Obituaries
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...
Bill "Little Billy" Adams
May 15, 2024
Bill "Little Billy" Adams, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Thelma Adams. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Brenda and Janet; and a brother, Frankie. Bill was an avid fisherman and he loved to go fishing with...
Samuel Vance Steele
May 15, 2024
Samuel Vance Steele, born on March 10, 1937, in Ironton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at the serene Avow hospice facility in Naples, Florida, at the age of 87. He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Steele Silliman (James), and his grandsons, James B. Silliman (Shannon), Zachary J. Silliman, Samuel K. Silliman (Samantha), and Samuel V. Steele...
Barry Bruce Barnes
May 15, 2024
Barry Bruce Barnes, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He retired from Ford Motor Company and was the longtime owner of BB Tax & Bookkeeping. Barry was a member, as well as the former president, of the Kentucky American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association. He was born on March 2, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to...
Jared Thomas Moore
May 15, 2024
Jared Thomas Moore, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1988 in Waxahachie, Texas to Don Moore and Delredia Fields. A graduate of University of North Texas, he loved anime, sci-fi, and fantasy. He was part of the Distinguished Achievement Program at Waxahachie High School with a 4.3 GPA. Jared...
Larry Steven Carter, Sr.
May 14, 2024
Larry Steven Carter, Sr., 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Papaw. He was kind, thoughtful, and willing to help anyone in need. Larry enjoyed spending time watching westerns and golf on TV. Most importantly, he loved hosting his guests and making memories with his family. Larry...
Peggy Diehl
May 14, 2024
Peggy Diehl, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Peggy was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She always loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. Some of her favorite hobbies were playing BINGO, traveling to the beach, and going to the Casino. Peggy will truly be missed by all who...
Mary Jo Mcclure
May 14, 2024
Mary Jo McClure was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 1, 1935 to the late Adam and Velma Ingram. She was the oldest of 3 sisters and one brother, whom she would say was the pride and joy of her life. She married Earl Loyde McClure in 1951. They were married almost 50 years until he passed in 2000....
Robert Lee Kessinger
May 14, 2024
Robert Lee Kessinger, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert Kessinger and Virginia Woods Kessinger. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Todd Kessinger; and sister, Donna Anderson. Robert is survived by his loving wife of...
Thomas Barker Vogt
May 14, 2024
Thomas Barker Vogt, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ernest and Marjorie (Gage) Vogt. Thomas was an avid weight lifter, he enjoyed spending time on walks through Cherokee Park and drawing. He is preceded in death by his Father, Ernest B. Vogt, Mother, Marjorie...
Evelyn Louise Wease
May 14, 2024
Evelyn Louise Wease, 71, passed away on May 14, 2024. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and working in her flower garden. Evelyn loved her fur babies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wease, Sr., son, Charles Wease, Jr.; parents, Lucille Blevins and Sam Blevins; sister, Ruby Fields and brothers, Johnny Blevins and Bobby Kenney. Evelyn leaves to...
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