Obituaries
Debra Rose Ireland
Sep 27, 2023
Debra "Big Debbie" Ireland, 70, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1953 in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late John and Alieta (Martin) Hurd. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ireland. Debra is survived by her daughter, Debbie Lynn Durbin (Chris), son, Jonathan Ray Woosley (Missy),...
Donna Faye (Hagan) Marr
Sep 26, 2023
Donna Faye (Hagan) Marr, 80, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was a member of Palmyra Grace Church, a foster parent/second parent to many over the years, and an avid quilter and gardener.She was born on October 12, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Louie Hagan and Elizabeth (Shepherd) Hagan. Donna is survived by...
Donald Everett Hollis
Sep 26, 2023
Donald Everett Hollis, 71, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky and raised by Alvin and Doris (Taylor) Krull. He is preceded in death by his parents. Donnie was a 1971 graduate of Valley High School in Louisville. He retired from Phillip Morris where he served as...
Cynthia Powell Hartman
Sep 25, 2023
Cynthia Powell Hartman, 58, of Salem, IN passed away on September 25th following a tragic automobile accident involving her and her husband, Mark Hartman, who subsequently passed away a week later.Cynthia was a graduate of Moore High School and attended Jefferson Community College. She was employed for 30 years at Frost Brown Todd. She was an active member of Canton...
Vena Lynn Henderson
Sep 25, 2023
Vena Lynn Henderson, 72, passed away on September 25, 2023. She was a great woman of faith and a prayer warrior. Vena was a talented seamstress and was a caregiver to many. She was the definition of love; she welcomed everyone with open arms. Vena's family meant the world to her and spending time with them was her greatest enjoyment...
Roy Gerald Combest
Sep 25, 2023
Roy Gerald "Jerry" Combest, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1942 in White Oak, Kentucky to the late Henry and Frances (Flatt) Combest. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Joann Wright.Jerry was a devoted and loving family man with a heart of gold....
Charlotte Sue Burk
Sep 25, 2023
Charlotte Sue Burk, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1953 in Casey County, Kentucky to the late William and Elvie (Woodrum) Bolt . Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Danny Burk, Sr., daughter, Angela (Victor P.) Henry, son, Danny (Carrissa) Burk, Jr., and son, William...
John Franklin Martin
Sep 25, 2023
John Franklin Martin, 86, was welcomed home to his Heavenly Father the morning of September 25, 2023. He passed away at the hospital with his daughter, Sue Cooper, at his side. John was born in Hardinsburg, IN on March 16, 1937, to Estelle and Ancel Martin. He is survived by his long time friend, Louis Cundiff, Sr; daughters, Sue Cooper...
Charlotte Willoughby
Sep 25, 2023
Charlotte Willoughby, 69, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to George and Corinne (Meeks) Anderson . She is preceded in death by her father.Charlotte was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired as a Bank Teller after 30 plus years, she and her...
Eric Laurence Nicodemus
Sep 25, 2023
With great sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our loving, kind,and unimaginably generous husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Eric LaurenceNicodemus.Eric passed away on September 25, 2023 after an unexpected illness. He was only52. We are devastated and shocked by his sudden death.Eric is survived by his wife and best friend, Kim (Bailey), who deeply cherishedtheir 26...
Jerrold Roscoe Reynolds
Sep 24, 2023
Jerrold Roscoe "Jerry" Reynolds, 80, of Highland Park, Passed away on September 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to Roscoe and Nellie Reynolds on April 23, 1943. Jerry restored cars for a living and never fully retired from working. In his spare time he enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing and camping, road trips and cookouts with his loved...
Jo Skeeters
Sep 24, 2023
Jo Skeeters, 62, of Louisville Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. She was born on July 15th, 1961, to the late Ethel I. Williams, along with her mother, she is preceded in death by; Father, George W. Williams, Sister, Dottie Ann, Brother, Nick Williams. Jo is survived by her loving family; Brothers, Sam Williams, Mark Williams, Son, Tony...
Sylvia L. Southers
Sep 24, 2023
Sylvia Southers, 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Sylvia was a member of Howard Chapel Missionary Church in New Albany, Indiana and a volunteer for Kentucky Center for the Arts. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, and most importantly spending time with family and friends.Sylvia was born on June 3, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, to...
John Wallace Lesch
Sep 24, 2023
John Wallace Lesch, 61, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was a man of faith and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. John was a hard working man and was dedicated to provide and care for his family. He was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed going fishing and was an avid UofL Cardinal's fan. John could make you laugh...
Mark E. Francis
Sep 24, 2023
Mark E. "Farkle" Francis, 63, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1960 in New Albany, Indiana.Mark is survived by his wife of 18 years, Nancy Francis; parents, Frank and Sue Francis; son, Evan Francis, step-daughters, Jasmine (Daniel) Ranger and Ashley (Daniel) Avila; and step-granddaughters, Isabella and Alarabeth.Mark was employed...
Thomas Ray Lawson
Sep 24, 2023
Thomas Ray "Tommy" Lawson, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed working on vehicles. Tommy also liked shooting pool and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.He was born on June 20, 1964 in New Albany, Indiana to Robert Lawson and the late Betty (Caudill) Lawson....
Bobbie Lee Brawner
Sep 24, 2023
Bobbie Lee Brawner, 77, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Bobbie was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force who retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard. He was a long-time member of New Beginnings Community Church and most recently attended Chapel Hill Christian Church.He was born on March 19, 1946 in Frankfort, Kentucky...
Deborah Ann Pollard
Sep 24, 2023
Deborah Ann Pollard, 68, of Louisville, went Heavenly home Sunday, September 24, 2023.Born September 20, 1955, she was a daughter of the late David Ronald and Katherine Mae Hawkins Downs. She was a retired Dispatcher with 17 years of service from Louisville Metro Fire & EMS. Before that, she worked for Yellow Ambulance where she did everything except handle the...
Frank Darryl Kimble
Sep 23, 2023
Frank Darryl Kimble, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Frank was an intelligent and funny man. He was a skilled craftsman and a wonderful contractor. Frank was a great cook and enjoyed hosting family gatherings. He will be remembered for his special phrase "Bang Bang". Frank will be deeply missed by all who had the...
Jean Ann Phillips
Sep 23, 2023
Jean Ann Phillips, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved cooking, baking her pies and cakes especially her famous Carmel cake, her pasta salad was a hit too among other recipes she cherished. She was born on January 30, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky...
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