Obituaries
Jakobi Lamont Robinson
May 22, 2024
JaKobi LaMont Robinson, 46, of Louisville, KY passed away on May 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Owen C. Robinson, Sr. and his siblings, Meredith Robinson, Sr., Owen Eugene Robinson, Deborah Robinson and Eric Robinson, Sr. JaKobi leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Sheila Robinson; daughter, Leah Ivy Rose Robinson; siblings, Robert Robinson, Kevin Robinson,...
Joseph William "Bill" Mattingly
May 22, 2024
Joseph William "Bill" Mattingly, age 83 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Bill graduated at the age of 16 from Campbellsburg High School and graduated from the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree. At age 20, he began his teaching career at Manual High School. He also taught at Atherton and Ballard High School, and was...
Hugh James "Hootie" Black
May 22, 2024
Hugh “Hootie” James Black, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1941, in West Liberty, Kentucky, the son of the late Ova J. and Lauda Susan Hall Black. After graduating from Mount Sterling High School (Class of 1959), he attended and played football for Morehead State University...
Katie Marie Smith
May 22, 2024
Katie Marie Gross Smith, age 86 passed away on May 22, 2024 at Forest Hills Commons in Louisville, Kentucky. Born in Bowling Green, KY to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Baxter Gross she moved to the Okolona area where she met and married her husband of 62 years, James Porter Smith of Horse Cave, KY. After raising three children she...
Peggy Sue Cox
May 21, 2024
Peggy Sue Cox, 64, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born on November 8, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lafe Moody and Mary Thompson Diebold. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Lynn Moody; and sister, Shirley Hazelwood. Peggy is survived by her children, Charles Cox Jr.,...
Edna Fuller Barbee
May 21, 2024
Edna Fuller Barbee, 86, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Edna was born on March 20, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia. Edna accepted Christ at an early age and found joy in attending church, listening to Gospel music, and reading her Bible. She was married to James Fuller, with whom she had five children. After James'...
Ernest Bernard Lee, Jr.
May 20, 2024
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Charmaine Mary Upton
May 19, 2024
Charmaine Mary Upton , 94, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Charmaine was a proud member of the Board of Elections Democratic Party in Flushing, New York, St. Michael's Catholic Church in Flushing, New York, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany, Indiana. She enjoyed politics, singing, going to the Derby, and most importantly spending...
Sherman L. Kallin, Sr.
May 19, 2024
Sherman L. Kallin Sr. , 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Roma (Tarter) Kallin . Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his step mom, Ruby Tucker Kallin, siblings, Harold Kallin, Kenny Kallin, Shirley Rogers, Ruth Morrison,...
Rebecca Sue (Wagner) Worley
May 18, 2024
Rebecca Sue (Wagner) Worley, 77, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was a longtime member of Howard Park Christian Church. Becky was an avid reader, enjoyed playing all types of games and loved the time she got to spend with her family and friends. She was born on July 2, 1946 in Jeffersonville to Robert...
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;...
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