Obituaries

William Clemons, Jr.

William Clemons, Jr.

May 5, 2024

William Clemons, Jr., 56, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a brick mason for more than 30 years, last employed by Central Construction Co. During his free time, he was an avid pond and fish enthusiast, woodworker, handyman, and first class tinkerer. William was...

Joanne Colby

Joanne Colby

May 5, 2024

Our beloved Joanne Colby passed peacefully from this life into the very presence of her Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 68, surrounded by her family. Her battle with ALS revealed her tenacity, courage, grace, and most of all, her relentless faith in her Savior. Joanne enjoyed many hobbies, including woodworking, crocheting, sewing, baking,...

Clarence Freeman Summers Jr.

Clarence Freeman Summers Jr.

May 4, 2024

Clarence Freeman Summers Jr. was born in Louisville, KY, on December 16, 1962, to Phyllis A. Jones and Clarence Freeman Summers Sr. As a child, he enjoyed spending time with his Uncle James (Aunt Chris), going to Walnut Street Baptist Church to hang out, and being social with family and friends. He was an exceptional athlete who played football and...

Dorothy Marie Bohannon

Dorothy Marie Bohannon

May 4, 2024

Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Bohannon, 74, passed away on May 4, 2024. She was a phenomenal mother, grandmomma, nana, sister, aunt and friend. She was always there for others by putting others before herself. Dottie retired from JCPS with over 20 years of service. Her students and co-workers at Cochran Elementary School loved her for her kindness and gentle care. Dottie...

Laura Louise Farris

Laura Louise Farris

May 4, 2024

Laura Louise Farris, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Laura enjoyed hiking, drawing, clay working, country drives, feeding ducks, and most importantly spending time with her family and grandchildren.She was born on June 5, 1953 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Russell and Edna (Fitzpatrick) Farris. Laura graduated from Jeffersonville High School and later...

Gene Logan Gordon

Gene Logan Gordon

May 4, 2024

Gene Logan Gordon, 72, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He had been an employee for LG&E and was a member of Masonic Lodge 915 (Sunset). Gene was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed being out on the lake, and spending time with his family and friends.He was born on February 15, 1952 in Henry County,...

Lisa Ann Robinson

Lisa Ann Robinson

May 4, 2024

Lisa Ann Robinson (Bishop), 71, of Simpsonville, KY went home to see her people on Saturday, May 4, 2024.Lisa was born on November 11, 1952 in Louisville, KY to Anne and Norman Bishop. She was an animal lover and avid listener of music. She was a Daddy's girl and loved spending holidays with her family. She will be dearly missed...

Justin Ray Bourland

Justin Ray Bourland

May 4, 2024

Justin Ray Bourland, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1995 in Louisville, Kentucky to Shawn Bourland and Amanda Welch. He had a deep love for his two children, Abbi and Otis. Justin enjoyed fishing and was a die hard UK Basketball fan. He was a talented musician, known to...

Mary Ann Barbour

Mary Ann Barbour

May 4, 2024

Mary Jo Ann Barbour, 79, of Louisville, Ky., beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024. Throughout her life, Mary Jo could best be described as a strong Christian woman, finding time for her family, faith, and church. Mary Jo instilled her love of family in her children, who gathered together to support her during her final...

Raymond Louis Gettelfinger

Raymond Louis Gettelfinger

May 4, 2024

Raymond Louis Gettelfinger, 97, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Raymond was born on August 29, 1926, in Louisville to Herman and Olivia (Weaver) Gettelfinger. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Schmidt) Gettelfinger; daughter, Belinda Bartley; daughter-in-law, Becky (Friedman) Gettelfinger; and sister and brother-in-law,...

Adelaide Kirby Smith

Adelaide Kirby Smith

May 3, 2024

Adelaide "Shorty" Kirby Smith died on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY, she was 89 years old. Adelaide was born in Victoria, VA and formerly resided in Huntington, WV before moving to Louisville in 2005. She was preceded in death her husband Tim Smith, her parents, Stephen and Adelaide Kirby, her brothers and sisters, Richard,...

Mitchell Andrew Whitlow

Mitchell Andrew Whitlow

May 2, 2024

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Jesse E. Gilbert

Jesse E. Gilbert

May 2, 2024

Jesse Eugene Gilbert , 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Jesse was a 22 year veteran in the United States Army. He loved photography, computers, traveling, hunting, and fishing. He had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved...

Maxie E. Harper

Maxie E. Harper

May 2, 2024

Rev. Maxie E. Harper, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Maxie was the most patient, compassionate, devoted, and loving man. He loved the Lord with all his heart and served his calling as a preacher for over 50 years, 36 of those years were spent as the pastor at Louisville Baptist Temple. He loved time...

Ervin Eugene Riggs, Sr.

Ervin Eugene Riggs, Sr.

May 2, 2024

Ervin Eugene Riggs, Sr. 81, of Ekron, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Ervin was a loving and devoted husband, father, Pops and Pa. He lived for his family and enjoyed making memories with them. Ervin will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Louisville,...

Larry Jon Moore

Larry Jon Moore

May 2, 2024

Larry Jon Moore, 80, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1943 in Washington County, Indiana to John and Pauline (Kirk) Moore. Larry was a 1962 graduate of Hardinsburg High School and went on to serve in the National Guard. He worked as a barber at shops in the Okolona, Shively,...

John Marion Bingham

John Marion Bingham

May 2, 2024

John Marion Bingham, 93, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retiree from Philip Morris International in Louisville. John was a member of Graceland Baptist Church for over 65 years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed working the daily crossword puzzle and looked forward to...

Earl Garth, Jr.

Earl Garth, Jr.

May 1, 2024

Earl (Boo) Garth, Jr. was born on August 22, 1997 to Earl Garth Sr. (deceased) and Valletta Coleman. He was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System and a graduate from Western High School in 2015. He played on the basketball team his freshman and sophomore years.Lil Earl loved his entire family, especially all of his nieces and nephews....

Tilford William Wilcoxson, Sr.

Tilford William Wilcoxson, Sr.

May 1, 2024

Tilford William "Sonny" Wilcoxson, Sr., age 80 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.Visitation will be 9:30am to 11am on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at West End Baptist Church 1400 South 4th Street Louisville, Kentucky 40208. A celebration of Sonny's life will be at 11am at the church, followed by burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff,...

Kenny Kerr

Kenny Kerr

May 1, 2024

Kenneth R. Kerr, 69, of Mc Daniels, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Kenny was a loving and devoted husband. He adored his grandchildren Chandler & Aiyana and loved spending time with them and their friends. Kenny was always there to help anyone in need. The Iron Worker family meant the world to him. He was dearly loved...

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