded in death by his mother.Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Nesmith;...
Nancy L. Wetherby
Oct 23, 2023
Nancy L. Wetherby, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born the youngest of seven children on November 2, 1935 in Ashley, Ohio to the late Carl and Grace Lang. She is preceded in death by her six siblings. She worked diligently in the health care field to achieve her life long wish to...
Louis Leon Griffin
Oct 23, 2023
Louis Leon Griffin, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, entered eternal life on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Hanover Nursing Center in Hanover, Indiana after a 15-year battle with Huntington's Disease. He was born on October 1, 1944, to Delbert and Helen Griffin and spent the earlier part of his life in the Madison and Canaan, Indiana area. He was the...
Robert Martin Chally
Oct 22, 2023
Robert "Bob" Chally, 94, passed away October 22, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born March 14, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois to Martin and Bernice Chally. He was the middle child of five and is survived by his oldest sister, Jackie Draught, Polo, IL. His parents, siblings Joyce, Bill, and Ted, and wife Vivian preceded him in death. Bob had...
Jearline B. Greer
Oct 22, 2023
Jearline B. Greer "Bug", 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Jearline will truly be missed by all who knew her.She was born on March 7, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Linnie (McGlothlin) Bodner. She is preceded in death by her Father, John Matthew Bodner, Sr., Mother, Linnie Irene Bodner, Husband, Gordon Thomas Greer,...
Crystal Lynn Fultz
Oct 22, 2023
Crystal Lynn Fultz, 45, passed away on October 22, 2023. She enjoyed being outdoors, playing BINGO and scratch offs with her daughter. Crystal loved her family dearly, playing dress up with her granddaughter and wrestling with her son and grandson. She had a beautiful soul and never met a stranger. Crystal will be truly missed, but will forever live in...
Marjorie (Lindsey) Riggs
Oct 22, 2023
Marjorie (Lindsey) Riggs, 93, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was a former member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and the VFW Post 1693 Ladies Auxiliary.She was born on August 26, 1930 in Grayson County, Kentucky to Robert, Sr. and Dora (McGrew) Lindsey. Along with her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Paul Jansen
Oct 22, 2023
Paul Jansen, 74, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was a long-time active member of Church on the Rock.He was born on January 17, 1949 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to the late William Jansen and Helen DeJongh Jansen.Paul is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon Jansen; daughters, Anne (William) Doyle, Janell...
Karen Palmer
Oct 22, 2023
Karen Palmer, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away at her home after an illness on October 22, 2023. She was a barber by trade. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Erroll Palmer; daughter, Lisa Bowman; grandsons, Dalton andDale (Jasmyn) Crist; brother, Ron Carter; great grandson, Dale Shane; step-son, Marty Palmer (Denise); andgrandchildren, Jack Palmer, Madison Palmer, and...
Judith Ann Herink
Oct 22, 2023
Judith Ann Herink, 75, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1948 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Frances "Tex" Goss and Clarice Jacobi Goss. She grew up on the family farm in Greenville, Indiana. She graduated from New Albany High School in 1966 and shortly after, moved to New...
Fannie King Mckellery
Oct 21, 2023
Fannie King McKellery, 94, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1929 in Toney, Alabama to the late John and Celie (Hereford) White. Fannie loved to sing and play the piano and organ. She was baptized at an early age and loved singing in the church. Not only was she part...
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